Going Paperless

The Regional Gateway magazine published a feature in their March 2025 issue about the digital transformation on airports and refers to Muehlbauer's newest solution concept: our Seamless Travel Corridor.

From bank cards to train tickets and even car keys, the digital wallet is transforming how we carry essential items. Grace Hardy investigates how this technology is set to revolutionise the airport experience by reducing the need for physical documents.

The concept of digital wallets is steadily gaining traction around the world, often linked with biometrics. While these processes can vary between airports and tech developers, there is a common goal: to create a seamless, document-free and efficient travel experience.

Muehlbauer, a developer of ePassport software and tech solutions, is currently working on proof of concepts for its Seamless Travel Corridor. This system uses a three-camera set-up linked to a back-end system containing passenger information that performs facial checks on passengers, notifying immigration officers about nonregistered  passengers or passengers who require a manual verification.  

Lutz Richter, Head of Information Systems at Muehlbauer, says: “The advantage of the corridor is the contactless verification of travellers in motion with a shared verification credential in a reduced space compared to traditional ABC solutions. It also allows for the processing of people with disabilities accompanied by a carer and families with children, who have often been excluded from automated screening.”

Read the full article on Regional Gateway's website or click here to download the feature as PDF.