Behind every checked bag at an airport is a system that demands speed, reliability, and efficiency. SEW-EURODRIVE delivers smart decentralized drive and automation solutions that reduce downtime, cut energy costs, and enable future growth. With proven technology, modular design, and global support, SEW-EURODRIVE solves the toughest baggage handling challenges.

  • MOVIGEAR® – An all-in-one gearmotor with integrated inverter and IE5 efficiency. Ultra-quiet, compact, and ideal for conveyor lines where space and uptime matter most.
  • MOVIMOT® – Flexible drive solutions with integrated electronics and optional gear units, perfect for high-throughput and high-precision sorting areas.
  • DR2C Synchronous Motors – High-performance IE5 motors for inverter operation. Compact, energy-saving, and optimized for demanding baggage handling applications.
  • DriveRadar® Condition Monitoring – Enable predictive maintenance with real-time diagnostics that reduce downtime and extend system life.
  • CIP Safety – Integrated STO and SLS functions over standard Ethernet for reliable personnel and equipment protection.
MOVI-C Automation Platform

Keep baggage moving with speed, precision, and efficiency. SEW-EURODRIVE offers complete, scalable solutions for smooth sorting in airport baggage handling systems — helping meet today's demands for higher throughput, lower energy costs, and future-ready flexibility.

  • MOVIGEAR® – Compact mechatronic drive unit with integrated motor, gear, and electronics; up to 50% energy savings.
  • MOVIMOT® – Decentralized drive system with built-in frequency inverter for precise speed control and easy system expansion.
  • MOVI-C® Modular Automation – For seamless engineering, flexible control architectures, and predictive maintenance capabilities.
  • Helical-Bevel Gear Units and SPIROPLAN® Gear Units – Quiet, efficient, and compact drive solutions designed for conveyor and sorting systems.
Baggage Handling Solutions
Decentralized Drive Solutions
MOVI-C automation system

DriveRadar® SmartDataCollector brings predictive maintenance to airport baggage handling systems—helping reduce downtime, optimize maintenance schedules, and keep operations running smoothly. By turning drive components into intelligent data sources, airports gain real-time insights that support faster diagnostics, smarter service planning, and long-term system reliability.

  • Minimizes unplanned downtime through early fault detection
  • Enables data-driven, efficient maintenance planning
  • Easy retrofit with no additional hardware required
  • Cloud and edge integration for remote monitoring and analysis​
DriveRadar

In airport baggage handling, power disruptions can halt operations and delay travelers. SEW-EURODRIVE’s Power and Energy Solutions provide intelligent energy storage and management to keep systems running, reduce energy costs, and ensure reliable performance—no matter the conditions.

  • Prevents downtime by safely stopping or continuing system cycles during power failures​
  • Reduces energy costs by capturing and reusing regenerative energy instead of wasting it through braking resistors​
  • Lowers infrastructure costs with reduced power demand and smaller peripheral components​
  • Enables scalable, future-ready systems with modular energy storage units and software-based control
Power and Energy Solutions
MOVI-C® automation system

High-efficiency Conveying

Smooth Baggage Sorting

Predictive Maintenance

Power and Energy Solutions

White Papers and Case Studies

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American Airlines Saves Nearly 40% in Energy Costs at LAX

LAX Terminal 4 baggage handling system upgrade met Title 24, power, space, and expansion needs for American Airlines and TSA.

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Gatwick Airport reduces energy consumption with MOVIGEAR®

Gatwick Airport in London is experiencing constantly rising traffic. The existing luggage transportation systems were expanded in order to cope with this increase. 

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Cost Optimization at Munich Airport with Variant Management

Munich Airport implemented SEW-EURODRIVE's variant management in Terminal 1 to optimize the number of drive variants and reduce the spare parts inventory. 

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Maximize Gearmotor Speed Range

 Learn why to operate gearmotors above 60Hz. Through a common example, we will show you how to select the proper gearmotor that will significantly enhance performance.

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Power and Energy Systems for the Evolving Factory

Explore industrial drives, power supplies, and energy solutions to reduce peak power usage and installation costs, and to promote overall system efficiency.

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Upcoming 2025 Trade Shows

AAAE

ATLANTA, GA

June 8-10, 2025
Booth# 1130

Join SEW to learn about our advanced, energy-efficient drive solutions for airport baggage handling.

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SPS Atlanta

ATLANTA, GA

September 16-18, 2025
Booth# 1118

Discover SEW's rugged drive solutions for timber processing: precision, durability, and optimized operations.

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PACK Expo Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS, NV

Sept. 29-Oct. 1, 2025
Upper South Hall, Booth# 34041

Discover SEW’s packaging solutions at PACK Expo: MOVI-C®, energy-efficient drives, and optimized automation.

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