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Entopy invited to trial its digital twin technology at Glasgow Airport
System designed to ease passenger flow has been selected for a six-month pilot.
Technology firm Entopy has been selected to trial its AI-enabled digital twin at Glasgow Airport to help the operator better manage the site’s infrastructure and operations in the face of an expected increase in passenger movements at the site.
The digital twin platform is designed to identify congestion pinch points on the surrounding roads, in car parks, in the airport terminal and at the gates; providing a future-focused means of strategic decision-making to ease the flow of people.
Entopy was chosen to trial its system after winning a digital twin competition involving five companies looking to see how their technologies could be applied to solve challenges within an aviation environment; focusing on either passenger movement, asset replacement or energy management. Those five companies took part in a showcase in Glasgow this summer, and were chosen from over 40 who applied to the competition.
The six-month trial of the solution forms part of the Connected Airport Living Lab, a collaboration between Connected Places Catapult and Glasgow Airport. Entopy receives £70,000 to trial its digital twin live at Glasgow Airport.
The goal of the Connected Airport Living Lab Digital Twin Competition is to foster innovation that will not only advance Glasgow Airport's operations but also pave the way for sustainable and efficient aviation practices globally.
“I’m delighted we have been selected to trial our tech at Glasgow Airport. With passenger volumes across UK airports expected to double between now and 2040, Digital Twin and Artificial Intelligence technologies are going to be a key part in helping UK airports to overcome future capacity and service challenges.”Toby Mills, Chief Executive of Entopy
The project at Glasgow Airport builds on the company’s success in the maritime and wider logistics sectors, and will provide both predictive and simulative intelligence to help operators and strategic decision makers make more informed decisions.
“From operational and staffing decisions to testing the impact to infrastructure changes and investment, we are very excited to see how our technology can integrate and support and already impressive operation,” Toby adds.
“We congratulate Entopy for being selected to trial their technology at the Glasgow Airport Connected Airport Living Lab. Digital twins are set to transform aviation by bridging the physical and digital, enabling innovation in operational design, efficiency, and decarbonisation across the entire sector, and we have a perfect opportunity in this trial to see its impact on surface-level access at airports."Andrew Chadwick, Ecosystem Director for Air Mobility & Airports at Connected Places Catapult
"We are thrilled to collaborate with Entopy as they bring their cutting-edge digital twin technology to Glasgow Airport. Enhancing passenger experience and operational efficiency is a cornerstone of our vision, and this innovative trial aligns perfectly with our objectives.
“With the aviation sector facing increasing demands and complexities, leveraging advanced tools like this enables us to make smarter, data-driven decisions. This trial is an important step towards creating more seamless and sustainable operations."Jon Matthews, Transformation Director at AGS Airports
Read more about the work of Entopy’s founder Toby Mills in this Meet the Innovator profile.
