Edinburgh Airport has undergone a transformative project to enhance and modernise passenger journeys. With over 40 airlines operating from the airport and a growing demand for a more modern, digital-first environment, the airport required a new and updated visual infrastructure that would be engaging and informative.
Project lead, NuVideo, a systems integrator based close to Edinburgh, was tasked with delivering a future-ready digital system to enhance the passenger journey through immersive and intuitive visual experiences. NuVideo integrated a range of products from Absen, Datapath and BrightSign that together, elevate the airport’s digital signage to new heights of engagement and functionality.
The project includes several key visual enhancements: A floor-to-ceiling curved LED wall located at duty-free, provides both advertising and essential wayfinding information. The existing check-in desk video wall has been extended by 24 metres, with an additional 164 cabinets, making the entire LED wall 106-metres in length. Furthermore, a 6x2.5-metre display offers passengers flight information and wayfinding assistance.
The digital transformation uses Absen’s 1.8mm pixel pitch KLCOB Micro LED. Absen’s A27 product created the extension of the existing check in-wall, making it, currently, the largest LED check-in screen in Europe.
Datapath’s VSN V3 videowall controllers and WallControl 10/PRO with VisionSC-HD4+ and VisionSC-UHD2 capture cards were incorporated and support Absen’s LED screens. Designed, built, and tested at Datapath’s headquarters in Derby, the VSN units were configured to meet the exacting requirements of the project, enabling seamless integration with Absen LED displays on site. The Datapath team supported the full project lifecycle in collaboration with NuVideo and the client team, from initial system design through to on-site commissioning and comprehensive training to ensure best performance of the system.
BrightSign digital signage players, powered by BrightSignOS, were also deployed amongst all new installations at the airport. The collaboration between BrightSign and NuVideo has been key to the success of this deployment. Because airports are high-traffic environments, minimising downtime and maximising uptime coupled with consistent high-quality performance of the venue’s digital signage is critical for maintaining efficient operations and delivering enhanced passenger experiences.
