Conventional fingerprinting methods require skin contact, which takes time and leaves equipment dirty and contaminated with germs. The contactless IDloop scanner swiftly captures the individual characteristics of fingerprints in unprecedented detail. Its speed has many benefits, including much faster processing at passenger checkpoints in international travel. The process is highly accurate and so its images are always compatible with existing fingerprint databases – unlike many previous methods. IDloop’s innovation sets a new standard in the global market and is a prime example of Thuringia’s strength as a technology powerhouse. (hw)