Case Studies
Opinion: the rise of presentation technology
In the ever-changing world of presentation technology, simplicity is king, says Wim De Bruyne, vice president – GM meeting experience at Barco. With the emergence...
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Displays & Signage
Prize-nominated projection mapping uses Christie
The sculptural installation Numina, which features Christie projection, has been nominated for the prestigious international Lumen Prize. Numina combines designs from Islamic architecture with...
Displays & Signage
Sony replaces entry-level projector range
Sony Professional Solutions Europe has introduced four new D-series projectors to replace its current models, with improvements including higher brightness, better contrast ratio and...
Displays & Signage
PSCo hosts first UK Epson Pro AV Academy
PSCo, trade-only rental house and specialist AV distributor, kicked off the first in a new series of training events at the end of July,...
Displays & Signage
Large-venue projectors: top 10 models
There’s little consensus among manufacturers as to what defines a projector as a ‘large venue’ model: here we have a selection that spans a...
Case Studies
PL+S 2017: JBL, Martin and Soundcraft launches from Harman
Harman Professional Solutions has expanded its JBL, Martin and Soundcraft product portfolios at Prolight + Sound this week, with the addition of a new...
Displays & Signage
Display technology trends at ISE 2017
Visual technologies are always an important part of the ISE experience, and the 2017 proved to be no exception. Here are some of the...
Displays & Signage
Panasonic adds laser light source to ‘workhorse’ projector
At ISE 2017, Panasonic introduced a new 20,000-lumen projector, a laser light-source companion to the PT-DZ21K, which is claimed to Europe’s best selling high-brightness...
Displays & Signage
ISE 2017: Sony reveals seven new E-series projectors
Sony has announced seven new E-series models, with a choice of XGA and WXGA resolutions for the education and corporate markets. The new projectors...
Displays & Signage
ISE 2017: Christie to showcase new and upcoming products
Christie will introduce, preview and showcase a variety of new products next week at ISE, occupying two adjacent stand locations for the first time....
Displays & Signage
Display tech and software integration from BenQ
Attending ISE for the eighth consecutive year, BenQ is demonstrating its digital signage display and projection solutions for professional, commercial and education applications. Offering a one-stop...
Displays & Signage
JVC projects bright 4K future
JVC is showing the new DLA-VS4500 projector at ISE 2017. It combines native 4K resolution and JVC’s BLU-Escent laser illumination system, and is designed...
Displays & Signage
Vivitek’s varied range includes NovoDS signage
The NovoDS digital signage solution is just one part of what Vivitek is showing at ISE 2017. Easy to install and easy to use, NovoDS brings...
Displays & Signage
Panasonic adds to portable projector line-up
Panasonic has unveiled two new portable projector series to bring high brightness and wireless capability to schools and meeting rooms. The interactive 3LCD PT-TW351R...
Displays & Signage
Sony provides future-proof upgrades at Maynooth University
Sony display and projection solutions have been installed throughout Maynooth University campus to enhance teaching at the internationally recognised institution, located in County Kildare, Ireland....
Displays & Signage
First major showing for Canon 4K install projector
Announced in November and available this spring, the Canon XEED 4K600STZ receives its first major public outing at ISE 2017. Weighing 26kg, it is...
Displays & Signage
Solutions: Panasonic illuminates new Stone Age exhibition
This reimagined Danish museum has added a new Stone Age exhibition, which brings the total number of Panasonic products featured within in it to...
Displays & Signage
‘Industry-leading’ product lifespan from Optoma
Newly announced in December, the ZU510T ProScene WUXGA 5,500lm compact laser projector is on show on the Optoma stand at ISE 2017. Designed for...
Displays & Signage
NEC unveils enhanced PA Series LCD projectors
NEC Display Solutions Europe has launched five updated XGA, WXGA and WUXGA resolution LCD projectors in its PA Series professional range for large venue...
Displays & Signage
Casio projectors feature solid state illumination
Casio's Core Series and Advanced Series include five WXGA and three XGA projectors, all featuring a 1.5x zoom lens and solid state illumination.
Displays & Signage
ISE 2017: Canon to create immersive experiences with 4K
Canon Europe will showcase its latest developments in 4K projection technology at ISE 2017, including exhibiting the XEED 4K600STZ for the first time. At...
Case Studies
Saville AV provides tech for flagship Solent University new-build
Southampton Solent University has invested £30m in a new multipurpose teaching facility, with Saville AV designing and installing AV technology and communication systems. ‘The...
Displays & Signage
InFocus launches new projector series
InFocus has expanded its projector portfolio to include the IN2120x series of network-enabled models for offices and classrooms. The IN2120x series, which consists of...
Displays & Signage
Christie Mystique Install supports large-scale visual experiences
Christie has simplified the process of creating spectacular large-scale visual experiences by combining all its relevant tools and expertise into Christie Mystique Install.
Case Studies
Oxford University lecture theatres undergo AV system overhaul
The University of Oxford’s Department of Zoology has installed Optoma EH7700 ProScene projectors in its three main lecture theatres as part of an overhaul...
Displays & Signage
Optoma extends Stampede partnership into UK
Optoma has appointed Stampede Europe as a key distribution partner for its range of DLP business projectors in the UK, having served as the...
Displays & Signage
Panasonic launches 31,000-lumen laser projector
Panasonic has launched a 31,000-lumen laser phosphor projector for large venue applications. Available from October 2016 in both WUXGA and SXGA+, the PT-RZ31K series will...
Business
Canon signs projector distribution deal with AVM
Audio Visual Material (AVM) has expanded its projector offering, signing a new distribution deal with Canon. The Canon projector portfolio has a full range...
Displays & Signage
Vivitek expands home cinema offering
Vivitek has released a new professional-grade home cinema projector with full HD 1080p resolution, the fourth model of the company’s expanding portfolio of home...
Displays & Signage
NEC launches next-gen digital cinema projector
NEC Display Solutions Europe has unveiled the NC1000C digital cinema projector, a next generation solution using NSH lamp technology, offering an enhanced cinema experience...
Displays & Signage
Legendary motorsport circuit undergoes AV revamp with Sony (VIDEO)
A radical update of the entire AV infrastructure at legendary motorsport venue Circuit Paul Ricard has seen Sony equipment chosen for all video security cameras, laser...
Displays & Signage
Projectors: extending software functionality
Having previously reported on the fundamental shift in the nature of developments in the projector industry, here Ian McMurray looks at the additional functionality...
Displays & Signage
Projectors: growing importance of software
The nature of developments in the projector industry is undergoing a fundamental shift, in which hardware is now merely an enabler. Ian McMurray sheds...
Case Studies
Christie projectors feature in Arup’s ‘talking structure’ install
Global engineering firm, Arup, has specified Christie Q Series projectors for a creative AV installation that incorporates the company’s digital social network stream into...
Displays & Signage
Canon expands 4K installation projector range
Canon Europe has added to its 4K installation projector range with the launch of the XEED 4K501ST, an upgrade to the XEED 4K500ST model,...
Displays & Signage
Christie partners with Universal Parks and Resorts
Christie has signed a corporate partnership agreement with Universal Parks and Resorts to supply projection systems for its theme parks and CityWalk locations throughout...
Business
Sony on the rise of 4K in hospitality
Sony Professional Europe product manager Thomas Issa provides insight on what AV technology can do for hospitality venues and current themes across the sector. In which...
Displays & Signage
Barco projectors used for ‘world’s most realistic ship simulator’
Norway’s Rørvik Safety Centre has completed a major upgrade to its MarinSim navigation and bridge simulator to provide shipmasters with a more realistic training...
Case Studies
Christie agrees cinema complex deal
Christie has signed an agreement with the Spanish cinema chain, Odeon Multicines, to install Christie Solaria projectors and Christie Vive Audio sound systems throughout...
Displays & Signage
InfoComm 2016 projector round-up
Here's our summary of the main projector offerings at InfoComm 2016 earlier this month.
Case Studies
Optoma and 7thSense Design in King Richard III visitor centre install
Using a range of solutions including 13 Optoma EH505 projectors and 7thSense Design Delta Nano media servers, Imagemakers, Centre Screen and Sysco Productions have...
Business
Stampede Europe acquires Just Lamps
Acquisition should serve as a model for the industry, according to Stampede CEO.