The opening of the new Midwich / PSCo HQ in Bracknell was the ideal opportunity to take a detailed look at some of the latest innovations in direct LED displays. The occasion set us off searching for more developments in what is fast becoming clients and customers go-to display technology. LED is fast becoming the technology of choice for end-users looking for intense. powerful digital images, and the way prices are moving for LED this can only accelerate. This month look at innovations in LED, including MicroLED, Curved LED Walls and edge-edge LED displays. Nowhere is the trend in displays…
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Five high-resolution LED videowalls, encased in custom climate-controlled enclosures have become permanent fixtures at the Swiss mountain resort, Zermatt. Richnerstutz AG & Netvico GmbH worked with SiliconCore Technology on this ground-breaking AV project. In a world first, cable car operator Zermatt Bergbahnen, now offers visitors resort guidance via a high-tech experience at altitudes up to 3000 meters. Measuring 3.4 m x 2.4 m and featuring 1.9 mm pixel pitch LED displays from SiliconCore, each display operates at a very bright 3000 nit brightness, showcasing panoramic maps, ski lift information and critical messaging on slope safety. Faced with complex logistics and…
Now a musical event of a different kind – Bon Jovi is out on the 2019 leg of their ‘This House Is Not for Sale’ tour and it is just as much of a visual visual spectacular. A major part of the impact is achieved via three huge, curved LED screens. Provided by PRG, they deliver high resolution visuals, with perfection of image assured by Brompton Technology’s Tessera SX40 processors. PRG has worked with Bon Jovi for the past 17 years. The remit for this year’s tour, which takes in some of the world’s best known stadiums including London’s Wembley…
As frequent visitors to the venue, we have to admit to a certain local bias here: Leeds Castle in Kent recently played host to the spectacular open-air Leeds Castle Classical Summer Concert in celebration of its 900-year anniversary. Around 11,000 concertgoers had the opportunity to witness the world premiere of the fanfare, ‘A Tribute to Leeds Castle’. The piece was composed by Tom Hodge, and performed by the Band of the Royal Marines and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by John Rigby. Set in this picturesque location, with its natural amphitheatre and the beautiful Castle as the backdrop, the visitor…
The Harrods Magic Mirrors – customers can try different products such as lipsticks, foundations, blushers, all without ever putting them on their skin – an experience that can only be had in store. As this report was in preparation news broke about the collapse of Thomas Cook – yet another blow to the ‘branch and brochure’ operations at one time an ‘ever present’ feature of the High Street. A few days later, it was reported that Britain’s pubs are closing at the rate of one every 12 hours. Something surely has to be done to bolster brick and mortar outlets…
The market for collaborative solutions is becoming increasingly sophisticated as employers assess the technology in terms of its contribution to productivity. The UK ONS reports that labour productivity for Quarter 1 (Jan to Mar) 2019, as measured by output per hour, decreased by 0.2% compared with the same quarter in the previous year – not massive, but surely the trend should be going the other way? Interestingly. the 0.2% decrease in output per hour was driven by growth in hours of 2% being greater than growth in added value of 1.8%, which means we are all working longer for less.…
Point of sale and street-facing Scala-driven digital signage screens have increased product sales by up to 80% in thousands of pharmacies across France. Scala has been working with FUTURAMEDIA – a French company specialising in the roll out of dynamic signage solutions in the health and beauty retail space. The Scala solution will help to drive retail success through digital signage within thousands of pharmacies across France. To date, FUTURAMEDIA has rolled out over 10,000 PoS screens in 2,500 pharmacies across France, supporting both queue management and upselling within the pharmacies. In addition, over 1,000 pharmacies have either rolled out…
Hanbury Manor, October 10, 8.30 am to 3.00 pm Sahara’s Tech Showcase returns to Hanbury Manor on October 10th 2019. At this year’s event, the Sahara team will take you on a journey through the latest tech innovations, trends and solutions in the ever-transforming AV industry. Focusing on enterprise, collaboration and education, visitors will find fresh and innovative ways to harness state-of-the-art AV solutions in your workspace. Tech Showcase is open to consultants, integrators, resellers and end users. Visitors will be treated to Sahara’s legendary hospitality and can even sign up to a choice of Master Classes, where experts will discuss…
Exertis has announced the availability of the FA series of fine pitch LED video display bundles from NEC. Greg Bennett, head of Exertis Pro AV Solutions said, “We are delighted to be able to offer the NEC FA series of direct view LED screens as an all-in-one bundle to our resellers and systems integrators. They provide crystal clear images with optimum display resolution regardless of viewing distance or angle and are suitable for a wide range of reception, retail and boardroom applications.” Exertis Pro AV Solutions will initially focus on providing the 1.2 mm, 1.5 mm and 1.9 mm pixel…
PSCo (part of the Midwich Group), a leading trade-only rental and LED distribution business, is delighted to announce Samsung’s The Wall Pro microLED display can be seen. for the first time in the UK, at this year’s Technology Xposed event on Wednesday 11th and Thursday 12th September, at Ascot Racecourse. Samsung’s The Wall Pro represents the future of LED technology. Featuring next generation microLED technology, The Wall Pro builds on the success of the market leading Samsung IF Series, combining innovative LED HDR technology with cutting-edge micro size colour-enhancing LED chips for an incredibly true-to-life visual experience. Andrew Douglas, Product…