AV Stumpfl’s real-time PIXERA media server platform is the mainstay of a recent technological refresh of the National WWI Museum and Memorial in Kansas City, Missouri, designed and integrated by Electrosonic, an award-winning audiovisual and technology services company. Helping to support the National WWI Museum and Memorial’s goal of engaging visitors with different learning styles, PIXERA distributes and synchronises media across the museum’s upgraded spaces, including theatres, multiple galleries and, most strikingly, Encounters – a new, deeply personal experience that introduces visitors to 16 first-person wartime stories. At the heart of the project, ‘Encounters’ presents four alcoves where visitors step…
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PPDS has announced that its Tableaux ePaper and 3000 Series EcoDesign digital signage displays have been selected to deliver a perfect tonic of high performance, low energy visual capabilities to Institut Pasteur’s 538,000 ft² biomedical research campus in Paris. Founded by Louis Pasteur in 1887, the Institut Pasteur is an internationally acclaimed not for profit research and education institute committed to the fight against infectious diseases in France and around the world. A recipient of 10 Nobel Prizes and employing over 3,000 staff, the Institut’s colossal five-hectare campus features 39 separate buildings, including a conference centre, and a total of…
As the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots faced off in the NFL’s biggest sporting event of the season, Sennheiser wireless solutions played a pivotal role in delivering pristine live audio throughout the Super Bowl LX broadcast. Brandi Carlile’s powerful rendition of “America the Beautiful” during the pre-game show marked the sparkling debut of a prototype Spectera SKM handheld, while the Apple Music Halftime Show brought memorable guest performances on the proven Sennheiser Digital 6000 wireless system by Lady Gaga and Ricky Martin. Spectera is the world’s first wideband, bidirectional digital wireless ecosystem, enabling simultaneous audio transmission, system control, and…
Tateside designs and installs audio, video and lighting solutions across several health and wellness spaces at Cotswold retreat. Soho Farmhouse is a luxurious countryside retreat located in the idyllic Cotswolds, part of the exclusive Soho House collection. Offering a blend of rustic charm and modern comfort, it provides a peaceful escape for members. The Farmhouse features cosy cottages, a spa, a farm-to-table restaurant and a range of outdoor activities, making it a sanctuary for those looking to unwind and connect with like-minded individuals. London-based integrators Tateside have a long-standing relationship with Soho House and led the recent integration of new…
The ‘global phenomenon’ Mundo Pixar Experience has officially opened in London, bringing the largest immersive Pixar exhibition on Earth to the UK for the first time. Now open in a spectacular purpose-built venue in Wembley Park, this landmark attraction invites families, film fans and Pixar lovers of all ages to step inside the movies that have shaped generations. The exhibition spans more than 3,500 square metres, and features 14 Pixar universes including over 25 sculptures, inviting guests to explore meticulously recreated environments from ‘Toy Story’, ‘Monsters, Inc.’, ‘Cars’, ‘Finding Nemo’, ‘Inside Out’, ‘Coco’, ‘Up’, and many more fan favourites. Each space combines detailed set design, ambient…
Three Christie Jazz Series 1DLP laser projectors power a 15-metre-long (49-foot) by 2.8-meter-tall (9.2-foot) display at the Building Centre in London. Jazz Series 4K1600-JS projectors illuminate the L-shaped screen, which offers an engaging backdrop for presentations, product launches, film screenings, and brand storytelling at the hub’s main gallery area. The project, a collaboration between ARC Audio Visual & IT Solutions Limited (ARC), distributor Audio Visual Material (AVM), and Christie, was completed in just eight weeks to meet a tight deadline. The Building Centre’s main event space, a hub for exhibitions and industry gatherings of up to 350 guests, presented a unique set of requirements due to its size,…
Absen concluded a hugely successful week at Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) 2026, securing a series of prestigious accolades that highlight the company’s long history of innovation. The event was able to serve as a dual celebration for the company, which marked its 25th Anniversary in business by winning several major awards while also unveiling its next generation of visual display solutions. The company’s excellence was recognised with two Best of Show wins, reflecting Absen’s reach across diverse sectors of the audiovisual industry. The JP Series was honoured in the AV Technology category for its cutting-edge performance in the rental market,…
ST Engineering Antycip (Antycip) has announced major updates to its in-house image generator, MyIG, opening new possibilities in the virtual reality (VR) space while retaining its core role in simulation. The latest developments make MyIG a lightweight yet versatile integration platform for immersive projects, adding: CAD and 3D model import – MyIG now supports FBX alongside all OSG-compatible formats such as OpenFlight, OBJ and 3DS. This means customers canbring models directly from popular design tools like Blender or Maya into a collaborative VR environment. Real-time tracking integration–MyIG dynamically updates perspectives in real time with no noticeable latency or performance impact,…
The AV News Awards 2026 were announced at Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) in Barcelona, marking another year of recognition for achievement across the professional audio-visual industry. The awards programme reflects the breadth of the sector, acknowledging excellence in technology development, integration, project delivery and industry collaboration. Now in its latest edition, the AV News Awards continue to provide a benchmark for quality and performance within the AV market, highlighting the organisations and solutions that have demonstrated clear impact and innovation over the past 12 months. The full list of 2026 winners is announced below. Category: AV Reseller and integrator of the…
Clear-Com provided an advanced, IP-based communications infrastructure for TEDNext 2025, supporting production, media, and editorial teams with a highly flexible workflow built around Gen-IC virtual intercom platform, Agent-IC mobile app and Station-IC virtual desktop client including Stream Deck–based remote control. Held in Atlanta across a convention centre and adjacent hotel spaces, TEDNext welcomed more than 1,200 attendees. The event required a communications solution that would support multiple user roles and allow staff to remain connected while constantly on the move. Clear-Com’s hybrid hardware-and-software approach helped the TED production team maintain consistent, real-time communication across all locations. At the centre of the system was Arcadia Central Station, interfacing with FreeSpeak II and FreeSpeak Icon beltpacks, LQ IP interfaces, and…