Holotronica Unveils DarkMat®, an Advanced Light Absorption System to Enhance the Holographic Illusion. DarkMat® is a 1-metre square tile for the floor and wall that is designed to be placed behind the Hologauze® to eliminate all reflections from the projection and lighting. With 98% reduction in unwanted spill, the realism of the holographic experience is enhanced, and more viewing angles and audience possibilities are unlocked, especially for tiered seating setups. The DarkMat® tiles are highly durable and designed for quick and accurate assembly with magnets on the North and South polarity, so they lock together and stay in place, this…
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PPDS announced the opening of its new 2,368 ft², sustainability-inspired, multipurpose Master Showroom on its home ground in Amsterdam. Located just 15 minutes from Schiphol Airport and Amsterdam city centre, the new state-of-the-art venue continues PPDS’ commitment to providing existing and prospective partners and customers with convenient access to its specialist teams, and to experience its full suite of hardware and software display solutions, for more educated and collaborative project creations and decision making. Spanning two separate floors, and featuring an 8.5-metre ceiling and mezzanine, the new PPDS Master Showroom is the company’s largest and most sustainable showcasing space to…
Northamber PLC enter new distribution agreement with Amino, a provider of media and entertainment technology solutions. This partnership promises to bring cutting-edge technology to businesses and organisations across the UK, and further solidifies Northamber’s commitment to delivering high-quality solutions to its customers. Under this agreement, Northamber PLC will become the authorised distributor of Amino’s solutions, including Amino’s industry-leading media players, and device management systems. This collaboration will enable Northamber to offer its customers a broader range of innovative solutions for engaging and interactive digital experiences. David Scott, Business Manager for Northamber, expressed his enthusiasm about the partnership, saying, “We are…
Sharp NEC Display Solutions Europe introduces the new Sharp LA Series collaboration displays, available in sizes of 65″, 75″, and 86″. These interactive displays are part of the extensive collaboration portfolio family, which includes the Sharp LB Series for business and Sharp LC Series for classrooms. The Sharp LA Series collaboration models are designed to ensure the highest IT security standards while promoting productivity in hybrid meeting scenarios. An Intel™ SDM slot expands the display’s customisation options and enables seamless integration with corporate IT systems. Using the optional SDM-L Slot-in PC Collaboration, users benefit from pre-installed features such as the…
Airtame expands its partnership with global distributor TD SYNNEX beyond Europe to also cover North America, providing more integrators and end-users with access to its collaboration solutions. “We are thrilled to leverage TD SYNNEX’s extensive distribution network to continue our global market acceleration and provide more businesses, schools, and hotels with Airtame’s streamlined screen sharing, digital signage, and conferencing solutions,” North American Channel Director Jennifer Schnell said. “This partnership will help us continue to solidify a stronger channel presence, reach new markets, and bring enhanced deployment with a better customer experience to both integrators and end-users.” Effective immediately, Airtame will…
Across the spectrum of products, including Barbie and Hot Wheels, a significant amount of technical and preparatory work is invested in crafting customer presentations and supporting a company’s branding and messaging. Mattel, a well-known toy brand, has chosen to partner with Clear-Com® to develop a voice communication solution, ensuring their corporate video production team maintains uninterrupted connectivity. At Mattel, the core focus of their customer presentations and corporate productions revolves around the principles of education, engagement, and collaboration. To maintain a cohesive approach and consistently provide a positive customer experience, Mattel’s Senior AV Technician and Audio Engineer, Jose Robles, places…
Esprit Digital, partnered with IMAR Trading & Contracting WLL, was chosen by Qatar Duty-Free for a revamp at Hamad International before FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™. Tasked with installing 325 LUMOS LED displays in over 20 stores, enhancing “The Orchard” attraction. In addition to welcoming more than 1.4 million visitors for the FIFA World Cup, Hamad International Airport had a reputation as the World’s Best Airport and for 8 consecutive years the title holder of “World’s Best Airport Shopping” The project from specification to handover was completed in under 15 weeks. Before the installation of the LED displays, all furniture…
Vivitek introduces the DU7000 Series, featuring the DU7099Z, DU7199Z, and DU7299Z large venue projectors, each with different brightness levels. These projectors can operate maintenance-free for up to 30,000 hours, maintaining consistent brightness with their IP6X sealed engine design. Through the deployment of Vivitek’s latest laser technology, the DU7000 Series provides high brightness of up to 9,600 lumens, high 3,000,000:1 contrast ratio and features great colour uniformity with vivid colour technology. The new projectors also mark a shift away from manual lenses, with support for up to nine motorised lenses, including a new short throw lens 0.47-0.50 up to 5.3-8.20 for…
DTEN has received official certification for their DTEN D7X 75″ video conferencing and collaboration system for Microsoft Teams. This certification results from a close partnership with Microsoft and signifies the introduction of a Teams Rooms on Android collaboration solution by DTEN. This certification solidifies the DTEN D7X as a Teams Rooms on Android solution, offering Teams customers access to DTEN’s products and the collaborative features of the Microsoft Teams platform, used by millions worldwide. DTEN’s range of video collaboration solutions, complete with integrated cameras, microphones, and speakers, provides a seamless collaboration experience for teams that operate in a hybrid fashion…
Palmer Digital Group has successfully concluded an eight-month pilot program in collaboration with a prominent Quick-Service Restaurant (QSR), verifying the seamless compatibility of its outdoor digital menu board systems, designated as PDG QSRDMB155, with third-party Voice AI technology integrated into the QSR’s network infrastructure. This extensive pilot program was conducted at six of the QSR’s flagship locations. The implementation of the cutting-edge Voice AI-enabled systems is scheduled to commence in early 2024, with further rollouts anticipated to extend throughout 2025. PDG has recently adjusted design characteristics to ensure protection and reliable operability for the new Voice AI technology across the…