Edinburgh Airport has recently undergone a transformative project to enhance and modernise passenger journeys. With over 40 airlines operating from the airport and a growing demand for a more modern, digital-first environment, the airport required a new and updated visual infrastructure that would be engaging and informative, as well as ultimately create a seamless and intuitive experience for travellers. Project lead, NuVideo, a systems integrator based close to Edinburgh, was tasked with delivering a seamless, future-ready digital solution to enhance the passenger journey through immersive and intuitive visual experiences. NuVideo integrated a range of products from Absen, Datapath and BrightSign that…
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Jumping on a video call has now become a regular experience for millions of people but successful and rewarding remote meetings don’t just happen by chance. Manufacturer Boom Collaboration has been engaging with resellers and their customers around the world, to pinpoint some of the many secrets of success and the top pitfalls to avoid. 1 – Overcomplicating the set-up Complicated systems discourage use, increase support resource, and create failure points. Keep it plug-and-play where possible – ideally with a one-cable Bring Your Own Meeting (BYOM) set-up. 2 – Not matching equipment to room size Using a huddle room camera…
In the early days of large format displays, the environmental argument was straightforward. It was widely accepted that digital displays reduce paper use, save money on printing, consumables and foster collaboration. A slam dunk? Possibly, but right now the issue is far more nuanced, with the production and use life cycle – starting with display design and manufacturing, and extending to operating costs, recycling and disposal. Has the large format sector done enough to support sustainability? And how will it continue to evolve going forward? Notwithstanding progress in the development of LED technology, Nick Belcore, Executive VP, Peerless-AV believes that…
ViewSonic Corp has introduced the LSD400 Series, featuring two new 4,000 ANSI Lumens laser projectors -LSD400W and the short-throw LSD400HDST – as practical and reliable additions to its Luminous Superior Series (LS Series). Equipped with high-efficiency laser light sources, these models deliver high brightness with lower 49% of power consumption, reducing the total cost of ownership, which is ideal for large-scale deployments in business and educational environments. “ViewSonic is advancing sustainable projection with lamp-free technology, which now makes up 70% of our lineup and delivers eco-friendly and low-maintenance solutions,” said Dean Tsai, General Manager of Projector & LED Display Business…
AV Stumpfl celebrated the opening of its new 2,200m² production hall at its headquarters in Wallern an der Trattnach together with its entire team during this year’s summer family festival. Fuelled by a good economy in the United States – one of AV Stumpfl’s major sales markets – the company is experiencing a strong increase in demand from the “land of opportunity”. More than ten years ago, AV Stumpfl strategically established a US subsidiary in Atlanta, Georgia, to bring its innovative systems – developed and manufactured with dedication in Upper Austria – to the homeland of the live entertainment, hospitality…
Disguise has announced that it has worked with the creators of F1 Arcade – the world’s first official experiential hospitality brand dedicated to Formula 1 – to deliver F1 Box, a thrilling new racing simulator experience in Westfield Stratford City shopping centre. Designed to fully immerse fans in the authentic feel of a real Formula 1 race, F1 Box includes 12 full-motion racing simulators complete with audiovisual commentary and 4K screens for gameplay. Powered by and controlled through Disguise, an LED wall and reactive LED lighting on the racing simulators and floor-to-ceiling arches add a dramatic edge to the racing showdown, where…
AVIXA forecasts Pro AV industry to reach $402 Billion by 2030 AVIXA’s Industry Outlook and Trends Analysis (IOTA) predicts pro AV revenue will grow from $332 billion in 2025 to $402 billion by 2030. Previously, the IOTA predicted market growth to reach $325 billion in 2024, but growth was slower than previously predicted, reaching $321 billion instead. However, the pro AV industry remains resilient, with a forecasted increase of $70 billion over the next five years. The IOTA report is a comprehensive analysis of the pro AV market, using data from the previous five years and input from various market stakeholders. By providing…
PPDS has announced the installation of a state-of-the-art Philips Urban LED wall at the reigning La Liga and Copa del Rey champions’ Ciutat Esportiva training campus. Together with FC Barcelona’s commitment to installing advanced and sustainable technologies in its spectacular new Spotify Camp Nou stadium – for which Philips Professional Displays is the Official Digital Display Supplier – the Club also prides itself on developing and implementing the latest training methods and innovations, with an ever-growing emphasis on technology to help stay on top. As one of the world’s most successful football clubs, boasting a trophy cabinet filled with 28 x La Liga titles,…
Christie 1DLP laser projectors are delivering vivid, immersive visuals at Ghostly Manor, a new dark ride at Paultons Park in Hampshire, UK. Designed and installed by Lagotronics Projects, the £3.5 million attraction combines physical sets, projection mapping, and interactive gameplay to create a thrilling ghost-themed adventure. Six Christie DWU1100-GS and two DWU1400-GS laser projectors bring the haunted scenes to life with precision and brightness. Ghostly Manor uses a new ride format, Gameplay Theatre, created by Mack Rides and Lagotronics Projects. Continuously rotating vehicles, each seating eight passengers back-to-back, reveal new environments with each turn. Guests are equipped with Phantom Phasers, onboard interactive…
While Noel and Liam have been playing the songs in their solo guises, the clamour for Oasis never abated. And 16 years after their acrimonious split they’re back with a setlist for the ages. That’s the story. Two ‘Godlike Geniuses’ on stage, the want for ‘something biblical’ is apposite and award-winning video company Universal Pixels (UP) has been right behind the band’s massively acclaimed reunion since it kicked off at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium. Two dates that set a seismic template for Oasis Live ’25, 41 performances in 13 countries across five months. Production manager Tony Gittins tasked UP with colouring…