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American provider of digital signage solutions YCD Multimedia has started to install an innovative platform in US Bowlmor bowling centres that provides on-screen music and video entertainment. The project aims to create a more show-like and fun dance club atmosphere where the game is combined with visual effects and music, according to the audience’s taste.

Moscow’s Satirikon Theatre opened its season with a production of Romeo and Juliet directed by Konstantin Raikin. Four Christie Roadster S+20K 3-chip DLP projectors (each 20000 lumens) were installed in the projection room at the side of the auditorium, in order to project images onto the structures on stage from a distance of 23 metres.

BlackBerry launched its new Z10 with two attractions at two UK shopping centres: A ‘working’ ten-foot high smartphone created by AV specialists PSCo Rental using videowall technology. PSCo Rental provided a turnkey package to trade partner TC Communications Ltd for this project, including recommending and providing the display solution, logistics and technical support.

The history of tractor construction is synonymous with the history of the Fendt company from Marktoberdorf, Germany. Today, the Fendt brand is owned by the AGCO Corporation, one of the largest manufacturers of agricultural machinery in the world and the company’s development process is supported by modern technology, which is reflected in the company’s internal virtual reality centre. On a 5m x 2.6m large passive stereo powerwall, CAD models of various agricultural machines are visualised. The aim of the new VR system is both the improvement of product quality as well as cost optimisation.

While almost every vendor had its pico or personal models, LED still labours within the limitations of the technology. While the personal projector continues to attract users, applications for LED-based projectors are still currently restricted by the sub-100 lumens brightness available from the technology.

The New York City Performing Arts Centre recently benefited from a major renovation program which has transformed the venue into a premium destination for drama and music performances.

German electro pop pioneers, Kraftwerk will use the dynamic interactive and 3D features of Dataton WATCHOUT multi-image and presentation software, for all on-stage digital scenography for their tours.