|
|||||||||
|
|
|||||||||
|
|||||||||
|
Sunday, 29.
June 2008 |
|||||||||
|
|
|||||||||
|
Dear
newsletter readers! This
issue of www.AVP-Newsletter.com presents you with latest news from the data-
and video projection / presentation. 1) viscom frankfurt 2008 enlarges exhibition area
Five
months before opening, the International Trade Fair for Visual Communication
can report a lively demand. Even at this early stage, the exhibiting
companies have already booked an area ten percent larger than was the case
for the previous event in 2006. So far, a total of 145 exhibitors from 17
countries have confirmed their stand booking. In addition to an extensive
supporting programme with numerous seminars, workshops, lectures and
practical examples from the entire field of visual communication, viscom addresses topics such as Digital Signage and
Industrial Inkjet Printing and presents a special show with innovative
materials. After the great success of the first Digital Signage Day at viscom in Düsseldorf in 2007, the offer for visitors will
be doubled this year: there will be two Digital Signage Days this year. viscom frankfurt
2008 will be held as an International Trade Fair for Visual Communication
from 30 October to 1 November at the Frankfurt Exhibition Centre in Hall 3.0. More: http://www.viscom-messe.com 2) ISE Roadshow 2008 - Dates and venues
confirmed
More: http://www.iseurope.org Enjoy reading ! Yours Kai
Kröger |
|||||||||
|
1) viscom frankfurt 2008
enlarges exhibition area 2) ISE Roadshow 2008 - Dates and venues confirmed 3) The European Digital Signage Show 4) Toshiba adds the xp1 XGA projector to its portable
range 5) NEC Display Solutions: NEC VT800 for high-speed
networking 6) CASIO presents eight new super slim business
projectors 7) Kindermann: Bright and professional KX 5000 XGA
projector 8) Barco: three-chip DLP WUXGA projector 9) InFocus: The X10 Full HD projector featuring DLP
technology 10) Philips and projectiondesign annouce their
collaboration 11) WolfVision: New Visualizers VZ-8light3 and
VZ-8plus3 12) Gefen: Hi-Def Video up to 500 meters 13) Projecta: Ascender Electrol electrical projection
screen 14) Da-Lite: Inherently flame retardant Ultra Velour
drapery Line 15) Chief: Flexible CPU Mount with Universal Fit 16) EBS Media: New administrator functionality for
videodidact Select 17) Extron: DVI and HDMI product line with over 20 new
products 18) Kramer expands Sierra Pro XL Line with the 64 XL
Series 19) RGB Spectrum introduces the Linx 3200 Matrix
Switcher 20) Dataton: WATCHOUT 4 at InfoComm 21) ict: drupa 2008 - World of experience „Print“ 22) Aethra: Hacker-proof Video Conferencing Solutions
for IP and ISDN Networks 23) ISE adds major business conference to programme for
ISE 2009 24) AV Stumpfl is a Member of the KNX Association 25) Artcoustic loudspeakers to host Live Jazz Sessions 26) Da-Lite: GREENGUARD Certification for vinyl
projection screen fabrics 27) Genesis Technologies and T+W Marketing join forces 28) Toshiba: Leader for short-throw and WXGA projectors
in EMEA 29) Panasonic consolidated leader on the professional
display industry 30) JVC: More than 550 HDTV-Monitors for new OB vans 31) Chief launched Online Education Center |
3) The European Digital Signage Show
Digital
Signage is growing exponentially in virtually every sector. Successful
deployments can now be seen, not just in trains
stations, shopping malls and major retail stores, but across the board in
just about every walk of life. KioskCom – Self
Service Expo Europe already delivers both exhibitors and attendees focused on
digital signage, and so provides the perfect platform to introduce The
Digital Signage Show to Europe. KioskCom draws on
over 12 years experience of successful events in the States where the show
takes place twice a year in Las Vegas and New York. The event was brought to
Europe in 2006 with huge success. Now in its 3rd year the show has grown
significantly in both size and attendance. Each year it has seen increases on
every key performance level, and for 2008 it will take place on 1-2 October
in Olympia, London with over 100 exhibiting companies. More: http://www.kioskcomeurope.co.uk |
||||||||
|
Alphabetical index
of companies: Aethra (22), Artcoustic (25), AV Stumpfl (24),
Barco (8), Casio (6), Chief (15) (31), Da-Lite (14) (26), Dataton (20), EBS Media (16), Extron (17), Gefen (12), Genesis Technologies (27), ict (21), InFocus (9), ISE (2) (23), JVC (30), Kindermann (7), KioskCom (3), Kramer (18), NEC Display Solutions (5), Panasonic (29), Philips (10), projecta (13), projectiondesign (10), RBG (19), T+W Marketing (27), Toshiba (4) (28), viscom 2008 (1), WolfVision (11) |
|||||||||
4)
Toshiba adds the xp1 XGA projector to its portable range
More: http://www.toshiba-projectors.com 5) NEC Display Solutions: NEC VT800 for high-speed networking
NEC
Display Solutions presents the new NEC VT800 LCD projector in its VT series.
The projector is Windows Vista compatible, enabling it to be quickly and
simply connected to any local network - additional software or administrator
rights are not required to achieve connectivity. Its
Ethernet compatibility and Windows remote desktop control functionality allow
data streaming from remote content sources. The NEC VT800 achieves the
highest possible video quality using the strong noise suppression of HQV
(Hollywood Quality Video) technology. With a brightness of 2,700 ANSI lumens,
the NEC VT800 grabs the attention of any viewer. It is particularly suitable
for deployment in the public sector, in companies and in education, for
example for conferences, meetings, presentations or lectures. More: http://www.nec-displays.com |
|||||||||
6) CASIO presents eight new super slim business projectors
CASIO
introduces eight new super slim models from their successful range of
slender-fit projectors. The highlights of this launch are the business models
XJ-SC215 and XJ-SC210 with 2,500 ANSI lumens. Extremely lightweight and flat,
these two new products particularly stand out due to their excellent colour
reproduction. The super slim models XJ-S57, S52, S47, S42, S37 and S32 will
be available at the end of July. All new models in the XJ series have an
RS232c interface which allows projector operation via the controls and
integration into existing systems. Technical enhancements in the new
high-performance business models XJ-SC210 and XJ-SC215 with their USB
interface are centred on colour reproduction optimisation in projections. To
realize such an improvement, CASIO has introduced a specially developed
colour wheel. The new intelligent lamp control has also decidedly improved
colour reproduction of these super-slim projectors. The super slim models
XJ-S37, S47 and S57 can be quickly and easily connected via a direct link to
CASIO FX-9860G graphing calculator models or to the YC-430 camera system.
These projectors can also be used to give presentations without the actual
need for a laptop or PC. To do so, the supplied EZ-Converter Pro software
will convert all printable files into JPEG format – files can now be shown
directly from a USB stick, a remarkably easy and uncomplicated process. More: http://www.casio-projectors.com 7) Kindermann: Bright and professional KX 5000 XGA projector
Kindermann presents the KX 5000, an exceptionally bright XGA projector for large
projection screens suitable for the education sector and for seminars and
conferences. Thanks to a stunning brightness of 4500 ANSI lumens, a very low
noise level of just 29 dB, a LAN connection as well as the possibility to use
interchangeable lenses (available as of July), this 3 LCD projector is
perfectly equipped for fixed installations. Featuring five different signal
inputs (VGA, DVI, video, S-video, component video), the KX 5000 can process
signals with a physical resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels, interpolated also up
to 1600 x 1200 pixels. The standard wide angle lens allows for large
projections from a short distance, and the two telephoto lenses available
this summer will enable projections from longer distances. The technical
specifications are rounded off by an 8-watt speaker, vertical
keystone-correction, monitor output and a serial interface for media control. More: http://www.kindermann.com 8) Barco: three-chip DLP WUXGA projector
Barco
is pleased to announce the latest addition to its portfolio of projectors:
the NW-12. It features a native WUXGA resolution (1920x1200), offers users a
greater pixel canvas, allows them to display more sources than ever in full
resolution and is fully compatible with modern high-end laptops. Barco’s NW-12 brings WUXGA to the three-chip DLP
platform. This readies Barco for the next stage in
professional visualization for venues that need more resolution. Applications
for WUXGA resolution not only include full display of high-end computer
laptops, but also text messaging that can be combined with native 1080p HD
video. The NW-12’s ultra-bright 12,000 lumens output renders it optimally
suited for the bright ambient light conditions of auditoriums, large meeting
rooms or conference halls. It also comes equipped with edge blending
capabilities, so that they can be installed in any desired configuration. Barco’s NW-12 is designed with a sealed optical engine,
which prevents dust from contaminating the projector’s image quality. In
addition, it features liquid cooling to prevent the system from overheating
and reduce noise levels to some of the lowest in its class. To complement the
three-chip DLP NW-12 projector, Barco also releases
the smaller single-chip DLP NW-5 projector. Although it possesses the same
sealed optical engine and multi-channel capabilities, it offers a light
output of 5,000 lumens. This makes it the projector of choice for small- to
medium-sized meeting rooms and boardrooms. More: http://www.barco.com 9)
InFocus: The X10 Full HD projector featuring DLP
technology
InFocus is presenting the X10, a DLP
model featuring full HD resolution for a stunning home cinema experience. The
device features technical highlights so that the 1080p DLP projector with BrilliantColour delivers sharp images in clear colours.
The InFocus X10 home cinema projector offers the
following technical features: 1,200 video optimized ANSI lumens allow for pin
sharp images even in not so ideal light conditions. A contrast ratio of
maximum 7500:1 boosts great contrasts and crisp images. Both the 7-segemt
colour wheel and the HDMI 1.3 source support featuring Deep Color Technology allow for extra bright colours. And
thanks to integrated 10-Bit video processing technology each scene is
projected crystal clear boosting natural details and movements. More: http://www.infocus.com 10) Philips and projectiondesign annouce their collaboration
Royal
Philips Electronics and projectiondesign announce
their collaboration in developing ultra-high brightness projectors which are
equipped with the highest levels of UHP lamp powers. This cooperation between
the two companies has resulted in a 3-chip DLP, dual 400W lamp projector
prototype that produces an impressive 10.000 ScrLm
brightness. With this milestone, Philips and projectiondesign
demonstrate that UHP based projectors have the potential for applications
requiring extreme high brightness such as high-end e-Cinema, events,
visualization and simulation. Philips UHP lighting technology is commonly
used for a wide variety of projection applications ranging up to 6000 Lm.
Higher brightness applications (> 5000 Lm) are traditionally served by
Xenon lighting technologies. “With the development of UHP-based 10 kLm projectors, Philips UHP technology will now enter
Xenon dominated application areas”, said Ruud van der Zanden, Senior Product
Manager for High Power Solutions within Philips DPL. More: http://www.philips.com/dpl 11) WolfVision: New Visualizers VZ-8light3 and VZ-8plus3
More: http://www.wolfvision.com 12) Gefen: Hi-Def Video up to 500 meters
For ultra
long-distance digital video extension, Gefen offers
its new DVI-1500HD. This system operates through robust sender and receiver
units connected to the source and display at local and remote locations. One
4-link LC-LC multimode fiber cable delivers hi-def
video from sender to receiver, supporting resolutions to 1080p full HD or
1920x1200 for computers. Up to 500 meters (1640-feet) in distance can be traveled with an instant delivery of data. HDCP-compliant
video may be extended up to 100 meters (330-feet) using an additional CAT-5
cable for DDC transmission. This long-range DVI extender is ideal for digital
signage applications, capable of transmitting hi-def video with zero signal
loss or delay. Installation is simple, requiring local sender and remote
receiver connections, powered by Gefen's 5v power
supplies. Both sender and receiver are designed to be rack mounted,
guaranteeing a behind-the-scenes performance. More: http://www.gefen.com 13) Projecta: Ascender Electrol electrical projection
screen
The
Ascender Electrol is conspicuous by its discreet
absence. But for all that, the screen is ready for a presentation in an
instant, truly taking the audience by surprise. Meanwhile, the projection
room's interior design elements remain intact, as the technical fittings are
seamlessly integrated with the floor or within a decorative element in the
projection room. The Ascender Electrol's advanced design
enables it to blend invisibly into its surroundings. The screen folds and
unfolds silently in a single flowing movement. This is made possible by an
advanced motorized tensioning arm which is located behind the projection
screen fabric. An inbuilt safety device prevents the screen from being raised
if the trap door is blocked. The Ascender Electrol
rises quickly and silently from floor level. It disappears again just as
silently, stored away out of sight behind an electrically operated panel. The
Ascender Electrol's exceptionally durable case and
its top-quality Matte White S projection screen fabric (with black backing
and all-round matte black border) make this projection screen one of the very
best on the market. The Ascender Electrol is
available in video (4:3) and HDTV (16:9) formats in widths of up to four
metres. The projection screen fabric is totally seamless for all standard
sizes. More: http://www.projectascreens.com 14) Da-Lite: Inherently flame retardant Ultra Velour drapery Line
More: http://www.da-lite.com 15) Chief: Flexible CPU Mount with Universal Fit
Chief
Manufacturing has announced the release of the KSA1020 Flexible CPU (Central
Processing Unit) Mount. The innovative design includes infinite adjustments
to fit almost any CPU. With the new KSA1020 CPU mount, user
get universal fit and universal function. Compatible with a wide range
of CPU sizes, the KSA1020 fits from ultra small to larger tower units,
roughly 95 percent of CPUs used in today’s commercial environments. The
adjustable design expands and collapses to get the perfect fit, regardless of
CPU model, providing longevity for advances in technology. The mount can be
installed either on the wall or under a desk. Desk mounting offers both
vertical and horizontal CPU placement along with 360º of swivel to aid in
cable connections and servicing. More: http://www.chiefmfg.com 16) EBS Media: New administrator functionality for videodidact
Select
As of
now, all videodidact Select systems can be enhanced
by new administrator functionality. Using the remote control mode, the
teacher/instructor can not only remotely control each participating PC but
also his or her own computer. Teachers can thus control up to 48 participants
as well as their own PCs simultaneously. This function especially facilitates
the administration of PC work stations. The new functionality is especially
suitable for supervisors in an educational setting or for server support
systems in a server pool. More: http://www.videodidact.de 17) Extron: DVI and HDMI product line with over 20 new products
Extron
Electronics is pleased to announce over 20 new products for integrating DVI
and HDMI sources and displays, including DVI and HDMI matrix switcher boards
for the SMX System MultiMatrix, and the first
products from Extron for dual link DVI applications
including an Extender and an Equalizer. Extron is
also introducing two Fiber Optic Extenders for long
distance DVI transmission, four DVI distribution amplifiers, and two scalers for converting analog
RGB signals to DVI and HDMI. Extron expands the
scope of DVI and HDMI signal distribution solutions with four new DVI DAs
with up to eight outputs, and the SMX DVI Pro Series and SMX HDMI Series
matrix switcher boards for the SMX System MultiMatrix
Modular Multi-Plane Matrix Switchers. The boards are available in 4x4, 4x8,
8x4, and 8x8 sizes, and are HDCP compliant. For dual link DVI applications, Extron offers the DVI DL 101, a dual link DVI equalizer
that attaches to the end of a long DVI cable run, and automatically provides
the necessary active equalization to ensure optimal image quality. The DVI DL
201 is a transmitter and receiver set for sending dual link DVI signals over
three economical and integration-friendly CAT 5-type cables. Both products
extend DVI signals significantly beyond the 5 meter (15 foot) limitation for
DVI cables. For long-haul transmission, the DVI 104 provides an effective,
economical solution for extending DVI signals up to 500 meters (1,640 feet)
over four fiber optic cables, while the FOXBOX 4G
DVI fiber optic transmitter and receiver set sends
DVI, audio, and RS-232 signals over a single fiber
up to 30 km (18.75 miles). Finally, the RGB-DVI 300 and RGB-HDMI 300 are scalers that convert incoming analog
component video or RGB signals to DVI and HDMI, respectively, with selectable
output rates up to 1920x1200, including HDTV 1080p/60. More: http://www.extron.com 18) Kramer expands Sierra Pro XL Line with the 64 XL Series
Kramer
Electronics announced the introduction of the Sierra Pro 64 XL, the newest
series of models in its line of high bandwidth RGBHV routing switchers
designed for use in demanding presentation environments. The new Sierra Pro
64 XL series offers eight I/O configurations, up to 64x64. The switcher can
be ordered as a 5-channel (RGBHV) or 3-channel (RGB/YUV) system, and each
frame size can also contain high bandwidth video boards in place of the H and
V boards, enabling video input into all channels of the routing switcher.
Sierra Pro 64 XL routing switchers feature an ultra-high bandwidth of 500MHz
@ 3dB fully loaded and a compact total frame size that is 10RU smaller than
most other 64 x 64 RGBHV units in the market. The RGBHV version of the Sierra
Pro 64 XL consist of five 4RU frames, one each for the Red, Green, Blue,
Horizontal and Vertical Sync signals, with one of the five frames containing
an XY push button control panel. The Sierra Pro 64 XL series is currently
available through Kramer Electronics companies worldwide. More: http://www.kramerelectronics.com 19) RGB Spectrum introduces the Linx 3200 Matrix
Switcher
RGB
Spectrum announces the latest addition to the Linx
family of DVI matrix switchers. The Linx DVI 3200
supports up to 32 input and output channels with resolutions up to 1600x1200@
60Hz or 1920x1080p. Engineered for the most demanding applications, the 3200
is equipped with dual-redundant power supplies and offers front panel, web
based and serial control. Factory pre-configured systems are available in
16x16, 16x32, 32x16 and 32x32 matrices. Smaller configurations are field
upgradeable. To simplify system integration, a host of additional features is
elegantly integrated into the unit, eliminating the need for various outboard
devices such as EDID emulators and signal boosters. Built in cable
equalization on the inputs will work with copper cables up to 50 meters in
length. DC power for pin-powered cables is available on outputs. Built on RGB
Spectrum's long tradition of quality, the Linx DVI
3200 is an excellent solution for mid-size DVI switching applications. Rugged
construction, high reliability and dual redundant power supplies suit
mission-critical applications. More: http://www.rgb.com 20) Dataton: WATCHOUT 4 at InfoComm
At InfoComm 2008 Dataton launched
version 4 of WATCHOUT. Stronger than ever, it adds new dimensions to
presentations, including interactivity, control functions and sheer
productivity, WATCHOUT 4 is guaranteed to wow producers and clients alike. In
brief: WATCHOUT 4 adds Auxiliary Timelines, Compositions, Stage Tiers, Movie
and Audio Export capabilities. It bridges to other commonly used systems
using familiar DMX512, MIDI, TCP/IP and serial data control capabilities.
Auxiliary Timelines resemble the main show timeline in WATCHOUT. The big
difference is that an Auxiliary Timeline lies dormant until you call it into
action – manually or by an external input. Use an Auxiliary Timeline as a
backup track or for a quick escape to other show elements if you suddenly
have to change tack midstream. Or trigger an Auxiliary Timeline from an
external input to interact with your show as it runs. Composition is a new
concept in WATCHOUT 4, designed to make life a whole lot easier for
producers. It lets you group a set of cues on their own sub-timeline and then
treat them as a single, cohesive media element. It’s a snap to re-use or
shuffle show sections, or to apply motion or other effects to the entire
group. Use Compositions to re-use or transform complex animations involving
stills, video, audio and other elements, complete with all the powerful
effects WATCHOUT has on tap. External control is your gateway to
interactivity in WATCHOUT 4. Use MIDI or DMX512 signals as inputs to trigger
tasks and control tween-tracks in your WATCHOUT
show. Output DMX512 to control lighting channels and other devices, or send arbitary data from WATCHOUT to other systems or devices
via TCP/IP, UDP or serial data protocols. More: http://www.dataton.com 21) ict: drupa 2008 - World of experience „Print“
Every
four years, companies in the sector meet at drupa
(29th May to 11th June 2008 in Düsseldorf). The company Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG completely occupied two halls and they
presented their products categorized in seven theme worlds. For the
corresponding emotionalization of this large area
market space, Heidelberg relied on the professional video technology of ict AG. As well as extensive display technology
installations which provided information about the wide range of Heidelberg
products and the company itself, extraordinary multi-media exhibits particularly
set the scene at the trade fair booth. For example, the ict
media mechanics department developed a horizontally movable scanner
consisting of two Seamless FlatScreens mounted one
above the other which represented a virtual “X-Ray image” of the internal
operation of the printing machine. The scanner, which moved mechanically at a
pre-determined speed along a 15 meter rail system located on the ceiling and
floor, was controlled by the presenter who, at the touch of a button on the
remote control, could move the scanner along various machines thus providing
visual support for the presentation. The positioning of the scanner and the
corresponding image content was synchronized and controlled by an ict ControlMachine which was
integrated in the scanner. Additional mechanical elements were developed by ict for a vertically movable 65“ display: At the
beginning of the show, the Display emerged from a recess over the edge of the
booth and „disappeared“ back into the recess again at the end of the
presentation. Thus, in the off-show-mode the screen did not interfere with
the total design of the fair booth. The ict team
also integrated 17“ ict LCDs as well as feed and sound technology in several
so-called „printer in a box“ exhibits. By opening the boxes, visitors were
able to view video movies on the individual machines. More than 100
additional displays, tennagels curveLED
as well as audio technology were also installed by the ict
team at other drupa trade fair booths. More: http://www.ict.de 22) Aethra: Hacker-proof Video Conferencing
Solutions for IP and ISDN Networks
The new Aethra Security Mode renders its IP and ISDN
videoconferencing solutions completely secure and impervious to unauthorised
access as certified by strict US Dept. of Defense
testing through the DSN Certification Program, a testing process specifically
conceived for video communication products that attests the total and maximum
level of the security provided. Thanks to this certification, the Aethra solutions listed are authorized for purchase by
all bodies and federal agencies linked to the US Department of Defense. After 7-weeks of testing at Fort Huachuca
(Arizona, US), including Information Assurance testing, Interoperability
testing, and the newly introduced Video-Teleconference STIG V1.R1 testing, Aethra video conferencing solutions Vega X7, X5, X3 and
AVC8500 have been added to the DSN Approved Products Listing (APL). The STIG
tests in particular, are specific for Video communication products and the scope
of the testing is to add security and confidentiality to IP based
communications. The Aethra Security mode provides
essential benefits for all those companies, organizations, federal agencies,
armed services and banking institutions that need the best security for their
video conferences and distance collaboration. In today’s society security and
privacy features are highly-requested particularly in military, financial and
corporate environments. More: http://www.aethra.com 23) ISE adds major business conference
to programme for ISE 2009
In response to unprecedented
growth in Europe’s digital signage and public display markets, Integrated
Systems Events is adding a Digital Out Of Home Business Conference to its
programme for ISE 2009. The one-and-a-half day event will be held on Monday 2
and Tuesday 3 February – giving Conference delegates the chance to visit the
tradeshow floor of Integrated Systems Europe from the Tuesday afternoon
onwards. “The market for Digital Out Of Home (DOOH) media has grown rapidly
over the past couple of years, to become one of the most significant areas of
new business for the professional AV industry,” comments Mike Blackman,
Managing Director, Integrated Systems Events. “By
adding a top-grade Conference dedicated to this sector to ISE 2009, we
believe we will significantly increase our show attendance by bringing
greater numbers of advertising professionals, media agencies, location
owners, content creators, and retail consultants to Amsterdam.” More: http://www.iseurope.org 24) AV Stumpfl is a Member of the KNX
Association
Since
June 2008 AV Stumpfl is an official member of the
KNX association. The EIB/KNX system is a building automation bus system which
can be integrated into SC TouchControl systems. The
membership is for AV Stumpfl a big step to
guarantee the future improvement of the bus system standard. AV Stumpfl doing and producing control engineering for more
than 30 years and works together with a network of international
professionals from different areas like audio, video, light, projection,
residential control and show installations. The SC TouchControl
software is a universal control solution reconciling these different worlds,
masterly visualised and controled - media control,
residential control, home automation, digital signage with content management
and many more. More: http://www.avstumpfl.com 25) Artcoustic loudspeakers to host Live Jazz Sessions
Artcoustic will host a number of Live Jazz Sessions during this year’s
Copenhagen Jazz Festival at their showroom. This event will give audiences a
chance to indulge their passion and ears to some of the best jazz music in
the world and listen to the music they enjoy in a luxurious setting over Artcoustic’s superior audio systems. Throughout Friday,
the 4th of July to Sunday 13th of July, Artcoustic’s
Live Listening Sessions will take place in their elegant showroom located on Holmens Kanal 7, 1060
Copenhagen K, right in the centre of town. Take a peek inside the artist's
mind as they play the music they love and give us their insight. For detailed
information, please contact artcoustic. More: http://www.artcoustic.com 26) Da-Lite: GREENGUARD Certification for vinyl projection screen fabrics
Da-Lite
Screen Company vinyl fabrics achieve GREENGUARD Environmental Institute
certification for low emitting projection screen fabrics. This significant
achievement contributes to Da-Lite’s overall Screen
Green program by including the Institute’s GREENGUARD Certified Products and
Children & Schools Certification for low-emitting audio visual equipment
used in sensitive environments such as daycare,
K-12 and healthcare facilities. The Institute awarded the certification for
all of Da-Lite’s proprietary projection screen
vinyl fabrics; Audio Vision, Cinema Vision, Da-Mat,
Da-Tex, Dual Vision, High Contrast Audio Vision,
High Contrast Cinema Perf, High Contrast Cinema
Vision, High Contrast Da-Mat, High Contrast Da-Tex, Pearlescent, Ultra Wide
Angle and the recently introduced revolutionary 3D Virtual Black rear screen
projection material. More: http://www.da-lite.com 27) Genesis Technologies and T+W Marketing join forces
Genesis
Technologies and T+W Marketing have agreed to join forces to further develop
the fast growing Custom Install Market in Europe. With operations in
Switzerland, Belgium, Germany, the UK and Spain, the cooperation forms a
truly Pan-European company that provides its services to residential system
integrators in the entire territory. Last year, both companies already set up
joint ventures in Germany (Genesis Technologies GmbH) and Spain (Genesis
Technologies Iberica) and have now decided to take
their cooperation one step further: after completion before August 31, the
company will consist of 5 sales offices in Germany, the UK, Benelux, Spain
and Switzerland, supported by two competence centers:
one in Switzerland specialized in the Multi-Room AV market, and one in
Belgium for the Home Cinema market. Under the new agreement, the T+W
Marketing company names in the UK and Belgium will be replaced by Genesis
Technologies UK and Genesis Technologies Benelux. More: http://www.tw-marketing.com 28) Toshiba: Leader for short-throw and WXGA projectors in EMEA
Toshiba
succeeded in retaining its market leadership for short-throw projectors in
EMEA (Europe, Middle East, Africa) in the first
quarter of 2008, with a market share of 20.4 per cent. The Japanese
manufacturer also retained its status of market leader in the WXGA sector,
with a 20.1 per cent share of the total market (source: DTC). Toshiba has
therefore demonstrated its success with customers in two growth markets
simultaneously. Shortthrow projectors feature an
ultra-wide-angle lens which can project images from extremely short
distances, enabling convincing presentations to be held even in small rooms.
The native aspect ratio of wide XGA projectors is 16:10, an increasingly
popular format for notebooks, meaning that they project this format without
conversion or distortion. More: http://www.toshiba-projectors.com 29) Panasonic consolidated leader on the professional display industry
With the
year 2008 first Quarter (Jan-Mar) panel data just released, the leadership of
Panasonic within the Professional Display industry remains unquestionable. A
25% Market share in total Flat Panel Market over 40”, including Plasma and
LCD (the nearest competitor with a 16% market share), and a 48% Market Share
in Professional plasma (the nearest competitor with a 15% market share) keep
competitors far away. (DTC Worldwide results Q4 Jan-Mar 08, EMEA Flat Panel
>40”). While the AV industry is used to continual change, the pace is
accelerating. Crystallising the trend; large format displays are flooding the
commercial sector in the form of out of home advertising mediums, point of
information & public display devices. Parallel to the demand for dynamic
displays to capture peoples attention, the market
trend shows a total lean towards the larger sizes of flat panel display, with
screen sizes of forty inches and above taking the limelight. We are seeing
consumers match large 1080p displays to their applications because of developments
like Blu-ray and they are becoming more aware of
the benefits that larger displays deliver. More: http://www.panasonic-europe.com 30) JVC: More than 550 HDTV-Monitors for new OB vans
The
Belgian company Alfacam (www.alfacam.com) is among
the leading European HDTV TV facilities providers that is
renowned for designing and manufacturing HDTV OB vehicles of any size. This
is an 18-meter production truck, which will be used a.o.
for Euro 1080’s High Definition Channels, providing on board only selected
high-quality HD equipment. All CRT-programme and LCD-production monitors are
JVC brand. Moreover the OB-van is equipped with a monitor wall comprising 32
displays – all also wearing the JVC label. Up to now Alfacam
already installed 566 JVC monitors in their HDTV OB-vehicles of which some
will be operated during the Olympic Games this summer. Paul Pasveer, JVC Sales Manager for Belgium and the
Netherlands, explained the extraordinary success of the JVC displays as
follows: „Alfacam’s decision underlines the
appreciation of JVC’s long time tradition to
produce professional monitors of highest quality. Regardless whether CRT- or
LCD-monitors are involved - these always convince by their natural colours,
their reliability and do not excessively burden the budget.“ More: http://www.jvcpro.de 31) Chief launched Online Education Center
Chief
Manufacturing launched an all-new Education Center
portal at www.chiefmfg.com. The Education Center
contains a wide variety of resources to educate users on Chief products,
service, resources, and industry-related topics. "The Education Center gives our customers one place to access the latest
educational information, features and specifications on new products, industry
news and installation tips," said Laurie Englert,
Director of Marketing. "Plus, it provides a place for Chief to solicit
customer feedback - a key component to helping us to evolve our
business." More: http://www.chiefmfg.com Good bye,
see you next month - Yours AVP-Newsletter editorial team You receive the AVP-Newsletter.com on a
regular basis per email for free. You can always cancel your Newsletter
subscription by writing an email. Would you like to have a look at the newsletters that have already
been published? AVP-Newsletter-Archive Do you have an interesting AVP-press release or suggestions? editor@AVP-Newsletter.com Would you like to subscribe to the AVP newsletter? subscribe@AVP-Newsletter.com or would you like
to cancel? unsubscribe@AVP-Newsletter.com © by AVP-Newsletter.com, CREACT KG, Linau -
Reprint and / or use of the entire Newsletter or parts of it does need the
written agreement of the publisher. All news and publications in the
AVP-Newsletter.com are done without recognition of existing patents,
trademarks are used without any guaranteed free usage. All rights reserved. |
|||||||||
