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  • Draper Introduces Lightweight but Rugged Folding Screen

    Draper Introduces Lightweight but Rugged Folding Screen

    Draper has introduced the Ultimate Folding Screen (UFS) Lite, a portable projection screen designed to make setup easier and faster for small meeting rooms and on-the-go presentations. Built for single-person installation in under five minutes, the lightweight screen features integrated legs, adjustable height bars, and smooth-glide triangle feet that work well on both hard floors and carpet.

    Despite its compact and lightweight design, the UFS Lite maintains durability with rugged clear anodized aluminum construction. The screen folds down to just 48 inches for easy transport and storage and is available in 6’, 7’, and 9’ HDTV formats with multiple front and rear projection surface options. The new solution offers AV and IT professionals a more practical alternative to traditional tripod and heavy folding screens for portable presentation environments.

    Portable Projection Just Got Better — and Easier.

    In the world of projection in small meeting rooms, old-fashioned tripod screens are no longer a viable option. However, folding screens can be bulky and difficult for a single person to set up. The new Ultimate Folding Screen (UFS) Lite from Draper solves both of these problems — and more!

    The Ultimate Folding Screen Lite is engineered for single-person setup in under five minutes! Simply unfold the frame and integrated legs, then unroll and attach the viewing surface. The integrated legs come with height adjustment bars that allow adjusting up to 4 inches, and the unique triangle design feet allow for easy gliding and smooth movement on any floor — including carpet.

    The Ultimate Folding Screen Lite frame — including integrated legs — folds down to just 48″ for easy storage and transport. And don’t let the “Lite” fool you. Frame and legs are crafted from the same rugged clear anodized aluminum tubing as The Ultimate Folding Screen for maximum quality and durability.

    The Ultimate Folding Screen Lite is available in 6′, 7′, and 9′ wide HDTV sizes with front and rear projection surfaces:

    • Matt White XT1000VB
    • CineFlex CH1200V
    • CineFlex White XT700V

    Say goodbye to tripod & heavy screens — project a better future on the go with the Ultimate Folding Screen Lite

  • Planar Introduces Mantis – A New Family of High-Performance, Versatile Rental LED Video Wall

    Planar Introduces Mantis – A New Family of High-Performance, Versatile Rental LED Video Wall

    Planar has introduced the new Planar Mantis Series, a family of indoor LED video walls designed specifically for rental and staging applications. Built for fast-paced live event environments, the new series focuses on quick setup, easy maintenance and reliable performance. With tool-less, one-handed installation and lightweight magnesium alloy cabinets, the displays are designed to help rental crews deploy and dismantle video walls faster, even with minimal training or experience.

    Available in 1.5mm, 1.9mm and 2.6mm pixel pitches, the Planar Mantis Series delivers high brightness, strong contrast and camera-ready visuals for concerts, broadcast studios, virtual production and live events. The company says the solution was developed using direct customer feedback to better match real-world production workflows. Additional outdoor and curved models are also planned, with the series making its public debut at InfoComm 2026 in Las Vegas this June.

    Today, Planar, a global leader in announced the launch of the Planar® Mantis Series, a new line of indoor LED video walls purpose-built for rental and staging environments where speed, reliability and ease of use are critical. Designed for tool-less, one-handed setup and teardown, Planar Mantis Seriescrews of all experience levels to quickly deploy and redeploy LED video walls.

    As a purpose-built rental and staging LED video wall solution, Planar Mantis Series introduces the industry leader’s most focused LED product for rental and staging use. Designed for live event and on-camera professionals with a product design architected from direct customer input, the new solution is built to align with real-world rental and production workflows. Engineered to reduce installation time and simplify deployment, the newest addition to Planar’s LED portfolio strengthens support for an array of rental and staging applications while helping rental providers maximize utilization and return on investment.

    “Planar Mantis Series reinforces our reputation for delivering industry-leading LED display solutions that maximize visual impact, while facilitating hassle-free installation, teardown and maintenance,” said Sidney Rittenberg, Chief Executive Officer at Planar. “This line of high-performance LED video walls was developed with a wide range of rental and staging venues and professionals in mind, incorporating customer feedback to introduce a solution that can be installed or dismantled without tools and with minimal training or LED experience.”

    The LED leader’s continued investment in the rental and staging market is backed by a dedicated team in the US, contributing decades of deep, real-world rental and staging experience to the design of Planar Mantis Series and resulting in a strategically engineered solution for live event and on-camera professionals.

    With models in 1.5, 1.9 and 2.6 millimeter pixel pitches, the series supports a range of viewing distances and production requirements, with specifications including up to 1,500 nits of brightness, refresh rates up to 7,680Hz, a 4,000:1 contrast ratio and scan rates down to 1:8. The series also features a lightweight magnesium alloy design with rigidity, helping minimize flexing or warping to maintain image alignment and consistent visual performance during operation. This makes Planar Mantis Series ideal for concerts, live events and on-camera environments, including broadcast and virtual production, where dependable camera-ready image quality is essential.

    Balancing reduced weight with structural rigidity, Planar Mantis Series’ lightweight magnesium alloy chassis also enables rapid, single-handed installation and dismantling. The lightweight design supports easier handling and more efficient installation across venues. Planar Mantis Series offers 500×500 cabinets as well as a 500×1000 cabinet size in the 2.6 millimeter pixel pitch. In addition to supporting quick assembly and teardown, the series is designed to simplify service and repair. Quarter-turn locks and quick-lock mechanisms allow modules and electronics to be quickly replaced in the field, while cabinets can be attached or adjusted without tools.

    Additional Planar Mantis Series models designed to support outdoor, right-angle and curved applications will soon be introduced, underscoring Planar’s dedication to supporting rental and staging customers’ diverse and evolving needs. Planar’s newest rental and staging solution will make its public debut at InfoComm 2026 in Booth #C7258 in Las Vegas June 17-19 and will be available to order starting in June.

  • PPDS partners with leading Italian AV distributor Prase as ‘showstopping’ new 135” foldable Philips Unite LED 6000 AIO Series welcomed in Italy

    PPDS partners with leading Italian AV distributor Prase as ‘showstopping’ new 135” foldable Philips Unite LED 6000 AIO Series welcomed in Italy

    PPDS has announced a new strategic partnership with Prase, one of Italy’s leading AV distributors and part of the Midwich Group. The collaboration will expand access to Philips Professional Displays across Italy, giving partners and customers a wider choice of digital signage, dvLED, interactive displays, and professional TV solutions for corporate, education, and retail projects. Both companies say the partnership is built around shared values, innovation, customer support, and sustainable AV solutions.

    The partnership also marked the Italian launch of the new 135-inch Philips Unite LED 6000 Series All In One display at MIR 2026. Designed for classrooms, auditoriums, and corporate spaces, the foldable and height-adjustable dvLED display combines COB technology, a 1.5mm pixel pitch, and a motorized trolley for easy mobility and flexible installation. First showcased at ISE 2026, the display attracted strong attention for its impressive visuals, foldable design, and user-friendly setup, making it a standout solution for modern AV environments.

    PPDS, the exclusive global provider of Philips Professional Displays, is pleased to confirm a new strategic partnership with leading Italian AV distributor, Prase – a Midwich Group company.

    Reinforcing PPDS’ unparalleled commitment to delivering near universal access to its portfolio of multi award winning solutions, together with best in class support and service, the strategic partnership with Prase will bring extended choice, value, and opportunities – including around sustainability and energy savings – for businesses in Italy.

    Founded in 1993, and a Midwich Group Company since 2019, Noventa di Piave (Venice) based Prase has an unrivalled reputation in the Italian market, distributing an extensive range of AV and IT solutions with corporate, education, and retail among its core target verticals.

    Total solutions for the Italian market

    Effective immediately, Prase’s partner network will have access to PPDS’ portfolio of Philips Professional Displays and ‘total solutions’, providing a one stop shop on visual hardware and software needs for AV projects, including dvLED, digital signage, interactive, professional TV, and more.

    Mario Baratto, Vendor Account Manager at Prase, commented: “The Philips entry in the Prase catalogue leads us to strengthen and strategically evolve our offerings concerning the LED and displays sector. The core of this partnership is a synergy of values that make Philips Professional Displays one of the solid and long standing

    players in the video area, and Prase, the value added distributor, an outstanding benchmark in the Italian market, renowned for its great efficiency and customer support”.

    Andrea Castelnuovo, Sales Director Italy, Greece, Malta and Cyprus at PPDS, added: “We are delighted to have partnered with Prase, a distributor that is aligned with our values on how to do business, together with our ambitions to grow as a company. PPDS has made significant imprints in the Italian market, supporting projects across verticals, with an ever-evolving range of highly flexible and sustainable solutions, each tailored around the precise needs of the customer. Working with Prase we can continue to bring new innovations to businesses on an even grander scale.”

    New All In One opportunity

    Kicking off their collaboration in style, PPDS recently joined Prase at MIR 2026 – Italy’s largest AV event – which included the official launch and availability of the company’s award winning, foldable and height-adjustable 135” Philips Unite LED 6000 Series AIO.

    Showcased and met with great fanfare at ISE 2026, the impossible to ignore Philips Unite LED 6000 Series delivers a true masterclass in visual performance and mechanical engineering, by innovatively combining crystal clear visuals with next level flexibility, mobility, accessibility, and energy efficiency.

    Ideal for a wide range of environments, including classrooms, auditoriums, and corporate settings, the Philips Unite LED 6000 Series AIO amalgamates cutting edge Chip on Board (COB) technology with a fine 1.5mm pixel pitch for ultra reliable, ultra sharp visuals, from spectacular video to intricate meeting room presentations.

    To accommodate all possibilities and room types – including areas with sloping ceilings or with rising seating, such as in a lecture theatre or auditorium – the Unite LED 6000 Series AIO also features a motorised trolley enabling smooth and safe electric lifting. Presenters can simply, safely, and smoothly adjust the display height with just the push of a button, ensuring perfect viewing in any setting.

    The smart, foldable structure removes all obstacles around mobility, whether being installed for the first time or as it is transferred between rooms, by easily fitting through any standard sized doors or in elevators. More details on the Philips Unite LED 6000 Series All In One can be found here.

    Standing out

    Andrea added: “We are thrilled to have officially launched the Philips Unite LED 6000 Series AIO into the Italian market at MIR 26, and to confirm its availability to our partners and customers.

    “This captivating product was recently demonstrated at ISE 2026 in Barcelona, and with the combination of its state of the art screen and unique and impressive foldable design, it literally stopped people in their tracks. It is truly deserving of being described as a showstopper.”

  • Nanolumens Partners With 3Dot Technologies to Expand Presence in Canada

    Nanolumens Partners With 3Dot Technologies to Expand Presence in Canada

    Nanolumens has partnered with Canadian distributor 3Dot Technologies to strengthen its presence across Canada and make its LED display and video wall solutions more accessible to customers in multiple industries. Through the agreement, 3Dot Technologies will provide local sales support, system design, installation, integration and maintenance services for Nanolumens’ direct view LED and video processing solutions.

    The partnership aims to support growing demand for reliable and high-performance AV display systems in sectors including corporate, government, healthcare, higher education, retail and transportation. With 3Dot Technologies’ regional expertise and Nanolumens’ advanced LED solutions designed for 24/7 operation, the collaboration will help Canadian customers deploy flexible and scalable visual technology for mission-critical environments.

    Nanolumens, an industry-leading manufacturer and designer of cutting-edge LED displays and video wall solutions, has formed a partnership with 3Dot Technologies Inc., a Burlington, Ontario-based distributor specializing in video wall systems. The partnership expands Nanolumens’ presence in Canada and enables broader access to its full portfolio of display solutions across all vertical markets.

    Through the distribution partnership, 3Dot Technologies will provide regional sales support, system design consultation, installation and integration services for Nanolumens direct view LED and video processing solutions. 3Dot Technologies brings experience in designing and deploying customized video wall systems across a wide range of industries, including government, corporate, retail, healthcare, higher education, transportation, entertainment and more. The company supports projects through demonstration, consultation, system configuration, installation and ongoing maintenance.

    Nanolumens portfolio of LED displays includes several series designed for high-detail viewing and continuous operation in mission-critical settings, supporting 24/7 use with fully redundant systems and reduced heat output compared with legacy technologies. The displays are compatible with popular and Nanolumens’ proprietary video processing platforms to provide accurate color reproduction, and eye guard technology to support prolonged viewing.

    “3Dot Technologies has a strong understanding of Canadian audiovisual requirements and a consultative approach that aligns with how we deliver display solutions,” said Kurt DeYoung, chief revenue officer for Nanolumens. “This partnership expands our ability to support government, corporate, retail, healthcare, higher education and other customers in Canada with the localized expertise and service they need.”

    “Our customers require systems that are reliable, configurable and supported over time,” said John Hallman, partner at 3Dot Technologies. “Working with Nanolumens allows us to provide top-tier LED solutions designed for continuous operation while maintaining flexibility in system design and integration.”

    Nanolumen’s collaboration with 3Dot Technologies reflects continued investment in regional partnerships to support customers operating in critical environments across North America. Nanolumens, founded in 2006 and based in the Atlanta area, designs, assembles and supports its LED displays in the United States.

  • Bright future: PPDS readies new Philips Professional Displays product and partnership reveals at InfoComm 2026 including new UltraSlim Signage in Las Vegas

    Bright future: PPDS readies new Philips Professional Displays product and partnership reveals at InfoComm 2026 including new UltraSlim Signage in Las Vegas

    PPDS is gearing up for a major showcase at InfoComm 2026 in Las Vegas, where the company will unveil new Philips Professional Displays solutions, including its latest AI-ready UltraSlim digital signage lineup and a new AV industry partnership. Exhibiting at Booth C9000, PPDS plans to highlight its expanding “total solutions” strategy with a wide portfolio covering dvLED, videowalls, ePaper, interactive displays, professional TVs, and signage solutions designed for multiple market verticals.

    The company will also demonstrate new sustainability-focused technologies, including energy-efficient display solutions and updates to the Philips Wave remote management platform. Visitors can expect live demonstrations, AI-powered visual experiences, and a first look at new products such as the Philips Signage 5000 Series and Philips LED Configurator. PPDS says its latest innovations are aimed at helping AV and IT professionals deliver more flexible, scalable, and future-ready display deployments.

    PPDS, the exclusive global provider of Philips Professional Displays and complementary solutions, is excited to confirm its participation at InfoComm 2026, promising an unmissable lineup, with new partnerships and UltraSlims both debuting and showcasing as future tech among planned announcements in Las Vegas.

    Exhibiting on Philips Booth C9000 – and joining over 800 registered exhibitors at the Las Vegas Convention Center (June 13-19) – InfoComm 2026 will mark another major milestone for PPDS and its acclaimed ‘total solutions’ strategy to deliver unrivalled quality, choice, and value to customers in North America and beyond.

    Continuing PPDS’ evolution beyond a traditional provider of displays, InfoComm 2026 brings the opportunity to showcase – many for the first time – what is hailed by the company and its partners as the industry’s most complete and energy conscious portfolio of advanced and highly flexible digital display hardware and software solutions.

    Total market solutions

    With quality only matched by design, solutions now include, but are far from limited to, dvLED (indoor, outdoor, and AIO), videowalls, digital signage (including TAA compliant) and ePaper, interactive displays, and professional TVs, created to support all market verticals and environments.

    At InfoComm 2026, PPDS is set to raise this bar even further with a wave of exciting new offerings, reinforcing its position as a centralized resource for projects of any scale, while delivering seamless buying and installation experiences to the channel.

    Bruce Wyrwitzke, Senior Director North America at PPDS, said: “Built on the foundations of over 134 years of innovation with Philips, PPDS prides itself on enabling businesses to bring their vision to life through tailored, cutting edge innovations. At InfoComm 2026, we will deliver the latest advances in support of that strategy, as well as showcasing the latest solutions that will enable customers to truly display without limits. You won’t want to miss it.”

    Ahead of the pack / Bright times ahead

    Continuing PPDS’ highly embraced ‘Picture this’ theme, launched for this year, visitors to the Philips booth at InfoComm 2026 will be treated to an assembly of unmissable AI infused visual activity, with an ever-changing pool of content presented across a broad range of form visual factors and technologies.

    Staying ahead of the pack, and with a commitment to delivering unrivalled choice, value, and opportunity to partners and customers in North America and around the world, PPDS can also confirm InfoComm 2026 will become the global launch pad for the latest in its new for 2026 AI ready digital signage lineup.

    While full details are under wraps ahead of the show, the creation of this exciting new category within PPDS’ evolving Android SoC portfolio will open a wealth of exciting installation opportunities where proven quality, unparalleled visual performance, and UltraSlim aesthetics really matter. And that’s not all.

    PPDS will be announcing a new major partnership and collaboration with one of the AV industry’s most trusted manufacturers, with the introduction of a brand new signage series with a fresh ecosystem for total solutions built in.

    Jack Boyczuk, Director of PD Sales at PPDS in North America, added: “This year’s Philips booth encourages visitors to explore the reaches of their imaginations, using displays together with our trusted partner solutions to realise the benefits of what’s already integrated within Philips Professional Displays – including ultimate processing power and artificial intelligence (AI) ready technologies.”

    We have the solution

    Helping visitors to visualise and experience the full power, potential, and versatility of Philips Professional Displays, this year’s booth will include solutions to support a variety of needs in different environments, including retail, education, corporate, food and beverage, transportation, hospitality, public venues, and control rooms.

    Powering forward

    The latest evolutions of PPDS’ commitment and global strategy to developing better energy efficiency and more environmentally conscious features into its displays will also be present through the Philips booth, demonstrating ways businesses can deliver instant sustainability (and financial) benefits to their day to day operation.

    This year’s show will feature a range of dvLED and digital signage solutions – including the new for 2026 Philips Signage 5000 Series, the TAA compliant Philips Videowall display, and the ‘zero power’ Philips Tableaux range, the award winning Philips Unite LED 6000 Series All In One, with the company’s acclaimed LED wall of fame showcasing many others.

    Missed ISE 2026? For the first time in North America, PPDS will also be showcasing the new ‘all inclusive’ Philips LED Configurator, plus ‘game changing’ updates to the Philips Wave remote management platform.

    As with previous events, PPDS will adopt an open approach to the Philips booth, with no restrictions on access, allowing visitors the freedom to experience all solutions up close. PPDS’ global management team, together with local and international sales managers from around the world, will be present and accessible throughout the show, providing live demonstrations and answering questions.

    Angela Lin, Commercial Head for North America at PPDS, concluded: “We cannot wait to welcome visitors to the Philips booth at InfoComm 2026. 2026 has already been an exciting year, with some incredible new projects, combined with the ever strengthening of our portfolio and offering. With our incredible launches, as well as an array of future tech, together with a major new partnership, a visit to Philips Professional Displays could be a game changer for your business. We look forward to seeing you in Las Vegas.”

  • Nanolumens Expands Aurora Compatibility to Engage Series Displays

    Nanolumens Expands Aurora Compatibility to Engage Series Displays

    Nanolumens has expanded compatibility between its Aurora video processing platform and the Engage Series LED displays, giving AV integrators a more unified and streamlined solution for LED deployments. The integration allows users to combine Nanolumens’ display and processing technologies within a single ecosystem, helping reduce system complexity while maintaining high visual performance across corporate, broadcast, and control room environments.

    The Aurora platform brings advanced features such as 23-bit color processing, smooth motion handling, and file-less content management to the Engage Series SMD and Engage Pro COB displays. Nanolumens says the move is part of a broader strategy to extend Aurora compatibility across more of its LED portfolio in 2026, while still supporting third-party processors like NovaStar and Megapixel VR for added flexibility.

    Nanolumens, an industry-leading manufacturer and designer of cutting-edge LED displays and video wall solutions, announces expanded compatibility between its Aurora video processing platform and the Engage Series Surface Mounted Device (SMD) direct view LED display line, enabling a unified display and processing solution that streamlines deployment for AV integrators.

    The Engage Series integration with Aurora is the first phase of a broader rollout to extend Aurora compatibility across the Nanolumens LED display portfolio. Additional product lines are expected to receive support in 2026 as part of an ongoing effort to unify Nanolumens’ hardware and processing technologies.

    “Expanding Aurora compatibility to Engage Series is a response to customer demand for a more direct and cohesive system architecture,” said Brice McPheeters, vice president of product and planning at Nanolumens. “Integrators are looking for ways to reduce complexity while maintaining performance. By offering both the display and processing platform, we can better support those needs.”

    The TAA-compliant Aurora platform delivers 23-bit true-to-source color, precise motion handling and file-less content management designed for environments that require consistent and accurate visual performance. With the new compatibility, these capabilities are now available across Nanolumens’ premium SMD (Engage) and Engage Pro Chip-On-Board (COB) LED display lines, allowing organizations to standardize on a single processing platform regardless of LED type. The integration enables AV professionals to streamline system design and reduce reliance on third-party processing components while maintaining flexibility across a range of applications.

    The Engage Series is designed for indoor environments that require narrow pixel pitch and close viewing distances, making it suitable for corporate, broadcast and control room applications. Its convenient 16:9 cabinet format simplifies content creation and video wall design by aligning with standard Full HD and 4K content aspect ratios, reducing the need for custom scaling or formatting. The ultra-slim cabinet profile supports modern installations, meets ADA compliance requirements, and maintains structural durability. T The Engage Series’ design characteristics, combined with Aurora processing, provide a cohesive system that supports both performance and operational reliability.

    Notably, Aurora compatibility supports security and control requirements for organizations operating in sensitive or regulated environments. The compatibility also reinforces Nanolumens’ strategy to provide end-to-end LED video wall solutions from a single United States-based hardware provider. The combined solution is suited for control rooms, network operations centers and other applications where secure access and consistent performance are necessary. By offering both display and processing technologies within a single ecosystem, Nanolumens reduces integration complexity and supports more predictable system behavior.

    The Engage Series remains compatible with widely used processing platforms, including NovaStar and Megapixel VR, enabling customers to select the configuration that best meets their operational requirements.

     

  • AbsenLive Introduces the SA1.5, the Latest Evolution of Its Saturn Series

    AbsenLive Introduces the SA1.5, the Latest Evolution of Its Saturn Series

    Absen has introduced the SA1.5, the latest addition to its Saturn Series, designed specifically for high-end indoor rental applications. Featuring an ultra-fine 1.56mm pixel pitch, the display delivers sharper visuals compared to traditional 1.9mm and 2.6mm options. Built on Absen’s flip-chip COB technology, the SA1.5 offers improved durability, better stability, and up to 30% lower power consumption, making it a strong choice for demanding environments like corporate events and broadcast studios.

    The panel also focuses on practical usability, with backward compatibility across existing Saturn accessories, reducing the need for new investments. Its anti-reflection design enhances on-camera performance, while the robust mechanical structure ensures easy installation and long-term reliability. Overall, the SA1.5 strengthens Absen’s position in the indoor rental LED market by combining performance, efficiency, and operational convenience.

    Absen Inc., the US subsidiary of Absen, the internationally acclaimed innovator in LED display technology, announces the SA1.5, the latest addition to its proven live event display platform, the Saturn Series. A longtime cornerstone of the rental market, the Saturn Series is valued for its reliability and ease of use, and is designed to master the most demanding indoor environments.

    The SA1.5 features a pixel pitch of just 1.56mm, a marked reduction from the standard 1.9mm and 2.6mm, currently delivered by comparative products. By combining this ultra-fine resolution with the robust mechanical design of the existing Saturn range, Absen provides its partners with a versatile, high-performance solution that sets a new benchmark for indoor rental displays.

    At the heart of the SA1.5 is Absen’s full flip-chip COB (Chip on Board) technology, which redefines what is possible for a rental panel. Unlike traditional designs, the SA1.5 features a monolithic panel structure that delivers superior protection and significantly enhanced stability. The technology not only extends product lifespan, but also drives a smarter return on investment. With 30% lower power consumption and 40% greater stability than conventional products, the SA1.5 offers a competitive edge in performance and operational cost. Additionally, the SA1.5 is fully backward compatible with the Saturn Series’ accessory ecosystem, transitioning to a finer pitch no longer requires a total overhaul of current inventory.

    “With the launch of the SA1.5, we are providing our partners with the visual technology required for high-end corporate events, broadcast studios, and other premium live shows,” said Emily Chan, President of Absen. “By integrating next-generation COB technology into a proven mechanical framework, we have created a truly versatile solution that protects both our customers’ investment and pushes the boundaries of what is possible in the rental market.”

    Visual performance is further enhanced through an advanced Anti-Reflection design. By utilizing a deep black coating and an Anti-Glare (AG) film, the SA1.5 achieves exceptional black uniformity and eliminates the distracting glare often found in broadcast environments, to achieve optimal on-camera performance. The SA1.5’s visual depth is protected by the company’s 6-Star Shield, a comprehensive protection suite that guards against moisture, dust, and physical damage.

    Mechanical precision remains a hallmark of the Saturn Series. The SA1.5 utilizes a Dual-Layer Cabinet crafted from die-casting magnesium, featuring symmetrical triangular structures that achieve exceptional flatness and resist warping over time. To ensure smooth installation, the Fast-Locking King Pin system provides clear visual confirmation of security, while the Automatic Edge Protection shields the LEDs during the build process.

  • Planar Debuts Next-Generation LED Video Wall Calculator

    Planar Debuts Next-Generation LED Video Wall Calculator

    Planar Systems has introduced a next-generation LED Video Wall Calculator designed to simplify how AV and IT professionals plan and configure LED display solutions. The upgraded tool offers a guided, step-by-step workflow, helping users choose the right products, compare specifications, and fine-tune configurations with real-time updates and visualizations.

    Built to support Planar’s full LED portfolio, the platform enables more accurate and efficient decision-making across various applications and environments. According to Robert Detwiler, the enhanced calculator improves speed, precision, and user confidence, from initial concept through final specification, while being scalable for future innovations.

    Planar, a global leader in visualization technology, today introduced a new LED Video Wall Calculator designed to simplify LED video wall planning, selection and configuration. The new tool delivers a modern, intuitive experience with expanded capabilities across Planar’s full portfolio of LED video wall solutions.

    Building on Planar’s leadership in video wall design tools, the calculator introduces a guided workflow that takes users through product selection, comparison and detailed configuration. Users can define their environment, explore recommended solutions, compare product specifications and refine parameters with real-time updates to specifications and visualizations.

    The platform expands support across Planar’s complete LED video wall portfolio, enabling more accurate planning across a wide range of applications, environments and performance requirements. Users can evaluate solutions with greater precision, helping accelerate planning and decision-making from concept through specification. The advanced LED Video Wall Calculator is built on a scalable platform designed to evolve alongside Planar’s LED portfolio, ensuring continued innovation and support for future product offerings.

    “As a pioneer in video wall design tools, Planar continues to evolve how customers design and specify display solutions,” said Robert Detwiler, senior director of product management at Planar. “This enhanced calculator delivers a more intuitive and powerful experience that moves from concept to configuration with greater speed, accuracy and confidence.”

    Planar pioneered video wall design tools more than a decade ago, setting a standard for how professionals design and specify video wall environments. The company’s original Video Wall Calculator will continue as a design tool for LCD video wall designs, supporting Planar’s Clarity® Matrix® G3 LCD Video Wall System product line with proven planning and configuration capabilities before making a purchase.

  • Curtain call for paper: PPDS delivers crystal clear DooH advertising to historic German theatre with a scene-stealing 12m2 Philips Urban LED 7000 Series installation

    Curtain call for paper: PPDS delivers crystal clear DooH advertising to historic German theatre with a scene-stealing 12m2 Philips Urban LED 7000 Series installation

    PPDS, the exclusive global provider of Philips Professional Displays and complementary solutions, is proud to announce the latest results of its rapidly accelerating DooH strategy, with the installation of a new 6 x 2m LED advertising wall at the historic Saarländisches Staatstheater in Southwest Germany. Delivering instant results, this transformative project has helped eliminate paper wastage, boost workplace efficiencies, and increase ticket sales.

    Opened in 1938, the Saarländisches Staatstheater (Saarland State Theatre) is a cultural landmark in Saarbrücken – the largest city in Saarland, bordered by France and Luxembourg – renowned for its diverse entertainment offerings, including opera, drama, ballet, standup comedy, concerts, and movies.

    Hosting around 30 new productions annually, amounting to some 700 events – including outside events – advertising and information are critical to ensuring ticket sales and the theatre’s ongoing success. Previously, all promotional banners and posters had to be created, printed and changed manually by staff daily, which was deemed impractical, unsustainable, and visually limited.

    The stage is set

    Seeking a modern, digitised solution, the theatre teamed up with local AV/IT integration and event technology specialists, DooH Concept and LE-Eventtechnik GbR, with framework from Metallbau Patric Schmidt GmbH, to

    transform its communications with a fully digital, centrally managed LED solution, enabling fast, simple, and unlimited content creation and updates.

    With PPDS continuing to make significant waves in the outdoor LED market, which has already seen installations and exclusive partnerships with the likes of FC Barcelona, PSV Eindhoven and Oracle Red Bull Racing, the Philips Urban LED 7000 Series was the standout choice for this challenging project, with a stunning 2 x 6 metre wall installed on the front of the iconic building, as well as with .

    To ensure crystal clear advertising, whether viewed up close or from a distance, the 3.9 pixel pitch, high brightness Philips Urban LED 7000 Series was selected, delivering high contrast ratio and refresh rates for smooth broadcasting and more colour subtlety, shading, and saturation.

    Designed for the full range of weather conditions, from bright sunshine to inclement sleet and snow, the Philips Urban LED 7000 Series has been built to perform and last. Thanks to the display’s ambient light adjusted brightness, content remains clear and visible in all conditions, while its IP66 certification (dustproof, waterproof, and salt spray resistant) and level 6 ingress protection ensure product longevity and peace of mind.

    Crowd pleaser

    Completed within a strict 10 day window, the new Philips Urban LED wall has exceeded all expectations, providing a striking and highly effective communication platform. Using a mix of static imagery, animated previews, and video content, the new display has already proven to capture the attention of pedestrians in a way simply unachievable before, while also improving its staffing and sustainability efficiencies.

    The theatre’s marketing department now manages the display centrally and independently. With easy to use, dynamic multimedia templates in place, staff can quickly update content and engage audiences directly, eliminating reliance on paper posters and supporting traditional media channels and social media campaigns.

    Konstantin Flabouriaris, PPDS Sales Director for the DACH region, commented: “Installing the display on a listed building presented several challenges. A key requirement was designing a self supporting substructure that could be securely mounted to the theatre’s façade without causing any damage. The substructure was installed using a mobile crane on day one, with the LED wall fully completed by day ten, just in time for the theatre’s new season the following day. Working closely with the theatre’s team and its partners, it was a challenge we embraced, and the results speak for themselves.”

    Prof. Michael Schulz, General Artistic Director, Saarländisches Staatstheater, added: “The new digital daily advertising board from Philips enables us to make the wide ranging program of the Saarländisches Staatstheater even more visible, reaching out directly to visitors. There has been a significant increase in theatre attendance since installing our new LED wall.”

  • Vizrt AI Keyer kills the green screen and creates virtual scenes in any environment

    Vizrt AI Keyer kills the green screen and creates virtual scenes in any environment

    Vizrt has introduced its AI Keyer, a solution that removes the need for traditional green screens and enables seamless creation of virtual and XR environments in any location. Using AI trained on real-world footage, the tool accurately separates people from backgrounds, allowing broadcasters and creators to insert AR graphics or switch scenes in real time, indoors or outdoors, without complex setups.

    According to Edouard Griveaud and CEO Rohit Nagarajan, the AI Keyer simplifies production workflows while making advanced virtual production more accessible across industries. The solution supports use cases from news and corporate events to sports broadcasting, helping teams enhance storytelling, improve engagement, and reduce infrastructure costs.

    Vizrt, the AI platform for visual storytelling, today announces the launch of its AI Keyer, expanding the possibilities and accessibility of virtual and extended reality (XR) scenarios.

    The Vizrt AI Keyer enables background switching and augmented reality (AR) graphics insertion in every space, whether indoors or outdoors. The secure, proprietary solution is trained extensively on real-world footage across environments and lighting conditions to recognize human shapes as foregrounds, and separates backgrounds seamlessly, so talent can move around while being locked into the virtual scene.

    “Creating XR environments typically demands large infrastructure investments and requires specialized skills for daily operations. The Vizrt AI Keyer removes all these constraints, so high-quality virtual scenes and AR graphics become a reality for live productions of every size,” says Edouard Griveaud, Senior Product Manager at Vizrt.

    The Vizrt AI Keyer’s extensive capabilities bring AR into any environment, whether it’s inserting remote speakers into a global town hall environment, switching the visual location of a presenter in a news segment, or creating a completely virtual ad wall behind a player in a post-match interview.

    Without needing green screens, complex lighting setups, and time-consuming chroma keying, production teams can find new ways of engaging audiences and maximizing sponsorship value from anywhere.

    Introducing AI capabilities to simplify visual storytelling

    For over a decade, Vizrt has embedded AI in features for many of its industry-leading solutions across sports, media and entertainment, enterprise, and content creation. Now, Vizrt is bringing AI to the forefront of its innovations, to support and improve live production workflows and democratize high-quality, complex media technology tools.

    “AI is transforming the world, and the creative industries are no exception. At Vizrt, we have been on this journey for years, embedding intelligence into our solutions, empowering storytellers, and delivering real, measurable impact for our customers,”says Rohit Nagarajan, CEO of Vizrt. “That is not a vision for tomorrow. That is happening today. The Vizrt AI Keyer is the latest proof point of our relentless commitment to innovation. Putting breakthrough technology in the hands of every creative, at every level, everywhere in the world.”

    From eliminating green screens to enabling intelligent, agent‑driven workflows across live production, Vizrt is redefining how stories are created, scaled, and experienced.

    See it live at NAB! (Booth N2161)

    At NAB, Vizrt will showcase its AI-native approach to revolutionizing viewer experiences and engagement. With dedicated spaces and immersive experience areas for sports, media and entertainment, and enterprise, Vizrt experts will discuss how diverse outcomes can be achieved with the right partner and solutions.

    Intelligent media asset management, AR data-driven graphics, studio automation, and the launch of the Vizrt AI Keyer to create virtual environments anywhere: see it live at the North Hall, booth N2161.