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  • Chyron Partners with Vanguard for LED Display at NAB 2026

    Chyron Partners with Vanguard for LED Display at NAB 2026

    Chyron has partnered with Vanguard LED to deliver high-quality LED display solutions at NAB Show 2026. The collaboration highlights Chyron’s PRIME Video Walls and PRIME Click Effects, showcasing how dynamic content can be seamlessly created and delivered across large-format LED displays for broadcast, live events, and experiential environments.

    Vanguard brings its expertise in delivering reliable, high-performance LED systems, offering flexible configurations and fine pixel pitches tailored to different use cases. With in-house testing and on-site technical support, the partnership ensures a smooth installation and premium visual experience for NAB visitors, reinforcing both companies’ commitment to quality and innovation.

    Chyron is pleased to announce its partnership with Vanguard LED for NAB 2026. LED displays are an integral part of Chyron’s booth, bringing content to life for visitors.  Creating and driving content to LED displays is a core competency within the Chyron product portfolio through PRIME Video Walls (used in studio video walls and in commercial and experiential displays) and PRIME Click Effects (driving large in venue LED presentations).

    “It was important to Chyron to partner with an LED provider who is as passionate as we are about quality, and who saw NAB as a real opportunity for their business,” states Hayes Stamper, director of marketing communications at Chyron.

    “At Vanguard LED, partnership isn’t a tagline—it’s the way we work. For more than thirteen years, we’ve earned the trust of integrators, architects, and end-users across the country by doing one thing consistently—delivering exactly what we promise,” says Max Perry, president at Vanguard. “We are delighted to work with Chyron, delivering the right solution for NAB.”

    Vanguard products come from the most respected OEM factories in each LED segment, ensuring that every display provides optimal performance and reliability, suitable for the customer’s use case. Vanguard provides a wide range of systems, including indoor and outdoor solutions, wall-mounted, hung, or ground-supported installations, in every imaginable aspect ratio, scale and shape: flat, curved, or cylindrical. Vanguard matches pixel pitches as fine as P0.6 and controls every aspect of performance—contrast, scan rate, refresh rate, frame rate, color temperature, and processing depth, ensuring flawless displays in any environment.

    Vanguard tested every system in house before shipping to NAB and Vanguard technicians are overseeing the installation with the same white glove service they provide to customers. Executives from the Vanguard team will be available on the Chyron booth for consultation.

  • Nanolumens Showcases Husker Heritage at the University of Nebraska’s 315,000-Square-Foot Osborne Legacy Complex

    Nanolumens Showcases Husker Heritage at the University of Nebraska’s 315,000-Square-Foot Osborne Legacy Complex

    Since 1869, the University of Nebraska–Lincoln (UNL) has cultivated champions, scholars and leaders. Today, UNL is home to nearly 24,000 students across nine colleges and more than 200 degree programs, spanning undergraduate, graduate and doctoral levels. Notably, the university’s athletic tradition is among the most storied in the nation. A proud member of the Big Ten Conference, Nebraska competes in NCAA Division I, fielding 24 varsity teams that have carried forward a legacy.

    In 2023, the University of Nebraska unveiled the Osborne Legacy Complex, a 315,000-square-foot facility designed to honor the history of Husker football while providing world-class amenities to support current and future athletes. The $165 million facility features cutting-edge training and recovery areas, a modern locker room, team dining facilities, meeting rooms, and recreational spaces, including gaming and theater rooms, that foster camaraderie and connection among players.

    At the heart of the Osborne Legacy Complex is the Hall of Champions, a 15,000-square-foot space that celebrates the history of Husker football. The university’s visitors are welcomed through a 38-foot glass lobby that reveals an 87-foot by 18-foot Nanolumens Engage Series video wall showcasing the university’s history. The display presents a rotation of Nebraska’s championship moments, legendary players and All-American history, offering an immersive storytelling experience visible even from outside the building.

    “Nanolumens is featured across Osborne Legacy Complex, including the locker room displays, the experience lobby and multiple areas throughout the building,” said Martin Oteng, director of video technology for football at the University of Nebraska. “In our lobby, fans can stand outside and watch the history, the championships and the players’ stories. It’s a complete experience that connects our past with our present.”

    The Frank Solich Locker Room spans 12,000 square feet and features 145 custom lockers. Its most striking feature is an 82-foot Nanolumens Nixel Series display that stretches across the length of the room’s ceiling and down the wall, displaying bold team visuals such as the Nebraska logo and player content. The display enhances team unity and creates an atmosphere of pride and motivation for athletes as they prepare for practices and games.

    “We have a huge LED display across the locker room that shows the big Nebraska logo from one side to the other,” explained Oteng. “It’s bright, it’s bold and it represents who we are. The players love it.”

    In the gaming theater room, a large 16-foot by 9-foot Nixel Series video wall display doubles as a video game setup and a full-scale theater screen. Nebraska’s players frequently gather there for gaming sessions and team movie events, immersing themselves in a cinema-quality experience supported by state-of-the-art speakers and luxurious reclining seating. “It’s almost like an actual theater,” said Oteng. “The image is crisp and immersive, and it’s become a favorite space for the team.”

    Nanolumens displays also provide a platform for coaches and staff to review game film, communicate key messages, motivational graphics and team standards making them integral tools for engagement and reinforcement of the program’s values.  The university integrated additional displays throughout the building to extend the digital storytelling that ties the entire facility together, including the NFL Wall, Countdown Clock and Adidas Wall uniform display case featuring long Nixel Series displays.

    For Oteng and the Nebraska staff, choosing Nanolumens was a decision grounded in trust. “We had used Nanolumens before for our stadium display,” he explained. “It made sense to stay on the same trend of video quality and reliability. Nanolumens’ team can support us on-site whenever we need it, which has been invaluable.” He added, “From the installation phase to now, the entire process was seamless. The engineers walked us through every step and it was easy to understand from a technical perspective. With Nanolumens, we appreciate having a direct line of communication and the ability to diagnose issues quickly.”

    The installation of Nanolumens’ video walls and displays have transformed how the Nebraska football program communicates, motivates and connects. “We post our standards and reminders, and sometimes we play player highlights to build confidence. It’s become an essential tool in how we engage our athletes,” Oteng shared.

    From the monumental Hall of Champions display to the personalized locker room and recovery visuals, Nanolumens has helped the University of Nebraska create a facility that celebrates tradition. “I really love Nanolumens,” Oteng concluded. “Everything they provide, from the technology to the people, has been incredible. They’ve helped us create something special here.”

  • Shared moments at Sternenbrücke children’s hospice: PPDS and AVARA team up to help bring home comforts to children and their families with Philips MediaSuite TVs

    Shared moments at Sternenbrücke children’s hospice: PPDS and AVARA team up to help bring home comforts to children and their families with Philips MediaSuite TVs

    PPDS, the exclusive global provider of Philips Professional Displays and complementary solutions, is proud to share that 30x Philips MediaSuite TVs have been selected to bring personalised home comforts to patients and their families staying at the Sternenbrücke children’s and youth hospice in Hamburg.

    Carrying the motto ‘We can’t give life more days, but we can give more life to the days’ – the Sternenbrücke hospice opened its doors in 2003, with a focus on providing specialist care and a safe environment for children, adolescents, and young adults suffering from life shortening illnesses.

    With an outdated TV system with minimal capabilities and often experiencing obstructed channels, the Sternenbrücke team turned to AV integration specialists, AVARA, and PPDS, to deliver a modern solution. Key requirements included bringing the familiarity and ‘barrier free’ accessibility of a range of entertainment services similar to those enjoyed at home. In addition, the hospice required the ability to create and share important information directly to patients, collectively in communal areas, via the TV screen, rather than paper.

    Home from home entertainment

    30x Philips MediaSuite TVs (32”-55”), as well as a Philips Business TV, were installed inside a range of environments around the hospice, including private and communal areas, each tailored around the needs of the patients within those spaces.

    AVARA’s system delivered simple and clear operation and menu navigation with a diverse range of age appropriate entertainment, including the option for subtitles, and a simple remote control.

    AVARA connected the Philips Professional Displays using PPDS’ CMND server, implementing a network that significantly reduces workload by enabling the control and updating of all TVs centrally, eliminating the need for individual management in each room.

    Shared moments

    Each room is now equipped with access to a wide range of apps and streaming services, allowing families to tune in to their favourite films and series, browse media libraries, listen to the radio, or enjoy gaming on the connected PlayStations.

    In addition, AVARA integrated a dedicated information portal for parents, providing access to general details about Sternenbrücke, as well as up to the minute news and information.

    By modernising the TV system, AVARA has helped create a home from home environment where patients and families can come together without concern. The modern, intuitive technology enables families to share valuable moments focused entirely on comfort, ease of use, and joy.

    Peer Gent from the management team at Stiftung Kinder-Hospiz Sternenbrücke commented: “Our new Philips MediaSuite TVs give our guests joy, distraction from the often stressful everyday life, and precious moments together.”

    “Thanks to the committed cooperation of all those involved, we were able to implement a barrier free and easy to use TV system that goes beyond technical improvements. We are thrilled and would like to thank AVARA and PPDS for their generous support in realising this project.”

  • Vector Simulations and Scalable Display Technologies Drive the Future of Automotive Training

    Vector Simulations and Scalable Display Technologies Drive the Future of Automotive Training

    Switzerland-based Vector Simulations AG has developed an advanced driving simulator that delivers highly immersive, realistic training across multiple vehicle types and scenarios. Using a spherical projection screen powered by five projectors, the system relies on Scalable Display Technologies for precise projection mapping and edge blending. This ensures seamless visuals, accurate geometry, and consistent brightness, critical for maintaining realism, especially on a motion platform.

    The simulator supports a wide range of applications, from military and emergency driver training to automotive R&D and cognitive testing. Scalable’s automated calibration simplifies setup while delivering high accuracy, reducing manual effort. With strong technical support and proven reliability, the integration enhances both performance and usability, enabling Vector Simulations to expand its solution across industries where immersive, high-fidelity visuals are essential.

    Based in Switzerland, Vector Simulations AG has engineered an advanced driving simulator that delivers fully immersive, lifelike experiences across a wide range of vehicle types and training scenarios. Designed to engage all essential sensory cues, the simulator creates a deeply realistic environment for users. The system is built on a spherical projection screen brought to life by five projectors. To ensure perfect visual continuity across this complex canvas, Vector Simulations turned to Scalable Display Technologies for projection mapping and edge blending.

    “In front of the motion platform, we’ve integrated a spherical-shaped projection screen,” explained Marcel Koebeli, founder and chief executive officer for Vector Simulations. “The seamless calibration is produced by Scalable’s software. Scalable adjusts the geometry of a projected image and blends it seamlessly when using multiple projectors to deliver a unified, calibrated visual experience.”

    While the simulator was originally conceived for automotive training, its versatility opens the door to countless applications. “It could simulate anything from a Formula One car to an amphibious military vehicle,” said Koebeli. “It’s a dynamic simulator designed for a wide range of applications. It’s highly agile and delivers the necessary stimuli to create a fully immersive and realistic driving experience.”

    The use cases for Vector’s simulators span from tactical driver training for military, police and emergency services to automotive hardware and software development to cognitive research applications. “One use case is driver licensing,” Koebeli shared. “For example, in Switzerland, elderly drivers are required to be assessed by a general practitioner. Instead, they could take a 10-minute simulator test to assess reaction time and decision-making in real-world scenarios.”

    For the simulator to deliver lifelike experiences, the visuals must be flawless. “Scalable’s software plays a big role here,” explained Koebeli. “First, Scalable offers automated calibration, which simplifies and speeds up the setup process. Some companies offer automated calibration, but you often need manual input and fine-tuning. Scalable’s calibration is reliable and produces accurate results.”

    He emphasized the importance of precise calibration, especially with a moving platform. “If the calibration is off, the image wobbles during movement. Scalable ensures this doesn’t happen, which is vital for immersion.”

    Scalable’s software automatically adjusts the geometry, brightness, and color of the projected image across multiple projectors, resulting in one continuous, high-resolution display. The software simplifies setup through true automated calibration, reducing the need for manual fine-tuning while maintaining remarkable accuracy.

    Founded in 2004, Scalable is the original inventor and patent holder of camera-based automatic warp and blend technology. Its innovation stems from research at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) by Dr. Rajeev Surati and Dr. Tom Knight. Today, Scalable holds 12 patents and leads the industry with cost-effective, user-friendly solutions that support seamless projection across complex surfaces.

    Beyond performance, Koebeli praised Scalable for its strong technical support. “This is a complex system with multiple projectors and PCs, as each projector has its own PC rendering the image,” he explained. “While occasional issues arise due to system complexity, Scalable has always provided fast, effective support. Their teams’ responsiveness, agility and reliability have made them an outstanding partner for this project.”

    By integrating Scalable Display Technologies into its immersive simulator, Vector Simulations has enhanced the training experience and broadened the simulator’s scope across industries. Whether used for tactical driver training or testing automotive components, the system’s visual integrity and immersive quality are made possible by Scalable’s industry-leading software.

  • Samsung Expands Eco-Conscious Signage Offerings with 13” Color E-Paper

    Samsung Expands Eco-Conscious Signage Offerings with 13” Color E-Paper

    Samsung Electronics America has introduced a new 13-inch Color E-Paper display (EM13DX) in the U.S., expanding its eco-conscious signage portfolio for retail, hospitality, and workplace environments. Designed as a compact alternative to printed signage, the display uses digital ink technology to deliver paper-like visuals with ultra-low power consumption, using energy only when content is updated. This enables businesses to easily refresh menus, promotions, and internal communications without recurring printing costs or operational delays.

    The new model is A4-sized, lightweight, and flexible for deployment across various touchpoints like counters, shelves, and lobbies. It also emphasizes sustainability, featuring a housing made from recycled plastic and bio-resin derived from phytoplankton, along with fully paper-based packaging. Content can be managed locally via the Samsung E-Paper App or remotely through Samsung’s VXT platform, allowing centralized control, real-time updates, and accurate content previewing for efficient digital signage operations.

    Samsung Electronics America today announced the U.S. launch of the 13-inch Samsung Color E-Paper (EM13DX), expanding its Color E-Paper lineup with a compact display designed for retail, restaurant, hospitality, and workplace environments.

    Combining advanced digital ink technology and ultra-low-power operation, the display provides a practical alternative to traditional printed signage. Businesses can quickly refresh promotions, menus, schedules, employee updates or customer messaging without the time and operational effort required to print and distribute new materials.

    The display’s vivid, paper-like visuals ensure that messaging is clear and engaging, helping businesses capture attention and communicate more effectively with customers and employees. The 13-inch Color E-Paper is also the world’s first display designed with a bio-resin housing derived from phytoplankton, marking a new step in sustainable product design.

    “Modern businesses need signage that keeps pace with rapidly changing operations,” said Jonathan del Rosario, Head of Product, Display Solutions, Samsung Electronics America. “With the new 13-inch addition to our Color E-Paper lineup, Samsung is delivering a compact, ultra-low power display that’s easy to install in high-visibility areas. Organizations can keep customers and employees updated with the latest information without the added cost and effort of constantly reprinting materials.”

    Flexible deployments across different environments

    Similarly sized to an A4 sheet of paper, the 13-inch Color E-Paper offers a versatile signage solution for a wide range of environments from retail shelves and restaurant counters to hotel lobbies and office workspaces. Its compact, lightweight design makes it easy to place where printed materials have traditionally been used, while also allowing businesses to update information in real time.

    Building on the success of Samsung’s 32-inch Color E-Paper, this new 13-inch model expands deployment possibilities. Organizations can deploy digital signage to more locations and use cases than ever before, from small counters and doors to high-traffic public spaces, while maintaining consistent, high-quality visuals and ultra-low power operation. Unlike static printed signs, the Color E-Paper content can be refreshed instantly, reducing the expense and time put toward regularly replacing paper signage – no more ordering, printing or manually replacing signs for promotions, menus, schedules or updates. Plus, flexible mounting options1 make it easy to reposition displays as layouts or promotions change.

    Eco-conscious signage with ultra-low power operation


    The 13-inch Color E-Paper is designed to help businesses meet their strategic objectives and environmental goals. The display maintains static images at zero watts, requiring energy only for content updates. This ultra-low-power operation helps minimize energy consumption while maintaining reliable image quality.

    The display’s housing has been independently verified by global safety and sustainability certification organization UL to contain 45% recycled plastic and 10% phytoplankton-based bio-resin. Compared with conventional petroleum-based plastics, this material innovation can reduce carbon emissions in manufacturing by more than 40%.

    Eco-conscious considerations extend to packaging as well. The Color E-Paper’s box, cushioning and accessory boxes are made from 100% paper, underscoring Samsung’s own commitment to environmental responsibility.

    Easy content management with Samsung E-Paper App and VXT

    Samsung Color E-Paper supports simple content management for both local and remote operation. The Samsung E-Paper App, available on Android and iOS devices, allows staff to update and manage content locally from mobile devices.

    The display is also compatible with Samsung Visual eXperience Transformation (VXT), Samsung’s cloud-based content and device management platform. VXT allows teams to remotely manage hardware settings, troubleshoot devices and create and deploy content from a centralized platform.

    For Color E-Paper deployments, VXT includes tools to preview content and check color accuracy before publishing, helping ensure messaging appears as intended.

  • DisplayNote Improves Classroom Flexibility with New Interactive AirPlay Touchback Capability

    DisplayNote Improves Classroom Flexibility with New Interactive AirPlay Touchback Capability

    DisplayNote Technologies has introduced a new AirPlay Touchback feature that enhances classroom screen sharing by enabling two-way interaction. Teachers can now mirror content from their iPad via AirPlay and control it directly from the main classroom display. This removes the need to stay near the device, making lessons more dynamic and reducing friction in teaching workflows.

    The update aligns with evolving classroom needs, where mobility and student engagement are key. By allowing educators to move freely while still controlling content, DisplayNote improves collaboration and supports more flexible teaching styles. For AV and IT professionals, this feature adds value to existing display ecosystems without requiring additional hardware, making it a practical upgrade for modern learning environments.

    DisplayNote Technologies has announced a significant enhancement to its screen sharing platform with the introduction of AirPlay Touchback support, designed to expand how AirPlay is used in modern teaching environments.

    The update enables teachers to content from their iPad via AirPlay while interacting with that content directly from the main classroom display. The result is a more responsive connection between personal device and shared screen removing the need for educators to remain physically tied to their iPad during lessons.

    While AirPlay has traditionally been used for one-way screen mirroring, DisplayNote’s enhancement introduces a more interactive layer, allowing classroom displays to act as an extension of the teacher’s device.

    For display vendors, this represents a meaningful evolution in how classroom technology can support teaching and learning. As pedagogy continues to shift toward more collaborative, student-centred approaches, the role of the teacher is becoming increasingly mobile and facilitative rather than fixed at the front of the room.

    By enabling control of iPad content from the interactive display, the enhanced AirPlay experience allows teachers to keep their device connected and charging throughout the day, while still maintaining full access via the display. This reduces friction in lesson delivery and supports a more fluid teaching style.

    Educators are able to move freely throughout the classroom, engaging directly with students while maintaining control of lesson content supporting a model based on collaboration, participation, and shared learning rather than one-way instruction.

    For display vendors, AirPlay Touchback introduces a powerful new way to deliver differentiated, education-focused experiences without the need for additional hardware or changes to existing device ecosystems.

    Ed Morgan, CEO of DisplayNote Technologies, said: “AirPlay is already deeply embedded in classrooms around the world, particularly where iPad is the primary teaching device. What we’ve done is build on that familiar experience to make it even more flexible and better suited to how teaching is evolving. By enabling interaction with their iPad from the display, we’re giving educators the freedom to teach in a way that feels more natural, without adding complexity to the classroom setup.”

  • University of Birmingham Future-Proofs its Campus Learning Experience

    University of Birmingham Future-Proofs its Campus Learning Experience

    The University of Birmingham is one of the UK’s largest universities with almost 30,000 students in attendance. As with many established universities, it faced the challenge of how to modernise its diverse estate to meet the contemporary learning-styles that have arisen in recent years. Student expectations around audiovisual technology have changed and the University of Birmingham’s LRAT / Libraries and Learning Resources in-house AV team worked with GVAV, its longstanding integration partner, to upgrade dated equipment over the Summer of 2025.

    Conceived as a campus-wide initiative to be carried out over the long-term, the university team initially sought to upgrade several key learning spaces which could quickly benefit from moving beyond the constraints of legacy equipment to create truly flexible, high-impact environments for both students and lecturers.

    “Some of our older rooms were saddled with dim, non-interactive projection systems and related connectivity issues,” says James Ball, LRAT – AV Designer and Project Lead. Lecturers had become reluctant to use the technology, and students could find the group-work experience frustrating. Our goal was simple: to improve the visual and learning experience for all. A big help in this respect was our use of a broad range of Avocor displays.”

    Avocor was deployed across several distinct teaching environments, each with a specific learning goal and technology configuration. SportEx LT1 is one of the university’s flagship lecture theatres and is used for large-scale lecturing, sports performance and biometric analysis. It also has the potential to be a revenue-generator once it is made available for commercial hire. However, the room suffered from a legacy Issue: it relied on a dual projection setup, which on occasions resulted in an image that was difficult to view clearly from the back rows of the large lecture theatre. To address this issue, as part of the AV upgrade, the room was fitted with an Avocor X Series DVLED display.

    The X Series was chosen specifically over a standard projector wall or LCD videowall for its superior brightness and contrast. This ensures content can be viewed effortlessly and clearly by every person in the room, even those seated at the very back. The high-resolution, high-contrast wall serves as a central focal point, displaying content with unparalleled visual clarity – for sports analysis work, clarity and zero latency are non-negotiable. The Avocor DVLED provided the brightness and the visual scale that simply couldn’t be achieved with a standard projection system, making it a truly immersive experience for our students.

    Opting for the X Series also provided a significant logistical advantage during the installation. Projection is notoriously expensive and time-consuming to install due to the requirement for specialist scaffolding. The X Series install was much quicker, delivered to site by Avocor, streamlining the process for GVAV. To maximise adoption, the system was designed for simplicity, and the control panel layouts are intuitively designed, ensuring lecturers can operate the powerful new system with minimal training.

    The project also completely redesigned key spaces Muirhead 112 (featuring 8 x 55″ K-Series displays) and Y3 G28 (with 5 x 55″ K-Series displays) to move away from traditional lecture-style seating. These rooms were re-envisioned as highly flexible “collaboration pods,” specifically tailored to facilitate and enhance small-group active learning. Students can connect their personal devices—laptops or tablets—to the Avocor K-Series 55″ displays enabling immediate collaboration. The system also provides the lecturer with effortless monitoring and control over all screens. This capability allows them to quickly share a central content source to all pods simultaneously. The K-Series was selected for its blend of performance and form factor to enable seamless group collaboration.

    In further teaching environments, Muirhead 109 and 118, the team implemented a dual-display configuration to support the dynamic requirements of hybrid teaching. A large 98″ K-Series display is expertly paired with a second, smaller 65″ K-Series screen. This setup dedicates the primary 98″ screen to displaying core teaching content, such as slides, digital whiteboards, or lecture materials. The secondary 65″ screen can mirror the content on the 98” screen or can be used independently for group work.

    The University of Birmingham’s campus-wide AV transformation stands as a testament to what can be achieved when an integrator partner like GVAV works in close partnership with the client team (LRAT), truly understanding their needs and aspirations. By leveraging Avocor’s versatile range of high-quality display solutions, each tailored to the unique requirements of specific learning environments, the project has delivered flexible, impactful spaces that empower both students and lecturers. This collaborative approach ensured every installation was not only technically robust but also aligned with the university’s vision for modern, engaging education. The result is a series of innovative learning spaces that exemplify best practice in AV integration, demonstrating that with the right partnership and technology, ambitious goals can be realized and lasting success achieved.

  • Nanolumens Marks 20th Anniversary With New Headquarters

    Nanolumens Marks 20th Anniversary With New Headquarters

    Nanolumens is celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2026 with the opening of a new 45,000 sq. ft. headquarters in Duluth, Georgia. The new facility brings together all teams, including engineering, operations, and sales, under one roof, improving efficiency and supporting the company’s growing demand for LED visualization solutions. It also features expanded warehouse capacity to streamline logistics and product management.

    A key highlight of the new headquarters is a 2,500 sq. ft. showroom designed to demonstrate real-world LED applications such as control rooms, immersive environments, and architectural displays. Over the years, Nanolumens has evolved from a custom LED pioneer into a global provider of scalable solutions, significantly expanding its market presence, product portfolio, and industry reach.

    Nanolumens, an industry-leading manufacturer and designer of cutting-edge LED displays and video wall solutions, is celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2026 with the opening of a new headquarters in Duluth, Georgia. The milestone marks two decades of growth for the privately-owned and operated U.S. company, founded in 2006 and based in the greater Atlanta area since its inception.

    The new headquarters is nearly 45,000 square feet and consolidates the company’s offices and warehouse operations into a single location. Nanolumens previously operated from a 32,000-square-foot office center in Norcross, and the expanded facility brings together engineering, operations, sales, finance, and administrative teams under one roof. The building includes dedicated warehouse space and increased vertical storage capacity designed to support logistics, product fulfillment and spare product and module management. The move allows Nanolumens to scale operations more efficiently as demand for LED visualization technologies continues to grow.

    A major feature of the new headquarters is a 2,500-square-foot demonstration showroom that showcases Nanolumens’ display technologies in real-world environments. The showroom includes application-focused zones highlighting use cases such as control room environments, immersive installations and architectural display systems. The showroom integrates technologies from ecosystem partners, including NovaStar, Barco, Megapixel, 7thSense, Pixera, and Smart Monkeys, and content from studios such as Gentilhomme, Render Impact, and Float4, highlighting how display technology, processing platforms, and digital content work together in deployed visual environments. The integrated setup reflects Nanolumens’ approach to supporting complete visualization systems rather than standalone display hardware.

    The anniversary provides an opportunity to reflect on the company’s evolution from an early LED display pioneer to a mature organization serving a growing global market. In its early years, Nanolumens focused on developing LED display technologies capable of supporting complex architectural installations and custom applications. As LED technology has evolved, the company has expanded its capabilities to support both customized installations and large-scale deployments across multiple industries.

    “The first decade was centered around the founders’ journey, pioneering LED display technology and bringing it into new applications,” said Ney Corsino, president and chief executive officer of Nanolumens. “In the last several years, we have focused on building a foundation for sustainable growth. Opening our new headquarters during our 20th anniversary marks the beginning of the next chapter for the company.”

    During the past five years, Nanolumens has tripled its market share while expanding its product and application portfolio approximately fourfold with more mainstream LED solutions. The company has also doubled the number of markets it serves, as LED displays continue to replace legacy technologies in many environments. Nanolumens’ innovation and industry ecosystem advancements in pixel density, image processing and reliability have enabled LED displays to support applications that previously required other visualization technologies. These developments have contributed to broader adoption across sectors, including transportation, retail, corporate environments, and public spaces.

    “We are fortunate to be in strong position to help the technology evolve, facilitating its expansion in new applications,” Corsino said. “LED display performance is driving adoption, replacing existing technologies and enabling entirely new visual environments.”

    Throughout its history, Nanolumens has been recognized for its ability to deliver custom LED displays designed for complex architectural environments. At the same time, the company has expanded its ability to support multi-site deployments and standardized display systems across large organizations. The combination allows Nanolumens to serve both highly customized projects and more-standardized large enterprise installations.

    Nanolumens plans to celebrate its 20th anniversary throughout 2026 with additional initiatives highlighting the company’s history and future direction. As Nanolumens enters its third decade, leadership says the focus remains on expanding the possibilities of LED display technology and supporting organizations that rely on advanced visualization environments.

  • Leading US university reinforces commitment to sustainability with installation of 21 Philips Tableaux ePaper displays for instant energy and waste paper reductions

    Leading US university reinforces commitment to sustainability with installation of 21 Philips Tableaux ePaper displays for instant energy and waste paper reductions

    PPDS, the exclusive global provider of Philips Professional Displays and complementary solutions, is excited to announce the successful installation of 21 Philips Tableaux ePaper signage displays at Duquesne University, with the range bringing instant energy savings and waste cutting benefits, as well as delivering on a more informed and sustainable campus.

    Founded in 1887, Duquesne is among the top 15% educational institutions in the United States. A top ranked private Catholic university in Pittsburgh, it caters for 8,000 students from 80 countries and over 3,000 faculty and staff.

    As the university continues to experience exponential growth, both in appeal and in size, its scenic 49 acre (198,300 m2) campus overlooking downtown Pittsburgh continues to evolve, with the university placing a growing focus on enabling students with the latest technologies both in and outside of the classrooms.

    Aligned with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals and with a commitment to sustainable ecologies – which saw them recently named on the Princeton Review List of Green Colleges – the team researched the global ePaper market and turned to PPDS to seize the opportunities of the technology to replace the tired paper directories used around its campus.

    Concluding the in depth analysis, Philips Tableaux ePaper displays were selected as the standout choice to achieve the team’s ambitions, with a fleet of 21x 32” 5150 and 25” 4050 Philips Tableaux installed in classrooms, study areas, and hallways.

    As with other installations of Philips Tableaux ePaper displays – most recently inside the Institut Pasteur’s HQ in Paris – the Philips Tableaux range provides Duquesne University with incredible levels of flexibility and adaptability, interchangeable for a wide range of uses – from wayfinding and safety notices, cafeteria menus and event information, and many more. This includes in areas with limited power sources.

    Light in weight and fully portable, Philips Tableaux models used on campus are capable of displaying full colour imagery for days, weeks, months, or even years without using a single kilowatt of energy, only requiring a small amount of electricity (0.0025 kWh for the 25” model) during content changes.

    Instant benefits

    Running on an Android SoC, Philips Tableaux displays can be managed and updated remotely via a content management or remote display management system such as Philips Wave or as chosen by the team at Duquesne, content can be updated manually via a USB drive.

    The project has been deemed a major success, and a second rollout phase is set to include Philips Tableaux displays in other buildings around the campus, including the School of Nursing, the School of Liberal Arts, and the College of Medicine.

    Lauren Turin, Director of Classroom Technologies, Duquesne University, commented: “We have eliminated the need for complicated installation, and we are saving on the cost of paper, printing, and time. So, the cost per department is more economical in the long run. When our directories need an update, we use a USB drive with the content and an extension cord for power. The time it takes to update the directory is quicker than the time it takes to walk to the building.”

    PPDS Director of Education, Patrick VanTreese, added: “With sustainability now an important focus for businesses and in education, ePaper has become a real game changer, opening new opportunities to reduce wastage, save on costs, and create new opportunities to communicate. We’re delighted to have supported Duquesne University, delivering on their ambitions with our Philips Tableaux range.”

  • Elysium LED Launches to Redefine What’s Possible in Visual Display Technology

    Elysium LED Launches to Redefine What’s Possible in Visual Display Technology

    Elysium LED has officially entered the professional AV market with a focus on delivering engineered LED display solutions and creative visual experiences. Drawing on decades of installation and technical expertise, the company aims to solve common challenges in complex LED deployments by combining high-quality technology with strong system design, project support, and lifecycle services.

    Elysium LED launches with its Core, Slim, and Pro series of fine-pitch LED displays, along with outdoor solutions for sectors such as corporate, retail, higher education, transportation, and entertainment. Beyond hardware, the company offers end-to-end services including design, installation, content support, and maintenance, while also enabling custom architectural LED installations, from curved displays to sculptural structures, to help organizations create more immersive visual environments.

    A new force in LED display innovation is launching today with the bold ambition to move the industry into a new era of creatively ambitious, technically engineered visual experiences. Headquartered in Chicago and serving customers across North America and Europe, Elysium LED enters the professional AV market as a solutions-driven LED partner focused on engineering excellence, creative freedom, and long-term customer value.

    Founded by industry veteran Kirt Yanke, former executive at Sharp NEC Display Solutions, Elysium LED is built on decades of real-world installation experience, technical leadership, systems intelligence and a clear understanding of the frustrations customers face in complex LED deployments.

    Kirt Yanke, President of Elysium LED, commented, “The LED technology is out there but what’s often missing is a partner who understands how to apply it properly, engineer it correctly the first time, and support it throughout its lifecycle. LED is an architectural medium for experience. Elysium LED exists to bring clarity and flawless execution.”

    Elysium LED launches with a portfolio of high quality, fine pitch LED solutions – the Core, Slim and Pro series – alongside outdoor LED offerings, designed for applications spanning corporate environments, retail, higher education, hospitality, transportation, entertainment, broadcast, Esports and more.

    At the premium end, the Pro series delivers exceptional contrast, ultra-flat surfaces and low power consumption, leveraging advanced COB (Chip-on-Board) technology with protective coating to reduce the risk of damage in high-traffic public environments, while ensuring striking visual performance.

    Elysium LED’s value proposition goes far beyond precision-engineered product, with extensive full-service offerings for the entire project lifecycle, including concept and system design, collaboration with contractors and integrators, technology integration, installation, content creation services, and maintenance and upgrade services beyond standard warranties. The company can deliver within rapid deployment timelines, with standard solutions delivered and installed in as little as four weeks (site readiness dependent). Custom architectural structures – from curves and corners to cubes, spheres, waves, sculptural, freeform and semi-transparent mesh installations – can be delivered within 14 weeks.

    As a newly formed, agile organisation, Elysium LED can adapt quickly to customer needs with the ability to deploy application-specific technology where required. This approach is primed by Kirt Yanke’s firsthand site involvement in over 150 global LED installations, from straightforward wall-mounted displays to highly complex engineered integrations.

    “We’re giving customers access to displays that are far more interesting than a flat 16:9 on a wall,” Kirt Yanke added. “If a customer has a vision, no matter how ‘out of this world’ inspired, we’ll engineer it. Our new logo and website reflect our brand identity, which is a commitment to limitless visual possibility. We hope it makes customers think about what Elysium LED can do for them. We want the creative to ponder what the possibilities are in their environment, where we can take them beyond the realms of ordinary and into a world full of colour and awe, inspired by the majesty of life’s natural wonders.”

    Elysium LED works closely with expert integrators, content studios and mounting infrastructure specialists to deliver fully realized solutions. The company’s partnership strategy ensures each element of a project is handled by specialists in their field, while maintaining single-point accountability for the client.

    To simplify specification and planning, Elysium LED has developed an intuitive LED Configurator tool. Customers and contractors can input project parameters to our sales team and receive detailed system recommendations within minutes to streamline sales processes and accelerate project planning.