NanoLumens Introduces NanoSlim Engage 1.8MM Solution at InfoComm 2015

Redefining a performance benchmark it set just a few short months ago, NanoLumens (www.nanolumens.com), the industry leading manufacturer and marketer of visualization solutions, today announced the debut of its next generation NanoSlim Engage 1.8MM display solution at InfoComm 2015 at Booth #4759 in the Orange County Convention Center.

Introduced to the world at ISE 2015 in Amsterdam with a 2.5MM pixel pitch, the NanoSlim Engage visualization solution is the first LED display solution able to be front-installed and front- serviced and is designed to allow customers to engage their audiences up close and personal.  The high resolution, large-scale visualization solution comes backed by an unprecedented corner-to-corner six-year warranty and is designed to serve as the ideal display solution for boardrooms, command and control centers, and other areas where clear and up-close viewing is required. 

The 1.8MM pixel pitch version of NanoSlim Engage being introduced at InfoComm 2015 goes even further, delivering impeccable clarity and brilliance with the tightest pixel pitch available on the market today.  “The introduction of a NanoSlim Engage solution that offers an even tighter pixel pitch than the solution introduced a few short months ago demonstrates our company’s ability to redefine standards we ourselves set,” said NanoLumens Executive Vice President of Business Development Burt Smith.  “ 

NanoLumens displays are extremely slim, ultra-lightweight, energy efficient, and feature a bright, seamless, high resolution picture quality that can be viewed from any angle throughout the display horizon without color shift or image distortion. The company’s patented display technology and highly innovative products are transforming the way companies engage their audiences in every type of higher education, retail, hospitality, stadium, arena, casino, transportation and public event environment.

All NanoLumens displays accept input from nearly any device or content management system. There is no need for special software, hardware or special personnel to display content beautifully.  With a profile of only a few inches, NanoSlim displays can be installed on virtually any surface without being obtrusive, adding the ‘WOW’ factor to any environment without taking up precious space. NanoLumens’ patented display technology is optimized for indoor use, operating with virtually zero heat or noise while producing bright, rich, consistent color as well as superior off-axis viewing with no color shift or image distortion throughout the display horizon.

Stampede and Vidyo Introduce Drone-Based Video Conferencing Solution at InfoComm 2015

Demonstrating its singular ability to take video conferencing to a whole new level of effectiveness for a wide variety of customers involved in law enforcement, security, first responders, and emergency communications, Stampede (www.stampedeglobal.com), North America’s leading provider of custom configured ProAV solutions, today announced it was teaming up with Vidyo, Inc. (www.vidyo.com), a leader in visual communications and collaboration, to introduce drone-based video conferencing at InfoComm 2015. See a video of the drone in action. 

According to Stampede President & COO Kevin Kelly, Stampede will introduce a single integrated solution that combines drones; Vidyo software; video management systems, displays, and connectivity; consulting services; and training into a single one-stop-shop solution for ProAV dealers.  “According to a recent survey of risk managers conducted by Munich RE, in fewer than five years the use of drones could become common practice for 40 percent of all businesses, which means that drone-based video conferencing is going to emerge as an important new element in video communications,” Kelly said today.  “Drones connected to Vidyo endpoint software will now be able to feed live images into a video conference, providing up-to-the-minute video content for participants who need real-time information during a fast changing event or situation.”

Underscoring the readiness of the market to accept drone based video conferencing Eran Westman, CEO of Vidyo, noted that, “The VidyoWorksTM software platform affords the flexibility to integrate with off-the-shelf video-enabled devices like drones, medical telemetry equipment, and smart glasses, and connect quality video streams over wireless Internet connections with a diverse set of endpoints, from handheld mobile devices in the field to multiscreen situation rooms for command and control.  Vidyo integrated with drones is already being used today by a national fire brigade. We are also working closely with police, EMTs, emergency responders, and internal communications agencies to help them enhance their current video conferencing capabilities with live images from drones that have an analog or digital video out from their base station, serving as the camera for Vidyo endpoint software.  We believe the Stampede offering using Vidyo technology will help to drive the demand for drone based video conferencing throughout North America from the very same type of customers.”

The two companies will be showcasing the new solution with a demonstration and presentation at InfoComm 2015. It will be exhibited and demonstrated by Stampede and Vidyo video conference experts at both the Stampede booth on the main show floor (#1759) and the Stampede booth located with in the Stampede-Unmanned Vehicle University sponsored Drone Pavilion (#7042).  

“Incorporating drone fed video and images into a video conferencing system represents the next great advance in the functional utility of the entire video conferencing platform,” Kelly stressed today.  “Stampede is proud to partner with Vidyo to make this solution available to customers throughout North America.”

APG Displays Showcases a Spectacular Array of Videowall Solutions at InfoComm 2015

Underscoring its commitment to providing AV professionals with the most innovative solutions available, APG Displays, North America’s leading distributor of videowalls, is showcasing several new displays side-by-side at InfoComm 2015 in Booth #3569 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida.

“APG Displays is committed to providing AV industry professionals with the most stunning and effective videowall solutions on the market,” APG Displays President David Weatherhead said. “To give attendees an immersive experience, our booth is the only place at InfoComm where they can directly compare the latest small pixel-pitch direct view LED, LCD, and LPD videowalls and ultra-large LCD displays.”

APG Displays is prominently featuring Leyard’s 12-foot wide full HD LED videowall with a high pixel-pitch resolution of 1.9mm. “Leyard’s 1.9mm videowall is designed with a stunning resolution to maximize audience engagement,” Weatherhead said. “Now, all InfoComm attendees will be able to see this videowall’s power first-hand.”

APG Displays is also showcasing a 16-foot wide Prysm 190-inch LPD Cascade Touchscreen Videowall that demonstrates the latest collaboration technology, Orion’s new 98-inch LCD screen with 4k UHD resolution, and NEC’s 55-inch LCD videowall range demonstrating 4k loop-though playback. The booth is also displaying Green Hippo’s AViary range of video players and processors featuring the Par4keet 4k media player. 

“We strive to provide an interactive, in-person experience for anyone interested in renting or purchasing a videowall,” Weatherhead said. “After InfoComm, all displays will be available for viewing at the APG Displays’ Assessment Centers in Orlando and Toronto.”

This past year, APG Displays has experienced record-breaking growth. They recently opened a large office in Orlando, Florida, dramatically increasing the size of their videowall rental fleet.  They also signed a North American distribution agreement with Green Hippo for their new AViary Video Processor Range.

To see the latest videowall technologies, visit APG Displays at InfoComm 2015 at Booth #3569.

Core Brands And Furman Introduce BlueBOLT to The Commercial Market At InfoComm2014

The new BB-RS232 brings BlueBOLT cloud-based power and energy management to the Furman Contractor Series of Power Sequencers.

At INFOCOMM 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada, Core Brands  is announcing the expansion of the award-winning BlueBOLT cloud-based energy management platform to the commercial market with the new BB-RS232. This new adaptor brings the BlueBOLT platform to the Furman Contractor Series, beginning with the Furman CN-1800S and CN-2400S for domestic models, and the CN-3600S E for the EMEA markets.

With the addition of the BB-RS232 adaptor, users can harness the power of BlueBOLT for easy-to-use hosted-remote access from any web-enabled device, providing the ability to instantly reboot problem components, monitor power consumption, sequence multi-zone systems on or off, generate email alerts for power anomalies and more. As it can be accessed from any web-enabled device, commercial integrators and their clients can leverage the power of the BlueBOLT platform from anywhere in the world. The BB-RS232 connects directly to the CN-1800S, CN-2400S or CN-3600S E serial connection.

“As electronics become more mission-critical than ever, keeping systems healthy requires a solid foundation of power and energy management,” said John Benz, Director of Power and Accessories at Core Brands. “Adding BlueBOLT capabilities to a Furman commercial power sequencer creates an extremely reliable infrastructure for our customers, plus one that is increasingly more accessible to manage.”

Furman will be demonstrating the BlueBOLT platform and the new BB-RS232, along with its entire line of professional power conditioning solutions, at Infocomm in booth C9521 in the Central Hall. The BB-RS232 will ship in Summer 2014.

New Xantech Universal IR Kit Introduces Micro Form Factor To Improve Installation Flexibility And Design

Ideal for virtually any installation, the new “Ensemble” IR Kit provides
a turnkey IR distribution solution.

Core Brands today introduced the new flagship Xantech EN85K Ensemble universal infrared (IR) kit at InfoComm 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Engineered to send IR signals easily from a remote control to devices in separate locations, the market’s leading universal IR kits now provide a new micro-sensor, more housing options, and the company’s dependable circuitry to provide ultimate performance, flexibility, and design to any single or multi-zone installation.

The new Xantech EN85K Ensemble universal IR kit leverages the same receiver chip as the industry-leading Xantech DL85K and now features an incredibly small micro IR sensor no larger than a dime to fit seamlessly within component specifications such as minimal bezels and ultra-thin displays.

While traditional A/V installations and electronics require line-of-sight for enabling IR remote control, the new compact sensor allows users to reroute the IR signals to any separate location — allowing equipment to be hidden out of sight yet operated in areas such as behind cabinet doors or inside equipment closets. The kit utilizes the new sensor design packaged along with the Xantech hardware (connecting block and IR emitter).

To further increase installation flexibility and improve adherence to aesthetic demands, the all-in-one IR kit now includes several housing options which use snap-in-place simplicity to attach onto the back of any display, projection screen or other minimal surface. These include a surface mount option, allowing users to easily affix the sensor directly to a TV bezel or any flat visible surface, and a TV mount housing — specifically designed for zero-bezel screens — that can be connected onto the rear surface of a display or curved TV screen. Also included is a flush mount housing that allows the sensor to be snapped directly into a cabinet or in-wall installation, while the kit’s shelf-top housing can be easily snapped into place within any shelf or tabletop installation.

The sensor utilizes Xantech’s trusted IR carrier pass-through technology to ensure reliable performance even in challenging environments with high levels of interference.  

“EN85K Ensemble’s ultra-small sensors and flexible components allow integrators to have the right possibilities on hand for any A/V system specification,” said John Benz, Core Brands Director of Power and Accessories. “The new dime-sized IR sensor and TV mount housing allow the sensor to work with challenging mounting scenarios such as zero-bezel and curved TVs, while other included housing options empower the integrator to place the sensor anywhere that makes sense for the system. Installers are now able to easily distribute IR signals without the need to purchase any specialty or separate kits — creating more efficient, flexible and aesthetically pleasing installations.”

The Xantech EN85K Ensemble universal IR kit is backwards compatible with other Xantech IR components and can be used with any electronics that feature IR remote control. Shipping in June 2014, the EN85K Ensemble universal IR kit will retail at $299.