Dating back to 2009, the Rewind Festival is an annual ‘80s music extravaganza that today generally takes place in three different locations. Although this year Rewind Scotland had to be cancelled, the events at Capesthorne Hall, Macclesfield (Rewind North) and Temple Island Meadows, outside Henley (Rewind South) went ahead within a month of each other. The event […]

Even smarter, more secure and more open: ETS6, the new version of the popular professional KNX tool for automating smart homes and buildings, will be available on the 28th of September. Then, the next generation of the “Engineering Tool Software” (ETS) for smart home and building projects based on KNX will be officially launched on […]

WAVE Electronics and Savant Systems, Inc. are partnering to deliver CYNC smart home solutions to custom installation professionals, builders and contractors at WAVE locations nationwide and online. “WAVE Electronics is a key strategic partner with a shared vision to offer exceptional whole-home experiences without compromise,” said Angela Larson, senior vice president of Customer Operations at […]

PPDS, the exclusive global provider of Philips professional displays, has announced its dedicated range of advanced Philips MediaSuite professional TVs for hospitality has been selected and installed inside all 112 guest rooms at the spectacular, recently reopened 5-Star Grand Hotel Kronkenhof in Switzerland. First opened back in 1848, the Grand Hotel Kronenhof is one of […]

BERKSHIRE, U.K. — Sept. 20, 2021 — Bluebell Opticom Ltd., the Emmy Award-winning provider of innovative fibre-optic solutions for fixed and remote applications, is undertaking a series of new appointments that will enable even greater agility and responsiveness to both customer and market demands. Effective Oct. 1, Samir Mansuri will serve as technical director, Anil […]

Ann Arbor, MI, September 20, 2021 – As a company with strong roots in the arts, Leon is always looking to support artists both near and far, and when Noah Kaplan, Leon’s founder and president, discovered the work of up-and-coming Detroit artist Mike Han earlier this year, he knew immediately that he wanted to collaborate to bring Han’s […]

SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH, September 20, 2021 —  Underscoring its ability to constantly enhance visual collaboration through market-leading features, ClearOne (NASDAQ: CLRO) today announced the immediate availability of a new professional-grade camera featuring a 20x optical zoom lens plus a 16x digital zoom for extra distance if needed, the UNITE® 200 Pro. Delivering 1080p quality at 60 frames […]

Tel Aviv, Israel – September 16, 2021 – TAG Video Systems, the leader in realtime, software-based deep monitoring of linear video workflows, has announced that it has added support for NDI 5 and SRT, two protocols that dramatically increase connectivity and signal transport options and open the door to greater collaboration and creativity. This development […]

North America, September 17, 2021 – Luminex Network Intelligence, Belgian-based manufacturer of data distribution equipment for professional lighting, audio, and video applications, announces an exclusive distributor partnership with A.C. Americas, effective Monday, September 21, 2021. As a part of this agreement, A.C. Americas will now exclusively distribute Luminex products in North America through its two […]

“Now is the time for the electronics industry to stick together,” say Andreas Koch and Markus Renner, managing directors of the consulting firm Perzeptron. With MiG Stock-DB, they have developed a free platform where electronics manufacturers can offer excess stock and components they no longer need. A+B Electronic, Eckelmann and Phytec, as well as other […]

Two major new releases deliver advanced vision tools and tighter deep learning integration in a high performance platform Cognex Corporation announces VisionPro 10.0 and VisionPro Deep Learning 2.0, two new releases in its VisionPro line of vision software.  VisionPro 10.0 is a major update of the company’s industry-leading PC-based platform that delivers faster application performance […]

For tasks in industrial image processing that can be solved by formulating rules, traditional machine vision systems are usually the right choice. However, these systems often reach their limits when the objects to be inspected introduce variability and cannot be easily autmated using rules-based programming. This problem occurs in the inspection of food, in the […]

For the international proAV industry, adopting new remote workflow technologies that incorporate production-proven broadcast solutions has enabled live events to pivot to accessible virtual and hybrid formats. At the onset of the global pandemic, the veteran proAV specialists at Stuttgart’s Pass GmbH transitioned their core line of business to focus more heavily on hosting, live […]

BTX Technologies (www.btx.com), an award-winning distributor and manufacturer of AV and IT products, has entered a distribution partnership with punQtum (www.punqtum.com) to distribute their professional intercom equipment. “Live events and broadcast studios have no room for technology failure. They require strong, consistent performance from their equipment, which is why we are thrilled to bring punQtum […]

[Genk, Belgium, 15th September 2021] – Luminex has released its latest Araneo software (release v1 .3.0). In this version, one of the powerful new features is the offline project mode which allows AVL professionals, designers, installers, and integrators to start preparing projects without having access to physical switches and edge devices. Luminex is taking its […]

Anaheim, California (September 16, 2021) – Extron is pleased to announce that the industry’s leading presentation switchers have been upgraded with powerful quad-core control processors for ultra fast, dependable, and secure performance. The new IPCP Q models within the DTP CrossPoint Series and IN Presentation Switcher Series feature our latest, most powerful control processors. They deliver significantly enhanced […]

Retail-focused technology integration firm Abierto recently conducted a blind study of convenience store shoppers and found that LG’s 14mm pixel pitch Transparent LED Film (model LAT140) encourages spontaneous purchases, deeply enforces messaging recall and improves brand perception. The new LG technology, which Abierto has rebranded OPEN.LED as part of its OPEN platform of digital signage […]

Keyence has introduced a new range of inline telecentric measurement system which employ highly advanced silhouette-based analysis for guaranteed accuracy. Designed specifically to measure parts rapidly and consistently as they pass through the system, the TM X5000 line-up boasts an exposure time of just 25 μs – 40 times faster than conventional models, allowing accurate […]

tvONE’s robust and reliable ONErack universal powered mounting system has taken on one of its most mission critical applications to date after being installed at America’s United Launch Alliance sites – which provide rocket launch services for NASA spacecraft. One of the most recent high-profile take-offs was NASA’s Perseverance mission to Mars on United Launch Alliance’s […]

Free resources and educational programs designed to help security leaders raise awareness, upskill teams this October MADISON, WI, September 16, 2021 — Infosec Institute, a leading cybersecurity education provider, today announced free cyber education resources and special offers to help organizations and employees stay cyber safe during Cybersecurity Awareness Month (CSAM) and beyond. Hosted every […]

Burnsville, MN, Sep 16, 2021 – Professional audio industry leaders Danley and Dynacord are teaming up to bring complementary product combinations to the global marketplace. In what has been termed a “strategic alignment,” US-based Danley Sound Labs – renowned for advanced loudspeaker technology – and Germany-based Dynacord – an audio electronics pioneer for over 70 […]

Pro AV education platform serving more than 5,000 students gets upgrade to facilitate learning and community engagement for systems designers, integrators and end users MONTREAL — Sept. 16, 2021 — The SDVoE Alliance® today announced a major upgrade to the SDVoE Academy education and training platform for AV professionals. New features are designed to facilitate […]

SpeakerCraft planter and rock speakers deliver a whole new level of high-performance audio and elegance to blend in from pools to patios while withstanding the harshest environments Carlsbad, Calif., September 16, 2021 — Nortek Control today announced the launch of three new SpeakerCraft® Rock and Planter Loudspeakers developed to blend in perfectly with outdoor surroundings while […]

WUPPERTAL, Germany — Sept.16, 2021 — BRIC, a leading arts and media institution anchored in Downtown Brooklyn whose work spans contemporary visual and performing arts, media, and civic action, has united communications across its BRIC House venue with a new Artist digital matrix intercom, including the 2318 SmartPanel key panels and Bolero wireless intercom systems, […]

Anaheim, California (September 15, 2021) – Extron is pleased to introduce the SF 28PT, a two-way pendant loudspeaker for impactful music or program playback in high-ceiling and open-ceiling applications. Featuring a silk dome tweeter and powerful 8″ woofer, the SF 28PT brings studio quality sound to pendant speaker applicaitons. Taking inspiration from modern pendant lighting, […]

All Four Models Are Designed for High Performance Private Cinemas and Feature Newly Developed AMTHorn Tweeters GARDENA, CALIFORNIA, September 15, 2021— Enabling integrators to deliver a new level of private-cinema experience to their discerning clients, Starke Sound introduces the P Series of passive loudspeakers, designed to pair with its A and AD multichannel amplifiers. Four […]

Custom Audio Equipment Package Delivers Unrivaled Imaging, Clarity and Power Under Unique and Challenging Conditions COOPERSTOWN, NY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2021 — When Cooperstown, NY, came alive for the triumphant return of The Glimmerglass Festival, Sound Designer Andrew Harper called upon Masque Sound, a leading theatrical sound reinforcement, installation and design company, to provide a custom […]

Massimo Pascucci lights the façade of Olympic team’s ‘house of wonders’ HQ.  San Fernando (USA), 15th September 2021: The hospitality headquarters for Italy’s Olympic team and its partners, was based at The Kihinkan – Takanawa Manor House during Tokyo 2020. This wonderful art nouveau building in the Minato district was selected by The Italian National […]

Rachel Levy Designs Awarded Grand Prize and Four Runners-Up Earn DMF Products Valued at $1,000 CARSON, Calif. — Sept. 15, 2021 — DMF Lighting, the leader in modular downlighting in the custom home integration channel, announced today the winners of the 2021 DMF Design Awards. The inaugural DMF Design Award grand prize of $5,000 in […]

Columbia, MD (September 15, 2021)—Global design and BIM software provider Vectorworks, Inc. releases Vectorworks 2022 emphasizing product quality improvements, superior performance and the user experience. This latest release includes Vectorworks Architect, Landmark, Spotlight, Fundamentals, Braceworks, ConnectCAD and Vision. In addition, Vectorworks reveals its comprehensive solution for designers working within multiple industries has been renamed to […]

LENEXA, Kan. — Sept. 15, 2021 — LynTec, a leading manufacturer of innovative electrical power control solutions for professional audio, video, and lighting (AVL) systems, announced it will showcase its new lighting control product lineup with the LCP Lighting Control Panel Series and Narrow Profile Panelboards in Booth 6049 at InfoComm 2021 in Orlando, Florida. […]

MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA – Sept. 15, 2021 – TVU Networks, the market and technology leader in cloud and IP-based live video solutions, today announced Matt Bryan joined the company last month as the UK and Nordics sales director. Based near London, he has worked within the media and entertainment market for more than 20 years. […]