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Visible Solutions combines Forge Europa's knowledge and expertise in the design, development and manufacture of LED components with the latest PCB technology, thermal design, heat sinks, LED drivers and secondary optics to offer OEMs technically superior LED assemblies, says the company.

"Our lighting and illumination solutions are not only designed for purpose but thanks to one of the most sophisticated LED test laboratories in the UK, custom designs are proved and tested to the highest standards to ensure that electrical, optical and thermal characteristics are exactly to specification and perform correctly within the final application," says a spokesman.

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PixelArt is a modular LED video product allowing designers to build their own custom display surfaces from a range of interconnecting modules. The first product in this new range is a 6 x 72 pixel linear batten with 15mm pitch. Data to each module is supplied by industry standard Cat 5 cable which connects to a master control unit and supports a variety of video input standards. Configuration software allows each module to be positioned at any point in the video space for ultimate flexibility.

PixelRange fixtures have featured on many high profile gigs this year, including the Live Earth shows across the world. The PixelLine 1044 is a design favourite and has earned its industry standard reputation.

Other new fixtures at PLASA include two Pix

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Martin now expects to generate revenue of approximately DKK 1.2 billion (approx. $218.2 million) in 2007 with a pre-tax profit of approximately DKK 70 million (approx. $12.7 million) compared with the previous forecast of DKK 40 million (approx. $7.3 million).

Shipping of large single orders, among other factors, positively impacted H1 2007 reve

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"One of my objectives was to introduce the MFAH to the beauty of this technology as art," says Phillips. "This is more than just a sign or just a display; that's why it had to be VersaTILE. Its pixels are abstract and stunning, and color rendition is unmatched."

Phillips, who describes VersaTILE as "simply the most beautiful product on the market," filled the windows with a wall of VersaTILE. Messages inspired by the exhibit like, "red hot," scroll across the wall as museum goers admire the collection of contemporary Asian art which spills into publi

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"The lamps' superior quality, the strength of the GE brand name and the level of insight they have into optics have us excited about the possibilities," says Chauvet CEO Albert Chauvet. "Working closely with the engineering team at GE to develop new products and to optimise the systems and performance of our optical elements will allow our discharge fixtures to offer even greater value."

Chauvet fixtures and GE lamps are a perfect complement to one another and a gr

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The new iDrive 1000 delivers an industry leading level of energy efficiency provided through new patent pending technology which delivers twice the power density of the iDrive Lite. The breakthrough in combining high power density with leading PSU efficiency ensures the iDrive 1000 has a small footprint and does not require large heatsinks.

A new feature enables iDrive 1000 users to choose the forward current, independently on all three channels b

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A combination of drivers from the expanding IDS family of Intelligent Drive Systems will be used to run the lighting on the Tryka stand. This will include the latest addition to the family, the IDS-1, and a preview of the forthcoming Drivers with adjustable forward current to run the Rebel Flect-O-LED and K2 Strip Systems with far greater output.

See the Tryka range at PLASA07 - Stand

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"Vivien is a most powerful, comprehensive software design tool available to meeting and event professionals, enabling users to produce a picture today of tomorrow's event," says a spokesman for Cast. "In this workshop at PLASA, you will learn how to create 2D room layouts, amazing virtual views, and spectacular, 3D photorealistic renderings for use in your eye-popping presentations." Using Vivien's Wizards and tools, attendees will quickly and easily design seating and table arrangements, pipe and drape, and video projection."

In the more advanced intermediate workshop, attendees will get a comprehensive look at inserting library items, applying textures, importing objects from third party programmes like AutoCAD and Google Sk

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The company may enter into Rule 10b5-1 plans to facilitate open market repurchases under the programme at times when it might otherwise be prevented from doing so under certain securities laws, provided the plan is adopted when the company is not in possession of material non-public information.

Larry Powers, chairman, president, and CEO of Genlyte Group, said: "The share repurchase programme reflects our confidence in Genlyte's financial and operating performance strength. We completed four acquisition

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This price list includes a lower price on full colour CMYK glass gobos. Already known for the high resolution of their images, Goboland glass gobos will soon be produced using a "unique organic dot process" which will give finer tonal representation to photographic images, both black and white and colour, says the company.

Goboland will be presenting their new gobo rotators for the first time. Offering counter- rotating gobos with an onboard manual control of speed and direction, the double gobo rotators can also be set to carry out pre-programmed effects using a simple system of dip-

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ChamSys will be meeting with distributors at the show to "ensure that integration of the new products to the MagicQ range is as smooth as always". Visitors will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience with the new ChamSys products.

Following PLASA07, ChamSys is offering a free training course on 13 and 14 September at a venue in Old Brompton Road. The course covers the use of all MagicQ products, including the range of PC Wings and MagicQ consoles. This inclu

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The fixture offers four channels of DMX control (red, green, blue and strobe), with a plethora of preprogrammed colour changes and patterns. Separate knobs control sound sensitivity for movement and colour independently, allowing for a variety of show options.

By manipulating the dipswitches located on the unit, users can control colour strobing and movement. The fixture also features master/slave settings and an additional power output which enables daisy-chaining of up to 20 fixtures.

(Jim Evans)

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"The project is really sophisticated so we had to utilise devices able to work with 'any other device'. Also high reliability of the components was necessary. Based upon these criteria, the MA equipment was chosen," said Martin Kubánka, director of Q99. "The comfortable programming and playback functions as well as the 'clone-function' make the grandMA our favourite console."

The lighting rig features 16 x Martin MAC 600, 8 x Martin MAC 500, 2 x Robert Juliat Cyrano and 16 x Arri Studio 1kW. The show was created in co-production of SLUK (Slovak Folk Artistic Ensemble) and Q-99 which delive

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Toyo Ito, one of the world's most innovative and influential architects, is known for creating extreme concept buildings, in which he fuses the physical and virtual worlds. His latest design of the Fira Barcelona Gran Via in Barcelona runs true to form being based on recurring organic forms where water, natural light and well-conceived interior illumination all dominate the design.

One of these organic forms can be clearly seen in the design of the Vestibule (main entrance), where the façade itself is of curved glass, with organic walls protecting it and a flat upper deck with an architectonic projection jutting from its edges. In keeping to the organic form, Toyo Ito al

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A statement says: "The acquisition of Color Kinetics further bolsters Philips' strong intellectual property portfolio, adding important patents relating to intelligence and control technology for LED lighting. Color Kinetics also has in excess of 15,000 professional installations worldwide and an array of large, industrial customers in professional channels.

"The acquisition of Color Kinetics builds on the acquisition of Lumileds in 2005, through which Philips ensured a leading position in high-power LEDs, and on the recent acquisition of TIR Systems, which provided Philips with a strong li

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"As soon as I got my first look at Eos, I decided that was the way we wanted to go. We've also always had a very good relationship with ETC."

The Company holds regular dance workshops and shows across the country, returning twice a year to London's Sadler's Wells, but the first outing for Eos was at Truro's Hall for Cornwall in July, when the Company performed several pieces created by some of its own dancers.

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The LPC X supports a variety of control protocols to suit different project needs, including DMX-over-Ethernet standards such as Pathport, ArtNet, ETCNet2 and Streaming ACN. Also provided are DVI and Firewire DV outputs for integrating with arrays of fixtures that require video-based control.

There is also a framework in place to support custom protocols for bespoke projects. Multiple different protocols can be output simultaneously from a single unit giving synchronised control across an installation and making the LPC X a flexible answer for large-scale control.

Pharos has also anno

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More than 6km of festoon lighting lit temporary roadways and footpaths for the 70,000 music fans and the production team that transformed Hylands Park into a festival town for the weekend of music. Power Logistics used shatterproof light bulbs on the festoon, minimising the environmental impact to the park.

Managing director Pete Wills commented: "This year's festival has grown and the layout has been changed from previous years. Once again, Maztech created a well-managed festival behind the scenes and the fans certai

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Amongst others the lighting rig features Clay Paky Alpha Wash Halos, Vari*Lite VL 1000, VL2000 spots and VL2000 washes, Rainbow Scrollers and Robert Juliat Super Korrigans.

On the LED front there are Thomas PixelLine 1044 battens and a ChromaQ Color Web 250 flexible LED mesh grid installed in the show. Because of the full integration of grandMA video, the media server could be controlled as a fixture. The PixelLine battens are controlled directly from the console so that effects can be created quickly by using the grandMA effects.

White Light supplied the lighting equipment for the show. Andy Greenwo

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There are four models available in the TEKO range, from the 12-channel 3kW through to the 3-channel 15kW model, with the ability to control any inductive or reactive load with a 100% duty cycle. The TEKO also has the option to include LSC's Houston Remote Monitoring Software and ePlates to externally recall pre-recorded memories.

The TEKO joins a growing catalogue of products at LSC, including the, maXim Lighting Control Console, EKO Dimming Systems and the Delta range of distribution products. The full LSC range will be on show at PLASA 07.

See LSC at PLASA 07 - Stand D83.

(Jim Evans)

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Robe also shows its popular range of AT Series moving light products - including the ColorSpot and ColorWash 2500E AT, and from the 700 Series, the ColorSpot 700E AT, the ColorWash 700E AT and the ColorWash 750AT Tungsten.

The MediaHub 5000 DT completes Robe's successful Digital 'DT' series. This graphics engine provides all the features of the DigitalSpot 5000 DT (i.e. two digital gobo layers with selection of up to 244 x 255 video clips or images per layer; two independent effects channels on each gobo layer with 120 effects,

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In February 2007, Wybron's new management team presented plans for actively picking up the pace of its product development. The company promised to introduce one product per month from April 2007 through the start of this year's trade show season.

"We set a high benchmark for Wybron's product development team and are really pleased to report that they have exceeded our commitments," said Turner. "A number of the new products Wybron will be showing at PLASA 2007 are platform independent and stem from the success of our InfoTrace Control and Management System. The industry requested additional platform sup

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Set up last year by Darren Jackson, the Wisbech-based Fut-Euro has quickly become a one-stop shop for lighting designers and architects looking for imaginative ideas in a wide number of applications.

Said Jedi managing director Andrew Baldwin, "What we aim for first is reliability and value for money. If we need something specific Darren can usually find it - but any new kit we are offered we will strip and pull apart before we have the confidence to use it."

Jedi first specified the Futurelight effects - notably the PHS-220 pro moving head with 48 pre-programmed scenes for stand alone operation and EVO-7 effects projector at Tony and Inge

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The E3 contest was designed to help students learn the process of creating a functional and entertaining lighting design. Each entrant designed lighting for a multi-purpose Youth Ministry room by using Elation's Compu Ware Live 3D software. To make the contest more realistic and challenging, entrants had to follow a strict budget and had only a limited amount of power available.

Thanks to their winning entries, Proces, Prince, and Keeley will be attending the upco