Co-hosted by Siemens and Stage Technologies, some of the entertainment industry's leading consultants were invited to the event to tour one of the latest automation solutions resulting from the partnership. Mark Ager, Stage Technologies' managing director and Ian Bowman, director of marketing and communications for Siemens, explained the dividends connected with an integrated drive solution - namely its cost effectiveness and compact nature.
The installation, featuring Stage Technologies MaxisID (integrated drive) technology, not only fits neatly into the existing 1934 grid, but also gives the Stadsteater the ability to expand the system to incorporate extra motorized axes as and when required by the production manager.
(Ruth Rossington)
