Digital Signage News | Planarhttps://www.planar.com/news/See news and press releases about Planar, the leader in digital signage.https://www.planar.com/images/logo_planar.pngDigital Signage News | Planarhttps://www.planar.com/news/e6a8872b-aac8-4d88-8d1d-2c3ad429ac3ahttps://www.planar.com/news/2024/3/5/planar-promotes-tani-klein-to-senior-vice-president-of-north-america-sales/Planar Promotes Tani Klein to Senior Vice President of North America Sales<p>Planar announced the promotion of Tani Klein to senior vice president of North America Sales. Transitioning from his recent role as vice president of sales, Northeast, Klein will now oversee all of the company’s geographic territories and vertical market teams across the US and Canada.</p> <p>Klein’s promotion follows years of demonstrated sales leadership and involvement in key milestones for the company. This includes helping execute new sales strategies as well as expand Planar’s customer base in the metro New York and Philadelphia regions. He joined Planar in 2014, first serving as a regional account manager before being promoted to director of sales, senior director of sales and vice president of sales for the Northeast territory.</p> <p>“Throughout his time at Planar, Tani has played an instrumental role in the growth of the company’s revenue, customer relationships and quality of service,” said Zach Zhang, president and CEO at Planar. “He is a dedicated sales professional and solutions-oriented team player who exhibits the qualities and well-rounded expertise our sales organization needs. I look forward to seeing him build on the impressive leadership he’s demonstrated to-date.”</p> <p>Klein’s background is strengthened by nearly six years at Primeview, where he covered responsibilities ranging from technical to sales and operations. He opened the company’s first US office, significantly contributing to the growth of the organization’s sales force and revenue.</p> <p>“I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity to lead the company’s sales efforts across North America,” said Tani Klein, senior vice president of North America Sales at Planar. “Planar delivers state-of-the-art display innovations and unmatched services, but as I approach my tenth year with the company, what really stands out to me is our people. We have a remarkable organization that goes above and beyond to help our customers. With exciting developments on the horizon, I have every confidence that this exceptionally talented team will continue to ensure that our customers and company flourish.”</p>713e8ef1-90f2-4b99-90f4-37f816e4cf12https://www.planar.com/news/2024/2/13/planar-directlight-pro-series-honored-with-2024-top-new-technology-award/Planar DirectLight Pro Series Honored with 2024 Top New Technology Award<p>Planar is the proud recipient of a prestigious <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.commercialintegrator.com/news/2024-top-new-technology-tnt-awards/" target="_blank">2024 Top New Technology Award</a>. The cutting-edge Planar® DirectLight® Pro Series was named a videowall hardware category winner by Commercial Integrator, ranking the solution as one of the very best in the market today.</p> <p>This year’s Top New Technology Award winners were publicly announced at Integrated Systems Europe 2024. The Planar DirectLight Pro Series joins a list of products celebrated for helping integrators deliver outstanding outcomes, including audio and videoconferencing components, display mounts, videowall software, digital signage hardware, and more.</p> <p><a rel="noopener" href="https://www.planar.com/products/led-video-walls/planar-directlight-pro/" target="_blank" title="Planar DirectLight Pro">Planar DirectLight Pro Series</a> fine pixel pitch LED video walls feature an advanced high bandwidth architecture, higher brightness, multiple cabinet sizes and several controller options to support a wider array of use cases. In addition to enabling simpler, more easily supported video walls, the premium solution is designed to be deployed efficiently in custom video wall dimensions and resolutions. This includes flexibility to accommodate installations requiring front tilts, 90-degree corners and faceted curves.</p> <p>“The Planar DirectLight Pro Series pairs unparalleled versatility with the latest advancements in visual performance, opening doors for more creative, high-performing applications,” said Robert Detwiler, senior director of product management and training at Planar. “With this solution, we’re packaging up key advantages that can be found in a handful of our best-selling platforms, and it is an absolute honor to have it considered one of the top innovations being offered today.”</p> <p>Available in 27-inch and 36-inch cabinets, the Planar DirectLight Pro Series offers 1,000-nit brightness in constant operation and models in 0.9, 1.2, 1.5 and 1.8 millimeter pixel pitches. With front service, less cables and fewer components needed, the solution offers streamlined installation and maintenance, and reduces deployment complexity.</p> <p>Planar DirectLight Pro Series customers also benefit from increased lifetime value with the unmatched <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.planar.com/support/planar-evercare-lifetime-warranty/" target="_blank">Planar® EverCare™ Lifetime Limited Warranty</a>. The solution is available with <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.planar.com/products/planar-ero/" target="_blank">Planar® ERO-LED™</a> (Extended Ruggedness and Optics™) protective coating for safety in high-traffic areas and supports 32-point touch for interactive applications. Multiple controller options are also available, including the industry-respected <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.planar.com/products/walldirector-video-controller/" target="_blank">Planar® WallDirector™ Video Controller</a>, ColorLight’s range of controllers and Brompton’s renowned, specialized controllers.</p> <p>For more information about the Planar DirectLight Pro Series, visit <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.planar.com/products/led-video-walls/planar-directlight-pro/" target="_blank" title="Planar DirectLight Pro Series">www.planar.com/DirectLightPro</a>.</p>da4211b6-971d-43dd-be23-68e4510e492bhttps://www.planar.com/news/2024/2/6/planar-bolsters-virtual-production-event-and-outdoor-applications-with-three-next-generation-led-video-wall-families/Planar Bolsters Virtual Production, Event and Outdoor Applications with Three Next-Generation LED Video Wall Families<p>Planar announced the enhancement of three LED video wall solutions designed for indoor and outdoor and on-camera applications such as virtual production (VP) and extended reality (XR). The next-generation LED video wall families are the Planar® Venue™ Pro Series, Planar® Venue™ Pro VX Series and Planar® Luminate™ Pro Series, which feature updated designs and enhanced capabilities to deliver durability, next-level deployment versatility and superior visual performance.</p> <p>The new and improved <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.planar.com/products/led-video-walls/planar-venue-pro/" target="_blank" title="Planar Venue Pro">Planar Venue Pro Series</a>, <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.planar.com/products/led-video-walls/planar-venue-pro-vx/" target="_blank" title="Planar Venue Pro VX">Planar Venue Pro VX Series</a> and <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.planar.com/products/led-video-walls/planar-luminate-pro/" target="_blank" title="Planar Luminate Pro">Planar Luminate Pro Series</a> support nearly any temporary or permanent installation in markets spanning VP, rental and staging, live events, corporate environments and broadcast. Enhancements include support to create convex or concave curved video walls as a result of built-in curving blocks with the ability to facet up to 7.5 degrees. All electronics are accessible from the front, making wall mounting a viable option. Plus, with universal hardware for hanging or free-standing video walls, the families limit the need for additional, expensive hardware. The new models also retain features that support single-person setup such as a lightweight design and quick-lock system.</p> <p>“Over the last few years, we’ve seen these product families quickly become popular choices for our customers in VP and XR and in fast-paced events as a result of the high brightness, high performing scan and refresh rates and flexibility they deliver to accommodate a wide set of installation options,” said Robert Detwiler, senior director of product management and training at Planar. “These next-generation versions expand on these capabilities and take deployment versatility to new heights to support practically any kind of installation today and in the future.”</p> <p>The release of these updated versions strengthens Planar’s portfolio of state-of-the-art visualization technologies designed for on-camera use, temporary events and fixed installations. In addition to high brightness, customers also benefit from finer pixel pitches and enhanced viewing angles for outstanding visual performance. Plus, with built-in LED corner protection all three updated video wall solutions limit damage caused by setup and teardown to help extend product lifespan.</p> <p>New Planar Venue Pro Series indoor LED video wall displays support quick setup and disassembly for corporate events, tradeshows and beyond. The next-generation solution introduces new 1.5 and 2.9 millimeter pixel pitch models to round out the lineup’s existing 1.9 and 2.5 millimeter models.</p> <p>Following its introduction in September 2022, the next-generation Planar Venue Pro VX Series offers improved contrast, lower scan ratio and higher frame rates for unparalleled in-camera and on-camera performance. The line of indoor fine pixel pitch LED video wall displays is designed to revolutionize the production of lifelike content such as recorded, streamed or broadcast video. Models are now available in 1.5 and 1.9 millimeter pixel pitches and are compatible with Brompton LED processors and LED controllers from Colorlight.</p> <p>Optimized for people in need of a bright outdoor solution with relatively close viewing distances, the Planar Luminate Pro Series models are designed to combat direct sunlight. The family is available with narrow 2.5 and 2.9 millimeter pixel pitches to support comfortable viewing from as close as 14 feet. The displays also feature an IP65 Ingress Protection rating to withstand harsh weather, in addition to delivering improved contrast and a higher refresh rate to elevate viewing experiences in temporary event applications and fixed installations.</p> <p>The updated Planar Venue Pro Series, Planar Venue Pro VX Series and Planar Luminate Pro Series will begin shipping through Planar’s global network of authorized resellers in Q2. </p>60a4caad-5023-4b39-af57-67b676ccffedhttps://www.planar.com/news/2024/1/16/planar-ultrares-l-series-all-in-one-led-display-celebrates-campus-technology-new-product-award/Planar UltraRes L Series All-in-One LED Display Celebrates Campus Technology New Product Award<p>Planar is proud to announce that the Planar® UltraRes™ L Series All-in-One LED Display is the recipient of a <a rel="noopener" href="https://campustechnology.com/pages/new-product-of-the-year.aspx" target="_blank">2023 New Product Award</a> from Campus Technology. Honored for outstanding product development achievement and being particularly noteworthy in the transformation of education technology, the all-in-one LED display solution was named a platinum winner in the video display category.</p> <p>The seamless, easy-to-use <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.planar.com/products/led-video-walls/planar-ultrares-l/" target="_blank" title="Planar UltraRes L">Planar UltraRes L Series All-in-One LED Display</a> combines fine pixel pitch LED with best-in-class processing to deliver exceptional image performance. The LED display solution supports mobility and permanent installations with rolling floor stand and wall mount options. This makes it ideal for education facilities with a need to add a visual platform long term or easily move it from space to space.</p> <p>Planar was one of 14 companies recognized across multiple categories for having impact in higher education.</p> <p>“The Planar UltraRes L Series All-in-One LED Display continues to capture the attention of our customers and partners, offering ease-of-use, superior image quality, installation versatility, reliability and multi-source viewing in a pre-packaged solution,” said Robert Detwiler, senior director of product management and training at Planar. “The display’s flexibility is enabling new use cases in education and beyond, and we’re delighted to have it recognized as a product that’s aiding in the transformation of education technology.”</p> <p>Designed to withstand extended or continuous operation, Planar UltraRes L Series All-in-One LED Display measures 136 inches and is available in Full HD. The solution features integrated video and audio electronics, 20-point IR touch, on-board processing, 24x7 reliability and an ultra slim bezel. Planar UltraRes L Series All-in-One LED Display also offers front service installation and simplified maintenance, supporting quick assembly with only two people and power from only one 110V cable.</p> <p>Planar is an established leader in deploying state-of-the-art visualization technologies for learning institutions all over the world. This year marks the company’s fourth consecutive Campus Technology Award win. The <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.planar.com/products/led-video-walls/planar-luminate-ultra/" target="_blank" title="Planar Luminate Ultra">Planar® Luminate™ Ultra Series</a> fine pitch outdoor LED video wall was named a video wall category <a rel="noopener" href="https://campustechnology.com/articles/2022/12/16/campus-technology-2022-new-product-award-winners-announced.aspx" target="_blank">winner in 2022</a>, while the <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.planar.com/products/led-video-walls/planar-mgp/" target="_blank" title="Planar MGP">Planar® MGP Series</a> LED video wall and Planar® HB Series Huddle Board won in the video wall and interactive whiteboard, flat panel or kiosk categories in <a rel="noopener" href="https://campustechnology.com/articles/2021/11/30/campus-technology-2021-new-product-award-winners-announced.aspx" target="_blank">2021</a> and <a rel="noopener" href="https://campustechnology.com/articles/2020/12/01/ct-2020-new-product-award-winners.aspx" target="_blank">2020</a>.</p> <p>Campus Technology is one of higher education’s top information sources, delivering in-depth coverage on the technologies and implementations influencing colleges and universities across the nation.</p> <p>This recognition also follows Planar UltraRes L Series All-in-One LED Display’s recent education awards from <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.techlearning.com/news/best-for-back-to-school-2023#section-best-for-back-to-school-higher-ed" target="_blank" data-anchor="#section-best-for-back-to-school-higher-ed">Tech &amp; Learning</a> and <a rel="noopener" href="https://spaces4learning.com/pages/new-product-award.aspx?oly_enc_id=" target="_blank" data-anchor="?oly_enc_id=">Spaces4Learning</a>. The pre-packaged solution was also awarded 2023 Best of InfoComm by <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.avnetwork.com/news/av-technology-digital-signage-and-techandlearning-announce-winners-of-infocomm-2023-best-of-show" target="_blank">Digital Signage magazine</a> following its launch in June.</p> <p>For more information about the Planar UltraRes L Series All-in-One LED Display, visit <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.planar.com/products/led-video-walls/planar-ultrares-l/" target="_blank" title="Planar UltraRes L">www.planar.com/UltraResL</a>.</p>913a950d-fed7-4b2d-a63e-bfc3147be0a7https://www.planar.com/news/2023/11/7/planar-all-in-one-led-display-wins-tech-learning-award-of-excellence/Planar All-in-One LED Display Wins Tech & Learning Award of Excellence<p>Planar announced that the Planar® UltraRes™ L Series was honored with a <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.techlearning.com/news/best-for-back-to-school-2023#section-best-for-back-to-school-higher-ed" target="_blank" data-anchor="#section-best-for-back-to-school-higher-ed">2023 Tech &amp; Learning Award of Excellence</a>. The all-in-one LED display solution was named one of the best tools for back to school in the higher education category.</p> <p>The new <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.planar.com/products/led-video-walls/planar-ultrares-l/" target="_blank" title="Planar UltraRes L Series">Planar UltraRes L Series</a> introduces a seamless, easy-to-use display solution designed to withstand extended or continuous operation while delivering exceptional image performance. Available with rolling floor stand and wall mount options, Planar UltraRes L Series supports mobility and permanent installations in meeting rooms, classrooms and more. This is ideal for universities who are looking to add a visual platform long term or easily move it from space to space.</p> <p>“In just a few months, we’ve received tremendous interest in the new Planar UltraRes L Series,” said Robert Detwiler, senior director of product management and training at Planar. “This is especially true in the education space as customers continue to look for flexible, user-friendly solutions that can support applications that change by the day or even by the hour. This new pre-configured display means learning environments can deploy a video wall in a matter of hours to present in a classroom, lecture hall or to greet visitors in a fixed location or as a mobile resource.”</p> <p>With front service installation and simplified maintenance, Planar UltraRes L Series supports quick assembly with only two people and power from only one 110V cable.</p> <p>This year’s Tech &amp; Learning Awards of Excellence judges named Planar UltraRes L Series a great solution for helping professors show the correlation of content. This is made possible by multiple inputs supporting simultaneous viewing of up to four content sources.</p> <p>Introduced in June, the easy-to-use LED display solution is available in Full HD and measures 136 inches. Users also benefit from integrated video and audio electronics, 20-point IR touch, on-board processing, 24x7 reliability and an ultra slim bezel.</p> <p>The Tech &amp; Learning Awards of Excellence program helps education leaders find the products and solutions that will support work in any learning environment.</p> <p>For more information about the all-in-one Planar UltraRes L Series, visit <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.planar.com/products/led-video-walls/planar-ultrares-l/" target="_blank" title="Planar UltraRes L Series">www.planar.com/UltraResL</a>.</p>c323c53a-86e1-4d73-a565-30ee473f83achttps://www.planar.com/news/2023/10/24/planar-named-three-time-award-winner-at-cedia-and-commercial-integrator-expo-2023/Planar Named Three-Time Award Winner at CEDIA and Commercial Integrator Expo 2023<p><a rel="noopener" href="https://www.planar.com/" target="_blank" title="Home">Planar</a> today announced three new award wins for the industry-leading Planar® Luminate™ Ultra Series and Planar® UltraRes™ W Series. At CEDIA and Commercial Integrator Expo 2023, the popular Planar Luminate Ultra Series was awarded <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.residentialsystems.com/events/awards/2023-cedia-expo-best-of-show-winners-announced" target="_blank">Best of Show</a> by <em>Residential Systems</em>, celebrating its value, impact and uniqueness in today’s residential market. The solution was also named Best New Outdoor Display for <em>rAVe</em>’s <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.ravepubs.com/congratulations-to-the-2023-winners-of-raves-best-of-cedia-expo-awards/" target="_blank">2023 Best of CEDIA Expo Awards</a>. The award program, which celebrates the best of the best seen at this year’s show, also recognized the Planar UltraRes W Series with Best New LCD Display.</p> <p><a rel="noopener" href="https://www.planar.com/products/led-video-walls/planar-luminate-ultra/" target="_blank" title="Planar Luminate Ultra">Planar Luminate Ultra Series</a> fine pitch outdoor LED video wall displays are designed to bring to outdoor environments the same level of image detail historically reserved for indoor spaces. With the release of a 1.2 millimeter model in May, the solution delivers the finest outdoor pixel pitch available today by using MicroLED technology to enhance the image with increased black levels and 160-degree visibility.</p> <p>“The Planar Luminate Ultra Series demonstrates our continued focus to enable a wider range of installation options for customers,” said Robert Detwiler, senior director of product management and training at Planar. “With industry-leading visual performance and ruggedness, the solution unlocks new possibilities for outdoor applications. It was great to share the new 1.2 millimeter model with this year’s CEDIA and Commercial Integrator Expo attendees, and we’re honored to have it recognized by both <em>Residential Systems</em> and <em>rAVe</em>.”</p> <p>The award-winning solution also offers models in 1.5 and 1.9 millimeter pixel pitches and features up to 3,500-nit brightness, supporting comfortable viewing from as close as seven feet and ensuring visibility even in direct sunlight. With an IP65 Ingress Protection Rating customers also benefit from protective treatments designed to withstand weather conditions, dust and water, in addition to a protective coating that delivers added assurance and ruggedness.</p> <p><a rel="noopener" href="https://www.planar.com/products/large-format-lcd-displays/ultrares-w/" target="_blank" title="UltraRes W">Planar UltraRes W Series</a> 105-inch ultra-wide format 5K LCD displays are optimized for next-generation collaboration. The solution offers customers an ultra-wide format 21:9 display ideally sized to suit the most popular unified communications and video collaboration platforms including Microsoft Teams®. Planar UltraRes W Series features 24x7 reliability, remote monitoring, multi-source viewing and is available with interactive touch technology.</p> <p>This year marks Planar’s third consecutive CEDIA Best of Show award win with Residential Systems. Residential Systems’ 2023 CEDIA Best of Show awards were judged through the lens of the residential integrator.</p> <p>Planar Luminate Ultra Series also <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.ravepubs.com/2022-winners-best-of-cedia-expo-awards/" target="_blank">won Best New Outdoor Display</a> from rAVe in 2022 and Planar UltraRes W Series was named Best New 21:9 LCD Display in June for the publication’s <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.ravepubs.com/announcing-the-2023-winners-of-raves-best-of-infocomm-awards/" target="_blank">2023 Best of InfoComm Awards</a>.</p> <p>For more information about the award-winning Planar Luminate Ultra Series or Planar UltraRes W Series, visit <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.planar.com/" target="_blank" title="Home">www.planar.com</a>.</p> <p>Planar® and UltraRes™ are trademarks of Planar. Microsoft and Microsoft Teams® are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies.</p>f4b1b3fd-3572-4856-9a8e-f48fa7ce95aahttps://www.planar.com/news/2023/9/6/planar-presents-the-latest-display-technologies-for-commercial-and-luxury-environments-at-cedia-2023/Planar Presents the Latest Display Technologies for Commercial and Luxury Environments at CEDIA 2023<p>Today, Planar announced plans to showcase the company’s latest LED and LCD display technologies for commercial and luxury environments at CEDIA 2023. This includes an award-winning lineup of products designed to elevate visual experiences, simplify installation and maintenance, and adapt to application requirements as diverse as corporate lobbies and boardrooms, remote home offices, media rooms, poolside cinema, rooftop terraces and more.</p> <p>“This year we’re celebrating Planar’s 40th anniversary and with it comes a strong history of deploying mission-critical display technologies,” said Planar Executive Vice President Stephanie Hines. “In addition to pioneering visualization solutions, we provide unparalleled installation and technical support for customer needs in commercial settings, luxury spaces and beyond. We’re looking forward to exploring what new projects we can help support for customers and industry partners at CEDIA 2023.”</p> <p>Featuring design adaptability and the slimmest profiles, Planar’s state-of-the-art, professional-grade display technologies seamlessly integrate with architectural elements and complement interior decor.</p> <p><strong>High Bright, Fine Pitch Outdoor LED Video Walls for Direct Sunlight</strong></p> <p>The popular <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.planar.com/products/led-video-walls/planar-luminate-ultra/" target="_blank" title="Planar Luminate Ultra Series">Planar® Luminate™ Ultra Series</a> line of outdoor LED video wall displays is designed to bring to outdoor environments the same level of image detail historically reserved for indoor spaces. In addition to up to 3,500-nit brightness and support for viewing as close as seven feet, the series features models in 1.2, 1.5 and 1.9 millimeter pixel pitches, including the finest outdoor pixel pitch available. Planar Luminate Ultra Series uses MicroLED technology to enhance images with increased black levels and delivers 160-degree visibility.</p> <p>The displays also feature an IP65 Ingress Protection Rating, which incorporates protective treatments designed to withstand weather conditions, dust and water. Plus, with a protective coating filling the gaps between LEDs, customers benefit from added reassurance and ruggedness as well as increased visual contrast for deeper black levels in uses ranging from poolside cinema to rooftop terraces and retail signage.</p> <p><strong>Seamless LED Platforms Built for Outstanding Visual Performance and Reliability</strong></p> <p>CEDIA 2023 attendees will experience the industry leader’s newest high resolution LED displays presenting vibrant visual experiences. This includes the recently-announced <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.planar.com/products/led-video-walls/planar-directlight-pro/" target="_blank" title="Planar DirectLight Pro Series">Planar® DirectLight® Pro Series</a> LED platform that raises the bar on versatility and lifetime value. Leveraging key advantages of Planar’s highest-selling LED platforms, the ground-up designed LED video wall delivers high brightness and a wide color gamut for outstanding image performance as well as a range of popular pixel pitches down to sub-1 millimeter. This includes models in 0.9, 1.2, 1.5 and 1.8 millimeter pixel pitches and 1,000-nit brightness in constant operation, providing vibrant colors and greater image detail even in higher ambient light environments. Planar DirectLight Pro Series also supports rich media playback, including High Dynamic Range (HDR). In addition to enabling faster deployment, the 27-inch and 36-inch cabinets allow for precision and simpler, more easily supported video walls. With support for a range of video controllers, Planar DirectLight Pro Series can be further tailored to different application needs.</p> <p>Also on display at CEDIA 2023, the premium <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.planar.com/products/led-video-walls/planar-directlight-ultra/" target="_blank" title="Planar DirectLight Ultra Series">Planar® DirectLight® Ultra™ Series</a> line of fine pitch MicroLED video wall displays delivers high-contrast, high-brightness for exceptional video performance. Available in 0.6, 0.7, 0.9 and 1.2 millimeter pixel pitches and designed for close viewing, the displays are ready for HDR content, maximizing the image quality of each pixel for brighter whites, darker blacks and more true-to-life colors in a variety of uses, such as corporate boardrooms and theater-like environments.</p> <p>Planar DirectLight Pro Series and Planar DirectLight Ultra Series customers also benefit from the Planar® EverCare™ Lifetime Limited Warranty. The unmatched program offers complete confidence in LED video wall purchases and reduces lifetime cost-of-ownership, covering the entire product from controller to sub-pixel and every component in between.</p> <p><strong>Easy-to-Deploy, All-In-One LED</strong></p> <p>The new all-in-one <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.planar.com/products/led-video-walls/planar-ultrares-l/" target="_blank" title="Planar UltraRes L Series">Planar® UltraRes™ L Series</a> LED display will also be exhibited in the industry leader’s booth, demonstrating a seamless, easy-to-use solution that measures 136 inches, is available in Full HD resolution and features an ultra slim bezel and 20-point IR touch technology. With wall mount and rolling floor stand options for permanent installation and mobility, the Planar UltraRes L Series is well suited for a wide range of environments. Customers also benefit from multiple inputs and simultaneous viewing of up to four content sources, in addition to quick assembly and power from a single 110V cable.</p> <p><strong>Ultra-Wide Format LCD Displays for Hybrid Work Models</strong></p> <p>The new <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.planar.com/products/large-format-lcd-displays/ultrares-w/" target="_blank" title="Planar UltraRes W Series">Planar® UltraRes™ W Series</a> line of 105-inch ultra-wide format 5K LCD displays will also be on display, demonstrating next-generation collaboration for today’s modern hybrid workforce. The series provides customers with an ultra-wide format 21:9 display ideally sized to suit the most popular unified communications and video collaboration platforms including Microsoft Teams®. In addition to brighter, wider color gamut panels with local dimming, Planar UltraRes W Series features multi-source viewing, remote monitoring and is available with interactive touch technology.</p> <p>Planar Service Plans are also available, offering customers priority support, preventative maintenance visits and emergency on-site repairs to help extend product lifespan and ensure that displays look their best.</p> <p>“Whether deploying visualization technologies to boost workplace productivity, add appeal for visitors or enhance luxury spaces for entertainment, demand for vibrant, high-performing display solutions is stronger than ever,” said Planar Executive Vice President Adam Schmidt. “At CEDIA 2023, attendees will experience Planar’s extensive new portfolio of state-of-the-art products for indoor and outdoor use, backed by industry-leading warranties, an unrivaled team of local product experts and robust, US-based manufacturing operations.”</p> <p>Planar’s portfolio of award-winning display technologies for commercial and luxury environments will be on display September 7-9 at CEDIA 2023 in Booth #1501. For more information, visit <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.planar.com/" target="_blank" title="Home">www.planar.com</a>.</p> <hr> <p>Planar®, DirectLight®, DirectLight® Ultra™ and UltraRes™ are trademarks of Planar. Microsoft and Microsoft Teams® are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies.</p>dce8049f-2a96-4579-9137-62e91f7fdfd5https://www.planar.com/news/2023/8/23/planar-ultrares-l-series-recognized-with-education-award-from-spaces4learning/Planar UltraRes L Series Recognized with Education Award from Spaces4Learning<p>Planar is honored to announce an education industry award for the new Planar® UltraRes™ L Series, an all-in-one LED display combining Planar® UltraRes™ Series best-in-class features with fine pixel pitch LED technology. The seamless, easy-to-use display solution was named a <a rel="noopener" href="https://spaces4learning.com/pages/new-product-award.aspx?oly_enc_id=" target="_blank" data-anchor="?oly_enc_id=">2023 Spaces4Learning New Product Award</a> recipient, celebrating the solution’s ability to enhance learning environments.</p> <p>Measuring 136 inches and available in Full HD resolution, <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.planar.com/products/led-video-walls/planar-ultrares-l/" target="_blank" title="Planar UltraRes L">Planar UltraRes L Series</a> delivers exceptional image performance and includes multiple inputs to support simultaneous viewing of up to four content sources. Users also benefit from an ultra slim bezel, 24x7 reliability, integrated video and audio electronics, 10-point IR touch, on-board processing and power from only one 110V cable.</p> <p>The all-in-one LED display offers customers rolling floor stand and wall mount options for mobility or permanent installation. This makes Planar UltraRes L Series well-suited for education environments including classrooms, lecture halls and meeting spaces.</p> <p>“Learning institutions continue to seek visual tools that not only uplevel teaching and student engagement, but also offer the flexibility to accommodate a diverse set of applications and evolving needs,” said Robert Detwiler, director of LED products at Planar. “Planar UltraRes L Series allows educational institutions to easily add a beautiful visualization display in a fixed location or as a mobile resource. We’re thrilled to have this new solution celebrated by Spaces4Learning and look forward to seeing it transform academic environments across the globe.”</p> <p>Spaces4Learning honored Planar UltraRes L Series with a platinum New Product Award in the technology category for AV equipment, display.</p> <p>In addition to being designed to withstand extended or continuous operation, the solution features front service installation and simplified maintenance, enabling quick assembly with only two people.</p> <p>Since launching in June, Planar UltraRes L Series was also celebrated by Digital Signage magazine, who voted the solution an outstanding product for AV/IT endusers and integrators.</p> <p>This recognition marks the industry leader’s third New Product Award from Spaces4Learning. The <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.planar.com/products/led-video-walls/planar-mgp/" target="_blank">Planar® MGP Series</a> and <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.planar.com/products/large-format-lcd-displays/planar-hb-series-huddle-board/" target="_blank">Planar® HB Series Huddle Board</a> received platinum awards in 2021 in the areas of remote learning and digital signage.<br><br>Spaces4Learning is a leading publication for education institutions, the architectural community, service providers and others interested in creating high-quality facilities.</p> <p>For more information about the all-in-one Planar UltraRes L Series, visit <a href="https://www.planar.com/products/led-video-walls/planar-ultrares-l/" title="Planar UltraRes L">www.planar.com/UltraResL</a>.</p>7db7d858-4f1f-419b-b005-c4964e906cc8https://www.planar.com/news/2023/8/8/new-planar-studios-virtual-production-workshop-aims-to-expand-av-and-it-industries-knowledge-base/New Planar Studios Virtual Production Workshop Aims to Expand AV and IT Industries’ Knowledge Base<p>Planar and <a rel="noopener" href="http://www.optitrack.com/" target="_blank" title="OptiTrack">OptiTrack</a>, global leaders in visualization and 3D tracking systems, today announced the launch of the Planar Studios Virtual Production Workshop, a week-long, immersive series designed to help the AV and IT communities effectively identify, design, deploy and support virtual production (VP) and extended reality (XR) projects. The workshop will feature technology sessions covering LED display technology, motion capture, video processing, content engines, video cameras, studio lighting and volume integration.</p> <p>Planar Studios is a cooperative initiative designed to bring together experts, thought leaders and companies dedicated to the advancement of VP and XR. The <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.planar.com/markets/virtual-production/planar-studios-virtual-production-workshop/" target="_blank" title="Planar Studios Virtual Production Workshop">Planar Studios Virtual Production Workshop</a> reinforces Planar and OptiTrack’s ongoing commitment to helping make VP and XR solutions more accessible and streamlined in mainstream markets.</p> <p>“VP and XR is a fast-growing market and as global leaders with established histories of delivering state-of-the-art display and optical tracking technologies, Planar and OptiTrack are strongly positioned to lay a framework for the AV and IT communities,” said Planar and OptiTrack Executive Vice President Stephanie Hines. “The potential of VP and XR is widespread, transforming the way companies present content in entertainment, corporate, education and beyond. Planar and OptiTrack are dedicated to helping make this a reality for all.”</p> <p>Kicking off this month, Planar and OptiTrack will host the workshops at Planar’s Hillsboro, Oregon headquarters and offer hands-on learning experience in the many critical elements integrated in a VP and XR volume. In addition to learning about LED display technology design and motion capture for VP and XR applications from Planar and OptiTrack, August workshop attendees will experience trainings from a broad range of organizations, including experts from <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.bromptontech.com/" target="_blank" title="Brompton Technology">Brompton Technology</a>, <a rel="noopener" href="https://pixera.one/en/" target="_blank" title="Pixera">Pixera</a>, <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.red.com/" target="_blank" title="RED">RED</a>, <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.optic8.com/" target="_blank" title="optic8">optic8</a> and <a rel="noopener" href="https://kinoflo.com/" target="_blank" title="Kino Flo Lighting Systems">Kino Flo Lighting Systems</a>. Participating organizations will vary from workshop to workshop but topic areas will remain consistent.</p> <p>The new workshops are being held monthly and will feature a special guest sharing real-world experience and key learnings. Registration is currently open for workshops taking place August 21 – 25, as well as periodic sessions in the coming months.</p> <p>“The ProAV and IT industries are being called upon to deploy VP and XR solutions, which presents new questions and opportunities that are outside of the traditional AV or IT role,” said Planar and OptiTrack Executive Vice President Adam Schmidt. “Our new Planar Studios Virtual Production Workshop is comprehensive, offering a thorough overview of the many components that go into a successful deployment. We’re honored to help guide the industry with such a diverse and notable group of technology experts.”</p> <p>Each workshop will include the following sessions:</p> <ul> <li><strong>Evening Welcome Reception:</strong> Check out the volume at Planar headquarters while connecting with other VP and XR technology enthusiasts.<br /><br /></li> <li><strong>LED Displays:</strong> In this AVIXA CTS-approved course, learn how to implement LED into VP and XR, including an all-encompassing look at the important qualities, features and specifications. Learn about maximizing use of display technology, including display options, site preparation, mounting, installation and alignment.<br /><br /></li> <li><strong>Video Processing:</strong> Explore LED processing functionality and key features such as on-screen image manipulation, color calibration and other workflows.<br /><br /></li> <li><strong>Motion Capture:</strong> Dive into the essential elements of motion capture and camera tracking technology that enable accurate, dynamic on-screen content.<br /><br /></li> <li><strong>Content Engines:</strong> Get an introduction to the media servers and software platforms used for VP, including best practices, tips and tricks.<br /><br /></li> <li><strong>Video Cameras:</strong> Review digital cinematography options as camera manufacturers cover everything from shutter and lensing features to color control and more.<br /><br /></li> <li><strong>Studio Lighting:</strong> Walk through cinema-graphic and studio lighting concepts and techniques, in addition to becoming familiar with using different fixture types for traditional and VP and XR-specific applications.<br /><br /></li> <li><strong>Volume Integration:</strong> Combine the various technologies that are key in implementing a successful VP and XR volume and walk away with real-world knowledge from a special guest.</li> </ul> <p>The Planar Studios Virtual Production Workshop is presented by Planar Academy, which offers a broad selection of in-person and online training courses designed to help AV professionals expand and enhance their knowledge and skills while earning valuable continuing education credits.</p> <p>For more information or to register for the Planar Studios Virtual Production Workshop, visit <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.planar.com/markets/virtual-production/planar-studios-virtual-production-workshop/" target="_blank" title="Virtual Production Workshop">www.planar.com/VP-Workshop</a>.</p>1f0b95f8-69f4-42e1-9360-a2ebbabf6a97https://www.planar.com/news/2023/7/11/planar-wins-two-rave-best-of-infocomm-2023-awards/Planar Wins Two rAVe Best of InfoComm 2023 Awards<p>Planar is the proud recipient of two <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.ravepubs.com/announcing-the-2023-winners-of-raves-best-of-infocomm-awards/" target="_blank" title="Best of InfoComm 2023">Best of InfoComm 2023</a> Awards from rAVe. The program celebrates the best of everything the publication saw at the show, including visits to every booth and recording more than 1,560 videos on the trade show floor.</p> <p>After viewing Planar’s extensive collection of visualization solutions, which included the debut of three new LED solutions and one new LCD display, rAVe voted the Planar® UltraRes™ W Series <strong>Best New 21:9 LCD</strong> for Unified Communications and Collaboration.</p> <p>In the Emerging Tech category, Planar’s extended reality (XR) stage, which featured Planar® CarbonLight™ VX Series and OptiTrack™ Motion Capture, was voted <strong>Best XR in ProAV Demo</strong>.</p> <p>“We remain committed to enhancing our portfolio of display solutions supporting modern high-productivity workspaces and the production of incredibly realistic on-camera and in-camera content,” said Steve Seminario, vice president of product marketing at Planar. “It’s a privilege to have the new Planar UltraRes W Series and our eye-catching XR stage demonstration celebrated as the best of the best at InfoComm 2023, and we’re grateful to rAVe for the recognition.”</p> <p>This recognition marks Planar’s second award for the <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.planar.com/products/large-format-lcd-displays/ultrares-w/" target="_blank" title="Planar UltraRes W Series">Planar UltraRes W Series</a>, which was launched in May and <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.planar.com/news/2023/6/27/planar-honored-with-three-infocomm-2023-best-of-show-awards/" target="_blank" title="Best of Show Award at InfoComm 2023">won a Best of Show Award at InfoComm 2023</a> from AV Technology. The <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.planar.com/products/led-video-walls/planar-ultrares-l/" target="_blank" title="Planar UltraRes L Series">Planar® UltraRes™ L Series</a> and <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.planar.com/products/led-video-walls/planar-directlight-pro/" target="_blank" title="Planar DirectLight Pro Series">Planar® DirectLight® Pro Series</a> were also named Best of Show winners by Digital Signage magazine and Sound &amp; Video Contractor, recognizing three of Planar’s newest solutions as the best in professional AV.</p> <p>The new Planar UltraRes W Series line of 105-inch ultra-wide format 5K LCD displays is optimized for next-generation collaboration. The solution offers customers an ultra-wide format 21:9 display ideally sized to suit the most popular unified communications and video collaboration platforms including Microsoft Teams®. Planar UltraRes W Series features 24x7 reliability, remote monitoring, multi-source viewing and is available with interactive touch technology.</p> <p>The Planar CarbonLight VX Series is a line of carbon fiber-framed indoor LED video wall and flooring displays featuring unrivaled image quality and deployment versatility to revolutionize the production of realistic on-camera and in-camera content. Now featuring an improved scan ratio, <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.planar.com/products/led-video-walls/carbonlight/cli-vx/" target="_blank" title="Planar CarbonLight CLI VX Series">Planar® CarbonLight™ CLI VX Series</a> LED video wall displays provide greater flexibility in how video walls adapt to different cameras and effects. Supporting hanging wall-mounted, free-standing and curved installations, the displays are available in 1.9 and 2.6 millimeter pixel pitches with models including Brompton and Colorlight controllers. With <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.planar.com/products/led-video-walls/carbonlight/clf-vx/" target="_blank" title="Planar CarbonLight CLF VX Series">Planar® CarbonLight™ CLF VX Series</a> LED flooring, customers can create a high resolution, continuous canvas to virtually expand physical environments. The square (500x500 millimeters), thin LED flooring displays feature carbon fiber frames with layered wear-proof masking to support up to 1,102 pounds per display, facilitating heavy loads.</p> <p>In addition to appearing in Planar’s award-winning XR stage demonstration, <a rel="noopener" href="https://optitrack.com/applications/" target="_blank" title="OptiTrack">OptiTrack motion capture</a>, which delivers precision, accuracy, ease of use, reliability and polished integration with on-set tools, was featured in a reactive projection mapping demonstration from 7thSense. The presentation won rAVe’s InfoComm 2023 Award for Best New Tech Demo in the category of Best of Show.</p> <p>Planar was also a two-time <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.ravepubs.com/congratulations-to-the-2022-winners-of-raves-best-of-infocomm-awards/" target="_blank" title="rAVe Best of InfoComm Award Winner in 2022">rAVe Best of InfoComm Award winner in 2022</a>. The <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.planar.com/products/led-video-walls/planar-directlight-ultra/" target="_blank" title="Planar DirectLight Ultra Series">Planar® DirectLight® Ultra™ Series</a> MicroLED Video Wall was voted best new LED video wall product while <a href="https://www.planar.com/products/led-video-walls/planar-uc-complete/" title="Planar UC Complete">Planar® UC Complete™</a> was named best new video product in the overall InfoComm 2022 winner category.</p> <p>For more information about the award-wining products showcased at InfoComm 2023, visit <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.planar.com/" target="_blank" title="Home">www.planar.com</a> and view Planar’s <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sMsp6_bD-C0" target="_blank" title="Planar's InfoComm 2023 Highlights Video" data-anchor="?v=sMsp6_bD-C0">InfoComm 2023 highlights video</a>.</p>3008688a-6428-4fa7-a83f-a3d7fa81db8fhttps://www.planar.com/news/2023/6/27/planar-honored-with-three-infocomm-2023-best-of-show-awards/Planar Honored with Three InfoComm 2023 Best of Show Awards<p>Planar is pleased to announce that the company was presented with three Best of Show Awards at InfoComm 2023. The company demonstrated its new and diverse portfolio of targeted display solutions at the show, receiving recognition from Sound &amp; Video Contractor, Digital Signage and AV Technology for the leading-edge Planar® DirectLight® Pro Series, Planar® UltraRes™ L Series and Planar® UltraRes™ W Series.</p> <p>Presented by Future US, the 2023 Best of Show Awards at InfoComm honor new, outstanding products exhibited at the show. Products were evaluated on site by a panel of expert ProAV judges who selected winners based on innovation, features and ease of use.</p> <p>“We were thrilled to showcase a handful of useful new product lines at this year’s show, including fast-to-deploy all-in-one LED displays, advance and versatile fine pitch LED video walls and ultra-wide format LCD displays for today’s modern hybrid workforce,” said Steve Seminario, vice president of product marketing at Planar. “It’s a real honor to have three of these solutions recognized as the best in ProAV today.”</p> <p>Awarded Best of Show by <em><a rel="noopener" href="https://www.svconline.com/svc-event/svc-announces-best-of-show-at-infocomm-2023" target="_blank" title="Sound &amp; Video Contractor">Sound &amp; Video Contractor</a></em>, the <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.planar.com/products/led-video-walls/planar-directlight-pro/" target="_blank" title="Planar DirectLight Pro Series">Planar DirectLight Pro Series</a> fine pixel pitch LED platform raises the bar on versatility and lifetime value. Featuring a high bandwidth video transport and 1,000-nit brightness in constant operation, the solution delivers high brightness, vibrant colors and greater image detail even in higher ambient light environments. Planar DirectLight Pro Series is customizable with 0.9, 1.2, 1.5 and 1.8 millimeter pixel pitches, and available in popular Planar® Complete™ display configurations, including 109-inch, 137-inch,164-inch, 198-inch and 219-inch. In addition to efficient video wall deployment, customers benefit from complete product coverage and peace of mind with the <a href="https://www.planar.com/support/planar-evercare-lifetime-warranty/" title="Planar EverCare Lifetime Warranty">Planar® EverCare™ Lifetime Limited Warranty</a>.</p> <p>The <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.planar.com/products/led-video-walls/planar-ultrares-l/" target="_blank" title="Planar UltraRes L Series">Planar UltraRes L Series</a> made its debut at InfoComm 2023, introducing a seamless, easy-to-use, all-in-one display solution with integrated video and audio electronics, 20-point IR touch technology, on-board processing, an ultra slim bezel and 24x7 reliability. The new LED display, which pairs Planar® UltraRes™ Series best-in-class features with fine pixel pitch LED technology, was voted an outstanding product for AV/IT end users and integrators by <em><a rel="noopener" href="https://www.avnetwork.com/news/av-technology-digital-signage-and-techandlearning-announce-winners-of-infocomm-2023-best-of-show" target="_blank" title="Digital Signage">Digital Signage</a></em>. With multiple inputs supporting simultaneous viewing of up to four content sources, a wall mount for permanent installation or a rolling floor stand for mobility, Planar UltraRes L Series offers flexibility for environments ranging from corporate to education and more.</p> <p>Launched in May as a line of 105-inch ultra-wide format 5K LCD displays optimized for next-generation collaboration, the <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.planar.com/products/large-format-lcd-displays/ultrares-w/" target="_blank" title="Planar UltraRes W Series">Planar UltraRes W Series</a> provides customers with an ultra-wide format 21:9 display ideally sized to suit the most popular unified communications and video collaboration platforms including Microsoft Teams®. The displays, which were awarded Best of Show by <em><a rel="noopener" href="https://www.avnetwork.com/news/av-technology-digital-signage-and-techandlearning-announce-winners-of-infocomm-2023-best-of-show" target="_blank" title="AV Technology">AV Technology</a></em>, also feature 24x7 reliability, remote monitoring, multi-source viewing and are available with interactive touch technology.</p> <p>With nominated entries for the Best of Show Awards at InfoComm 2023 surpassing pre-2020 numbers, this year’s judging panel was larger than ever before. This includes CTS-certified technology managers, engineers, integrators, and consultants.</p> <p>The new Planar DirectLight Pro Series, Planar UltraRes L Series and Planar UltraRes W Series are available now through Planar’s global network of authorized resellers. For product information, visit <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.planar.com/" target="_blank" title="Home">www.planar.com</a> and view Planar’s <a rel="noopener" href="https://youtu.be/sMsp6_bD-C0" target="_blank" title="InfoComm 2023 Highlights Video">InfoComm 2023 highlights video</a>.</p>322f162b-ae6f-416a-9866-78adb520c73dhttps://www.planar.com/news/2023/6/14/planar-rolls-out-most-diverse-portfolio-of-targeted-display-solutions-at-infocomm-2023/Planar Rolls Out Most Diverse Portfolio of Targeted Display Solutions at InfoComm 2023<p>Today, Planar announced plans to demonstrate the company’s most diverse portfolio of display technology for next-level visual experiences at InfoComm 2023. This includes a range of modern LED and LCD visualization solutions that are aimed at a wide range of applications including video collaboration and meeting rooms, lobbies and atriums, on-camera and in-camera production, and outdoor high resolution digital signage and entertainment.</p> <p>Planar will introduce the <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.planar.com/products/led-video-walls/planar-ultrares-l/" target="_blank" title="Planar UltraRes L">Planar® UltraRes™ L Series</a> display at InfoComm 2023, an all-in-one LED display combining Planar® UltraRes™ Series best-in-class features with fine pixel pitch LED technology. The Planar UltraRes L Series introduces a seamless, easy-to-use display solution featuring integrated video and audio electronics, 20-point IR touch technology, on-board processing, an ultra slim bezel and 24x7 reliability. Measuring 136 inches and available in Full HD resolution, the new display offers flexibility with a wall mount for permanent installation or a rolling floor stand for mobility, making the Planar UltraRes L Series all-in-one LED display well-suited for environments spanning corporate, education and beyond.</p> <p>The new solution also features multiple inputs to support simultaneous viewing of up to four content sources. With front service installation and simplified maintenance, Planar UltraRes L Series can be quickly assembled with only two people and powered using a single 110V cable.</p> <p>At InfoComm 2023, Planar will also showcase the company’s most versatile selection of LED and LCD display solutions that are designed for ease-of-use and to be tailored to different application needs. This includes LED video wall platforms with higher brightness and high bandwidth video transport, outdoor LED video wall displays featuring the finest pixel pitches, LED display solutions optimized for on-camera broadcast and in-camera virtual production (VP) and extended reality (XR).</p> <p>“<span>Our customers continue to push high resolution displays into more application areas with specific performance requirements</span>,”<span> said Steve Seminario, vice president of product marketing at Planar. “O</span><span>ur new product lineup at InfoComm 2023 meets these indoor and outdoor requirements while providing versatility to accommodate future customer innovation</span><span>.”</span></p> <p><strong>State-of-the-Art, Fine Pitch LED for Indoor and Outdoor Use</strong></p> <p>InfoComm 2023 attendees will see the following trailblazing LED video wall solutions from Planar:</p> <p>The recently-announced <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.planar.com/products/led-video-walls/planar-directlight-pro/" target="_blank" title="Planar DirectLight Pro">Planar® DirectLight® Pro Series</a> LED platform raises the bar on versatility and lifetime value. Leveraging key advantages of Planar’s highest-selling LED platforms, the ground-up designed LED video wall uses a high bandwidth video transport and delivers high brightness, outstanding image performance and a range of popular pixel pitches down to sub-1milimeter. This includes models in 0.9, 1.2, 1.5 and 1.8 millimeter pixel pitches and 1,000-nit brightness in constant operation, providing vibrant colors and greater image detail even in higher ambient light environments. Also available in popular Planar® Complete™ display configurations, including 109-inch, 137-inch,164-inch, 198-inch and 219-inch, Planar DirectLight Pro Series is designed to be deployed efficiently in custom video wall dimensions and resolutions through the use of two cabinet sizes and a 5G video architecture. The <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.planar.com/support/planar-evercare-lifetime-warranty/" target="_blank" title="Planar EverCare Lifetime Warranty">Planar® EverCare™ Lifetime Limited Warranty</a> is included, offering customers complete confidence in their LED video wall purchase while reducing lifetime cost-of-ownership.</p> <p><span>In May, Planar announced the addition of a 1.2 millimeter pixel pitch to the company’s award-winning <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.planar.com/products/led-video-walls/planar-luminate-ultra/" target="_blank" title="Planar Luminate Ultra">Planar® Luminate™ Ultra Series</a> line of outdoor LED video wall displays. The newest addition to the series delivers the finest outdoor pixel pitch by using MicroLED technology to enable a 1.2 millimeter pixel pitch while also achieving superior performance in an outdoor-rated LED video wall display. MicroLED technology enhances the image with increased black levels and delivers 150-degree visibility while a proprietary coating ensures outdoor ruggedness and enhanced visual performance in high ambient light outdoor environments.</span></p> <p><span>The <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.planar.com/products/led-video-walls/planar-directlight-ultra/" target="_blank" title="Planar DirectLight Ultra">Planar® DirectLight® Ultra™ Series</a> is a line of premium fine pitch MicroLED video wall displays presenting several display technology advancements that, in combination, deliver big performance. Available in 0.6, 0.7, 0.9 and 1.2 millimeter pixel pitches, Planar<br>DirectLight Ultra Series features models with MicroLEDs, off-board power supply, proprietary alignment technology and built-in processing to deliver always-on, high resolution display experiences for unmatched visual performance for close viewing distances and the most refined applications. The Planar EverCare Lifetime Limited Warranty is also included, offering customers complete confidence in their LED video wall purchase while reducing lifetime cost-of-ownership.<br></span></p> <p><strong>Must-See XR Stage Delivering Striking On-Camera and In-Camera Visual Properties</strong></p> <p><span>At InfoComm 2023 Planar also will present a stunning XR stage with sister company and industry leader <a rel="noopener" href="https://optitrack.com/" target="_blank" title="OptiTrack">OptiTrack</a>. The stage will demonstrate how customers can use VP and XR to revolutionize content creation in corporate applications and beyond, highlighting OptiTrack motion capture technology and fine pitch LED display solutions designed for on-camera and in-camera environments:</span></p> <p><span>Award-winning <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.planar.com/products/led-video-walls/carbonlight/cli-vx/" target="_blank" title="Planar CarbonLight VX Series">Planar® CarbonLight™ CLI VX Series</a> LED video wall displays feature unrivaled image quality and versatility to revolutionize the production of realistic on-camera and in-camera content. Featuring an improved scan ratio, the series provides greater flexibility in how video walls adapt to different cameras and effects. The lightweight LED display supports hanging, wall-mounted, free-standing and curved installations, is available in 1.9 and 2.6 millimeter pixel pitches and includes models with Brompton and Colorlight controllers. </span></p> <p><span>Cutting-edge <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.planar.com/products/led-video-walls/carbonlight/cli-vx/" target="_blank" title="Planar CarbonLight VX Series">Planar® CarbonLight™ CLF VX Series</a> LED flooring features a 2.6 millimeter pixel pitch that can be used to create a high resolution, continuous canvas, virtually expanding physical environments. The square (500x500 millimeters), thin LED flooring displays feature carbon fiber frames with layered wear-proof masking to support up to 1,102 pounds per display, facilitating heavy loads.</span></p> <p><a rel="noopener" href="https://optitrack.com/applications/" target="_blank">OptiTrack™ Motion Capture</a> delivers precision, accuracy, ease of use, reliability and polished integration with on-set tools. With high speed and wide field-of-view motion tracking cameras, active tracking components, passive tracking markers and advanced motion capture software, OptiTrack remains the choice for the world’s premier volumes.</p> <p><strong>Ultra-Wide Format LCD Displays for Unified Communications</strong></p> <p>The new <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.planar.com/products/large-format-lcd-displays/ultrares-w/" target="_blank" title="UltraRes W">Planar UltraRes W Series</a> is a line of 105-inch ultra-wide format 5K LCD displays optimized for next-generation collaboration for today’s modern hybrid workforce. For more than 10 years, Planar® UltraRes™ Series commercial-grade displays have been successfully installed in secure conference rooms around the world. The Planar UltraRes W Series provides customers with an ultra-wide format 21:9 display ideally sized to suit the most popular unified communications and video collaboration platforms including Microsoft Teams®. Planar UltraRes W Series features 24x7 reliability, remote monitoring, multi-source viewing and is available with interactive touch technology.</p> <p>InfoComm 2023 attendees can view Planar’s portfolio of new display technologies powering next-level visual experiences for an even wider range of applications at Booth #2243. For more information, visit <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.planar.com/" target="_blank" title="Home">www.planar.com</a>.</p> <hr> <p>Planar®, DirectLight®, DirectLight® Ultra™ and UltraRes™ are trademarks of Planar. Microsoft and Microsoft Teams® are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies.</p>3c4976bc-5995-4878-a6d5-3a015feb7aa4https://www.planar.com/news/2023/6/6/planar-announces-planar-directlight-pro-series-led-platform-raising-the-bar-on-versatility-and-lifetime-value/Planar Announces Planar DirectLight Pro Series LED Platform, Raising the Bar on Versatility and Lifetime Value<p>Planar, today announced the Planar® DirectLight® Pro Series, a ground-up designed LED video wall platform debuting at InfoComm 2023. The new solution leverages key advantages of Planar’s highest-selling LED platforms, while raising the bar on versatility and lifetime value.</p> <p>The cutting-edge LED platform uses a high-bandwidth video transport and delivers high brightness, outstanding image performance and a range of popular pixel pitches down to sub-1 millimeter.</p> <p>The <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.planar.com/products/led-video-walls/planar-directlight-pro/" target="_blank" title="Planar DirectLight Pro Series">Planar DirectLight Pro Series</a> is offered in popular Planar® Complete™ display configurations, including 109-inch, 137-inch,164-inch, 198-inch and 219-inch. The product is also designed to be deployed efficiently in custom video wall dimensions and resolutions through the use of two cabinet sizes and a 5G video architecture. In addition to enabling faster deployment, the 27-inch and 36-inch cabinets allow for precision and simpler, more easily supported video walls.</p> <p>“Planar has taken the best characteristics of our most popular LED displays and created the next level fine pitch LED platform using innovative, new technology,” said Steve Seminario, vice president of product marketing at Planar. “The Planar DirectLight Pro Series is designed to more precisely meet different application requirements while delivering years of high performance operation.”</p> <p>The newest addition to Planar’s portfolio of fine pitch LED video wall platforms includes the unrivaled <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.planar.com/support/planar-evercare-lifetime-warranty/" target="_blank" title="Planar EverCare Lifetime Warranty">Planar® EverCare™ Lifetime Limited Warranty</a>, increasing lifetime value and covering Planar DirectLight Pro Series from controller to sub-pixel and every component in between.</p> <p><strong>Unparalleled Versatility</strong></p> <p>With 1,000-nit brightness in constant operation and models in 0.9, 1.2, 1.5 and 1.8 millimeter pixel pitches, viewers benefit from vibrant colors and greater image detail, even in higher ambient light environments. Planar DirectLight Pro Series also supports rich media playback, including HDR.</p> <p>The new Planar DirectLight Pro Series’ design provides the flexibility to accommodate installations requiring front tilts, 90-degree corners and faceted curves, enabling the series to reach an even wider set of applications. It is also available with <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.planar.com/products/planar-ero/" target="_blank" title="Planar ERO">Planar® ERO-LED™</a> (Extended Ruggedness and Optics™) protective coating for safety in high traffic areas and supports 32-point touch for interactive applications. With support for a range of video controllers, Planar DirectLight Pro can be further tailored to different application needs, both on and off-camera. The new LED video wall platform is well suited for conference and boardrooms, lobby displays, control rooms, on-camera broadcast studios, education environments and beyond.</p> <p><strong>Lifetime Value</strong></p> <p>The Planar DirectLight Pro Series was developed to support innovative features today and into the future. A 5x higher bandwidth architecture streamlines large video walls, reduces cable counts and simplifies custom-sized video walls. The additional bandwidth also delivers support for advanced features today and new features in the future.</p> <p>The dynamic LED platform requires less cables and other components, offering streamlined installation and maintenance. In addition to enabling faster deployment, Planar DirectLight Pro Series’ 27-inch and 36-inch cabinets combine precise dimensional fit with reduced support complexity.</p> <p>With its support for multiple controller options, Planar DirectLight Pro Series offers features and functions to suit a wide range of applications and environments. Supported controllers include the industry-respected <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.planar.com/products/walldirector-video-controller/" target="_blank" title="WallDirector Video Controller">Planar® WallDirector™ Video Controller</a>, ColorLight’s range of controllers and Brompton’s renowned, specialized controllers.</p> <p>Planar DirectLight Pro Series displays are backed by the benefits of Planar, a US-based display manufacturer with 40 years of proven reliability, and local pre- and post-sales support. The displays are also compliant with the US Trade Agreement Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act.</p> <p>The Planar DirectLight Pro Series is available now through Planar’s global network of authorized resellers. For more information, visit <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.planar.com/products/led-video-walls/planar-directlight-pro/" target="_blank" title="Planar DirectLight Pro Series">www.planar.com/DirectLightPro</a>, <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.planar.com/products/led-video-walls/planar-directlight-pro/#video" target="_blank" title="Planar DirectLight Pro Series" data-anchor="#video">watch the product video</a> or visit Planar Booth #2243 at InfoComm 2023.</p>cd2f85d6-0bff-4231-9588-329f441df6d5https://www.planar.com/news/2023/5/16/planar-expands-outdoor-rated-fine-pitch-led-line-with-12mm-pixel-pitch-display/Planar Expands Outdoor Rated Fine Pitch LED Line with 1.2mm Pixel Pitch Display<p>Planar announced the addition of a 1.2mm pixel pitch to award-winning Planar Luminate Ultra Series line of outdoor LED video wall displays. The newest addition to the series delivers the finest outdoor pitch by using MicroLED technology to enable a 1.2mm pitch while also achieving superior performance in an outdoor rated LED display.</p> <p>The finest outdoor pixel pitch LED available, the <a href="https://www.planar.com/products/led-video-walls/planar-luminate-ultra/" title="Planar Luminate Ultra">Planar Luminate Ultra Series</a> 1.2mm utilizes MicroLED technology to enhance the image with increased black levels and 150-degree visibility while a proprietary coating ensures outdoor ruggedness and enhanced high ambient light visual performance.</p> <p>Named the <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.ravepubs.com/2022-winners-best-of-cedia-expo-awards/" target="_blank" title="2022 rAVe Best of CEDIA Expo Award">2022 rAVe Best of CEDIA Expo Award</a> winner in the best new outdoor display category, the Planar Luminate Ultra Series is perfectly suited for any situation where outdoor, close viewing and more detailed content is used including transportation signage, retail exteriors, poolside cinema, entertainment, hospitality and other large venue facilities.</p> <p>“An increasing number of customers are designing fully outdoor applications that demand close viewing distances and high pixel density,” said Steve Seminario, vice president of product marketing at Planar. “With Planar Luminate Ultra Series now supporting down to 1.2mm pitch, we are able to deliver the ruggedness, brightness and fine viewing characteristics that meet this challenge.”</p> <p>Designed to enhance viewing angles, providing nearly 150-degree visibility with limited interference, even in high-ambient light environments, the Planar Luminate Ultra Series features models in 1.2, 1.5 and 1.9 millimeter pixel pitches and up to 3,500-nit brightness. In addition to supporting wall-mounted, corner, convex and concave installations, the series offers customers the flexibility to create a video wall of nearly any size. With full front-side and rear installation and service, Planar Luminate Ultra Series customers also benefit from enhanced deployment versatility and simplified maintenance.</p> <p>Planar Luminate Ultra Series displays are backed by the benefits of Planar, a US-based display manufacturer with 40 years of proven reliability, and local pre- and post-sales support. The Planar Luminate Ultra Series, including the 1.2mm model, is available to order through Planar’s global network of authorized resellers. For more information visit <a href="https://www.planar.com/products/led-video-walls/planar-luminate-ultra/" title="Planar Luminate Ultra">www.planar.com/LuminateUltra</a> or visit Planar Booth #2243 at InfoComm 2023.</p>0b2ecf10-22fa-4ab4-a64d-7868211d5003https://www.planar.com/news/2023/5/3/planar-showcases-5k-lcd-addition-to-the-award-winning-planar-ultrares-series-family/Planar Showcases 5K LCD Addition to the Award Winning Planar UltraRes Series Family<p>Planar, a global leader in visualization technology, announced the launch of the Planar® UltraRes™ W Series 105-inch ultra-wide format LCD display, optimized for next-generation collaboration for today’s modern hybrid workforce.</p> <p>For more than 10 years, Planar® UltraRes™ Series commercial-grade displays have been successfully installed in secure conference rooms around the world. The <a href="https://www.planar.com/products/large-format-lcd-displays/ultrares-w/" title="UltraRes W">Planar UltraRes W Series</a> provides customers with a secure, 105-inch ultra-wide format display that is ideally sized to suit the most popular unified communications and video collaboration platforms including Microsoft Teams®. Planar UltraRes W Series also features brighter, wider color gamut panels with local dimming.</p> <p>Available in 105-inch size, Planar UltraRes W Series combines a wide color gamut 5K HDR display with a commercial grade 24x7 fanless industrial design. The Planar UltraRes W Series is available in both non-touch and optically bonded 50-point projected capacitive touch technology.</p> <p>“The demand for more flexible work arrangements is driving the demand to reconfigure meetings spaces, accommodating in-person and remote participants,” said Steve Seminario, vice president of product marketing at Planar. “This hybrid meeting reality requires an expanded digital canvas to support participants seeing individual video feeds, interacting in team chat and engaging in the actual meeting content which is enhanced by the 21:9, 5102x2160 resolution Planar UltraRes W Series.”</p> <p>Developed in response to customers’ request for Trade Agreement Act (TAA) compliant 21:9 displays for unified collaboration across numerous geographies, the Planar UltraRes W Series provides a super-fast touch experience, ideal for fast paced collaboration. Planar UltraRes W Series LCD displays are backed by the benefits of Planar, a US-based display manufacturer with 40 years of proven reliability, and local pre- and post-sales support.</p> <p>Planar UltraRes W Series will be shipping in August 2023 and is available to order now through Planar’s global network of authorized resellers. For more information visit <a href="https://www.planar.com/products/large-format-lcd-displays/ultrares-w/" title="UltraRes W">www.planar.com/UltraResW</a> or visit Planar Booth #2243 at InfoComm 2023.</p> <p>Planar® and UltraRes™ are trademarks of Planar. Microsoft and Microsoft Teams® are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies.</p>5addfccd-aa2e-4630-8f75-006d5defe0a5https://www.planar.com/news/2023/4/26/planar-venue-pro-vx-series-wins-best-of-show-awards-at-nab-2023/Planar Venue Pro VX Series Wins Best of Show Awards at NAB 2023<p>Planar, a global leader in visualization technology, is proud to announce two broadcast industry award wins for the <a href="https://www.planar.com/products/led-video-walls/planar-venue-pro-vx/" title="Planar Venue Pro VX">Planar® Venue™ Pro VX Series</a>, which debuted at NAB 2023, delivering exceptional in-camera visual performance for virtual production (VP) and extended reality (XR) studios. The series, designed to deliver vast capabilities and on-camera visual properties for broadcasters, was awarded Best of Show by <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.tvtechnology.com/news/tv-tech-announces-winners-of-best-of-show-awards-at-2023-nab-show" target="_blank">TV Technology</a> and <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.svconline.com/svc-event/svc-announces-best-of-show-at-nab-award-winners" target="_blank">Sound &amp; Video Contractor</a>.</p> <p>“It’s an honor to receive the Best of Show award from two very distinguished and well-respected publications at NAB 2023,” said Planar Executive Vice President Adam Schmidt. “This year we showcased a variety of LED displays that continue to revolutionize the broadcast, VP and XR markets, including the recognized, award-winning Planar Venue Pro VX Series.”</p> <p>At NAB 2023, Planar debuted the Planar® Venue™ Pro VX Series, combining high-performing scan and refresh rates with high brightness and narrow pixel pitches, making it well-suited for LED volumes in markets as diverse as film and video production, corporate, broadcast, rental and staging, as well as live events. Designed to support hanging, stacked or wall-mounted installations, support for HDR-ready content, a wide color gamut, including up to DCI-P3 color space and compatibility with a wide range of cameras, the series delivers the unmatched visual performance and deployment versatility needed to develop lifelike recorded, streamed or broadcast video content.</p> <p>Planar also showcased the <a href="https://www.planar.com/products/led-video-walls/carbonlight/cli-vx/" title="Planar CarbonLight VX Series">Planar® CarbonLight™ CLI VX Series</a>, featuring an improved scan ratio, eliminating display-to-camera artifacts from being captured during a camera panning motion, as well as the award-winning and longstanding choice of broadcasters <a href="https://www.planar.com/products/led-video-walls/planar-tvf/" title="Planar TVF">Planar® TVF Series</a> and the premium fine pitch MicroLED <a href="https://www.planar.com/products/led-video-walls/planar-directlight-ultra/" title="Planar DirectLight Ultra">Planar® DirectLight® Ultra™ Series</a>.</p> <p>For more information about Planar Venue Pro VX Series, visit <a href="https://www.planar.com/products/led-video-walls/planar-venue-pro-vx/" title="Planar Venue Pro VX">www.planar.com/VenueProVX</a>.</p>f973b16f-1145-4dfe-8b99-fec4a918c620https://www.planar.com/news/2023/4/25/planar-awarded-new-york-information-technology-umbrella-contract/Planar Awarded New York Information Technology Umbrella Contract<p>Planar, a global leader in visualization technology, today announced that it has been awarded an Information Technology Umbrella Contract in the state of New York, providing state and local governments in New York easier access to Planar display technology including LED and LED video walls, large format LCD displays, interactive touch displays and desktop monitors.</p> <p>Since the company's inception in 1983, state and local governments have relied on Planar's wide range of display solutions to help them serve, protect and manage essential services for their communities. With the IT umbrella contract Planar will work with government organizations in New York to create a higher standard in display technology statewide.</p> <p>“Planar has a long-standing history and a deep, trusting relationship serving governments in the US,” said Vice President, Government at Planar Alberto Reyes. “We are proud to be one of the multiple contractors awarded this opportunity with the Office of General Services. This information technology umbrella contract will empower Planar to continue as a trusted advisor to New York state and local communities, further sharing our 40 years of experience, knowledge and strategic partnerships.”</p> <p>In the always-evolving landscape, Planar is diligent in adapting display solutions and processes to meet the product security needs of customers and the requirements of the US government. Manufacturing several LED and LCD display solutions in the United States or countries designated in the U.S. Trade Agreements Act (TAA), Planar offers organizations additional peace of mind.</p> <p>US government customers are eligible for special pricing as well as the <a href="https://www.planar.com/markets/government/government-deal-registration/">5-year Planar US Government Warranty Program</a> that optimizes the display investment, minimizes downtime and reduces future uncertainty.</p> <p>For more information about how Planar works with state and local governments, visit <a href="https://www.planar.com/markets/government/us-state-local-government/">www.planar.com/StateLocalGov</a>.</p>7ed059d4-e2cb-4cbe-ab34-413fe6e20b5fhttps://www.planar.com/news/2023/4/16/planar-and-optitrack-present-their-most-advanced-set-of-broadcast-technologies-at-nab-2023/Planar and OptiTrack Present Their Most Advanced Set of Broadcast Technologies at NAB 2023<p><span class="CmCaReT" style="display: none;">�</span></p> <p><strong>LAS VEGAS, April 16, 2023</strong> – <a href="http://www.planar.com">Planar</a>, a global leader in visualization technology, and sister company <a rel="noopener" href="http://www.optitrack.com" target="_blank">OptiTrack</a>, the worldwide leader in 3D tracking systems, today, at the 2023 National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Show, announced plans to present their diverse portfolio of new and improved advanced broadcast technologies to date.</p> <p>Since launched in 2021, <a href="https://www.planar.com/news/2021/6/16/planar-studios-virtual-production-initiative-goes-live/">Planar Studios</a> has revolutionized the broadcast, virtual production (VP) and extended reality (XR) markets, empowering the world’s leading visual storytellers to engage audiences through advanced technological developments, by leveraging Planar’s innovative and award-winning fine pitch LED display solutions and OptiTrack’s ultra-precise 3D motion capture systems.</p> <p><span>“Planar and OptiTrack are continuously bringing the most innovative and cutting-edge display and mocap technologies to NAB and this year is no different,” said Planar Executive Vice President Adam Schmidt. “This year, we have an array of new and improved products designed specifically for on-camera and in-camera environments - the most advanced offering for the market to date, backed by decades of on-camera broadcast industry leadership.”</span></p> <p>At NAB 2023, Planar will be showcasing the <a href="https://www.planar.com/products/led-video-walls/carbonlight/vx/">Planar® CarbonLight™ CLI VX Series</a>, featuring an improved scan ratio, eliminating display-to-camera artifacts from being captured during a camera panning motion. Planar will also present the NAB debut of the <a href="https://www.planar.com/products/led-video-walls/planar-venue-pro-vx/">Planar® Venue™ Pro VX Series</a>, as well as the award-winning and longstanding choice of broadcasters <a href="https://www.planar.com/products/led-video-walls/tvf/">Planar® TVF Series</a> and the premium fine pitch <a href="https://www.planar.com/products/led-video-walls/planar-directlight-ultra/">MicroLED Planar® DirectLight® Ultra™ Series</a>.</p> <p>OptiTrack will demonstrate their extensive line of motion capture cameras, optical motion tracking software and object tracking capabilities at NAB 2023, including CinePuck™, a tracking tool designed specifically for virtual production, mixed reality and broadcast studios.</p> <p><strong>LEDs Designed to Revolutionize Content Creation and Delivery</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.planar.com/products/led-video-walls/carbonlight/vx/">Planar CarbonLight CLI VX Series</a>: Cutting-edge LED displays that feature unrivaled image quality and versatility to revolutionize the production of realistic on-camera and in-camera content. Featuring an improved scan ratio, the series provides greater flexibility in how video walls adapt to different cameras and effects. The lightweight LED display is available in 1.9 and 2.6 millimeter pixel pitches and includes models with Brompton and Colorlight controllers. The series supports hanging, wall-mounted, free-standing and curved installations to beautifully integrate with broadcast, VP and XR studios. It features improved thermal management and uniformity, precise yet flexible color management and a wide color gamut for greater color compatibility. With an LED refresh rate of 3840 Hz and frame rates ranging from 24 – 144 Hz, customers benefit from smooth motion and compatibility with a variety of camera settings.</li> <li><a href="https://www.planar.com/products/led-video-walls/carbonlight/vx/">Planar® CarbonLight™ CLF VX Series</a>: LED flooring with a 2.6 millimeter pixel pitch that can be used to create a high resolution, continuous canvas, virtually expanding physical environments. The square (500x500 millimeters), thin LED flooring displays feature carbon fiber frames with layered wear-proof masking to support up to 1,102 pounds per display, facilitating heavy loads.</li> <li><a href="https://www.planar.com/products/led-video-walls/planar-venue-pro-vx/">Planar Venue Pro VX Series</a>: Indoor fine pixel pitch LED video wall displays that deliver exceptional in-camera visual performance for VP and XR studios, as well as on-camera visual performance for broadcasters. The series combines high-performing scan and refresh rates with high brightness and narrow pixel pitches, making it well-suited for LED volumes in markets as diverse as film and video production, corporate, broadcast, rental and staging, as well as live events. Designed to support hanging, stacked or wall-mounted installations, support for HDR-ready content, a wide color gamut, including up to DCI-P3 color space and compatibility with a wide range of cameras, the series delivers the unmatched visual performance and deployment versatility needed to develop lifelike recorded, streamed or broadcast video content.</li> <li><a href="https://www.planar.com/products/led-video-walls/tvf/">Planar TVF Series</a>: An award-winning family of fine pitch LED video wall displays delivering superior on-camera performance with a wide range of refresh rates to ensure that it can be used with a variety of broadcast needs. The series offers models with fine pixel pitches from 0.9 - 2.5 millimeters and features a front service, cableless, stackable design that gives new meaning to multi-functionality and reduces the complexity of installation and vertical alignment, making it a longstanding favorite for broadcast customers.</li> <li><a href="https://www.planar.com/products/led-video-walls/planar-directlight-ultra/">Planar DirectLight Ultra Series</a>: Premium fine pitch MicroLED video wall displays presenting several display technology advancements that, in combination, deliver big performance. Available in 0.6, 0.7, 0.9 and 1.2 millimeter pixel pitches, the series features models with MicroLEDs, off-board power supply, proprietary alignment technology and built-in processing to deliver always-on, high resolution display experiences for unmatched visual performance for close viewing distances and the most refined applications. The <a href="https://www.planar.com/support/planar-evercare-lifetime-warranty/">Planar EverCare Lifetime Limited Warranty</a> is also included, offering customers complete confidence in their LED video wall purchase while reducing lifetime cost-of-ownership.</li> </ul> <p><strong>State-of-the-Art Motion Capture Technology</strong></p> <ul> <li><a rel="noopener" href="http://www.optitrack.com/" target="_blank">OptiTrack™ Motion Capture</a>: Chosen for its precision, accuracy, ease of use, reliability and polished integration with on-set tools, OptiTrack’s high speed and wide field-of-view motion tracking cameras, active tracking components, passive tracking markers and advanced motion capture software remain the choice for the world’s premier volumes.</li> <li><a rel="noopener" href="https://optitrack.com/applications/virtual-production/" target="_blank">CinePuck</a>: The purpose-built, active marker tracking tool for studios, CinePuck mounts directly to cinema or broadcast cameras, enabling studios to know the camera’s movement and continuous field of view with leading-edge tracking accuracy and precision. CinePuck data integrates with the on-screen environment to adjust virtual background imagery from the perspective of the cinema or broadcast camera, minimizing parallax error. It can be seamlessly integrated into any production workflows, including crowed rigging configurations.</li> </ul> <p>Planar and OptiTrack’s extensive selection of LED display and camera tracking solutions designed to support today’s diverse production needs will be on display at Booth #W2633. For more information, visit <a href="http://www.planar.com">www.planar.com</a> or <a rel="noopener" href="http://www.optitrack.com/" target="_blank">www.optitrack.com</a>.</p> <p><strong>About Planar</strong></p> <p>Planar is a global leader in visualization technology, delivering best-in-class image performance for the world’s most demanding environments. From broadcast studios and virtual production and extended reality stages to government, corporate, and educational facilities, the world’s leading organizations use Planar’s broad selection of display solutions in applications ranging from digital signage, simulation and production to large scale events and large-scale visualization. Planar is the global market leader for LED video displays, narrow pixel pitch LED displays and ultra-narrow pixel pitch LED displays (Futuresource 2022). Founded in 1983, Planar is headquartered in Oregon, USA with offices and manufacturing facilities in Oregon, Europe and Asia.</p> <p><strong>About OptiTrack</strong></p> <p>OptiTrack is the worldwide leader in 3D tracking systems through its 3D precision, low latency output, easy to use workflows, as well as a host of developer tools. Serving markets in drone and ground robot tracking, movement sciences, virtual production and character animation for film and games as well as virtual reality or mixed reality tracking, OptiTrack is the most widely-used tracking solution and is the favorite of demanding world-leading academia research and professional teams.</p> <p>MEDIA CONTACTS: Blu Print Public Relations: <a href="mailto:team@bluprintpr.net">team@bluprintpr.net</a>, 503-850-2454</p> <p>Planar &amp; OptiTrack: Kim Brown, <a href="mailto:pr@planar.com">pr@planar.com</a></p>528ce6ca-bdeb-4577-ae3c-f405fd62bcb7https://www.planar.com/news/2023/2/28/new-planar-educare-program-bolsters-display-technology-investment-for-education-customers/New Planar EduCare Program Bolsters Display Technology Investment for Education Customers<p>Today, <a href="https://www.planar.com/" title="Home">Planar</a>, a global leader in visualization technology, announced the launch of the Planar® EduCare™ Program, a program specially designed to address the challenges learning institutions face most frequently such as budget constraints and a lack of technical support and training. Available to K-12 schools, colleges and universities in the U.S. and Canada, the new program offers benefits that bolster customers’ investment, keeping displays viable for years to come. This includes exclusive pricing, technical pre-sales support, priority post-sales technical support and access to private training courses via <a href="https://www.planar.com/training/" title="Training">Planar Academy</a>.</p> <p>The new program is backed by Planar’s decades of experience deploying state-of-the-art display technology for customers in education. This spans installations in lecture halls, meeting rooms, student centers, rooftop terraces, athletic and performing arts facilities, and more. With the <a href="https://www.planar.com/markets/education/planar-educare-program/" title="Planar EduCare Program">Planar EduCare Program</a>, customers get first-hand access to Planar technical expertise, ensuring schools get the highly-trained technology and product knowledge they need to identify the best display solutions for their project needs.</p> <p>“From large, attention-grabbing video walls to interactive displays and desktop monitors, education facilities have been turning to Planar’s award-winning display innovations to power next-level teaching, learning and recruitment experiences for decades,” said Executive Vice President Adam Schmidt. “Planar has long designed and developed solutions to help meet customers’ individual needs and Planar EduCare strengthens this commitment. This program allows us to deliver one-on-one attention to customers in education, one of our most successful markets, to create incredibly personalized projects and experiences that will inspire other organizations for years to come.”</p> <p>Planar EduCare is available with all Planar display technology products. Registered program customers will receive the following:</p> <ul> <li><em>Exclusive Pricing:</em> With special pricing discounts on every Planar display solution, Planar EduCare helps budgets stretch finances further.</li> <li><em>Technical Pre-Sales Support:</em> Even before purchase, Planar EduCare customers receive first-hand access to Planar technical expertise. These highly-trained product experts assist education institutions in designing one-of-a-kind video wall configurations or other installations that address their needs and deliver impact.</li> <li><em>Priority Support:</em> Planar display solutions thrive in the most demanding applications. In the event technical support is needed, Planar EduCare customers can rest assured that dedicated technical support resources are available for strong and continuous operation.</li> <li><em>Planar Academy Training:</em> Private training from Planar Academy instructors is aimed at helping universities and schools get the most out of their display investment as well as discover new and innovative ways to use the technology. Instruction covers everything from video wall content development and color adjustment to the basics of virtual production.</li> </ul> <p>“From rooftop terraces, classrooms and huddle spaces to auditoriums and executive boardrooms for the Dean, Clemson University continues to work with Planar and incorporate the industry leader’s state-of-the-art display solutions into our facilities to deliver immersive and unmatched educational experiences for students and staff,” said Paul Borick, project manager for capital projects at Clemson University. “With the new Planar EduCare Program, learning institutions will benefit from the support and product proficiency they need to make their dreams a reality.”</p> <p>The introduction of Planar EduCare follow’s Planar’s recent award from Campus Technology, one of higher education’s top information sources providing in-depth coverage on the technologies and implementations influencing colleges and universities across the nation. The new Planar® Luminate™ Ultra Series LED video wall display was named a <a rel="noopener" href="https://campustechnology.com/articles/2022/12/16/campus-technology-2022-new-product-award-winners-announced.aspx?admgarea=News" target="_blank" data-anchor="?admgarea=News">2022 New Product Award</a> winner in the video wall category.</p> <p>Campus Technology’s New Product Awards honor the outstanding product development achievements of manufacturers and suppliers whose products or services are considered to be particularly noteworthy in the transformation of education technology. Delivering ruggedness and exceptional image detail for high-ambient light environments, <a href="https://www.planar.com/products/led-video-walls/planar-luminate-ultra/" title="Planar Luminate Ultra">Planar Luminate Ultra Series</a> LED video walls are designed to support comfortable viewing from as close as eight feet and features 1.5 and 1.9 millimeter pixel pitches, up to 3,500-nit brightness and nearly 140-degree visibility with limited interference, even in direct sunlight.</p> <p>Planar’s 2022 recognition marks the company’s second New Product Award for the third consecutive year. The Planar® MPG Series was named a video wall category winner in <a rel="noopener" href="https://campustechnology.com/articles/2021/11/30/campus-technology-2021-new-product-award-winners-announced.aspx" target="_blank">2021</a>. The Campus Technology New Product Award program debuted in 2020.</p> <p>Planar was also named a <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.techlearning.com/news/tech-and-learning-names-winners-of-the-best-of-2022-awards" target="_blank">Tech &amp; Learning Awards of Excellence Best of 2022</a> winner. The dedicated resource to help K-20 administrators and educators use technology to enhance the student experience and drive innovative learning recognized the <a href="https://www.planar.com/products/led-video-walls/planar-mgp/" title="Planar MGP">Planar MGP Series</a> as one of the very best products in EdTech from 2022.The program celebrates educational technology that has excelled in supporting teachers, students and educational professionals in the classroom, for professional development or general management of education resources and learning. Tech &amp; Learning’s panel of expert judges selected the Planar MGP Series for its ease of use, value, versatility and utility, awarding the product in the category of higher education.</p> <p>The award-winning Planar MGP Series makes fine pitch LED an accessible alternative to formerly projection or tiled LCD environments such as classrooms, lecture halls and student centers as well as retail settings, houses of worship and other digital signage applications. The series is available in 1.2, 1.5, 1.8 and 2.5 millimeter pixel pitches and features a 27-inch diagonal, 16:9 cabinet that is designed to support full front-service, wall-mounted installation.</p> <p>For more information about the Planar EduCare Program or to register, visit <a href="https://www.planar.com/markets/education/planar-educare-program/" title="Planar EduCare Program">www.planar.com/EduCare</a>.</p>d5f259ca-debb-4110-a750-d9f5b66d3830https://www.planar.com/news/2023/1/31/planar-named-one-of-oregon-s-most-admired-companies/Planar Named One of Oregon’s Most Admired Companies<p><a href="https://www.planar.com/">Planar</a>, a global leader in visualization products, is honored to announce that the company was selected for Portland Business Journal (PBJ)’s 2022 list of <a href="https://www.bizjournals.com/portland/subscriber-only/2022/12/09/technology--oregons-most-admired-companies-2022.html?b=1669671629%5E22173836" data-anchor="?b=1669671629%5E22173836">Oregon’s Most Admired Companies</a>. Recognized as one of the most admired companies in Oregon and southwest Washington by regional executives, Planar ranked No.14 in the technology category.</p> <p>2022 PBJ Oregon’s Most Admired Companies honorees were determined by votes from local CEO-level executives. Approximately 270 executives responded to the survey, naming their first, second and third selection for the most admired company across 10 industry categories. Any business with a substantial presence in Oregon and southwest Washington was eligible for consideration.</p> <p>Launched in 2004, the PBJ Oregon’s Most Admired Companies program aims to recognize the region’s top businesses and the many benefits they and their employees deliver to the state.</p> <p>“It is a tremendous privilege to be considered one of Oregon’s Most Admired Technology Companies,” said Executive Vice President Adam Schmidt. “In 2022, we introduced a variety of groundbreaking technologies and delivered jaw-dropping installations, in addition to participating in some of the world’s largest events. As a global leader in the proAV space and a Portland-area company recognized for pioneering cutting-edge, highly-visible projects for the world’s most impactful organizations, we’re proud to have our efforts recognized by local executives.”</p> <p>With more than 4,500 companies nominated this year, Oregon’s Most Admired Companies is one of the PBJ’s most coveted awards.</p> <p>“Planar display technology is found in marquee installations all over the world and Planar’s local manufacturing operations and employee-centric company culture are widely-admired throughout North America, especially in the Pacific Northwest,” said Stephanie Hines, executive vice president &amp; general counsel at Planar. “In 2023, we’ll uphold our reputation as a company who offers unwavering customer support, unmatched professional product expertise, competitive benefits and unparalleled stability as we work diligently to bring new, leading-edge visualization solutions into the hands of our customers.”</p> <p>For more information about Planar’s Hillsboro, Ore., manufacturing operations and award-winning visualization products, visit <a href="https://www.planar.com/">www.planar.com</a>.</p>ae6e2803-65b4-455f-aedb-e04c635d5de3https://www.planar.com/news/2023/1/10/planar-venue-pro-vx-series-awarded-2022-media-entertainment-best-in-market/Planar Venue Pro VX Series Awarded 2022 Media & Entertainment Best in Market<p><a href="https://www.planar.com/" title="Home">Planar</a>, a global leader in visualization products, is excited to announce that the leading-edge Planar® Venue™ Pro VX Series is the recipient of a <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.tvtechnology.com/news/tv-tech-announces-recipients-of-2022-best-in-market-awards" target="_blank" title="2022 Media &amp; Entertainment Best in Market Award">2022 Media &amp; Entertainment Best in Market Award</a> from TV Tech. Designed to maximize in camera and on-camera performance, the family of indoor fine pitch LED video wall displays was recognized by a panel of industry experts who evaluated products for their innovation, feature set, cost efficiency and performance in serving the media and entertainment industry.</p> <p>Introduced in September 2022 as a cost-effective solution supporting virtual production (VP), extended reality (XR) and broadcast, the <a href="https://www.planar.com/products/led-video-walls/planar-venue-pro-vx/" title="Planar Venue Pro VX">Planar Venue Pro VX Series</a> features HDR-ready content, a wide color gamut, including up to DCI-P3 color space, and compatibility with a wide range of cameras to deliver unmatched visual performance and deployment versatility for lifelike recorded, streamed or broadcast video content.</p> <p>“Today’s media and entertainment professionals rely on new and innovative ways to engage audiences and create memorable viewing experiences,” said Steve Seminario, vice president of product marketing at Planar. “As the latest addition to our portfolio of visualization solutions designed to support VP and XR, the Planar Venue Pro VX Series represents our ongoing dedication to bolster support for customers as well as revolutionize the production of incredibly realistic content with fine pitch LED. We’re grateful to <em>TV Tech </em>for this recognition.”</p> <p>The Media &amp; Entertainment Best in Market Awards are presented by TV Tech, Next TV, Radio World and TVBEurope. TV Tech’s list of winners celebrates outstanding products from 2022 that span display technology, cameras, media analyzers, cloud platforms and more. TV Tech is the trusted industry authority on current and evolving technologies and products for technical and management professionals across all aspects of broadcast, cable and streaming.</p> <p>The Planar Venue Pro VX Series supports hanging, stacked or wall-mounted installations and combines high performing scan and refresh rates with high brightness and narrow pixel pitches, including models with 1.9 and 2.5 millimeter pixel pitches. Designed to reduce the complexity of setup and teardown, the series is well-suited for LED XR stages in markets as diverse as film and video production, broadcast, corporate, rental and staging, and live events.</p> <p>For more information about the Planar Venue Pro VX Series, visit <a href="https://www.planar.com/products/led-video-walls/planar-venue-pro-vx/" title="Planar Venue Pro VX">www.planar.com/VenueProVX</a>.</p>834a7886-a383-4234-8d6f-4a3626f15a42https://www.planar.com/news/2022/10/25/planar-takes-home-two-best-of-show-awards-at-cedia-2022/Planar Takes Home Two Best of Show Awards at CEDIA 2022<p>Planar, a global leader in visualization products, is proud to share that the industry-leading Planar® Luxe UltraRes™ X 100 was presented with a <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.residentialsystems.com/events/awards/2022-cedia-expo-best-of-show-winners-announced" target="_blank" title="Residential Systems">2022 CEDIA Best of Show award</a> by Residential Systems, recognizing it as a product leading the way in residential technology. The recently-unveiled Planar® Luminate™ Ultra Series was also named the <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.ravepubs.com/2022-winners-best-of-cedia-expo-awards/" target="_blank" title="2022 rAVe Best of CEDIA Expo">2022 rAVe Best of CEDIA Expo Award</a> winner for the best new outdoor display category.</p> <p>“CEDIA 2022 marked Planar’s in-person return to the show and this was matched with our largest presence and broadest portfolio of solutions supporting luxury environments to-date,” said Steve Seminario, vice president of product marketing at Planar. “It was exciting to showcase all new indoor and outdoor displays and video walls in a range of sizes and aspect ratios, and we are honored to be recognized by not one but two highly respected publications in the industry today.”</p> <p>Residential Systems’ annual Best of Show awards at CEDIA are judged through the lens of the residential integrator, evaluating products by value, impact and how unique they are to the market. This includes review of submitted award entries as well as on-site product assessment at the show.</p> <p>The <a href="https://www.planar.com/markets/luxury-living/" title="Luxury Living">Planar Luxe UltraRes X 100</a> is a 100-inch LCD display featuring 700-nit brightness, a wide color gamut perfect for High Dynamic Range content and advanced video capabilities. The product’s release introduced a global first: a 100-inch commercial-grade, 24x7 LCD display that allows users to showcase 4K HDR content with high brightness and a slim installation profile that is compliant with the American’s with Disabilities Act (ADA).</p> <p>Planar Luxe UltraRes X 100 delivers superior image performance and allows users to view multiple sources simultaneously in picture-in-picture, dual, triple or quad layouts as a result of built-in Planar® MediaPlex™ Plus processing. This makes the solution well suited for luxury environments spanning media rooms, studios and workspaces as well as hospitality and entertainment venues.</p> <p>This recognition follows Planar’s <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.residentialsystems.com/events/awards/2021-cedia-expo-best-of-show-winners-announced" target="_blank" title="Residential Systems 2021">CEDIA Best of Show award</a> from Residential Systems in 2021, which named the premium Planar® Luxe MicroLED one of the industry’s most unique and innovative products.</p> <p>The rAVe Best of CEDIA Expo Awards are determined by booth visits from rAVe reporters, paying tribute to the best products on display at the show.</p> <p>The <a href="https://www.planar.com/products/led-video-walls/planar-luminate-ultra/" title="Planar Luminate Ultra">Planar Luminate Ultra Series</a> was unveiled at this year’s show, introducing a fine pitch, high bright outdoor LED video wall designed to support comfortable viewing from as close as eight feet. With up to 3,500-nit brightness, 1.5 and 1.9 millimeter pixel pitches and the ability to create a video wall of nearly any size, the solution is well-suited for applications ranging from poolside cinema, entertainment and hospitality to transportation signage, retail exteriors and other large venue facilities.</p> <p>The newest addition to Planar’s portfolio of outdoor fine pitch LED display solutions also incorporates protective treatments designed to withstand weather conditions, dust and water. In addition to an IP65 Ingress Protection Rating, Planar Luminate Ultra Series displays include a protective coating that fills the gaps between LEDs. This not only strengthens ruggedness, durability and weather protection, but also increases visual contrast for deeper black levels.</p> <p>For more information about the Planar Luxe UltraRes X 100 or the Planar Luminate Ultra Series, visit <a href="https://www.planar.com/markets/luxury-living/" title="Luxury Living">www.planar.com/luxuryliving</a> or <a href="https://www.planar.com/products/led-video-walls/planar-luminate-ultra/" title="Planar Luminate Ultra">www.planar.com/LuminateUltra</a>.</p>3abbee6c-a31d-4161-bd61-a00714d3deaehttps://www.planar.com/news/2022/10/18/spectacular-array-of-planar-display-solutions-installed-at-new-thunderbird-school-of-global-management/Spectacular Array of Planar Display Solutions Installed at New Thunderbird School of Global Management<p><a href="https://www.planar.com/" title="Planar">Planar</a>, a global leader in visualization technology, announced today that <a rel="noopener" href="https://thunderbird.asu.edu/" target="_blank" title="Thunderbird School of Global Management">Thunderbird School of Global Management</a> at Arizona State University (Thunderbird) selected the company as the display technology partner for its new global headquarters in downtown Phoenix. In celebration of Thunderbird’s 75th anniversary, the new five story, 110,000-square-foot, high-tech facility features an impressive selection of Planar display solutions, supporting the world-class institution’s mission of being the most technological and digital leadership management business school in the world.</p> <p>Planar’s impressive selection of display installations appear throughout the new headquarters, including the Digital Global Forum, Global Decision Theater, Founders Ring, classrooms, meeting spaces and more. This includes award-winning LED, LCD, transparent OLED and custom display solutions delivering new ways for Thunderbird to recruit, instruct, collaborate and visualize data.</p> <p>“It’s an incredible privilege to power Thunderbird’s new global headquarters with Planar’s industry-leading display solutions,” said Executive Vice President Adam Schmidt. “Thunderbird is a world-renowned institution with a reputation of being at the forefront of innovation. In addition to elevating viewing and learning experiences, our extensive portfolio of groundbreaking visualization technologies is a perfect match for Thunderbird’s vanguard capabilities for global connectivity in its new high-tech facility. We’re thrilled to be making history with one of the most technologically sophisticated global management schools in the world.”</p> <p>An assortment of striking, smoothly curved LED displays serves as a key attraction near the building’s ground-floor entrance before visitors are surrounded by an extensive range of LCD display technologies that support teaching and next-generation collaboration.</p> <p>“Our vision is to not only reclaim our position as the most global leadership and management school in the world, but to also be the most digital and technological,” said Sanjeev Khagram, director general and dean of Thunderbird. “That was our mantra for designing and building this fantastic new global headquarters, and it’s the long-term partnerships with collaborators like Planar that has brought it to life.”</p> <p>In addition to helping Thunderbird become the most technologically sophisticated graduate school in the world, the new leading-edge facility and Planar’s best-in-class visualization technologies are instrumental in the School’s pursuit to lead the Fourth Industrial Revolution. The partnership merges Planar’s nearly 40-year history of designing, deploying and supporting display solutions and leadership in delivering unparalleled visual performance with Thunderbird’s global enterprise management expertise and renowned leadership success development programs.</p> <p>Thunderbird students, faculty and visitors will experience the following display installations from Planar:</p> <p><strong>Facility Entrance, Digital Global Forum and Visualization Room</strong></p> <ul> <li>Nearly 9-foot diameter <a href="https://www.planar.com/products/led-video-walls/carbonlight/cli/" title="Planar CarbonLight CLI Series">Planar® CarbonLight™ CLI Series</a> LED video display with a 1.9 millimeter pixel pitch forming the Founders Ring, featuring the names of the Schools’ founders and a canvas for branding, key messages or welcoming guests.</li> <li>Custom 8.2-foot diameter LED sphere with a 3 millimeter pixel pitch suspended from the ceiling hangs in the Digital Global Forum, a dynamic open rotunda used to host a variety of events and presentations.</li> <li>A <a href="https://www.planar.com/products/led-video-walls/carbonlight/cli/" title="Planar CarbonLight CLI Series">Planar CarbonLight CLI Series</a> LED video wall in an 18-foot-wide, 5-foot-high array with a 1.5 millimeter pixel pitch and motion-responsive technology controls content on the custom LED sphere.</li> <li>360-degree LED video ribbon of <a href="https://www.planar.com/products/led-video-walls/carbonlight/cli-vx/" title="Planar CarbonLight CLI VX Series">Planar® CarbonLight™ CLI VX Series</a> LED displays with a 2.6 millimeter pixel pitch measures 146-feet-long and 6.5-feet-high and supports 12 video conferencing or camera feeds.</li> <li>A second <a href="https://www.planar.com/products/led-video-walls/carbonlight/cli-vx/" title="Planar CarbonLight CLI VX Series">Planar CarbonLight CLI VX Series</a> LED video wall with a 2.6 millimeter pixel pitch is installed directly below the LED ribbon. Measuring 26-feet-wide and 10-feet-tall, the video wall is used for presentations or live camera feeds.</li> <li>A 55-inch <a href="https://www.planar.com/products/transparent-oled-displays/" title="Planar LookThru Transparent OLED Display">Planar® LookThru™ Transparent OLED Display</a> is located at the front entrance and serves as a virtual greeter to welcome guests.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Classrooms and Meeting Spaces</strong></p> <ul> <li>A curved, 30-foot-wide <a href="https://www.planar.com/products/led-video-walls/carbonlight/cli-flex/" title="Planar CarbonLight CLI Flex Series">Planar® CarbonLight™ CLI Flex™ Series</a> LED video wall with a 1.5 millimeter pixel pitch provides a spectacular presentation and broadcast background in the Global Decision Theater.</li> <li>Nine multi-touch tables, each comprised of 55-inch ultra-narrow bezel optical touch LCD displays in a 3x1 configuration for next-generation collaboration.</li> <li>Three <a href="https://www.planar.com/products/large-format-lcd-displays/ultrares-x/" title="Planar UltraRes X Series">Planar® UltraRes™ X Series</a> 100-inch touch 4K LCD displays in the 5th-floor Thunderbird Pub.</li> <li>Two <a href="#" title="Planar HB Series Huddle Board">Planar® HB Series</a> 75-inch Huddle Board touch screen displays in the Dean’s suite.</li> <li>Hundreds of additional Planar large format 4K LCD displays ranging from 55 to 98 inches deployed throughout the facility’s classrooms and learning spaces.</li> </ul> <p>Thunderbird’s new global headquarters and Planar’s extensive selection of display solutions were unveiled during a special global reunion event in celebration of the School’s 75th anniversary in April. Explore One Global Place as if you were there in person through <a rel="noopener" href="https://thunderbird.asu.edu/virtual-tour" target="_blank" title="Thunderbird Virtual Tour">this virtual reality tour</a>.</p> <p>To learn more about Planar’s broad portfolio of pioneering visualization technologies appearing in the new Thunderbird facility and installations all over the globe, <a rel="noopener" href="https://vimeo.com/758851288" target="_blank" title="Thunderbird Installation Video">watch the video</a>, <a href="https://www.planar.com/case-studies/project/thunderbird-school-of-global-management/" title="Thunderbird Installation Video">read the Case Study</a> or visit <a href="https://www.planar.com/" title="Home">www.planar.com</a>.</p>d7a4ee20-5323-4499-a615-f88a9eef5aebhttps://www.planar.com/news/2022/10/11/planar-strengthens-north-american-presence-with-expansion-of-new-showrooms/Planar Strengthens North American Presence with Expansion of New Showrooms<p>Today, <a href="https://www.planar.com/" title="Home">Planar</a>, a global leader in visualization technology, announced the addition of new showrooms across the US and Canada, bringing the industry leader’s total number of North American showrooms to 17.</p> <p>The newest showrooms bring Planar’s latest cutting-edge display technologies to even more customers across the country. This includes visualization solutions featuring the finest LED pixel pitches and MicroLED technology. The showroom expansion also reinforces Planar’s already robust North American presence. With manufacturing operations at the company’s headquarters in Hillsboro, Ore., and an unmatched number of professional product experts and support staff located across the US and Canada, Planar is uniquely able to deliver on customer requirements on demand.</p> <p>“Over the last five years, Planar has steadily grown our roster of North American showrooms, seizing the opportunity to connect our amazing customers and partners with the same award-winning visualization products we bring to tradeshows and industry events throughout the year,” said Executive Vice President Adam Schmidt. “Our showrooms continue to play a critical role in helping customers identify their perfect solution and the addition of these locations bolsters our support, allowing for stronger engagement with more customers across the country.”</p> <p>The company is celebrating the introduction of its new showrooms with individual grand opening events taking place this month. Local Planar representatives will be in attendance, answering questions and demonstrating the industry leader’s new and award-winning display technologies that deliver unmatched visual performance, deployment versatility and more.</p> <p>“Planar showrooms provide my clients with a professional, distraction-free atmosphere where they receive a true white glove customer experience,” said Jim Ares, systems designer &amp; senior account executive at Adtech Systems. “Products are displayed in a logical manner with the flexibility to display content that is relative to their particular needs. Showroom staff are knowledgeable of the use cases for different industries and thoughtfully assist clients to understand the best product for their desired outcome. Clients leave with a thorough understanding of pixel pitch, required infrastructure, degree of flexibility and other factors for a successful deployment within their workspace.”</p> <p>Showroom Grand Opening Events are scheduled for the following dates and locations:</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.planar.com/about/showrooms/north-america/new-england/" title="New England">New England</a> - October 19 - 20</li> <li><a href="https://www.planar.com/about/showrooms/north-america/northern-california/" title="Northern California">Northern California</a> - October 25 - 26</li> <li><a href="https://www.planar.com/about/showrooms/north-america/calgary/" title="Calgary">Calgary</a> - October 26 - 27</li> </ul> <p>The industry leader’s newest showrooms join existing locations in Portland, Seattle, Southern California, Denver, Houston, Philadelphia, New York City, Washington DC, Charlotte, Atlanta, Tampa, South Florida and Toronto. These additions will be staffed by local Planar employees, delivering unparalleled pre-sales, installation and post-sales support to ensure customers find a display solution that’s perfect for their needs and produces superior, long-lasting performance.</p> <p>The company will further bolster the North America initiative in 2023 with showroom expansion plans in the Midwest.</p> <p>For more information about Planar’s showrooms spanning the US and Canada, visit <a href="https://www.planar.com/about/showrooms/" title="Showrooms">www.planar.com/Showrooms</a>.</p>fa440824-3ffd-448b-9258-045427e191e4https://www.planar.com/news/2022/9/27/planar-debuts-fine-pitch-high-bright-led-video-wall-displays-perfect-for-close-up-outdoor-viewing/Planar Debuts Fine Pitch, High Bright LED Video Wall Displays Perfect for Close Up Outdoor Viewing<p>Today, <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.planar.com/" target="_blank" title="Home">Planar</a>, a global leader in visualization technology, announced a new addition to the company’s portfolio of outdoor fine pitch LED display solutions with the release of a fine pitch, high bright outdoor LED video wall designed for up close viewing. The Planar® Luminate™ Ultra Series LED video wall display features coated LEDs to deliver ruggedness and exceptional image detail for high-ambient light environments.</p> <p>The <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.planar.com/products/led-video-walls/planar-luminate-ultra/" target="_blank" title="Planar Luminate Ultra">Planar Luminate Ultra Series</a> is designed to enhance viewing angles, providing nearly 140-degree visibility with limited interference, even in direct sunlight. Featuring models in 1.5 and 1.9 millimeter pixel pitches and up to 3,500-nit brightness, the Planar Luminate Ultra Series supports comfortable viewing from as close as six feet for applications spanning transportation signage, retail exteriors, poolside cinema, entertainment, hospitality and other large venue facilities.</p> <p>“We have seen strong demand for high pixel-density LED displays designed to perform in sunlight and outdoor conditions,” said Steve Seminario, vice president of product marketing at Planar. “Planar Luminate Ultra Series brings together fine pitch, high brightness and a coating technology that protects while delivering beautiful outdoor viewing. It’s a unique combination we are excited to bring to customers.”</p> <p>In addition to supporting wall-mounted, corner, convex and concave installations, the solution offers customers the flexibility to create a video wall of nearly any size. With full front-side and rear installation and service, Planar Luminate Ultra Series customers also benefit from enhanced deployment versatility and simplified maintenance.</p> <p>Featuring an IP65 Ingress Protection Rating, the displays incorporate protective treatments designed to withstand weather conditions, dust and water. For added assurance and ruggedness, Planar Luminate Ultra Series displays include a protective coating that fills the gaps between LEDs. This not only strengthens weather protection, but also increases visual contrast for deeper black levels.</p> <p>Planar will demonstrate the new solution for the first time at <a rel="noopener" href="https://cediaexpo.com/" target="_blank">CEDIA 2022</a> in Dallas September 29 through October 1 in Planar Booth #15003.</p> <p>The Planar Luminate Ultra Series will begin shipping in October and be available through Planar’s global network of authorized resellers. For more information, visit <a href="https://www.planar.com/products/led-video-walls/planar-luminate-ultra/" title="Planar Luminate Ultra">www.planar.com/LuminateUltra</a>.</p>163c9948-0388-49e0-9e8a-bad58192402ahttps://www.planar.com/news/2022/9/20/popular-planar-luxe-microled-video-wall-voted-2022-twice-vip-award-winner/Popular Planar Luxe MicroLED Video Wall Voted 2022 TWICE VIP Award Winner<p><a href="https://www.planar.com/" title="Home">Planar</a>, a global leader in visualization products, is the proud recipient of a <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.twice.com/vip-awards/announcing-the-winners-of-the-2022-twice-vip-awards" target="_blank" title="2022 TWICE VIP Award">2022 TWICE VIP Award</a>, a program recognizing the best features, design and value that new products are bringing to today’s consumers. Readers of TWICE, a leading outlet offering perspective and analysis in the ever changing and fast paced environment of consumer technology, named the premium Planar® Luxe MicroLED Video Wall the winner of TVs 100 inches and larger in the TV and video category.</p> <p><a href="#" title="Planar Luxe MicroLED">Planar Luxe MicroLED</a> professional-grade, ultra-fine pitch MicroLED displays support luxury living, offering 4K and 8K resolutions and high-contrast, high-brightness MicroLED technology to deliver outstanding, seamless video performance. The displays are available in 4K 108-inch, 136-inch, 163-inch and 8K 217-inch sizes and offer customers a complete package that is aimed at effortless enriching luxury spaces. This includes the display, wall mount, powerful video controller with remote processing, remote control, display trim and cables.</p> <p>“With the debut of Planar Luxe MicroLED, we set out to provide our customers with a video wall solution that offered stunning image performance and unrivaled service and support,” said Executive Vice President Adam Schmidt. “This award-winning solution features innovative technology designed to deliver outstanding visual performance, while reducing the need for repeated maintenance. We’re proud to have our products embraced and celebrated by the consumer electronics community.”</p> <p>Designed for ease and accuracy of installation on-site, Planar Luxe MicroLED seamlessly integrates with architectural elements. The displays include the unrivaled Planar® EverCare™ Lifetime Limited Warranty, providing customers complete product coverage. Planar Luxe MicroLED also comes with Planar Elite Technical Services, a new level of Planar service offering that employs specially qualified and trained professionals. Performing Planar Elite Installation and Commissioning, the offering fine tunes displays to ensure imagery looks its best in each unique environment, while maximizing on-site efficiency and customer satisfaction, and minimizing disruption.</p> <p>This year’s TWICE VIP Awards received more than 70 entries across 46 categories, including nominations for products spanning the latest TVs, projectors, outdoor and major appliances, and more.</p> <p>Planar Luxe MicroLED displays implement technology that reduces light blockage and ambient light reflection, resulting in better blacks, higher dynamic range and enhanced dark content performance. Planar® ActivAlign™, a proprietary self-adjusting alignment technology, also helps combat issues such as vibration and thermal expansion, which can cause LED modules to shift and disrupt the seamless visual experience.</p> <p>This recognition follows previous awards with other industry-leading residential publications and organizations, including a <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.cepro.com/audio-video/2022-tnt-awards-winners-ise/" target="_blank" title="2022 Top New Technology Award">2022 Top New Technology Award</a> from CE Pro, a <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.cta.tech/Events/Awards/Mark-of-Excellence" target="_blank" title="2022 Smart Home Mark of Excellence Award">2022 Smart Home Mark of Excellence Award</a> from the Smart Home Division of the Consumer Technology Association and <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.residentialsystems.com/events/awards/residential-systems-twice-and-techradar-pro-announce-picks-awards-winners-for-ces-2022" target="_blank" title="2022 Picks">2022 Picks</a> and <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.residentialsystems.com/events/awards/2021-cedia-expo-best-of-show-winners-announced" target="_blank" title="2021 CEDIA Best of Show">2021 CEDIA Best of Show</a> Awards, both from Residential Systems.</p> <p>Planar will demonstrate Planar Luxe MicroLED at <a rel="noopener" href="https://cediaexpo.com/" target="_blank" title="CEDIA 2022">CEDIA 2022</a> in Dallas, September 29 through October 1 in Booth #15003. For more information about Planar Luxe MicroLED, visit <a href="#" title="Planar Luxe MicroLED">www.planar.com/LuxeMicroLED</a>.</p>790a0bab-4336-4030-84a0-984bcaf9476ahttps://www.planar.com/news/2022/9/13/planar-expands-vp-and-xr-product-portfolio-with-debut-of-planar-venue-pro-vx-series/Planar Expands VP and XR Product Portfolio with Debut of Planar Venue Pro VX Series<p>Today, <a href="https://www.planar.com/" title="Home">Planar</a>, a global leader in visualization technology, announced the launch of the Planar® Venue™ Pro VX Series, a family of indoor fine pixel pitch LED video wall displays delivering exceptional in-camera visual performance for virtual production (VP) and extended reality (XR), as well as on-camera visual performance for broadcasters. The series combines high performing scan and refresh rates with high brightness and narrow pixel pitches, making it well-suited for LED XR stages in markets as diverse as film and video production, corporate, broadcast, rental and staging, and live events.</p> <p>Designed to support hanging, stacked or wall-mounted installations, <a href="https://www.planar.com/products/led-video-walls/planar-venue-pro-vx/" title="Planar Venue Pro VX">Planar Venue Pro VX Series</a> expands on the capabilities of the industry leader’s first solution designed to revolutionize the production of realistic in-screen and on-screen content, the <a href="https://www.planar.com/products/led-video-walls/carbonlight/cli-vx/" title="Planar CarbonLight VX Series">Planar® CarbonLight™ VX Series</a>. With support for HDR-ready content, a wide color gamut, including up to DCI-P3 color space, and compatibility with a wide range of cameras, the Planar Venue Pro VX Series delivers the unmatched visual performance and deployment versatility today’s companies need to develop lifelike recorded, streamed or broadcast video content.</p> <p>The release of the Planar Venue Pro VX Series bolsters the Planar Studios initiative and expands the company’s portfolio of visualization solutions designed to support VP and XR. The newest addition will be backed by Planar’s dedicated VP and XR team, which includes pre-sales and post-sales support from local experts. This reinforces the industry leader’s commitment to making such applications streamlined and available to mainstream markets.</p> <p>“Increasing popularity of VP and XR applications presents a need for high performing but versatile LED display products,” said Steve Seminario, vice president of product marketing at Planar. “The Planar Venue Pro VX Series takes learnings from the award-winning Planar CarbonLight VX Series, offering customers the most sought-after features in a flexible, economical LED solution that’s designed to maximize in-camera performance.”</p> <p>The new Planar Venue Pro VX Series is designed to reduce the complexity of setup and teardown, featuring magnetically-attachable cabinets with quick locks for single-person installation. The series also includes mechanical features to suit both temporary applications and fixed installations.</p> <p>The series is available in 1.9 and 2.5 millimeter pixel pitches and compatible with Brompton LED processors and LED controllers from Colorlight.</p> <p>The Planar Venue Pro VX Series is shipping this month and available through Planar’s global network of authorized resellers. For more information, visit <a href="https://www.planar.com/products/led-video-walls/planar-venue-pro-vx/" title="Planar Venue Pro VX">www.planar.com/VenueProVX</a>.</p>7609cf40-7235-4d2a-8bc6-9f45ffc23e3ehttps://www.planar.com/news/2022/8/9/planar-luxe-microled-presented-with-2022-top-new-technology-award/Planar Luxe MicroLED Presented with 2022 Top New Technology Award<p>Planar, a global leader in visualization products, was announced a <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.cepro.com/audio-video/2022-tnt-awards-winners-ise/" target="_blank" title="2022 Top New Technology (TNT) Award">2022 Top New Technology (TNT) Award</a> winner by CE Pro. Recognized as one of the new and outstanding products or services in today’s residential segment, Planar Luxe MicroLED was named winner of the flat panel TV/Ultra HD category.</p> <p>Featuring high-brightness MicroLED technology, deep blacks and superior contrast, the award-winning <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.planar.com/markets/luxury-living/" target="_blank" title="Luxury Living">Planar Luxe MicroLED</a> delivers unparalleled viewing experiences in uses spanning digital artwork, movies, sports and events, gaming, eSports, streaming, multi-window viewing and video conferencing.</p> <p>“We are proud to have the popular Planar Luxe MicroLED displays recognized as an outstanding product that will assist diverse integration firms in addressing a wide range of applications,” said Executive Vice President Adam Schmidt. “Delivering industry-leading visual impact and ultimate flexibility to complement interior décor, Planar Luxe MicroLED is an elite solution designed to enrich any space. This trailblazing family of displays continues to turn heads and we’re grateful for this recognition from CE Pro.”</p> <p>In addition to delivering outstanding, seamless video performance, the leading-edge solution seamlessly integrates with architectural elements. Plus, with Planar Elite Installation and Commissioning, a service performed by Planar Elite Technical Services, Planar Luxe MicroLED can be fine-tuned to ensure imagery looks its best for customers in each unique environment.</p> <p>The TNT Awards honor top innovation in the electronics industry. This includes cutting-edge solutions that will lead to impressive projects and satisfied customers. Planar was also named a TNT Award winner by <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.commercialintegrator.com/product_news/2021-top-new-technology-awards-winners/" target="_blank" title="Commercial Integrator in 2021">Commercial Integrator in 2021</a> and was recognized with best video wall hardware.</p> <p>Planar Luxe MicroLED displays deliver the highest resolutions, are HDR-ready and available in 4K and 8K resolutions. The premium solution includes the display, wall mount, powerful video controller with remote processing, remote control, display trim and cables to provide everything customers need, in addition to offering a selection of sizes to choose from: 4K 108-inch, 136-inch, 163-inch and 8K 217-inch.</p> <p>For more information about Planar Luxe MicroLED, visit <a href="https://www.planar.com/markets/luxury-living/" title="Luxury Living">www.planar.com/luxuryliving</a>.</p>9a3f9482-d736-4bc3-b37b-26fa6454359ehttps://www.planar.com/news/2022/7/12/planar-celebrates-two-best-of-infocomm-2022-awards-from-rave/Planar Celebrates Two Best of InfoComm 2022 Awards from rAVe<p><a href="https://www.planar.com/" title="Home">Planar</a>, a global leader in visualization technology, is the proud recipient of two <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.ravepubs.com/congratulations-to-the-2022-winners-of-raves-best-of-infocomm-awards/" target="_blank" title="Best of InfoComm 2022 Awards">Best of InfoComm 2022 Awards</a> from <em>rAVe</em>, which honor the best of everything the publication saw at the June event. In the overall InfoComm 2022 winner category, Planar® UC Complete™ was named best new video product, while the premium Planar® DirectLight® Ultra™ Series MicroLED Video Wall was voted best new LED video wall product.<br><br>“It’s always a pleasure to catch up with <em>rAVe</em> in person and give them a first-hand look at the pioneering display solutions we’re developing in response to evolving industry demand,” said Steve Seminario, vice president of product marketing at Planar. “At InfoComm 2022, we presented new and popular visualization technologies designed for next-generation workplace experiences. This includes Planar UC Complete and Planar DirectLight Ultra Series, which we’re delighted to have rank among the best products seen by <em>rAVe</em> at the show.”<br><br>Unveiled at InfoComm 2022, the <a href="https://www.planar.com/products/led-video-walls/planar-uc-complete/" title="Planar UC Complete">Planar UC Complete</a> family of seamless, wide-view LED video wall displays is designed for video conferencing, unified communications (UC) and hybrid meeting rooms. Featuring 21:9 and 32:9 aspect ratio configurations and pixel pitches from 0.9 to 1.5 millimeters, Planar UC Complete displays enable life-sized high-resolution video conferencing windows and document sharing when used in conjunction with today’s most popular meeting room solutions such as front row for Microsoft Teams® Rooms. The series includes two 151-inch and two 205-inch models with 21:9 aspect ratios as well as one 198-inch model with a 32:9 aspect ratio, each of which offers everything customers need in one complete package for hassle-free deployment.<br><br>The <a href="https://www.planar.com/products/led-video-walls/planar-directlight-ultra/" title="Planar DirectLight Ultra">Planar DirectLight Ultra Series</a> presents several display technology advancements that, in combination, deliver big performance, including the finest MicroLED pixel pitches, proprietary alignment technology and always-on, high resolution display experiences. The series is available in 0.6, 0.7, 0.9 and 1.2 millimeter pixel pitches, making it ideal for close viewing distances, high-precision visual images and mission-critical applications. Plus, with technology that reduces light blockage and ambient light reflection, the award-winning Planar DirectLight Ultra Series delivers better blacks, higher dynamic range and enhanced dark content performance.<br><br>The unprecedented <a href="https://www.planar.com/support/planar-evercare-lifetime-warranty/" title="Planar EverCare Lifetime Warranty">Planar® EverCare™ Lifetime Limited Warranty</a> also comes standard with both Planar UC Complete and Planar DirectLight Ultra Series, offering customers complete product coverage from controller to sub-pixel and everything in between.<br><em>rAVe</em> Best of InfoComm 2022 Awards winners were chosen after the publication captured photos and video footage of new and returning products in every booth at this year’s show. Planar’s Best of InfoComm 2022 Award wins follow the company being named favorite video wall brand in <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.ravepubs.com/2022-rave-readers-choice-awards-winners/" target="_blank" title="rAVe's 2022 Readers' Choice Awards"><em>rAVe</em>’s 2022 Readers’ Choice Awards</a>. <em>rAVe</em> readers also voted Planar DirectLight Ultra Series <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.ravepubs.com/announcing-the-2021-rave-readers-choice-awards-winners/" target="_blank" title="rAVe's 2022 Readers' Choice Awards">favorite video wall product in 2021</a>.<br><br>For more information about the new Planar UC Complete and award-winning Planar DirectLight Ultra Series, visit <a href="https://www.planar.com/" title="Home">www.planar.com</a>.</p>ea6fd56b-90f1-4999-990a-97bf0bdfbff8https://www.planar.com/news/2022/6/28/planar-named-scn-2022-installation-product-award-2022-rave-readers-choice-award-winner-at-infocomm-2022/Planar Named SCN 2022 Installation Product Award & 2022 rAVe Readers’ Choice Award Winner at InfoComm 2022<p>Planar announced today that the company was voted a <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.avnetwork.com/news/scn-announces-2022-installation-product-awards-at-infocomm" target="_blank" title="2022 Installation Product Award">2022 Installation Product Award</a> winner by readers of <em>Systems Contractor News (SCN)</em>. The premium Planar® DirectLight® Ultra™ Series MicroLED Video Wall was recognized as most innovative video display. Planar was also voted favorite video wall brand in <em>rAVe</em>’s <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.ravepubs.com/2022-rave-readers-choice-awards-winners/" target="_blank" title="2022 Readers' Choice Awards">2022 Readers’ Choice Awards</a>.</p> <p>SCN’s Installation Product Awards highlight the most innovative commercial AV products of 2021 and 2022, along with recognizing manufacturers who continue to set the bar higher for their ProAV customers. Winning products were announced during a ceremony in Las Vegas during InfoComm 2022.</p> <p>The company was also voted favorite video wall brand in <em>rAVe</em>’s 11th annual Readers’ Choice Awards, celebrating Planar as one of the best in AV for 2022. The recognition follows Planar’s win in <em>rAVe</em>’s <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.ravepubs.com/announcing-the-2021-rave-readers-choice-awards-winners/" target="_blank" title="10th Annual Readers' Choice Awards">10th annual Readers’ Choice Awards</a>. Readers selected the Planar DirectLight Ultra Series as favorite video wall product for 2021.</p> <p>“It’s an honor to be recognized as most innovative video display and favorite video wall brand by readers of <em>SCN</em> and <em>rAVe</em>,” said Steve Seminario, vice president of product marketing at Planar. “Both are trusted sources of ProAV industry news and we couldn’t be prouder of the recognition.”</p> <p><a href="https://www.planar.com/products/led-video-walls/planar-directlight-ultra/" title="Planar DirectLight Ultra">Planar DirectLight Ultra Series</a> MicroLED video walls offer always-on, high-performance, high-resolution display experiences with the finest pixel pitches from 0.6 to 1.2 millimeters for mission-critical and the most refined applications. The series delivers better blacks, higher dynamic range and enhanced dark content performance, and with Planar® ActivAlign™ proprietary self-adjusting alignment technology, high visual performance is maintained over time.</p> <p>For more information about the award-winning Planar DirectLight Ultra Series and Planar’s portfolio of industry-leading display solutions, visit <a href="https://www.planar.com/" title="Home">www.planar.com</a>.</p>1ffdd456-299f-431e-bb8a-4c61e1ed7392https://www.planar.com/news/2022/6/8/planar-demonstrates-collection-of-cutting-edge-corporate-display-solutions-at-infocomm-2022/Planar Demonstrates Collection of Cutting-Edge Corporate Display Solutions at InfoComm 2022<p>Today, Planar, a global leader in visualization technology, announced the company will showcase a selection of industry-leading LED display solutions designed to deliver next-generation experiences in workplace settings at InfoComm 2022. From fine pitch LED solutions delivering unparalleled visual performance and flexibility, including a new line of seamless, wide-view LED displays for modern-day hybrid meetings, to an LED volume for extended reality (XR) for corporate communications, Planar will showcase the company’s most advanced set of LED display solutions for customers in corporate applications and beyond.</p> <p>“At InfoComm 2022, Planar is presenting our strongest selection of state-of-the-art LED display solutions designed to transform workplace experiences,” said Steve Seminario, vice president of product marketing at Planar. “We are excited to demonstrate the latest in hybrid meeting room video walls, stunning MicroLED visual performance and an operating XR stage designed to take corporate in-camera production and communication to the next level.”</p> <h3>All-In-One Seamless, Wide-View LED Video Wall Displays for Next-Level Collaboration</h3> <p>At InfoComm 2022, the company will debut the <a href="https://www.planar.com/products/led-video-walls/planar-uc-complete/" title="Planar UC Complete">Planar® UC Complete™</a> family of seamless, wide-view LED video wall displays designed for video conferencing, unified communications (UC) and hybrid meeting rooms. Planar UC Complete video wall displays enable life-sized, high-resolution video conferencing windows and document sharing when used in conjunction with today’s most popular meeting room solutions such as front row for Microsoft Teams® Rooms. Featuring 21:9 and 32:9 aspect ratio configurations and pixel pitches from 0.9 to 1.5 millimeters, Planar UC Complete displays provide a large seamless surface, close viewing distances and help facilitate authentic and engaging video conference experiences between remote participants and their in-room colleagues.</p> <p>The release of Planar UC Complete introduces five models offering customers a range of displays to choose from, including two 151-inch and two 205-inch models featuring 21:9 aspect ratios, and one 198-inch model with a 32:9 aspect ratio. With Planar UC Complete wide-view aspect ratio configurations, participants can view content and communicate in a clean, organized format that fosters productive hybrid meetings.</p> <p>Planar UC Complete displays reduce the time, complexity and cost of designing and installing LED video walls. Each Planar UC Complete model is equipped with LED display cabinets, mounts, trim, cables, spare modules, IR remote and the powerful <a href="https://www.planar.com/products/walldirector-video-controller/" title="WallDirector Video Controller">Planar® WallDirector™ Video Controller</a>, ensuring customers receive everything they need for hassle-free deployment. Customers simply select the video wall size and resolution and pair it with their preferred room communications system.</p> <p>Planar UC Complete displays are compliant with the Trade Agreement Act (TAA) and American’s with Disabilities Act (ADA), and also include the <a href="https://www.planar.com/support/planar-evercare-lifetime-warranty/" title="Planar EverCare Lifetime Warranty">Planar® EverCare™ Lifetime Limited Warranty</a>. This offers customers complete product coverage from controller to sub-pixel and everything in between for as long as the end customer continues to own and use it in a fixed location.</p> <h3>Eye-Catching XR Stage for Next-Generation Corporate Communications</h3> <p>At InfoComm 2022 Planar will also showcase a captivating XR stage complete with fine pitch LED display technology and motion capture technology from Planar’s sister company and industry leader, <a rel="noopener" href="https://optitrack.com/" target="_blank" title="OptiTrack">OptiTrack</a>. The comprehensive XR stage will demonstrate how customers can transform their communications, creating immersive experiences for audiences.</p> <p>The XR stage will be powered by the <a href="https://www.planar.com/products/led-video-walls/carbonlight/cli-vx/" title="VX">Planar® CarbonLight™ VX Series</a> line of carbon fiber-framed indoor LED video wall and flooring displays. Introduced in 2021 with the launch of the Planar Studios initiative to address today’s fast-growing <a href="https://www.planar.com/markets/virtual-production/" title="Virtual Production">virtual production (VP) and XR</a> market, the family supports hanging, wall-mounted, free-standing and curved LED video wall as well as flooring installations. Planar CarbonLight VX Series also delivers exceptional on-camera and in-camera visual properties with unrivaled deployment versatility.</p> <p>Attendees will also experience OptiTrack™ CinePuck™, the first purpose-built tracking tool for VP and XR and broadcast studios. CinePuck delivers access to world-class tracking accuracy and precision, in addition to an all-new industrial grade IMU and ultra-bright wide-angle LEDs. The 6DoF IMU data is combined with optical data to produce a tracking result better than the sum of its parts, resulting in smooth tracking - even with significant occlusion.</p> <p>The stunning XR stage represents Planar’s ongoing commitment to advance state of the art of VP &amp; XR, helping bring such applications to corporate customers.</p> <h3>Fine Pitch LED Video Wall Solutions Delivering Unparalleled Viewing Experiences</h3> <p>Planar will also exhibit three award-winning fine pitch LED video wall solutions that are well-suited for next-generation workplace experiences. This includes the <a href="https://www.planar.com/products/led-video-walls/planar-directlight-ultra/" title="Planar DirectLight Ultra">Planar® DirectLight® Ultra™ Series</a> line of premium fine pitch MicroLED video wall displays, the popular <a href="https://www.planar.com/products/led-video-walls/planar-tvf/" title="TVF">Planar® TVF Series</a> family of fine pitch LED video wall displays and the affordable <a href="https://www.planar.com/products/led-video-walls/planar-mgp/" title="MGP">Planar® MGP Series</a> fine pitch LED video wall displays.</p> <p>Available in 0.6, 0.7, 0.9 and 1.2 millimeter pixel pitches, Planar DirectLight Ultra Series features models with MicroLEDs, off-board power supply, proprietary alignment technology and built-in processing to deliver always-on, high resolution display experiences for unmatched visual performance for close viewing distances and the most refined applications. Planar DirectLight Ultra includes the Planar EverCare Lifetime Limited warranty.</p> <p>Also available with the exclusive Planar EverCare, the popular Planar TVF Series delivers superior visual performance with a 16:9 aspect ratio that allows every pixel pitch to achieve popular resolutions and provides clear, crisp images at nearly every angle and viewing distance. Available in 0.9, 1.2, 1.5, 1.8 and 2.5 millimeter pixel pitches and with a 27-inch, slim profile display cabinet, Planar TVF Series features front serviceability and a creative, stackable design that eliminates cabinet-to-cabinet cabling and reduces the complexity of installation and vertical alignment.</p> <p>With Planar MGP Series, customers benefit from a cost-effective solution that makes fine pitch LED an accessible alternative to formerly projection or tiled LCD applications. The displays feature a 27-inch diagonal, 16:9 cabinet that is designed to support full front-service, wall-mounted installation and are available in 1.2, 1.5, 1.8 and 2.5 millimeter pixel pitches.</p> <p>InfoComm 2022 attendees can view the new Planar UC Complete, Planar’s XR stage and other industry-leading LED display solutions supporting next-generation workplace experiences in Booth #N1334. Customers can also experience the company’s extensive portfolio of pioneering display solutions firsthand at one of <a href="https://www.planar.com/about/showrooms/" title="Showrooms">Planar's Showrooms</a> or visit <a href="https://www.planar.com/" title="Home">www.planar.com</a>.</p> <hr> <p>Planar® and UC Complete™ are trademarks of Planar. Microsoft and Microsoft Teams® are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies.</p>0a718120-3b99-4ddf-b19d-679a80026ce9https://www.planar.com/news/2022/6/1/planar-announces-expansion-of-consultant-architect-and-designer-group/Planar Announces Expansion of Consultant, Architect and Designer Group<p>Planar, the global leader in visualization technology, today announced an expansion of the company’s Consultant, Architect and Designer (CAD) Group in North America. The dedicated team helps AV technology consultants simplify the process of designing complex video walls and other display solutions into their customers’ most important and demanding projects.</p> <p>Planar’s CAD Group analyzes client project requirements and specifications, addresses design challenges, and delivers visualization systems that delight even the most demanding and creative technology visionaries. The CAD Group is also an avenue for the design community to provide feedback to influence Planar’s future products and services.</p> <p>Planar’s CAD team is lead by Lainie Mataras, who was recently promoted to director after joining Planar as a business development manager in 2020. Mataras leverages her 25-year-plus background in the commercial AV and digital signage industry to lead the Planar CAD Group efforts, in addition to serving East Coast AV consultants, architects and design firms.</p> <p>The expansion of Planar’s CAD Group also welcomes Charles Duncan as central and west coast business development manager. Duncan joins Planar with more than 20 years of experience in the AV consultant market. Duncan will be Planar’s primary point of contact for AV consultants as well as architect and design firms spanning the Midwest to the Pacific Coast.</p> <p>The new dedicated team also introduces Orlando Helena who joins as a pre-sales applications engineer and will be supporting Mataras and Duncan, covering all of North America. Helena brings eight years of AV industry experience, including a strong background in drafting and drawing design packages. He previously worked as a designer for premier New York City AV consultant firms CMS Audio Visual and Robert Derector Associates.</p> <p>"Planar’s CAD team provides a unique layer of support for our customers and partners. We’re combining our expertise in delivering superior visual experiences and unsurpassed customer support with a full range of engineering and design tools and services,” said Executive Vice President Adam Schmidt. “We strive to constantly push the bounds of what is possible in the world of electronic visualization, and our consultants, architects, and designers are integral to these efforts. Under Lainie’s leadership and outfitted with Planar’s unparalleled array of display products and services, Planar’s CAD team brings Planar closer than ever to our design community, resulting in even more compelling and unique designs and projects.”</p> <p>Planar’s enhanced CAD Group is supported by the company’s robust North American presence. With headquarters and manufacturing facilities, 17 showrooms, and pre and post-sales technical staff located throughout the United States and Canada, Planar is uniquely capable of providing professional top-shelf service and products at all stages of the customer’s process.</p> <p>For more information about Planar's cutting-edge display technologies powering unparalleled designs, visit, visit <a href="https://www.planar.com/" title="Home">www.planar.com</a>.</p>7581552f-d1a4-419a-906f-9589a9305d20https://www.planar.com/news/2022/5/17/planar-custom-solutions-honored-with-2022-stellar-service-award/Planar Custom Solutions Honored with 2022 Stellar Service Award<p>Planar, a global leader in visualization technology, was voted a <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.avnetwork.com/news/scn-announces-the-2022-stellar-service-awards" target="_blank" title="2022 Stellar Service Award">2022 Stellar Service Award</a> winner by readers of <em>Systems Contractor News (SCN)</em>, recognizing the company as an exceptional service provider for the AV market. Planar Custom Solutions was awarded silver for best design service/tools.</p> <p><a href="https://www.planar.com/products/custom-led-solutions/" title="Custom LED Solutions">Planar Custom Solutions</a> brings visual creativity to life, combining art, technology and communication to do what's never been done. The U.S.-based team of LED experts provides custom and unique LED display solutions and services from conceptual design through installation.</p> <p>The Stellar Service Awards celebrate the people behind today's technological innovations, along with the experiences they create with their services. The 2022 program recognized 22 AV industry innovators across eight categories spanning design, tech support, project management, sales, training and more.</p> <p>"We'd like to thank the readers of System Contractor News for presenting Planar Custom Solutions with a Stellar Service Award," said Executive Vice President Adam Schmit. "This group is a true reflection of our commitment to helping make clients' dreams a reality - even the seemingly impossible. Planar Custom Solutions combines our unmatched industry expertise with cutting-edge LED display technology to create immersive experiences for any surface or environment."</p> <p>From curved LED video walls, columns and building wraps, LED domes and spheres, and unique-angled surfaces, Planar Custom Solutions creates one-of-a-kind designs that allow clients to stand out from the crowd.</p> <p>AV integrators, resellers and consultants choose SCN as the trusted source for industry news, examples of V in action, thought leadership, product information and educational events. SCN has been the leading publication serving the systems integration industry for more than 25 years.</p> <p>For more information about Planar Custom Solutions, visit <a href="https://www.planar.com/products/custom-led-solutions/" title="Custom LED Solutions">www.planar.com/CustomLED</a>.</p>945189da-aa25-422e-b6d8-e785d80239c4https://www.planar.com/news/2022/5/10/planar-carbonlight-cli-vx-series-presented-with-two-broadcast-industry-awards/Planar CarbonLight CLI VX Series Presented with Two Broadcast Industry Awards<p>Planar, a global leader in visualization technology, is proud to announce two broadcast industry award wins for the revolutionary Planar® CarbonLight™ CLI VX Series. The next-generation line of LED displays was honored with a <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.nab.org/documents/newsRoom/pressRelease.asp?id=6468" target="_blank" title="2022 NAB Show Product of the Year Award" data-anchor="?id=6468">2022 NAB Show Product of the Year Award</a> by the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Show as well as a <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.broadcastproductionawards.com/winners/2374/" target="_blank" title="2021 Broadcast Production Award">2021 Broadcast Production Award</a> by <em>NewscastStudio</em>.</p> <p><a href="https://www.planar.com/products/led-video-walls/carbonlight/cli-vx/" title="Planar CarbonLight CLI VX Series">Planar CarbonLight CLI VX Series</a> features unrivaled image quality and versatility to revolutionize the production of realistic on-camera and in-camera content. Available in 1.9 and 2.6 millimeter pixel pitches and featuring models with Brompton and Colorlight controllers, the series supports hanging, wall-mounted, free-standing and curved LED video wall installations to beautifully integrate with broadcast as well as virtual production (VP) and extended reality (XR) studios.</p> <p>Celebrating the most significant and promising new products and technologies exhibited for the first time at the 2022 NAB Show, the 2022 NAB Show Product of the Year Awards recognized Planar CarbonLight CLI VX Series as one of three winners in the digital signage and display systems category. Recipients were selected by a panel of industry experts and announced live at the show. Winning solutions are considered innovative breakthroughs that will change the way the media and entertainment industry creates, connects and capitalizes content.</p> <p>Introduced in June 2021 as part of the Planar Studios initiative, the <a href="https://www.planar.com/products/led-video-walls/carbonlight/cli-vx/" title="Planar CarbonLight CLI VX Series">Planar CarbonLight CLI VX Series</a> bolsters Planar's selection of cutting-edge LED display products that deliver the performance and capabilities today's broadcast, VP and XR professionals demand.</p> <p>The 13th annual <em>NewscastStudio</em> Broadcast Production Awards pay tribute to the best in creative production and technical achievement across news, sports and entertainment. Planar CarbonLight CLI VX Series ranked among the best new products or services for production in 2021.</p> <p>"In addition to featuring unmatched deployment versatility and superior, high resolution in-person, on-camera and in-camera visual performance, Planar CarbonLight CLI VX Series incorporates feedback we received from leading VP industry experts during the development process," said Steve Seminario, vice president of product marketing at Planar. "This means we're presenting customers with a fine-tuned solution that addresses common production needs and delivers the incredibly lifelike content visual storytellers require to engage audiences and transport them to remote settings. It's an honor to receive not one, but two prestigious broadcast industry awards for this state-of-the-art LED display solution."</p> <p>Planar CarbonLight CLI VX Series features improved thermal management and uniformity, precise yet flexible color management and a wide color gamut for greater color compatibility. Customers also benefit from smooth motion and compatibility with a variety of camera settings as a result of the solution's LED refresh rate of 3840 Hz and frame rates ranging from 24 – 144 Hz.</p> <p>For more information about the Planar CarbonLight CLI VX Series, visit <a href="https://www.planar.com/carbonlight-vx" title="www.planar.com/CarbonLight-VX">www.planar.com/CarbonLight-VX.</a></p>551feb35-21d7-4ffa-81a0-bb811fea3122https://www.planar.com/news/2022/4/22/planar-and-optitrack-present-broadest-set-of-broadcast-technologies-at-nab-2022/Planar and OptiTrack Present Broadest Set of Broadcast Technologies at NAB 2022<p>Planar, a global leader in visualization technology, and sister company <a rel="noopener" href="https://optitrack.com/" target="_blank" title="OptiTrack">OptiTrack</a>, the worldwide leader in 3D tracking systems, today announced plans to present their most diverse portfolio of established and emerging broadcast technologies at the 2022 National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Show. From cutting-edge fine pitch LED display solutions for in-camera virtual production to state-of-the-art motion capture (Mocap) solutions for advanced camera tracking, Planar and OptiTrack will demonstrate the latest advancements for broadcast production needs of today and tomorrow at NAB 2022.</p> <p>NAB 2022 marks the first NAB show since the launch of <a href="https://www.planar.com/news/2021/6/16/planar-studios-virtual-production-initiative-goes-live/" title="Planar Studios">Planar Studios</a> in 2021. An initiative designed to revolutionize the explosive virtual production (VP) and extended reality (XR) markets, Planar Studios is empowering the world's leading visual storytellers to engage audiences through advanced technological developments, particularly critical LED display and Mocap systems. The Planar Studios initiative leverages Planar's award-winning fine pitch LED display solutions and ultra-precise tracking cameras and Mocap software from industry-leader, OptiTrack.</p> <p>"In an age where everyone can be a broadcaster and demand to authentically reach remote audiences is unprecedented, we're thrilled to be presenting a truly unrivaled choice of LED display and Mocap technologies," said Executive Vice President Adam Schmidt. "Our portfolio today is backed by decades of on-camera broadcast industry leadership, offering industry-leading solutions to support everything from live television broadcasts requiring bright, reliable and superior visual performance to breathtaking cinema production looking for flexible configuration and the fastest frame and refresh rates."</p> <p>At NAB 2022, Planar and OptiTrack will present a compelling VP and XR volume complete with fine pitch LED display technology, Mocap, lighting and dynamic virtual and physical scenery captured in vivid in-camera content.</p> <p>Today, Planar and OptiTrack's unparalleled variety of display and optical tracking solutions makes Planar Studios well-positioned to assist the entire broadcast ecosystem. This is reinforced by the combined companies' US-based manufacturing operations in Oregon and regional teams of professional product experts, enabling Planar Studios to provide an unsurpassed level of pre and post-sales support.</p> <p>Visitors to NAB 2022 can also view the following trailblazing broadcast innovations from Planar and OptiTrack:</p> <h3>Popular and Award-Winning Display Technologies for On-Camera and In-Camera Use</h3> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.planar.com/products/led-video-walls/planar-tvf/" title="Planar® TVF Series">Planar® TVF Series</a>: An award-winning family of fine pitch LED video wall displays delivering superior on-camera performance with a wide range of refresh rates to ensure that it can be used with a variety of on-camera recording needs. The series offers models with fine pixel pitches from 0.9-2.5 millimeters and features a front service, cableless, stackable design that gives new meaning to multi-functionality and reduces the complexity of installation and vertical alignment, making it a longstanding favorite for broadcast customers. With the exclusive <a href="https://www.planar.com/support/planar-evercare-lifetime-warranty/" title="Planar® EverCare™ Lifetime Limited Warranty">Planar® EverCare™ Lifetime Limited Warranty</a>, customers receive complete product coverage from controller to sub-pixel and everything in between for as long as the end customer continues to own and use it in a fixed location.</li> <li><a href="https://www.planar.com/products/led-video-walls/carbonlight/cli-vx/" title="Planar® CarbonLight™ CLI VX Series">Planar® CarbonLight™ CLI VX Series</a>: The cutting-edge LED displays feature unrivaled image quality and versatility to revolutionize the production of realistic on-camera and in-camera content. Available in 1.9 and 2.6 millimeter pixel pitches and featuring models with Brompton and Colorlight controllers, the series supports hanging, wall-mounted, free-standing and curved LED video wall installations to beautifully integrate with broadcast as well as VP and XR studios. It features improved thermal management and uniformity, precise yet flexible color management and a wide color gamut for greater color compatibility. With an LED refresh rate of 3840 Hz and frame rates ranging from 24 – 144 Hz, customers benefit from smooth motion and compatibility with a variety of camera settings.</li> <li><a href="https://www.planar.com/products/led-video-walls/carbonlight/cli-vx/" title="Planar® CarbonLight™ CLF VX Series">Planar® CarbonLight™ CLF VX Series</a>: LED flooring with a 2.6 millimeter pixel pitch that can be used to create a high resolution, continuous canvas for on-camera scenes, virtually expanding physical environments. The square (500x500 millimeters), thin LED flooring panels feature carbon fiber frames with layered wear-proof masking to support up to 1,102 pounds per display, facilitating heavy loads.</li> <li><a href="https://www.planar.com/products/led-video-walls/carbonlight/cli-flex/" title="Planar® CarbonLight™ CLI Flex™ Series">Planar® CarbonLight™ CLI Flex™ Series</a>: Creating immersive and eye-catching smooth, concave or convex curved video walls, Planar CarbonLight CLI Flex presents a line of pliable LED video wall displays that bend into curves with a radius as tight as 25 inches or 637 millimeters. Available in 1.3, 1.5, 1.9, 2.6 and 3.9 millimeter pixel pitches, the award-winning displays are ideal for applications requiring smooth curves, waves, halos or column wraps.</li> </ul> <h3>State-of-the-Art Motion Capture Technology</h3> <ul> <li><a rel="noopener" href="https://optitrack.com/" target="_blank" title="OptiTrack">OptiTrack™ Motion Capture</a>: Chosen for its absolute precision, ease of use, reliability and polished integration with on-set tools, OptiTrack remains the choice for the world's premier LED video wall-based VP stages.</li> <li>CinePuck™: Introducing the first purpose-built tracking tool for VP, XR and broadcast studios, CinePuck offers access to world-leading tracking accuracy and precision. CinePuck includes an all-new industrial grade IMU and ultra-bright wide-angle LEDs. The 6DoF IMU data is combined with optical data to produce a tracking result better than the sum of its parts, resulting in smooth tracking - even with significant occlusion.</li> </ul> <h3>Groundbreaking Fine Pitch LED Displays Solutions</h3> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.planar.com/products/led-video-walls/planar-directlight-ultra/" title="Planar® DirectLight® Ultra™ Series">Planar® DirectLight® Ultra™ Series</a>: Premium fine pitch MicroLED video wall displays presenting several display technology advancements that, in combination, deliver big performance. Available in 0.6, 0.7, 0.9 and 1.2 millimeter pixel pitches, Planar DirectLight Ultra Series features models with MicroLEDs, off-board power supply, proprietary alignment technology and built-in processing to deliver always-on, high resolution display experiences for unmatched visual performance for close viewing distances and the most refined applications. The Planar EverCare Lifetime Limited Warranty is also included, offering customers complete confidence in their LED video wall purchase while reducing lifetime cost-of-ownership.</li> <li><a href="https://www.planar.com/products/led-video-walls/planar-mgp/" title="Planar® MGP Series">Planar® MGP Series</a>: Producing seamless screens that are suitable for replacing legacy display technology, the Planar MGP Series makes fine pitch LED an accessible alternative to formerly projection or tiled LCD applications. The fine pitch LED displays are available in 1.2, 1.5, 1.8 and 2.5 millimeter pixel pitches and feature a 27-inch diagonal, 16:9 cabinet that is designed to support full front-service, wall-mounted installation. Planar MGP Series is designed for customers who want to experience the many advantages of LED technology, including seamless images, vivid colors, long-life performance and low-cost maintenance, but are also looking for a cost-effective solution.</li> </ul> <p>Planar and OptiTrack's extensive selection of display and camera tracking products designed to support today's diverse production needs will be on display in Booth #N5914. For more information, visit <a href="https://www.planar.com" title="www.planar.com">www.planar.com</a> or <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.optitrack.com" target="_blank" title="www.optitrack.com">www.optitrack.com</a>.</p> <h3>About Planar</h3> <p>Planar is a global leader in visualization technology, delivering best-in-class image performance for the world's most demanding environments. From broadcasters and government agencies to corporations, sporting venues and educational facilities, the world's leading organizations use Planar's broad selection of display solutions in applications ranging from digital signage and simulation to large scale events and large-scale visualization. Planar is the global market leader for LED video displays, narrow pixel pitch LED and the indoor LED video wall market (Futuresource 2021). Founded in 1983, Planar is headquartered in Oregon, USA with offices and manufacturing facilities in Oregon, Europe and Asia.</p> <h3>About OptiTrack</h3> <p>OptiTrack is the worldwide leader in 3D tracking systems through its 3D precision, low latency output, easy to use workflows, as well as a host of developer tools. Serving primary markets in drone and ground robot tracking, movement sciences, virtual production and character animation for film and games as well as virtual reality or mixed reality tracking, it remains the most widely used tracking solution on earth and is the favorite of world leading academia research and professional teams whose requirements are the most demanding in the world.</p>95678f31-4e55-4779-97ae-27d355945f5ehttps://www.planar.com/news/2022/4/12/planar-directlight-ultra-series-voted-2022-innovative-product-award-winner/Planar DirectLight Ultra Series Voted 2022 Innovative Product Award Winner<p>Planar, a global leader in visualization technology, is the proud recipient of a <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.svconline.com/svc-event/svc-winners-innovative-product-awards-2022" target="_blank" title="2022 Innovative Product Award">2022 Innovative Product Award</a> from <em>Sound &amp; Video Contractor</em>. Readers voted the Planar® DirectLight® Ultra™ Series MicroLED Video Wall a winner in the video display category, recognizing the solution as an outstanding product in today's ProAV industry.</p> <p>Featuring off-board power supply, proprietary alignment technology, built-in processing and models with MicroLEDs, <a href="https://www.planar.com/products/led-video-walls/planar-directlight-ultra/" title="Planar DirectLight Ultra">Planar DirectLight Ultra Series</a> presents several display technology advancements that, in combination, deliver big performance. The premium line of fine pitch MicroLED video wall displays is available in 0.6, 0.7, 0.9 and 1.2 millimeter pixel pitches, delivering always-on, high resolution display experiences for unmatched visual performance for close viewing distances and the most refined applications.</p> <p>Sound &amp; Video Contractor's 11th annual reader-voted Innovative Product Awards acknowledge both electronic and mechanical innovations, celebrating the engineers and designers behind each of these products.</p> <p>"With MicroLEDs, high brightness, superior color reproduction and an industry-first self-adjusting alignment technology, Planar DirectLight Ultra Series delivers improved picture quality like never before and elevates viewing experiences for a variety of mission-critical applications," said Steve Seminario, vice president of product marketing at Planar. "We're thrilled to have Planar DirectLight Ultra Series celebrated as an outstanding product in the ProAV space today by Sound &amp; Video Contractor readers."</p> <p>Sound &amp; Video Contractor delivers the deepest analysis of products and technology trends for the ProAV industry, keeping AV integrators and end users informed of new techniques, technical engineering and more.</p> <p>Planar DirectLight Ultra Series MicroLED video wall displays deliver better blacks, higher dynamic range and enhanced dark content performance, and with Planar® ActivAlign™ proprietary self-adjusting alignment technology, high visual performance is maintained over time. This helps combat issues such as vibration and thermal expansion that can cause LED modules to shift and disrupt the seamless visual experience.</p> <p>Planar DirectLight Ultra Series also includes <a href="https://www.planar.com/products/led-video-walls/planar-directlight-ultra/" title="Planar DirectLight Ultra">Planar® DirectLight® Ultra Complete™</a>, a line of pre-packaged LED video wall displays available in 108-inch, 136-inch and 163-inch diagonal 4K resolution and 217-inch diagonal 8K resolution display sizes that are designed to reduce the time, complexity and cost of deploying a 4K or 8K MicroLED video wall.</p> <p>Compliant with the United States' Trade Agreements Act, Planar DirectLight Ultra Series MicroLED video wall displays include the exclusive <a href="https://www.planar.com/support/planar-evercare-lifetime-warranty/" title="Planar EverCare Lifetime Warranty">Planar® EverCare™ Lifetime Limited Warranty</a>. This provides customers complete product coverage from controller to sub-pixel and everything in between for as long as the end customer continues to own and use it in a fixed location</p> <p>For more information about the Planar DirectLight Ultra Series, visit <a href="https://www.planar.com/DirectLightUltra" title="www.planar.com/DirectLightUltra">www.planar.com/DirectLightUltra</a>.</p>629923dd-18b0-484b-87bb-4eaf0e4165b6https://www.planar.com/news/2022/3/22/planar-introduces-two-quick-install-led-video-wall-families-for-indoor-outdoor-use/Planar Introduces Two Quick-Install LED Video Wall Families for Indoor & Outdoor Use<p>PORTLAND, Ore., March 22, 2022 — Planar, a global leader in visualization technology, has launched two new LED video wall display families designed to serve the needs of fast-paced events and high-ambient light environments; the Planar® Luminate™ Pro Series and Planar® Venue™ Pro Series.</p> <p>The new families feature mechanical elements that accelerate set-up and take down for temporary and mobile events, but also feature full front installation and serviceability, opening the door to more permanent wall-mounted applications. Each LED display line features 500x500mm cabinets that can be tailored for creative video wall applications that can be hung, wall-mounted, floor-mounted and faceted to form curves. The displays feature cabinet-to-cabinet magnetic assistance to temporarily hold them in place while a single installer uses the quick-lock system to secure them.</p> <p>The <a href="https://www.planar.com/products/led-video-walls/planar-luminate-pro/" title="Planar Luminate Pro">Planar Luminate Pro Series</a> is intended to thrive in indoor or outdoor environments with high ambient light or direct sunlight. Indoor models offer 3,000-nit brightness and are ideal for venues with large windows, skylights or bright lights such as airports, shopping malls and lobbies. Models are available with fine and standard pixel pitches to suit a variety of comfortable viewing distances and support high-resolution content. Indoor models are available in 1.9, 2.5 and 3.9mm pixel pitches.</p> <p>Outdoor models feature up to 5,500-nit brightness that makes them shine even in direct sunlight. They are available in five different pixel pitches from 2.9 – 10.4mm to suit applications with viewing distances as close as 16 feet. The displays are designed to withstand the weather and continue high performance even in extreme temperatures. A protective treatment guards LEDs from dust and moisture, earning the Planar Luminate Pro Series outdoor models an Ingress Protection Rating of IP65.</p> <p>For environments that don't feature as much ambient light, such as lecture halls, the <a href="https://www.planar.com/products/led-video-walls/planar-venue-pro/" title="Planar Venue Pro">Planar Venue Pro Series</a> is an excellent option with 1,000-nit brightness. Models are available with 1.9, 2.5, 3.9 and 5.9mm pixel pitches, enabling comfortable viewing for audiences as close as 10 feet. The displays offer front or rear installation and all electronics are contained in a single, easily-removable compartment on the back of the cabinet.</p> <p>"Together, Planar Luminate Pro Series and Planar Venue Pro Series LED displays cover a range of popular applications for high-brightness indoor and outdoor LED and for fixed or temporary event backdrops, always resulting in great-looking, fast-to-deploy video walls," said Steve Seminario, vice president of product marketing at Planar. "With front or rear access and multiple brightness options, these displays bring application versatility to suit a wide variety of LED needs."</p> <p>For more information about Planar Luminate Pro Series or Planar Venue Pro Series, visit <a href="https://www.planar.com/luminate-pro" title="www.planar.com/Luminate-Pro">www.planar.com/Luminate-Pro</a> or <a href="https://www.planar.com/venue-pro" title="www.planar.com/Venue-Pro">www.planar.com/Venue-Pro</a>.</p>bff37255-005f-4f13-bb7e-f64212dcf0b0https://www.planar.com/news/2022/2/22/planar-luxe-microled-honored-with-2022-picks-award/Planar Luxe MicroLED Honored with 2022 Picks Award<p>Planar, a global leader in visualization products, was voted a <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.residentialsystems.com/events/awards/residential-systems-twice-and-techradar-pro-announce-picks-awards-winners-for-ces-2022" target="_blank" title="2022 Picks Award">2022 Picks Award</a> winner by <em>Residential Systems</em>, the leading brand serving the custom installation industry. The premium Planar® Luxe MicroLED was honored as one of the best and most influential consumer technologies introduced in 2021.</p> <p>Featuring high-brightness MicroLED technology, deep blacks and superior contrast, the award-winning <a href="https://www.planar.com/markets/luxury-living/" title="Luxury Living">Planar Luxe MicroLED</a> delivers unparalleled viewing experiences in uses spanning digital artwork, movies, sports and events, gaming, eSports, streaming, multi-window viewing and video conferencing.</p> <p>"Since its release in August 2021, Planar Luxe MicroLED has been recognized for unparalleled video performance, mission-critical reliability and industry-leading service and support. Collaborators, educators, students, content producers, broadcasters and many discerning others are all more dependent on reliable, quality visual experiences than ever," said Executive Vice President Adam Schmidt. "We're delighted to be recognized for our best-in-class, professional-grade, ultra-fine pitch MicroLED display solution, and are honored to be named one of the year's most influential products by <em>Residential Systems</em>."</p> <p><em>2022 Residential Systems</em> Picks Award winners were chosen based on the impact the product is expected to have on the consumer technology and custom installation industries.</p> <p>The leading-edge Planar Luxe MicroLED displays provide customers with a complete package that is aimed at effortlessly enriching luxury spaces. In addition to delivering outstanding, seamless video performance, the solution seamlessly integrates with architectural elements and complements interior décor. Plus, with Planar Elite Installation and Commissioning, a service performed by Planar Elite Technical Services, Planar Luxe MicroLED can be fine-tuned to ensure imagery looks its best for customers in each unique environment.</p> <p>Planar Elite Technical Services is a new level of Planar service offering, employing specially qualified and trained professionals who are held to the highest standards of performance and professional conduct, and have received the highest level of technical training.</p> <p>Planar Luxe MicroLED displays deliver the highest resolutions, are HDR-ready and available in 4K and 8K resolutions. The premium solution includes the display, wall mount, powerful video controller with remote processing, remote control, display trim and cables to provide everything customers need, in addition to offering a selection of sizes to choose from: 4K 108-inch, 136-inch, 163-inch and 8K 217-inch.</p> <p>Presented by <em>Residential Systems, TWICE</em> and <em>TechRadar Pro</em>, the renowned Picks Awards recognize the best products and solutions that are leading the way within the technology sector. <em>TWICE</em> and <em>TechRadar Pro</em> released separate announcements introducing their Picks Award winners for 2022.</p> <p>For more information about Planar Luxe MicroLED, visit <a href="https://www.planar.com/luxuryliving" title="www.planar.com/luxuryliving">www.planar.com/luxuryliving</a>.</p>f2ab2b21-3806-4b00-b657-ee2e9ae63020https://www.planar.com/news/2022/2/16/nbc-sports-selects-its-display-technology-provider-for-its-production-of-the-2022-olympic-paralympic-winter-games/NBC SPORTS Selects its Display Technology Provider for its Production of the 2022 Olympic & Paralympic Winter Games<p>STAMFORD, CONN. – February 16, 2022 – NBC Sports has selected Planar to provide fine pitch LED video wall display technology for its production of the XXIV Olympic Winter Games, from Beijing, China, February 2–20, 2022. The announcement was made today by Atila Ozkaplan, Vice President of Production Operations, Olympics for NBC Sports Group and Adam Schmidt, Executive Vice President for Planar.</p> <p>NBCUniversal provides coverage of the 2022 Olympic Winter Games from Feb. 2-20, featuring a Winter Olympics-record 2,800+ hours of coverage across NBC, Peacock, USA Network, CNBC, NBCOlympics.com and the NBC Sports app. The Opening Ceremony was presented on Friday, Feb. 4, live in the morning and again in primetime on NBC and Peacock. Similar to recent Winter Games, NBC's primetime Olympic coverage began the night before the Opening Ceremony on Thursday, Feb. 3. Coverage began on Wednesday, Feb. 2, on USA Network and Peacock. NBCUniversal is presenting its 18th Olympic Games, 12th consecutive overall, and sixth straight Winter Games, the most by any U.S. media company.</p> <p>NBC Sports' Beijing set will showcase the award-winning <a href="https://www.planar.com/products/led-video-walls/planar-tvf/" title="Planar TVF Series">Planar® TVF Series</a> LED video wall, with a 1.8mm pixel pitch that will power broadcast coverage from Studio A, with over 200 LED displays delivering more than 15 million pixels of resolution. NBC Sports will utilize the video wall, designed for superior on-camera performance, to achieve popular resolutions and deliver clear, crisp images at nearly every angle and viewing distance.</p> <p>"We are thrilled to feature this state-of-the-art LED video wall technology in our Beijing studio for the Winter Olympics," said Ozkaplan. "After incorporating the industry leader's display technology in previous Olympic Games, I'm confident they'll deliver the continuous operation and unparalleled visual performance NBC Sports requires to engage audiences and create impactful viewing experiences."</p> <p>"It's a tremendous honor to partner with NBC Sports to return as its display technology provider for this event," said Schmidt. "Our LED video wall solutions bring stories to life with cutting-edge capabilities, the finest pixel pitches and seamless, bright, ultra-sharp images, and we're excited to help enhance NBC Sports' broadcast coverage for viewers."</p> <h3>ABOUT NBC SPORTS</h3> <p>NBC Sports connects people to the moments that matter most and serves sports fans 24/7 with premier live events, insightful studio shows, and compelling original programming. The sports media company presents premier content across linear platforms NBC, USA Network, Golf Channel, and Olympic Channel: Home of Team USA, as well numerous digital sites, including Peacock. It also consists of NBC Sports Next, a subdivision of NBC Sports and home to all NBCUniversal digital applications in sports and technology within its three groups: Youth &amp; Recreational Sports, Golf, and Betting &amp; Gaming. NBC Sports possesses an unparalleled collection of media rights agreements, partnering with some of the most prestigious sports properties in the world: the International Olympic Committee and United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee, the NFL, NASCAR, INDYCAR, PGA TOUR, The R&amp;A, PGA of America, USGA, Churchill Downs, Premier League, Tour de France, Roland-Garros, and many more.</p> <h3>ABOUT PLANAR</h3> <p>Planar is a global leader in visualization technology, delivering best-in-class image performance for the world’s most demanding environments. From broadcasters and government agencies to corporations, sporting venues and educational facilities, the world’s leading organizations use Planar’s broad selection of display solutions in applications ranging from digital signage and simulation to large scale events and large-scale visualization. Planar is the global market leader for LED video displays, narrow pixel pitch LED and the indoor LED video wall market (Futuresource 2021). Founded in 1983, Planar is headquartered in Oregon, USA with offices and manufacturing facilities in Oregon, Europe and Asia. For more information, visit <a href="https://www.planar.com/" title="www.planar.com">www.planar.com</a>.</p>137f9dea-707f-4c6c-a6d2-720b944e1a8bhttps://www.planar.com/news/2022/1/18/planar-and-optitrack-partner-with-smpte-and-other-industry-leaders-to-develop-on-set-virtual-production-methodologies/Planar and OptiTrack Partner with SMPTE and Other Industry Leaders to Develop On-Set Virtual Production Methodologies<p>PORTLAND, Ore., — January 18, 2022 — Planar, a global leader in visualization technology, and sister company <a rel="noopener" href="https://optitrack.com/" target="_blank">OptiTrack</a>, the worldwide leader in 3D tracking systems, have joined other industry leaders and SMPTE®, the home of media professionals, technologists and engineers, to form The Advisory Group of the On-Set Virtual Production (OSVP) Initiative. This initiative is the first project within the society's new Rapid Industry Solution (RIS) program.</p> <p>SMPTE's commitment to providing tools, standards and education on emerging technologies requires the society to operate with greater agility in responding to technology challenges. Planar and OptiTrack are proud to take part in SMPTE's new initiative for the RIS program, which is focused on creating a portfolio of essential tools that can help the industry tackle the complexities of OSVP, including the development and curation of knowledge resources.</p> <p>The companies' participation follows the launch of <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.planar.com/news/2021/6/16/planar-studios-virtual-production-initiative-goes-live/" target="_blank" title="Planar Studios">Planar Studios</a> in June of 2021. The initiative combines the advanced technologies, industry partnerships and personnel customers require to create realistic in-screen content for today's ever-expanding virtual production (VP) and extended reality (XR) applications.</p> <p>"The success of the On-Set Virtual Production Initiative hinges upon the expertise and support of a wide range of technology and thought leaders," explained Hans Hoffmann, SMPTE president and head of media fundamentals and production at the EBU. "For this reason, SMPTE has established an Advisory Group drawing from emerging technology companies, traditional production users, manufacturers, educational institutions and professional organizations. We are so thankful to have the best minds in the industry to assess the challenges, establish our goals and deliver a fast-track response," Hoffman continued.</p> <p>The key goal of the RIS OSVP Advisory Group is to establish interoperability, training, workflows, best practices and a unifying common language to smooth collaboration, building on whichever formats the creative industry chooses to leverage. SMPTE underwent in-depth discussions with groups and individuals in all aspects of the OSVP pipeline to uncover several hurdles that are currently preventing many from deploying these new content creation technologies.</p> <p>Planar and OptiTrack's participation in the Advisory Group allows both companies to have a voice at the table, helping review, recommend and guide the outputs from the group. As global industry leaders bringing decades of unmatched on-camera video wall display and optical tracking technology expertise, Planar and OptiTrack are well positioned to contribute to the two main goals of the initiative: enabling systems interoperability and training at all levels.</p> <p>"Planar and OptiTrack are excited to be building a framework for the On-Set Virtual Production Initiative with SMPTE," said Executive Vice President Adam Schmidt. "LED video walls and motion capture technology represent key components of today's virtual studios and together, Planar and OptiTrack bring more than 60 years of experience delivering best-in-class display and optical tracking technologies. We look forward to collaborating with this impressive group of industry leaders and seeing what we can help establish to support future VP applications."</p> <p>Planar and OptiTrack will also work with SMPTE to produce training at all levels, building on SMPTE's longstanding expertise in technical education. The companies will help develop unique offerings for general education, professional development, technology training and business planning and scheduling, with emphasis on applicability to the real world, drawing on Planar's established leadership in LED video wall technology and on-camera broadcast studio installations as well as OptiTrack's position as the largest motion capture provider in the world. For more information about Planar and OptiTrack's cutting-edge solutions that are empowering the world's leading visual storytellers to deeply engage audiences, visit <a href="https://www.planar.com/PlanarStudios" title="www.planar.com/PlanarStudios">www.planar.com/PlanarStudios</a> and <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.optitrack.com/applications/virtual-production/" target="_blank" title="www.optitrack.com/applications/virtual-production/">www.optitrack.com/applications/virtual-production</a>.</p>0f13b307-27f0-4a73-9cb7-2cd82f8a20bchttps://www.planar.com/news/2022/1/11/planar-luxe-microled-wins-consumer-technology-association-award/Planar Luxe MicroLED Wins Consumer Technology Association Award<p>Planar, a global leader in visualization products, is the proud recipient of a <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.cta.tech/Events/Awards/Mark-of-Excellence" target="_blank" title="2022 Smart Home Mark of Excellence Award">2022 Smart Home Mark of Excellence Award</a>. Presented by the Smart Home division of the Consumer Technology Association (CTA)®, the Mark of Excellence Awards program recognizes the best in custom integration and installed technology. Planar® Luxe MicroLED was named a video product of the year winner in the flat screen/direct-view display category.</p> <p>The award-winning <a href="https://www.planar.com/markets/luxury-living/" title="Luxury Living">Planar Luxe MicroLED</a> delivers outstanding, seamless video performance, while providing customers with a complete package that is aimed at effortlessly enriching luxury spaces. Available in 4K and 8K resolutions, the leading-edge displays feature high-contrast, high-brightness MicroLED technology for unparalleled viewing experiences in uses ranging from digital artwork, movies, sports and events to gaming, eSports, streaming, multi-window viewing and video conferencing.</p> <p>"It is an extreme privilege to be recognized as one of this year's best new custom installation-targeted products by the Consumer Technology Association's Smart Home division," said Executive Vice President Adam Schmidt. "We take great pride in developing state-of-the-art LED display solutions that incorporate the latest advancements and address every customer's individual needs, and Planar Luxe MicroLED is no exception. In addition to featuring ultra-fine pitch MicroLED technology and high brightness, deep blacks and superior contrast, the premium solution can be fine-tuned to ensure imagery looks its best in each unique environment."</p> <p>Included with Planar Lifestyle Displays, Planar Luxe MicroLED seamlessly integrates with architectural elements and complements interior décor. The solution also includes Planar Elite Technical Services, a new level of Planar service offering that employs specially qualified and trained professionals who are held to the highest standards of performance and professional conduct and have received the highest level of technical training. The Planar Elite Technical Services offering performs Planar Elite Installation and Commissioning, a new service that maximizes on-site efficiency and customer satisfaction.</p> <p>Planar Luxe MicroLED displays deliver the highest resolutions and are HDR-ready. Available in 4K 108-inch, 136-inch, 163-inch and 8K 217-inch sizes, the premium displays include the display, wall mount, powerful video controller with remote processing, remote control, display trim and cables to provide everything customers need.</p> <p>2022 Smart Home Mark of Excellence Award winners were revealed during Consumer Electronics Show 2022, the most influential tech event in the world – the proving ground for breakthrough technologies and global innovators. This year's entries were judged by an independent panel of industry experts, recognizing groundbreaking consumer technology products and services as well as custom installation projects performed by professional integrators.</p> <p>For more information about Planar Luxe MicroLED, visit <a href="https://www.planar.com/luxuryliving" title="www.planar.com/luxuryliving">www.planar.com/luxuryliving</a>.</p>fa8a578d-a217-4ba3-be14-522f4ca0a910https://www.planar.com/news/2021/12/7/planar-directlight-ultra-series-named-2021-best-of-market-and-readers-choice-award-winner/Planar DirectLight Ultra Series Named 2021 Best of Market and Readers' Choice Award Winner<p>Planar, a global leader in visualization technology, is the proud recipient of a 2021 Best of Market Award from <em>AV Technology</em>, a leading resource for audio visual (AV) and information technology (IT), as well as a Readers' Choice Award from <em>rAVe</em>, an AV news organization reporting on the proAV, home AV, rental and staging, education and digital signage industries. Delivering the finest MicroLED pixel pitches and always-on, high resolution display experiences for unmatched visual performances, the Planar® DirectLight® Ultra™ Series was voted one of the best products available in the AV industry today for both award programs.</p> <p>The <a href="https://www.planar.com/products/led-video-walls/planar-directlight-ultra/" title="Planar DirectLight Ultra Series">Planar DirectLight Ultra Series</a> presents several display technology advancements that, in combination, deliver big performance, including models with MicroLEDs, off-board power, proprietary alignment technology and built-in processing.</p> <p>"From superior brightness, better blacks and higher dynamic range to the finest MicroLED pixel pitches and a power efficient architecture, Planar DirectLight Ultra Series presents an impressive selection of the most cutting-edge LED display features available today," said Steve Seminario, vice president of product marketing at Planar. "As a global leader in fine pitch LED, the Planar DirectLight Ultra Series exemplifies our ongoing dedication to deliver next-level viewing experiences and we're honored to have this premium solution recognized by <em>AV Technology</em> and <em>rAVe</em>."</p> <p>Offering models in 0.6, 0.7, 0.9 and 1.2 millimeter pixel pitches, the Planar DirectLight Ultra Series is ideal for close viewing distances and high-precision visual images and video. The series features superior color reproduction and high brightness, with most Planar DirectLight Ultra Series models incorporating MicroLEDs that are much smaller than standard LEDs but deliver better black levels and up to three times more brightness while consuming much less power per unit of brightness.</p> <p>The Planar DirectLight Ultra Series also includes <a href="https://www.planar.com/products/led-video-walls/planar-directlight-ultra/" title="Planar DirectLight Ultra Complete">Planar® DirectLight® Ultra Complete™</a>, a line of pre-packaged LED video wall displays available in 108-inch, 136-inch and 163-inch diagonal 4K resolution and 217-inch diagonal 8K resolution display sizes. Designed to reduce the time, complexity and cost of deploying a 4K or 8K MicroLED video wall, Planar DirectLight Ultra Complete video wall displays arrive ready to install with everything customers need packaged into a complete solution.</p> <p>2021 Best of Market Award recipients were selected by a panel of AV industry experts, including AV and IT managers, directors, engineers, industry consultants and integrators. Planar DirectLight Ultra Series is included in an impressive roster of winners, featuring products designed to support video conferencing, live streaming, audio performance and more.</p> <p>The 10th annual <em>rAVe</em> Readers' Choice Awards were nominated and chosen by readers in the AV community. Planar DirectLight Ultra Series was voted Favorite Video Wall Product for 2021, joining various digital signage and video products chosen by <em>rAVe</em> readers, along with solutions for audio, collaboration and more.</p> <p>The Planar DirectLight Ultra Series is well-equipped to support mission-critical applications in environments such as control rooms, government facilities and corporate board room. For more information, visit <a href="https://www.planar.com/DirectLightUltra" title="www.planar.com/DirectLightUltra">www.planar.com/DirectLightUltra</a>.</p>828a50e6-3095-4727-ba10-188dcfb10448https://www.planar.com/news/2021/11/16/planar-lifestyle-displays-now-offering-100-inch-lcd/Planar Lifestyle Displays Now Offering 100-Inch LCD<p>PORTLAND, Ore., November 16, 2021 - Planar, a global leader in visualization technology, today announced the Planar® Luxe UltraRes™ X 100, the latest addition to the Planar® Lifestyle Displays family. The Planar Luxe UltraRes X 100 is a 100-inch LCD display featuring 700-nit brightness, a wide color gamut perfect for High Dynamic Range (HDR) content and advanced video processing capabilities. Planar Luxe UltraRes X 100 delivers superior image performance for a variety of luxury environments, including media rooms, studios and workspaces as well as hospitality and entertainment venues.</p> <p>The release of <a href="https://www.planar.com/markets/luxury-living/" title="Planar Luxe UltraRes X 100">Planar Luxe UltraRes X 100</a> introduces a global first: a 100-inch commercial-grade, 24x7 LCD display that allows users to showcase 4K HDR content with high brightness and a slim installation profile that is compliant with the American's with Disabilities Act (ADA).</p> <p>"The launch of Planar Lifestyle Displays was met with enthusiasm, and reinforced the interest in LED and LCD displays designed to deliver superior viewing experiences in a variety of challenging environments," said Executive Vice President Adam Schmidt. "In addition to high brightness and HDR compatibility, Planar Luxe UltraRes X 100 represents many of the reasons customers continually choose Planar: superior visual performance, enhanced durability, 24x7 reliability and unparalleled service. We're thrilled to now offer our customers even more capabilities to optimize their viewing environments and visual experiences."</p> <p>With the ultra-thin Planar® Profile™ Mounting System included, Planar Luxe UltraRes X 100 installs simply and slimly, keeping the display close to the wall while remaining completely front-serviceable. In addition, users can view multiple sources simultaneously in picture-in-picture, dual, triple or quad layouts as a result of built-in Planar® MediaPlex™ Plus processing.</p> <p>The Planar Luxe UltraRes X 100 also offers customers a model featuring ruggedized <a href="https://www.planar.com/products/planar-ero/" title="Planar ERO-LCD">Planar® ERO-LCD™</a> (Extended Ruggedness and Optics™) protective glass. Planar ERO-LCD technology is an optically-bonded glass front protecting the LCD display from damage while also improving perceived contrast to provide viewers with the highest quality visual experience.</p> <p>Planar Luxe UltraRes X 100 LCD displays include a three-year warranty and optional Planar Luxe UltraRes X 100 Service Plan, which includes on-site service performed by Planar's Technical Services to add another level of assurance.</p> <p>lanar Luxe UltraRes X 100 LCD displays are also compliant with the Trade Agreement Act (TAA). Planar Luxe UltraRes X 100 is designed and manufactured in the United States, and serviced by Planar's elite, in-house network of field service technicians, enabling unrivaled on- site installation, service and support capabilities.</p> <p>The Planar Luxe UltraRes X 100 is currently shipping and available through Planar's global network of authorized resellers. For more information, visit <a href="https://www.planar.com/LuxuryLiving" title="www.planar.com/LuxuryLiving">www.planar.com/LuxuryLiving</a>.</p>a8d1e293-1556-4895-824c-2cb643365b34https://www.planar.com/news/2021/10/19/planar-announces-micropalooza-2021-showroom-tour-series/Planar Announces MicroPalooza 2021 Showroom Tour Series<p>PORTLAND, Ore., Oct. 19, 2021 – Planar, a global leader in visualization technology, today announced the MicroPalooza 2021 Tour, a six-city US product tour presenting the company's newest industry-leading display solutions. Running November through mid-December, the showroom event series brings the company's recently released leading-edge LED and LCD display solutions, headlined by the premium Planar® DirectLight® Ultra™ Series with MicroLED technology, on the road, starting in Denver and ending in Los Angeles.</p> <p>As a new variation of the company's successful Video Wallapalooza Roadshow Series, the <a href="https://www.planar.com/news/events/micropalooza-tour/" title="MicroPalooza Tour">MicroPalooza 2021 Tour</a> features a special focus on MicroLED technology and reinforces the industry leader's dedication to connecting with customers in person, in lieu of attending industry tradeshows this fall.</p> <p>"We could not be more excited to bring our newest, groundbreaking display innovations on the road and in front of Planar's customers and partners," said Executive Vice President Adam Schmidt. "We've introduced an impressive lineup of state-of-the-art visualization technologies over the last several months and with the MicroPalooza 2021 Tour, we're giving attendees a first-hand look at our industry-leading products and capabilities. Like many, we value in-person connection and are excited to resume these interactions, and further explore how we can support organizations with these game-changing display solutions."</p> <p>In addition to providing guided showroom walkthroughs and demonstrating Planar's newest display products, the MicroPalooza 2021 Tour will present a series of educational sessions, including <em>Unveiling MicroLED and Planar DirectLight Ultra Series</em> which will educate attendees on the advancing technology. This includes the differences compared to standard LED technology. The session will also provide an overview of Planar's premium line of fine pitch LED video wall displays, which include models with MicroLEDs and deliver always-on, high resolution display experiences for unmatched visual performance.</p> <p>The MicroPalooza 2021 Tour will also present a session titled, <em>Virtual Production (VP) and Extended Reality (XR) Fundamental Training</em>, which will discuss the rising popularity of virtual studios and the role LED display technology plays. Available at select showroom locations, the session will also introduce attendees to Planar's display products that are designed to support the explosive markets.</p> <p>In addition to Planar DirectLight Ultra Series, MicroPalooza 2021 Tour attendees will have first-hand experience with Planar® MGP Series and Planar® UltraRes™ X Series. The Planar® CarbonLight™ CLI VX Series and Planar Lifestyle Displays will also be exhibited at select locations.</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.planar.com/products/led-video-walls/planar-mgp/" title="MGP">Planar MGP Series</a>: The affordable family of indoor fine pitch LED video wall displays makes fine pitch LED an accessible alternative to formerly projection or tiled LCD digital signage applications. Available in 1.2, 1.5, 1.8 and 2.5 millimeter pixel pitches, Planar MGP Series features a 27-inch diagonal, 16:9 cabinet that is designed to support full front-service, wall-mounted installation and enables each pixel pitch to achieve popular resolutions including Full HD and 4K.</li> <li><a href="https://www.planar.com/products/large-format-lcd-displays/ultrares-x/" title="UltraRes X">Planar UltraRes X Series</a>: The series of 4K resolution (3840 x 2160) commercial-grade LCD displays features 700-nit brightness and a wide color gamut perfect for High Dynamic Range (HDR) content. Available in 75-inch, 85-inch and 100-inch sizes, Planar UltraRes X combines commercial reliability with superior image performance, featuring built-in Planar® MediaPlex™ Plus processing for simultaneous multi-source viewing in picture-in-picture, dual, triple or quad layouts.</li> <li><a href="https://www.planar.com/markets/luxury-living/" title="Luxury Living">Planar Lifestyle Displays</a>: Combining large-scale LED displays with superior installation services, the new family includes two lines designed to enrich luxury environments. Planar® Luxe MicroLED features professional-grade, ultra-fine pitch MicroLED displays and Planar® Luxe presents large-scale fine pitch LED displays, both delivering outstanding, seamless video performance and integrating seamlessly with architectural elements. Planar Lifestyle Displays also includes Planar Elite Technical Services and Planar Elite Installation and Commissioning, providing specially qualified and trained professionals who fine tune displays to ensure imagery looks its best in each unique environment.</li> <li><a href="https://www.planar.com/products/led-video-walls/carbonlight/cli-vx/" title="VX">Planar CarbonLight CLI-VX Series</a>: A line of LED display solutions optimized to meet the needs of the exploding VP and XR markets. Delivering exceptional on-camera visual performance and developed with the help from today's leading VP industry experts, Planar® CarbonLight™ CLI VX Series supports hanging, wall-mounted, free-standing and curved LED video wall installations.</li> </ul> <p>Other products attendees may experience include, the award-winning <a href="https://www.planar.com/products/led-video-walls/planar-tvf/" title="TVF">Planar® TVF Series</a>, <a href="https://www.planar.com/products/transparent-oled-displays/" title="Transparent OLED Displays">Planar® LookThru™ Transparent OLED Display</a> and <a href="https://www.planar.com/products/lcd-video-walls/clarity-matrix-lcd/" title="Clarity Matrix LCD">Clarity® Matrix® G3 LCD Video Wall System</a>, as well as Planar 4K LCD display lines.</p> <p>The MicroPalooza 2021 Tour will visit Planar's showrooms in six US locations:</p> <ul> <li>Denver, Colorado – November 3 - 4</li> <li>Washington, D.C. – November 16 - 17</li> <li>Chicago, Illinois – November 17 - 18</li> <li>New York City, New York – December 2</li> <li>Fort Lauderdale, Florida – December 8 - 9</li> <li>Orange County, California – December 14 - 15</li> </ul> <p>For complete details on locations or to secure your spot for the MicroPalooza 2021 Tour, visit <a href="https://www.planar.com/micropalooza2021" title="www.planar.com/MicroPalooza2021">www.planar.com/MicroPalooza2021</a>. Additional information about Planar's groundbreaking display solutions is available at <a href="https://www.planar.com/products/" title="www.planar.com/products">www.planar.com/products</a>.</p>12ee16ff-4636-4e4b-84ca-4e7a00e343fbhttps://www.planar.com/news/2021/9/14/new-planar-luxe-microled-awarded-2021-cedia-best-of-show/New Planar Luxe MicroLED Awarded 2021 CEDIA Best of Show<p>Planar, a global leader in visualization products, is pleased to announce that the company was honored with a 2021 CEDIA Best of Show Award. Residential Systems named the new Planar® Luxe MicroLED one of the most unique and innovative products available today, evaluating the product through the lens of the residential integrator.</p> <p>Announced last month with the release of Planar Lifestyle Displays, <a href="https://www.planar.com/markets/luxury-living/" title="Luxury Living">Planar Luxe MicroLED</a> delivers outstanding, seamless video performance, while providing customers with a complete package that is aimed at effortlessly enriching luxury spaces. In addition to seamlessly integrating with architectural elements and complementing interior décor, the leading-edge displays are available in 4K and 8K resolutions and feature high-contrast, high-brightness MicroLED technology for world-class viewing experiences in uses ranging from digital artwork, movies, sports and events to gaming, eSports, streaming, multi-window viewing and video conferencing.</p> <p>"Planar is the global leader in fine pixel pitch LED and the new Planar Luxe MicroLED is an extension of our ongoing commitment to deliver groundbreaking technologies and unrivaled viewing experiences," said Executive Vice President Adam Schmidt. "While still in its infancy, MicroLED is fast becoming a highly-sought after technology and we're grateful to be recognized by Residential Systems for our trailblazing efforts. We'll have exciting developments to share as the technology advances and look forward to seeing what extraordinary visions we can help bring to life for customers in luxury spaces."</p> <p>Planar Luxe MicroLED also includes Planar Elite Technical Services, a new level of Planar service offering that employs specially qualified and trained professionals who are held to the highest standards of performance and professional conduct, exhibit impeccable cleanliness, have proven themselves in the field and received the highest level of technical training.</p> <p>The Planar Elite Technical Services offering performs Planar Elite Installation and Commissioning, a new service that maximizes on-site efficiency and customer satisfaction. This includes fine tuning displays to ensure imagery looks its best in each unique environment.</p> <p>Planar Luxe MicroLED displays deliver the highest resolutions, are HDR-ready and feature high brightness, deep blacks and superior contrast for unparalleled visual performance. They are available in 4K 108-inch, 136-inch, 163-inch and 8K 217-inch sizes, and include the display, wall mount, powerful video controller with remote processing, remote control, display trim and cables.</p> <p>The Residential Systems 2021 CEDIA Best of Show Awards honored the best custom installation and home entertainment technologies, including televisions and displays, projectors, video processors, movie servers, speakers and more. Residential Systems is the leading brand serving the custom installation industry.</p> <p>For more information about the new Planar Luxe MicroLED, visit <a href="https://www.planar.com/luxuryliving" title="www.planar.com/luxuryliving">www.planar.com/luxuryliving</a>.</p>d625b757-90cd-41e6-a5e8-bf9a3efd9b7bhttps://www.planar.com/news/2021/8/31/planar-joins-forces-with-azione-unlimited/Planar Joins Forces with Azione Unlimited<p>PORTLAND, Ore., August 31, 2021 - Planar, a global leader in visualization technology, today announced a partnership with <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.azioneunlimited.com/" target="_blank" title="Azione Unlimited">Azione Unlimited</a>, The Smart Home Association™ for custom integrators and manufacturers in the United States and Canada. As a new vendor, Planar will provide unmatched products and installation services that are designed to help enrich luxury environments and transform viewing experiences for Azione's buying group of custom installers and technology professionals.</p> <p>Through the partnership, Azione members will have access to the new and industry-leading Planar Lifestyle Displays. The family includes Planar® Luxe MicroLED and Planar® Luxe large-scale LED displays, which are designed to support large indoor spaces and feature the highest resolutions for outstanding video performance while seamlessly integrating with architectural elements and complementing décor.</p> <p>The partnership combines Planar's pioneering display solutions, superior service and leadership in delivering unsurpassed visual experiences with Azione's premier group of vendor and dealer members, who specialize in custom integration and are united by Azione's ambition to achieve greater levels of prosperity, technical acumen and sophistication.</p> <p>"Planar is delighted to be teaming up with Azione," said Executive Vice President Adam Schmidt. "Azione includes many of the finest, most reputable integrators in North America, making Azione the perfect partner to help us extend reach of our cutting-edge Planar Lifestyle Displays. This is an exciting step in our journey to enrich more luxury spaces with fine pitch LED technology and we're honored to share these one-of-a-kind offerings with their impressive roster of dealer members."</p> <p>Planar Lifestyle Displays are offered with Planar Elite Technical Services, Installation and Commissioning, which includes highly skilled installation and fine-tuning of displays to ensure imagery looks its best in each unique environment.</p> <p>"Having respected Planar as a global leader and innovator commercially for decades, we're extremely pleased that Azione Unlimited has been chosen as a premier buying partner for Planar in the luxury lifestyle space," said Richard Glikes, President of Azione Unlimited. "Planar's outstanding video walls and displays provide integrators with new solutions for clients' media rooms, offices, entertainment and beyond. Azione members will have access to Planar's suite of engineering and labor solutions, enabling the dealer to generate more profit without tying up resources."</p> <p>Planar's best-in-class products and installation services for luxury environments are now available to Azione members. To learn more about Planar Lifestyle Displays to enrich luxury spaces, visit <a href="https://www.planar.com/LuxuryLiving" title="www.planar.com/LuxuryLiving">www.planar.com/LuxuryLiving</a>.</p>6b2bc44f-f497-4c2e-9897-33c98bbd75f4https://www.planar.com/news/2021/8/25/new-planar-lifestyle-displays-deliver-unmatched-visual-experiences-for-luxury-environments/New Planar Lifestyle Displays Deliver Unmatched Visual Experiences for Luxury Environments<p>PORTLAND, Ore., August 25, 2021 - Planar, a global leader in visualization technology, today announced the release of Planar Lifestyle Displays, a combination of large-scale LED displays and superior installation services that enrich luxury environments. Supporting large indoor spaces, the <a href="https://www.planar.com/markets/luxury-living/" title="Luxury Living">Planar Lifestyle Displays</a> premieres with two lines, Planar® Luxe MicroLED and Planar® Luxe.</p> <p>The premium <a href="https://www.planar.com/markets/luxury-living/" title="Luxury Living">Planar Luxe MicroLED</a> includes professional-grade, ultra-fine pitch MicroLED displays, while <a href="https://www.planar.com/markets/luxury-living/" title="Luxury Living">Planar Luxe</a> presents large-scale, fine pitch LED displays. Both solutions are designed to deliver outstanding, seamless video performance, while providing customers with a complete package that is aimed at effortlessly enriching luxury spaces. The displays are ideal for a variety of uses, including digital artwork, movies, sports and events, as well as gaming, eSports, streaming, multi-window viewing and video conferencing.</p> <p>Planar Lifestyle Displays seamlessly integrate with architectural elements and complement interior decor. With variable brightness and color settings, the leading-edge displays can support viewing experiences in brightly lit spaces with large windows as well as dark, theater-like environments. Premium Planar Luxe MicroLED displays are available in 4K and 8K resolutions and feature high-contrast, high-brightness MicroLED technology for world-class viewing experiences. Planar Luxe LED displays offer Full HD, Double Full HD and 4K resolutions with black surface mounted device pixel technology.</p> <p>The release of Planar Lifestyle Displays also introduces Planar Elite Technical Services, a new level of Planar service offering that employs specially qualified and trained professionals who are held to the highest standards of performance and professional conduct, exhibit impeccable cleanliness, have proven themselves in the field and received the highest level of technical training.</p> <p>The Planar Elite Technical Services offering performs Planar Elite Installation and Commissioning, a new service that maximizes on-site efficiency and customer satisfaction, while honoring privacy and minimizing client disruption. Planar Elite Installation and Commissioning includes fine tuning displays to ensure imagery looks its best in each unique environment.</p> <p>"From cinema and digital art to sophisticated executive offices and video conferencing, customer appetite for fine pitch LED display technology that can enhance environments is stronger than ever, especially over the last year and half," said Executive Vice President Adam Schmidt. "Planar Lifestyle Displays combines our expertise in delivering unparalleled visual experiences with state-of-the-art LED advancements and an exclusive North America-based service offering unlike any other. We're not only offering customers a larger selection of LED display solutions that are designed to enrich luxury settings, we're also pairing them with a specialized team who can transform their distinctive space and fine tune the installation to their exact needs."</p> <p>The Planar Elite Technical Services offering is strengthened by Planar's robust North American presence, which makes Planar uniquely able to connect Planar Lifestyle Displays customers with professional product experts across the United States and Canada, in addition to delivering unmatched service on demand.</p> <p>Planar Luxe MicroLED and Planar Luxe displays also include the unrivaled <a href="https://www.planar.com/support/planar-evercare-lifetime-warranty/" title="Planar EverCare Lifetime Warranty">Planar® EverCare™ Lifetime Limited Warranty</a>, providing customers complete product coverage. For additional support and reassurance, customers can also choose from Planar Elite Maintenance Service Plans or Planar Elite Service Level Agreements, which help extend product lifespan with benefits ranging from priority support and preventative maintenance visits to emergency on-site repairs.</p> <p>Planar Luxe MicroLED displays deliver the highest resolutions, are HDR-ready and feature high brightness, deep blacks and superior contrast for unparalleled visual performance. They are available in 4K 108-inch, 136-inch, 163-inch and 8K 217-inch sizes, and include the display, wall mount, powerful video controller with remote processing, remote control, display trim and cables.</p> <p>Planar Luxe LED displays come in Full HD 109-inch, 137-inch, Full HD or 4K 164-inch, Double Full HD wide-view 198-inch and 4K 219-inch sizes. In addition to featuring the largest displays in the Planar Lifestyle Displays family, Planar Luxe supports multi-source viewing, offers an installation depth of less than four inches and is designed for 24x7 reliability. Planar Luxe includes the display, wall mount, video controller, remote control, display trim and cables.</p> <p>Planar Lifestyle Displays include a professional-grade video controller to scale and window content with full compliance for digital content protection standards and video performance standards such as HDR10. The best-in-class family of displays is also fully compatible with a wide range of popular content delivery systems.</p> <p>Planar Lifestyle Displays will be showcased live at the virtual <a href="https://www.planar.com/news/events/planar-lifestyles-live-event/" title="Planar Lifestyles Live Event">Planar Lifestyles Live Launch Event</a> on September 1 – 3. For more information about Planar Lifestyle Displays, visit <a href="https://www.planar.com/LuxuryLiving" title="www.planar.com/LuxuryLiving">www.planar.com/LuxuryLiving</a>.</p>285f87c5-20fc-4947-9424-63f8bb95a27fhttps://www.planar.com/news/2021/8/9/planar-named-2021-spaces4learning-new-product-award-winner/Planar Named 2021 Spaces4Learning New Product Award Winner<p>Planar, a global leader in visualization products, is pleased to announce that the company has received two <a rel="noopener" href="https://spaces4learning.com/pages/new-product-award.aspx" target="_blank" title="Spaces4Learning New Product Awards">Spaces4Learning New Product Awards</a>. <a href="https://www.planar.com/products/led-video-walls/planar-mgp/" title="MGP">Planar® MGP Series</a> fine pitch LED video wall displays were named a platinum award winner in the technology category for AV equipment and digital signage, while <a href="#" title="Planar HB Series Huddle Board">Planar® HB Series Huddle Board</a> large format LCD displays were voted a platinum award winner in the technology category for remote learning.</p> <p>"Planar is proud to have the Planar MGP Series and Planar HB Series Huddle Board both recognized as leading innovations in today's education community," said Steve Seminario, vice president of product development at Planar. "From supporting recruitment efforts and enhanced student retention to fostering more dynamic learning environments, Planar remains committed to helping transform the way students learn and education facilities engage with students. Accolades such as these from Spaces4Learning further motivate us to innovate and deliver next-generation display solutions that power impactful learning experiences for years to come."</p> <p>Planar MGP Series fine pitch LED video wall displays introduce affordable solutions that are suitable for replacing legacy display technology. The family makes fine pitch LED an accessible alternative to formerly projection or tiled LCD environments including classrooms and lecture halls as well as retail settings, houses of worship and digital signage applications. Planar MGP Series is available in 1.2, 1.5 and 1.8 millimeter pixel pitches and features a 27-inch diagonal, 16:9 cabinet that is designed to support full front-service, wall-mounted installation.</p> <p>Planar MGP Series also includes <a href="#" title="MGP Complete">Planar® MGP Complete™</a>, a line of pre-packaged LED video wall displays offered in 108-inch, 136-inch and 163-inch diagonal Full HD video wall sizes that are designed to reduce time and complexity of video wall design and installation. Planar MGP Complete is designed for customers who want to experience the many advantages of LED technology, including seamless images, vivid colors, long-life performance and low-cost maintenance, but are also looking for a cost-effective solution.</p> <p>Optimized for quick and efficient collaboration, Planar HB Series Huddle Board features a highly responsive touch performance to recognize up to 20 simultaneous touch points from multiple users and an included stylus to accurately capture even the smallest of characters. Available in 75-inch and 86-inch sizes, the line of large format LCD displays features 4K resolution and 350-nit brightness to ensure everyone can clearly see even the most detailed on-screen content. The series is also compatible with industry-leading collaboration solutions, supports third-party devices and includes an integrated Android® operating system complete with whiteboard software to create a one-stop collaboration solution for users. With embedded tools tailored to in-room and remote unified communication, Planar HB Series is ideal for classrooms, study group spaces and design centers as well as conference rooms and home offices for today's hybrid learning and work climate.</p> <p>Now in its seventh year, Spaces4Learning's New Product Awards honor the outstanding product development achievements of manufacturers and suppliers providing products that are designed to enhance teaching and learning as well as protect the health and safety of students, faculty and staff in K–12 and higher education. As platinum New Product Award winners, Planar MGP Series and Planar HB Series are considered particularly noteworthy in their ability to enhance the learning environment in higher education. 2021 New Product Award winners were selected by a panel of industry judges. Spaces4Learning is a leading publication for education institutions, the architectural community, service providers and others interested in creating high-quality facilities.</p> <p>For more information about Planar MGP Series or Planar HB Series, visit <a href="https://www.planar.com/mgp" title="www.planar.com/mgp">www.planar.com/mgp</a> or <a href="https://www.planar.com/hb" title="www.planar.com/hb">www.planar.com/hb</a>.</p>f7fd98f8-12e0-436e-ae63-29b2fbfe1643https://www.planar.com/news/2021/6/29/new-planar-carbonlight-vx-series-optimized-for-on-camera-virtual-production/New Planar CarbonLight VX Series Optimized for On-Camera Virtual Production<p>PORTLAND, Ore., June 29, 2021 - Planar, a global leader in visualization technology, today introduced the Planar® CarbonLight™ VX Series, a line of LED display solutions optimized to meet the needs of the exploding virtual production (VP) and extended reality (XR) markets. Featuring a lightweight, patented carbon fiber construction, the Planar CarbonLight VX Series supports indoor fine pitch LED video wall, ceiling and flooring installations to offer the deployment versatility today's VP, XR and broadcast applications need with exceptional on-camera visual performance. This includes settings spanning film and movie sets, broadcast studios and entertainment venues, as well as education and corporate facilities.</p> <p>Introduced as part of the Planar Studios initiative, the <a href="https://www.planar.com/products/led-video-walls/carbonlight/cli-vx/" title="VX">Planar CarbonLight VX Series</a> bolsters Planar's selection of cutting-edge LED display products that deliver the performance and capabilities today's VP and XR professionals need to create realistic on-screen content. Building on the success of the popular, award-winning <a href="https://www.planar.com/products/led-video-walls/carbonlight/" title="CarbonLight">Planar® CarbonLight™ LED Displays</a> portfolio, the Planar CarbonLight VX Series offers VP and XR customers LED solutions that support a range of studio sizes and configurations for unparalleled flexibility in studio set-up and configuration.</p> <p>"We are committed to not just advancing the state of VP art for the world's most visionary storytellers. We are also committed to making VP more accessible and more impactful to more customers in more markets," said Executive Vice President Adam Schmidt. "LED video walls are a critical element in successful VP and XR applications, and the Planar CarbonLight VX Series separates Planar from the pack. From best-in-class visual performance to unmatched deployment versatility, the Planar CarbonLight VX Series addresses creative and technical professionals' needs of today and tomorrow."</p> <p>Developed with help from today's leading VP industry experts, the new Planar CarbonLight VX Series introduces two LED display lines that are designed to beautifully integrate with VP and XR stages, including the Planar® CarbonLight™ CLI VX Series and Planar® CarbonLight™ CLF VX Series.</p> <p>The <a href="https://www.planar.com/products/led-video-walls/carbonlight/cli-vx/" title="VX">Planar CarbonLight CLI VX Series</a> supports hanging, wall-mounted, free-standing and curved LED video wall installations, in addition to other unique shapes that are intended to help smaller stages appear larger. This includes 90-degree corners, which are made possible by the series' beveled edges. Planar CarbonLight CLI VX Series also allows customers to remove and install cabinets anywhere within the video wall without disrupting the overall layout.</p> <p>Available in 1.9 and 2.6 millimeter pixel pitches, the Planar CarbonLight CLI VX Series features models with Brompton VP controllers.</p> <p>"Working with the Planar team to bring Brompton industry-leading virtual production processing features to the new and innovative Planar CarbonLight VX Series has been a really positive and collaborative experience'' said Rob Fowler, director of business development at <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.bromptontech.com/" target="_blank" title="Brompton Technology">Brompton Technology</a>. "Our shared dedication to provide trailblazing technologies that deliver unsurpassed performance allows us to present a complete, reliable and compelling solution that supports evolving customer demand in the dynamic VP and XR markets."</p> <p>The Planar CarbonLight CLI VX Series also comes in models featuring VP controllers from Colorlight.</p> <p>"We are excited to be offering Colorlight processing with features designed for VP for Planar's newest line of LED display solutions," said Gary Tong, customer service manager at <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.colorlightinside.com/" target="_blank" title="Colorlight">Colorlight</a>. "Our integration results in impeccable image quality and enhanced viewing experiences that allow VP and XR professionals to take their projects to new heights."</p> <p>Delivering state-of-the-art image quality, Planar CarbonLight CLI VX Series features HDR support, improved thermal management and uniformity, precise yet flexible color management and a wide color gamut for greater color compatibility, including up to DCI-P3 color space with the Planar CarbonLight CLI VX1.9 model. The family also includes a high LED refresh rate (3840Hz) to support smooth motion and offers frame rates ranging from 24 – 144 Hz to ensure compatibility with various camera settings. In addition to delivering superior in-person and in-frame image performance, the Planar CarbonLight CLI VX Series' narrow pixel pitches support close viewing distances, allowing audiences to view content as close as nearly 14 feet away without seeing any individual pixels on the display.</p> <p>"Planar allowed me the opportunity to weigh in on the new Planar CarbonLight CLI VX Series when the product was first being developed," said A.J. Wedding, director and co-founder of Orbital Virtual Studios. "Within just months of providing feedback, the company introduced a solution that's perfect for presenting the versatility and incredibly lifelike content Orbital Virtual Studios needs to bring companies' most imaginative visions to life."</p> <p>The new LED video wall line also features a common cathode architecture to consume less power and heat, and with high-strength carbon fiber frames and Planar CarbonLight bracketry, it supports quick video wall assembly for fast-paced applications.</p> <p>The new <a href="https://www.planar.com/products/led-video-walls/carbonlight/cli-vx/" title="VX">Planar CarbonLight CLF VX Series</a> LED flooring features a 2.6mm pixel pitch and can be used to create a high resolution, continuous canvas for on-camera scenes, virtually expanding physical environments.</p> <p>The Planar CarbonLight VX Series will begin shipping in July and be available through Planar's global network of authorized resellers. For more information about the Planar CarbonLight VX Series, visit <a href="https://www.planar.com/carbonlight-vx" title="www.planar.com/CarbonLight-VX">www.planar.com/CarbonLight-VX</a>.</p>e3d3e998-06e0-4766-86b2-f914df1628dbhttps://www.planar.com/news/2021/6/16/planar-studios-virtual-production-initiative-goes-live/Planar Studios Virtual Production Initiative Goes Live<p>PORTLAND, Ore., June 16, 2021 - Planar, a global leader in visualization technology, today announced the launch of Planar Studios, an initiative designed to revolutionize the explosive virtual production (VP) and extended reality (XR) markets. Planar Studios combines the advanced technologies, industry partnerships and personnel that today's customers require to create realistic on-screen content in the ever-expanding VP and XR industries.</p> <p>Through the Planar Studios initiative, Planar is empowering the world's leading visual storytellers to deeply engage audiences through advanced technological development, particularly critical LED and motion capture systems. By bringing VP and XR to mainstream entertainment, corporate and education markets, Planar is helping make VP and XR solutions more accessible, streamlined and repeatable.</p> <p>Planar solutions for VP and XR are being deployed worldwide, including at Orbital Virtual Studios, a Los Angeles-based VP studio dedicated to producing movies, music videos and commercials from pre-production design and development, to production, photography and all the way through post-production.</p> <p>"LED display technology is taking the production industry by storm, enabling new techniques and processes that are transforming the way video producers create incredibly realistic action and transport audiences to new worlds," said A.J. Wedding, director and co-founder of Orbital Virtual Studios. "Having seen and experienced Planar's state-of-the-art LED display technology firsthand, and worked closely with their team on many shoots, I have no doubt that the company delivers the superior visual performance, support and versatility today's movie directors and producers need to create VP projects like we've never seen before."</p> <p>Through the Planar Studios initiative, the company leverages Planar's established leadership in on-camera broadcast studio installations and award-winning products to deliver the best-in-class performance and installation flexibility needed in the trailblazing VP and XR industries. The company has worked directly with leading creative and technical professionals to tune and evolve the <a href="https://www.planar.com/products/led-video-walls/carbonlight/" title="CarbonLight">Planar® CarbonLight™ LED Displays</a> portfolio, a customer favorite on many of the world's broadcast sets, to include key features required in contemporary and future VP and XR techniques.</p> <p>Planar Studios is supported by Planar's dedicated VP and XR team, which is backed by the company's team of highly trained and experienced pre-sales and post-sales product specialists located around the globe. As a result, Planar is uniquely able to provide a one-stop shop that addresses customers' VP and XR needs from design to deployment and post-sales.</p> <p>Planar's initiative is strengthened by collaboration with industry-leading partners who specialize in digital production and developing next-generation visual storytelling tools. This starts with Planar's sister company, <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.naturalpoint.com/" target="_blank" title="NaturalPoint">NaturalPoint</a>, who creates the <a rel="noopener" href="https://optitrack.com/" target="_blank" title="OptiTrack">OptiTrack</a> family of motion-capture software and high-speed tracking cameras, in addition to providing contract engineering services. While LED display technology and motion capture are significant components of VP and XR environments, successful studio implementation also requires a broad range of hardware, software and services. Planar works closely with leaders delivering in these areas, including <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.unrealengine.com/en-US/" target="_blank" title="Epic Games Unreal Engine">Epic Games Unreal Engine</a>, <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.disguise.one/en/" target="_blank" title="disguise">disguise</a>, <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.bromptontech.com/" target="_blank" title="Brompton Technology">Brompton Technology</a>, <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.colorlightinside.com/" target="_blank" title="Colorlight">Colorlight</a> and more.</p> <p>"We are proud and honored to work with the world's leading creative and technological professionals as we set out to perfect the art of VP," said Executive Vice President Adam Schmidt. "Recent developments in VP and XR are already unlocking wonderful capabilities for storytellers, but we're just scratching the surface. We recognize advanced technological development, productive industry partnerships and a dedicated team of experts to be key in helping customers overcome creative limitations. Planar Studios is our response and will be a driving force in unlocking the future of VP and XR."</p> <p>Planar will continue to work with leading professionals in the VP and XR industries to innovate the company's successful on-camera LED displays to more closely meet customer demand as the markets advance.</p> <p><a rel="noopener" href="https://vimeo.com/563400286" target="_blank">Watch</a> Planar's VP and XR solutions bring realistic on-screen content to life or learn more about the Planar Studios initiative at <a href="https://www.planar.com/markets/virtual-production/">www.planar.com/PlanarStudios</a>.</p>e07fcd49-78d8-457d-aaa5-1c2fb4ec6c3bhttps://www.planar.com/news/2021/6/2/new-planar-directlight-ultra-series-features-finest-microled-pixel-pitches-for-unmatched-visual-performance/New Planar DirectLight Ultra Series Features Finest MicroLED Pixel Pitches for Unmatched Visual Performance<p>PORTLAND, Ore., June 2, 2021 - Planar, a global leader in visualization technology, today announced the release of the Planar® DirectLight® Ultra™ Series, a premium line of fine pitch LED video wall displays delivering always-on, high resolution display experiences for unmatched visual performance. The Planar DirectLight Ultra Series presents several display technology advancements that, in combination, deliver big performance, including models with MicroLEDs, off-board power supply, proprietary alignment technology and built-in processing.</p> <p>Offering models in 0.6, 0.7, 0.9 and 1.2 millimeter pixel pitches, the <a href="https://www.planar.com/products/led-video-walls/planar-directlight-ultra/" title="Planar DirectLight Ultra Series">Planar DirectLight Ultra Series</a> is ideal for close viewing distances and high-precision visual images and video. It is well-equipped to support mission-critical applications in environments such as control rooms, government, corporate board rooms and high-end residential. Featuring superior color reproduction and high brightness, most Planar DirectLight Ultra Series models incorporate MicroLEDs that are much smaller than standard LEDs but deliver better black levels and up to three times more brightness while consuming much less power per unit of brightness.</p> <p>"The Planar DirectLight Ultra Series is really a culmination of marrying requirements from our most discerning and ambitious customers with the latest advancements in LED display technology," said Steve Seminario, vice president of product development at Planar. "We're excited to bring this premium display solution to new and existing customers."</p> <p>The series' patent-pending Planar® ActivAlign™ self-adjusting module alignment technology also maintains perfect pixel alignment over time, combating issues such as vibration and thermal expansion, which can cause LED modules to shift. Plus, Planar DirectLight Ultra Series LED displays implement technology that reduces light blockage and ambient light reflection, resulting in better blacks, higher dynamic range and enhanced dark content performance.</p> <p>Requiring less power and producing less heat, the premium line of fine pitch LED video wall displays delivers a more energy-efficient solution that is easy to maintain and supports long life, 24x7 reliability and superb image performance for the most refined applications. The Planar DirectLight Ultra Series also includes Planar® Remote Power Supply, allowing customers to relocate heat, depth, noise, weight, service points and electrical outlets away from the video wall and into a rack room. Plus, with built-in video wall processing via the off-board <a href="https://www.planar.com/products/walldirector-video-controller/" title="Planar WallDirector Video Controller">Planar® WallDirector™ Video Controller</a> and corresponding software, users can capture multiple 4K sources and arrange content windows while securely controlling and monitoring the video wall via user interface or leading room management systems.</p> <p>The launch of the Planar DirectLight Ultra Series also introduces <a href="#" title="Planar DirectLight Ultra Complete">Planar® DirectLight® Ultra Complete™</a>, a line of pre-packaged LED video wall displays designed to reduce the time, complexity and cost of deploying a 4K or 8K MicroLED video wall. Planar DirectLight Ultra Complete is available in 108-inch, 136-inch and 163-inch diagonal 4K resolution and 217-inch diagonal 8K resolution display sizes. Planar DirectLight Ultra Complete arrives ready to install, providing customers a package complete with LED display cabinets, cables, spare modules, wall mounts as well as a video controller, remote power supply and remote control.</p> <p>The Planar DirectLight Ultra Series also features precise front installation and serviceability for easier access and installation versatility. With an installed depth of less than four inches, organizations can place Planar DirectLight Ultra Series video walls against the wall to minimize the solution footprint and maximize floor space.</p> <p>Compliant with the United States' Trade Agreements Act, Planar DirectLight Ultra Series LED video wall displays include the exclusive <a href="https://www.planar.com/support/planar-evercare-lifetime-warranty/" title="Planar EverCare Lifetime Warranty" data-anchor="#">Planar® EverCare™ Lifetime Limited Warranty</a>. This provides customers complete product coverage from controller to sub-pixel and everything in between for as long as they own the product.</p> <p>The Planar DirectLight Ultra Series is currently available and shipping through Planar's global network of authorized resellers. The product will be featured at <a rel="noopener" href="https://go.planar.com/TampaShowroom" target="_blank" title="Tampa Showroom Grand Opening">Planar's Tampa Showroom Grand Opening</a> event on June 23. For more information about the Planar DirectLight Ultra Series, visit <a href="https://www.planar.com/directlight-ultra" title="https://www.planar.com/directlight-ultra">www.planar.com/directlight-ultra</a>.</p>3eba57b7-a19d-44fa-b912-e27bfb7241c6https://www.planar.com/news/2021/4/20/planar-carbonlight-cli-flex-named-2021-tech-leadership-award-winner/Planar CarbonLight CLI Flex Named 2021 Tech Leadership Award Winner<p>Planar, a global leader in visualization products, is proud to announce that the company was honored with a 2021 Tech Leadership Award, which celebrates innovation and excellence in media technology. <a href="https://www.planar.com/products/led-video-walls/carbonlight/cli-flex/" title="Planar CaerbonLight CLI Flex">Planar® CarbonLight™ CLI Flex™</a> was recognized as a winner in the best production technology category by TV Tech, Broadcasting + Cable and Multichannel News.</p> <p>Planar CarbonLight CLI Flex is a line of pliable LED video wall displays that combine to create immersive and eye-catching smooth, concave or convex curved video walls. Designed for indoor, fixed installations, Planar CarbonLight CLI Flex displays bend into curves with a radius as tight as 24.5 inches or 623.5 millimeters and are available in 1.5, 1.9, 2.6 and 3.9 millimeter pixel pitches.</p> <p>"Today's broadcast customers are embracing new platforms and display solutions to create innovative and immersive experiences for broadcasters, advertisers, film and associated audiences," said Kathy Skinski, general manager of broadcast, media and virtual production at Planar. "Our best-in-class Planar CarbonLight CLI Flex raises the bar for creating next-level set designs and viewing experiences. We're extremely proud to be recognized as a leader in media technology by these industry publications."</p> <p>With Planar CarbonLight CLI Flex, customers can create curved video walls producing 'wow factors' that not only look great on camera, but also enhance broadcast presentations to bring stories to life and captivate audiences. In addition, Planar CarbonLight CLI Flex displays do not cause color shift. As a result, broadcast professionals can provide the visual performance audiences expect and more importantly, deliver a more visually-appealing alternative to faceting flat LED cabinets into segmented curves. When combined with the <a href="https://www.planar.com/products/led-video-walls/carbonlight/cli/" title="Planar CarbonLight CLI Series">Planar® CarbonLight™ CLI Series</a>, a line of lightweight, adaptable LED video wall displays ideal for indoor rental, staging and fixed installations, Planar CarbonLight CLI Flex allows customers to create one-of-a-kind video walls that include both flat and curved surfaces.</p> <p>2021 marks the first year Future's Tech Leadership Awards, a program sponsored by TV Tech, Broadcasting + Cable and Multichannel News, introduced a category recognizing products and services responsible for bringing entertainment to life. This year's winners were announced at the virtual Technology Leadership Summit, recognizing Planar as the sole display manufacturer in the best production technology category, along with products ranging from cameras and audio encoders to extended reality solutions, virtual studio systems and more. Nominees were judged on the basis of how well their product, service or operation demonstrated technological leadership in helping the TV, streaming media, digital and video production industries improve operations and provide consumers with better content and services.</p> <p>For more information about Planar CarbonLight CLI Flex, visit <a href="https://www.planar.com/cliflex" title="www.planar.com/cliflex">www.planar.com/cliflex</a>.</p>b3f73326-8f73-45cd-84a9-30e21a27a58dhttps://www.planar.com/news/2021/4/6/planar-expands-portfolio-of-fine-pitch-led-display-solutions-with-planar-mgp-series/Planar Expands Portfolio of Fine Pitch LED Display Solutions with Planar MGP Series<p>PORTLAND, Ore., April 6, 2021 - Planar, a global leader in visualization technology, today announced an expansion to the company's portfolio of fine pitch LED display solutions with the release of the Planar® MGP Series. The new family of fine pitch LED video wall displays introduces affordable solutions that are suitable for replacing legacy display technology. Planar MGP Series makes fine pitch LED an accessible alternative to formerly projection or tiled LCD environments including retail settings, classrooms, lecture halls and houses of worship, as well as digital signage applications replacing printed signage such as banner displays and ribbon boards.</p> <p><a href="https://www.planar.com/products/led-video-walls/planar-mgp/" title="Planar MGP Series">Planar MGP Series</a> is available in 1.2, 1.5 and 1.8 millimeter pixel pitches and features a 27-inch diagonal, 16:9 cabinet that is designed to support full front-service, wall-mounted installation. The new series also introduces <a href="#" title="Planar MGP Complete">Planar® MGP Complete™</a>, a line of lightweight, pre-packaged LED video wall displays offered in 108-inch, 136-inch and 163-inch diagonal Full HD video wall sizes that are designed to reduce time and complexity of video wall design and installation.</p> <p>“Today's customers recognize the value of large-size, seamless LED video walls that can support next-level viewing experiences, but they're also looking for ways to reduce the complexities that often come with deploying a video wall," said Steve Seminario, vice president of product development at Planar. “The products introduced today allow us to offer more flexibility, simplify the buying process and make fine pitch LED the clear choice for an even broader set of customers and applications."</p> <p>Planar MGP Series and Planar MGP Complete are accessible options for customers who are new to seamless LED technology, further extending Planar's customer reach. As a pioneer and global leader in fine pitch LED, Planar has deployed hundreds of fine pitch LED video walls worldwide. Planar MGP Series and Planar MGP Complete combine the company's nearly 40-year history designing best-in-class video walls with an unparalleled dedication to making video walls accessible and easier to deploy. As a result, Planar now offers affordable fine pitch LED video wall solutions that are backed by trailblazing innovation and industry expertise, allowing customers to implement direct view LED in applications previously thought to be too expensive.</p> <p>Planar MGP Complete is designed for customers who want to experience the many advantages of LED technology, including seamless images, vivid colors, long-life performance and low-cost maintenance, but are also looking for a cost-effective solution. Designed and packaged as a complete solution, Planar MGP Complete is also priced as a viable alternative to legacy technologies. It also reinforces the trusted manufacturer's ongoing commitment to provide industry-leading families of fine pitch and large-scale, pre-packaged LED displays that support sizable, seamless viewing for next-level visual experiences.</p> <p>The Planar MGP Series and Planar MGP Complete will begin shipping in May and be available through Planar's global network of authorized resellers. For more information about Planar MGP Series and Planar MGP Complete, visit <a href="https://www.planar.com/mgp" title="https://www.planar.com/mgp">https://www.planar.com/MGP</a> or view a <a rel="noopener" href="https://vimeo.com/530890333" target="_blank" title="Planar MGP Series Video">product video.</a></p>4d29ea65-2b65-422b-b104-626f784543d4https://www.planar.com/news/2021/2/11/new-planar-ultrares-x-series-combines-superior-image-performance-with-commercial-reliability/New Planar UltraRes X Series Combines Superior Image Performance with Commercial Reliability<p>PORTLAND, Ore., February 11, 2021 - Planar, a global leader in visualization technology, today unveiled <a href="https://www.planar.com/products/large-format-lcd-displays/ultrares-x/" title="Planar UltraRes X Series">Planar® UltraRes™ X Series</a>, a line of 4K resolution (3840 x 2160) commercial-grade LCD displays featuring 700-nit brightness and a wide color gamut perfect for High Dynamic Range (HDR) content. Available in 75-inch, 85-inch and 100-inch sizes, Planar UltraRes X Series includes a 24x7 design and, when paired with the optional ultra-thin <a href="#" title="Planar Profile Mounting System">Planar® Profile™ Mounting System</a>, users are able to mount the display close to the wall while remaining front serviceable.</p> <p>Planar UltraRes X Series addresses customer demand while maintaining the features users depend on for exceptional visual performance. As a line of professional LCD displays combining superior image performance with commercial reliability, Planar UltraRes X Series is designed to support a wide range of mission-critical, secure applications, including conference rooms and control rooms, as well as environments ranging from digital signage to lobbies and high-end home offices.</p> <p>"Planar UltraRes Series has been our standout product for combining large size, Ultra HD resolution and professional features and performance," said Steve Seminario, vice president of product development at Planar. "With Planar UltraRes X Series, we placed our focus on setting a new level of visual performance while maintaining our highly valued commercial features – and we added a 100-inch size."</p> <p>The next-generation Planar UltraRes X Series features built-in <a href="#" title="Planar MediaPlex Plus">Planar® MediaPlex™ Plus</a> processing, allowing multiple sources to be viewed simultaneously in picture-in-picture, dual, triple or quad layouts. The new line of LCD displays are also available in responsive touch models and with optional <a href="#" title="Planar ERO-LCD">Planar® ERO-LCD™</a> (Extended Ruggedness and Optics™) technology. The optically-bonded glass front protects the LCD from damage in high traffic, public environments and also improves perceived contrast to provide viewers with the highest quality visual experience.</p> <p>Planar UltraRes X Series LCD displays are manufactured in the United States and fully compliant with the Trade Agreement Act (TAA). This provides expert field and factory service for customers within North America, in addition to meeting key requirements for government customers.</p> <p>See Planar UltraRes X Series in action today at <a rel="noopener" href="https://lavnch.com/lavnch-week/lavnch-week-three/new-tech-lavnch-day" target="_blank" title="rAVe's New Tech LAVCH Day Event">rAVe's New Tech LAVNCH Day Event</a> or view a <a rel="noopener" href="https://vimeo.com/146327464" target="_blank" title="Product Video" data-anchor="#">product video</a>.</p> <p>The Planar UltraRes X Series will begin shipping in March and is available through Planar's global network of authorized resellers. For more information about Planar UltraRes X Series, visit <a href="https://www.planar.com/UltraResX" title="https://www.planar.com/UltraResX">https://www.planar.com/UltraResX</a>.</p>26601ff9-ffe5-493b-92a1-581e5d629b6fhttps://www.planar.com/news/2021/2/2/planar-announces-expansion-of-award-winning-planar-tvf-series/Planar Announces Expansion of Award-Winning Planar TVF Series<p>PORTLAND, Ore., February 2, 2021 - Planar, a global leader in visualization technology, today announced the company is enhancing the <a href="https://www.planar.com/products/led-video-walls/planar-tvf/" title="TVF" data-anchor="#">Planar® TVF Series</a> family of fine pitch LED video wall displays by offering integration with the <a href="https://www.planar.com/products/walldirector-video-controller/" title="WallDirector Video Controller" data-anchor="#">Planar® WallDirector™ Video Controller (VC)</a>. The Planar WallDirector VC and Planar® WallDirector™ Software add powerful and secure video processing capabilities to the product while simplifying video wall control and management. In addition, Planar WallDirector VC is being added to Planar® TVF Complete™ 109-inch to 219-inch LED video wall displays, allowing customers to more easily acquire, deploy and operate seamless LED video walls in popular resolutions and configurations.</p> <p>Planar WallDirector VC is a family of compact and scalable video processors designed to drive Planar LED and LCD video walls. With Planar WallDirector VC, users can capture multiple sources while extending signals over CAT or fiber connections and scale modularly to support larger video walls. The Video Controller is powered by Planar WallDirector Software, a powerful browser-based video wall management application with an intuitive interface that simplifies video wall set-up, configuration, operation and monitoring. With Planar WallDirector VC scaling and windowing, customers can arrange, save, recall and view their video sources in layouts that are most meaningful to them.</p> <p>The company is also enhancing and expanding <a href="#" title="Planar TVF Complete" data-anchor="#">Planar TVF Complete</a>, a family of LED video wall displays designed to make seamless large size video walls easier and more cost-effective to deploy. The new Planar TVF Complete line now incorporates Planar WallDirector VC and includes a new Double Full HD 198-inch model aimed at the popular wide-view configuration for conference rooms and board rooms. The Planar WallDirector VC and Planar WallDirector Software combine a powerful and compact video processor, signal extension over CAT or fiber, multiple 4K@60Hz capture, flexible window layout creation and recall and complete control via web application, network commands or remote plus on-screen display. Available in a range of Full HD, Ultra HD and Double Full HD resolutions, Planar TVF Complete now offers customers a total of seven models to choose from.</p> <p>"Planar TVF Series and Planar TVF Complete are among our most sought-after fine pitch LED video wall solutions," said Steve Seminario, vice president of product development at Planar. "The new capabilities announced today were designed to respond to the needs of our growing customer base while maintaining Planar TVF Series' elegant simplicity and reliability."</p> <p>In addition, Planar TVF Series is now available with Planar® ERO-LED Matte™. As the newest advancement with the company's proprietary <a href="https://www.planar.com/products/planar-ero/" title="Planar ERO-LED" data-anchor="#">Planar® ERO-LED™</a> (Extended Ruggedness and Optics™) technology, Planar ERO-LED Matte is a new protective solution that is almost unnoticeable, allowing content to be displayed without interruptions or reflections and an improved touch experience for continued interaction, while also maintaining superb image performance.</p> <p>Planar ERO-LED material is applied at the LED module level and as a result, individual modules can be removed or replaced, providing simpler service.</p> <p>The company's latest Planar TVF Series developments follow the launch of the <a href="https://www.planar.com/support/planar-evercare-lifetime-warranty/" title="Planar EverCare Lifetime Warranty" data-anchor="#">Planar® EverCare™ Lifetime Limited Warranty</a> in October. The program is designed to provide customers with complete confidence in their LED video wall purchase while reducing their lifetime cost-of-ownership.</p> <p>Planar EverCare is unique in terms of its comprehensiveness and duration of coverage, offering customers with Planar TVF Series and Planar TVF Complete LED video walls deployed in North America lifetime protection, total product coverage, local support and maintenance, uninterrupted assistance and expedited parts replacement. When paired with the Planar® EverNew™ Managed Service Program, a competitive, multi-year leasing program that simplifies the buying process by enabling customers to lease Planar displays at a fixed monthly cost, Planar EverCare makes deploying a Planar TVF Series LED video wall uniquely predictable and worry-free from a financial and service perspective.</p> <p>In June, Planar also expanded the Planar TVF Series to include a new 0.9 millimeter pixel pitch model in response to customer feedback. Planar TVF 0.9 supports higher resolution video walls, increasing the pixel count by nearly 78 percent compared to the 1.2 millimeter model, while also preserving exceptional visual performance and simplified installation and maintenance.</p> <p>For more information about Planar TVF Series and the latest improvements, visit <a href="https://www.planar.com/TVF" title="www.planar.com/TVF">www.planar.com/TVF</a>.</p>77aad270-1ce6-4f6a-b249-5656a4106d39https://www.planar.com/news/2021/1/12/planar-recognized-with-three-technology-awards-for-new-industry-leading-display-innovations/Planar Recognized with Three Technology Awards for New, Industry-Leading Display Innovations<p>Planar, a global leader in visualization products, is the proud recipient of three technology awards for new display solutions unveiled last year. Sound &amp; Video Contractor honored the company with a 2020 Innovative Product Award for the Planar® HRO Series, while Digital Signage Magazine announced Planar HRO Series a recipient of a 2021 DIGI Award for best new product in outdoor LED. Campus Technology also recognized the <a href="#" title="Planar® HB Series Huddle Board">Planar® HB Series Huddle Board</a> as a 2020 New Product Award winner in the interactive whiteboard, display, flat panel or kiosk category.</p> <p>"It is a special honor to have two of our most innovative new products recognized by members of the proAV and higher education communities," said Steve Seminario, vice president of product development at Planar. "Both the Planar HRO Series and Planar HB Series Huddle Board enable new and fast growing applications for Planar displays that we are excited to be getting into the hands of our customers."</p> <p>Selected by readers, <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.svconline.com/svc-event/svc-readers-choose-winners-of-10th-annual-innovative-product-awards-2020" target="_blank" title="Sound &amp; Video Contractor's 2020 Innovative Product Awards">Sound &amp; Video Contractor's 2020 Innovative Product Awards</a> celebrate recent electronic and mechanical innovations, along with the engineering and engineers behind each of these products. The 10th annual program recognized products ranging from display and laser projection technology to live streaming and digital media solutions.</p> <p><a rel="noopener" href="https://www.avnetwork.com/features/2021-digi-award-winners-announced" target="_blank" title="Digital Signage Magazine's 2021 DIGI Awards">Digital Signage Magazine's 2021 DIGI Awards</a> is a highly regarded industry award acknowledging the outstanding integrators, content providers and product manufacturers in the digital signage industry. Boundary-pushing and category-defining digital signage products and applications ranging from corporate to art and entertainment were chosen by a panel of esteemed digital signage-focused integrators, end users and consultants.</p> <p>The Planar® HRO Series line of high resolution outdoor LED video walls expands the company's portfolio of industry-leading LED display solutions with a high brightness, fine pixel pitch LED offering that is built for close-up daylight viewing and excellent video performance. Featuring some of the finest pixel pitches available for outdoor LED displays, 1.5 millimeter and 1.9 millimeter, the Planar HRO Series delivers impactful visual experiences for audiences even in direct sunlight. The fine pixel pitch paired with 3,500-nit brightness and a 16:9 aspect ratio make the series ideal in a variety of outdoor applications ranging from uncovered business pavilions and amphitheater backdrops to poolside hospitality, transportation signage and retail exteriors.</p> <p>2020 marks the first year of <a rel="noopener" href="https://campustechnology.com/articles/2020/12/01/ct-2020-new-product-award-winners.aspx?admgarea=news" target="_blank" title="Campus Technology's New Product Award">Campus Technology's New Product Award</a> program, celebrating outstanding contributions to higher education, especially during a time when the delivery of education is in flux. The Planar HB Series was one of 20 winners selected in 19 categories spanning all aspects of higher education technology innovations.</p> <p>The Planar HB Series is a line of large format LCD displays optimized for quick and efficient collaboration. The series features a highly responsive touch performance to recognize up to 20 simultaneous touch points from multiple users and an included stylus to accurately capture even the smallest of characters. Available in 75-inch and 86-inch sizes, the Planar HB Series features 4K resolution and 350-nit brightness, ensuring that everyone in the room can clearly see even the most detailed on-screen content. With embedded tools tailored to in-room and remote unified communication, Planar HB Series is ideal for study group spaces and design centers, as well as conference rooms and executive home offices in today's timely work from home climate.</p> <p>For more information about the Planar HRO Series, visit www.planar.com/HRO. For more information about the Planar HB Series Huddle Board, visit <a href="https://www.planar.com/HB">www.planar.com/HB</a>.</p>1fee670f-a57d-49fc-ab19-4a58508dc1aehttps://www.planar.com/news/2020/10/6/planar-announces-planar-evercare-lifetime-limited-warranty-for-led-displays/Planar Announces Planar EverCare Lifetime Limited Warranty for LED Displays<p>PORTLAND, Ore., October 6, 2020 – Planar, a global leader in visualization technology, today introduced the <a href="https://www.planar.com/support/planar-evercare-lifetime-warranty/" title="Planar EverCare Lifetime Warranty">Planar® EverCare™ Lifetime Limited Warranty</a>, a program designed to provide customers with complete confidence in their LED video wall purchase while reducing their lifetime cost-of-ownership. Included with <a href="https://www.planar.com/products/led-video-walls/planar-tvf/" title="TVF">Planar® TVF Series</a> and <a href="#" title="Planar TVF Complete">Planar® TVF Complete™</a> LED video walls deployed in North America, Planar EverCare is unique in terms of its comprehensiveness and duration of coverage.</p> <p>Planar EverCare offers Planar TVF Series and Planar TVF Complete LED video wall customers in North America the following:</p> <ul> <li>Lifetime Protection: Coverage for as long as the customer owns the product</li> <li>Total Product Coverage: Coverage of the entire product from controller to sub-pixel, including every component in between</li> <li>Local Support and Maintenance: Repair or replacement in the U.S. of any component</li> <li>Uninterrupted Assistance: Access to 24x7 phone support</li> <li>Accelerated Replacement: Advance replacement of certain critical components</li> <li>Opportunity for Enhancement: May be augmented by optional Planar scheduled or on-demand, on-site service programs</li> </ul> <p>"Planar has been designing, deploying and supporting video wall solutions for nearly 40 years," said Executive Vice President of Sales, Marketing and Pro Services Adam Schmidt. "As a result, we have the experience and expertise needed to fully understand what our customers are looking for, and that is a video wall that not only looks great and delivers superior performance for a long time, but also offers peace of mind. Planar EverCare is our response - a one-of-a-kind offering deliberately designed to address these needs."</p> <p>The release of Planar EverCare follows the company’s launch of the Planar® EverNew™ Managed Service Program in March. Planar EverNew is a competitive, multi-year leasing program for Planar display solutions in the United States and Canada, simplifying the buying process by enabling customers to lease Planar displays at a fixed monthly cost. As a result, cost-conscious companies can more easily budget by turning a large, one-time capital outlay into a smaller, more manageable monthly expense.</p> <p>With the combination of Planar EverCare and Planar EverNew, deploying a Planar TVF Series LED video wall is uniquely predictable and worry-free from a financial and service perspective. The product is always covered and never becomes obsolete. Planar is well-positioned to offer this level of coverage to customers from a product, personnel and company point of view.</p> <p>The best-in-class Planar EverCare warranty is available for the entire Planar TVF Series family, including:</p> <ul> <li>Planar TVF Series: A popular family of fine pitch LED video wall displays offering exceptional visual performance, simplified installation and a modular architecture for easy maintenance. With models available in 0.9, 1.2, 1.5, 1.8 and 2.5 millimeter pixel pitches, Planar TVF Series supports an installation depth of four inches to reduce the overall video wall footprint. As a result, Planar TVF Series is easier to fit in more spaces and can be configured in any video wall configuration to meet the widest range of application requirements.</li> <li>Planar TVF Complete: Optimized for Full HD and 4K resolutions, Planar TVF Complete is a family of LED video wall solutions designed to make seamless large size video walls easier and more cost-effective to deploy. Available in 109-inch HD, 137-inch HD, 164-inch HD,164-inch UHD, 219-inch HD and 219-inch UHD 16:9 diagonal sizes, Planar TVF Complete makes it easier and more affordable to select, purchase and install an LED video wall.</li> </ul> <p>The Planar EverCare Lifetime Limited Warranty is available for orders shipped after October 1, 2020 for all Planar TVF Series and Planar TVF Complete installations in North America. For more information about the Planar EverCare Lifetime Warranty, visit <a href="https://www.planar.com/evercare" title="www.planar.com/EverCare">www.planar.com/EverCare</a>.</p>674881bf-6dfa-4e4e-9f04-fb86ef122eb7https://www.planar.com/news/2020/9/22/planar-introduces-planar-hb-series-huddle-board-with-precision-touch/Planar Introduces Planar HB Series Huddle Board with Precision Touch<p>PORTLAND, Ore., September 22, 2020 – Planar, a global leader in visualization technology, is now offering the <a href="#" title="Planar HB Series Huddle Board">Planar® HB Series Huddle Board</a>, a line of large format LCD displays optimized for quick and efficient collaboration. Planar HB Series Huddle Board features a highly responsive touch performance to recognize up to 20 simultaneous touch points from multiple users and an included stylus to accurately capture even the smallest of characters. With embedded tools tailored to in-room and remote unified communication, Planar HB Series is ideal for conference rooms, study group spaces, design centers and executive home offices in today's timely work from home climate.</p> <p>The Planar HB Series is available in 75-inch and 86-inch sizes featuring 4K resolution and 350-nit brightness, ensuring that everyone in the room can clearly see even the most detailed on-screen content. The series is also compatible with industry-leading collaboration solutions, supports third-party devices and includes an integrated Android® operating system complete with whiteboard software to create a one-stop collaboration solution for users.</p> <p>"Increasingly, customers are looking for ease, efficiency and performance around the primary meeting room display applications, including annotation, screen sharing and video communication," said Steve Seminario, vice president of product development at Planar. "The Planar HB Series was designed to squarely meet these needs with leading software compatibility, built-in tools and highly responsive touch."</p> <p>The Planar HB Series offers wireless connectivity to support both in-room and remote collaboration and the display's 20-point projected capacitive touch helps ensure effective interactive experiences for users. Planar HB Series' sensor is directly integrated into the LCD panel, reducing weight and thickness compared to traditional glass overlay construction. Planar is one of the first companies in the industry to achieve this construction for a 75-inch LCD display.</p> <p>With Planar HB Series, files can be easily imported to allow users to quickly annotate over maps, web page screen shots, reports and more. For added flexibility, all Planar HB Series displays come standard with expansion slots that support Intel's Open Pluggable Specification (OPS), making them compatible with a variety of OPS devices. Also, the series' compatibility with unified communication platforms allows users to add a webcam, audio system and microphone of their choosing to sync with colleagues across the globe as if they are in the very same room.</p> <p>"It's imperative that T1V's ThinkHub collaboration software runs on high-performance display technology that optimizes the meeting experience," says Adam Loritsch, executive vice president of sales and marketing at T1V. "The Planar HB Series prioritizes pinpoint accuracy and precision to ensure a seamless experience for blended teams as they connect in hybrid meeting spaces that combine in-room and remote participants. It's the perfect pairing for ThinkHub and our mission to bring teams together."</p> <p>The Planar HB Series is currently available and shipping through Planar's global network of authorized resellers. For more information visit <a href="https://www.planar.com/hb" title="www.planar.com/HB">www.planar.com/HB</a> or view a <a rel="noopener" href="https://vimeo.com/433817776" target="_blank" title="product demonstration video">product demonstration video</a>.</p> <p>Planar® HB Series Huddle Board is a trademark of Planar Systems. All other marks are property of their respective owners.</p>fc610651-e350-47e0-b658-835d91b0612fhttps://www.planar.com/news/2020/9/1/planar-expands-portfolio-of-outdoor-fine-pitch-led-solutions-with-planar-hro-series/Planar Expands Portfolio of Outdoor Fine Pitch LED Solutions with Planar HRO Series<p>PORTLAND, Ore., September 1, 2020 – Planar, a global leader in visualization technology, is bringing bright, ultra-high definition video outside with the release of the Planar® HRO Series high resolution outdoor LED video walls. The Planar HRO Series expands the company's portfolio of industry-leading LED display solutions with a high brightness, fine pixel pitch LED offering that is built for close-up daylight video viewing. The Planar HRO Series delivers impactful visual experiences for audiences even in direct sunlight.</p> <p>"The desirability of fine pitch displays that exactly hit 16:9 aspect ratio resolutions like Full HD and 4K, is well understood," said Steve Seminario, vice president of product development at Planar. "What's exciting about the Planar HRO Series is that it brings 16:9, fine pitch and high brightness to the outdoors where more of our customers are looking to deploy high quality video."</p> <p>Planar HRO Series features some of the finest pixel pitches available for outdoor LED displays, 1.5 millimeter and 1.9 millimeter. The fine pixel pitch paired with 3,500-nit brightness and a 16:9 aspect ratio for video make the series ideal in a variety of outdoor applications ranging from uncovered business pavilions and amphitheater backdrops to poolside hospitality, transportation signage and retail exteriors.</p> <p>Planar HRO Series LED displays are built to endure the weather with LED treatments designed to protect them from ultraviolet rays, dust, water and casual contact, without negatively impacting the viewing experience. Planar HRO Series displays feature protective plates on the backside of the displays to cover cables and mechanics, helping ensure a longer life for the solution regardless of environmental factors. The displays enable wall-mounted or stacked installations and feature full front service for simplified maintenance.</p> <p>The launch of Planar HRO Series also introduces Planar® HRO Complete, a line of prepackaged outdoor LED video walls designed to reduce time and complexity of video wall design and installation. Planar HRO Complete is available in 130-inch, 174-inch and 217-inch and 260-inch diagonal sizes. The models' resolutions start at Full HD (1920 x 1080) on the 130" model and increase to 4K (3840 x 2160) on the 260" model, to ensure crisp visuals for users as close as 10 feet away (3 meters).</p> <p>Planar HRO Complete includes a display, controller, cables, trim and wall mount, and is delivered ready to install supporting fast deployment and time to use. Optional floor stands and hanging mounts are also available.</p> <p>For more information about the Planar HRO Series or Planar HRO Complete, attend Planar's Residential Renaissance Virtual Event on September 1 - 3, 2020 or visit www.planar.com/HRO.</p>ffe31610-3444-4c0c-b6bb-25bf5f0ea2dfhttps://www.planar.com/news/2020/6/30/planar-introduces-enhanced-planar-tvf-series-in-response-to-customer-feedback/Planar Introduces Enhanced Planar TVF Series in Response to Customer Feedback<p>PORTLAND, Ore., June 30, 2020 – Planar, a global leader in visualization technology, today announced the latest advancements to the popular <a href="https://www.planar.com/products/led-video-walls/planar-tvf/" title="TVF">Planar® TVF Series</a> family of fine pitch LED video wall displays. Introducing a new 0.9 millimeter pixel pitch model, improved power design as well as new models to <a href="#" title="Planar TVF Complete">Planar® TVF Complete™</a>, the enhanced Planar TVF Series incorporates feedback from customers, while preserving exceptional visual performance and simplified installation and maintenance.</p> <p>The new 0.9 millimeter pixel pitch model supports higher resolution video walls at a size that fits in more environments. Joining other models available in 1.2, 1.5, 1.8 and 2.5 millimeter pixel pitches, Planar TVF 0.9 increases the pixel count by nearly 78 percent compared to the 1.2 millimeter model. As a result, Planar TVF 0.9 is a perfect solution to achieve 4K resolution at a 164-inch diagonal size.</p> <p>"The Planar TVF Series and Planar TVF Complete combine a set of product characteristics that have made them exceptionally popular," said Steve Seminario, vice president of product development at Planar. "We are fortunate to have an informed and enthusiastic customer base who told us how to make Planar TVF Series even better, and we are excited to introduce these market-driven additions and improvements to the Planar TVF Series product line."</p> <p>Consistent with other Planar TVF Series models, Planar TVF 0.9 is easy to set up, use and maintain, supporting an installation depth of four inches to reduce the overall video wall footprint and servicing space needed. As a result, Planar TVF Series is easier to fit in more spaces and can be configured in any video wall configuration to meet the widest range of application requirements.</p> <p>In addition to providing its widest range of pixel pitches available to-date, the Planar TVF Series now features an improved power design. While maintaining a stackable cabinet design for cableless power and signal connection, Planar TVF Series’ new power design allows users to hide main cables rather than expose them at the top of the video wall. As a result, Planar TVF Series video walls are now an edge-to-edge LED display with no protruding cable or top bezel. Planar TVF Series’ new power design also eliminates video wall size limitations.</p> <p>The company is also expanding Planar TVF Complete, a family of LED video wall solutions designed to make seamless large size video walls easier and more cost-effective to deploy, with the addition of two models. The new Planar TVF Complete UHD 164 adds an additional 4K native model in a size that is better suited for more environments. Delivering crisp images at close viewing distances and an improved control system with more inputs and windowing capability, Planar TVF Complete UHD 164 represents the most advanced Planar TVF Complete model ever introduced. Additionally, with the introduction of the Planar TVF Complete HD 219, Planar now offers customers a total of six models to choose from.</p> <p>Each Planar TVF Complete model includes precisely configured LED display cabinets, cables, wall mounts, trim, spare modules and a video controller, making it easier and more affordable than ever for customers to select, purchase and install an LED video wall. Optimized for Full HD and 4K resolutions and available in diagonal sizes ranging from in 109-inch to 219-inch, Planar TVF Complete supports a wide range of environments and applications.</p> <p>For more information about the Planar TVF Series and recent enhancements, attend Planar’s Encore Product &amp; Technology Showcase Event taking place July 7-9, 2020.</p>e3404454-a817-4ff4-bfcd-08238bc4c3a4https://www.planar.com/news/2020/6/15/planar-lookthru-transparent-oled-display-proud-recipient-of-2020-best-award/Planar LookThru Transparent OLED Display Proud Recipient of 2020 BEST Award<p>Planar, global leader in visualization products, is pleased to announce that the company has been honored with Commercial Integrator’s 2020 BEST (Best Electronics System Technologies) Award, an annual award honoring outstanding AV products and services that are impacting the commercial integration industry every day. The next-generation<a href="https://www.planar.com/products/transparent-oled-displays/" title="Transparent OLED Displays"> Planar® LookThru™ Transparent OLED Display</a> was named best video wall solution within the audio video products category.</p> <p>The new Planar LookThru display leverages the latest in transparent organic light-emitting diode (OLED) technology to provide a self-emitting transparent display for truly see-through installations without the need for backlighting or enclosures.</p> <p>"It is a tremendous honor to receive Commercial Integrator’s BEST Award for the Planar LookThru display," said Steve Seminario, vice president of product development at Planar. "Following remarkable response from our customers, we’ve remained committed to offering a transparent display solution that will support their next-level application needs and it’s wonderful to be recognized for playing a part in advancing today’s industry."</p> <p>The next-generation Planar LookThru builds on the frameless glass design of the original version, enabling customers to overlay digital content and imagery over actual objects to create unique, eye-catching installations. Suitable both as a standalone product and for tiled installations, the 55-inch display is ideal for a wide range of applications including retail merchandising, corporate displays, museum exhibits, award and trophy cases, and tradeshow exhibits.</p> <p>Following the cancellation of multiple industry events in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Commercial Integrator’s BEST Awards offer integrators a valuable opportunity to learn about today’s top-ranking AV products.</p> <p>This year’s entries were individually judged by a panel of industry editorial leaders, with each member providing a score in three categories for each audio video product submitted. The Planar LookThru display was recognized as the winning video wall solution due to its product design, technological innovation and functional features, as well as the value it offers to commercial integrators.</p> <p>For more information about the Planar LookThru, visit <a href="https://www.planar.com/LookThru" title="www.planar.com/LookThru">www.planar.com/LookThru</a> or visit our <a href="https://www.planar.com/case-studies/category/transparent-displays/" title="Case Studies">Case Studies</a> to see how customers are deploying this eye-catching technology to create eye-catching installations.</p>f7119d36-9bf6-4ce4-8a5a-1216bd9d2975https://www.planar.com/news/2020/6/3/planar-announces-june-2020-virtual-product-technology-showcase/Planar Announces June 2020 Virtual Product & Technology Showcase<p>PORTLAND, Ore., June 3, 2020 – Planar, a global leader in visualization technology, today announced the June 2020 Virtual Product &amp; Technology Showcase, a three-day, all-inclusive, virtual event composed of product and technology sessions, videos, demonstrations and more. Scheduled from June 9-11, in lieu of being able to showcase products at the InfoComm 2020 event, the largest professional audiovisual trade show in North America, Planar's own Virtual Product &amp; Technology Showcase will introduce display innovations that would have been unveiled in the company's booth at the show.</p> <p>Planar's Virtual Product &amp; Technology Showcase will also include a handful of sessions hosted by members of Planar's product team with topics ranging from the latest applications and advances in LED display technology to improvements in meeting room and collaboration display technology and ways to drive impact with custom display solutions. The virtual product and technology sessions will also offer an opportunity for questions and answers, allowing attendees to engage with Planar professionals and learn more about the ways the company can support their unique and evolving needs.</p> <p>"Our Virtual Product &amp; Technology Showcase was designed to replicate what our customers and partners would have experienced by visiting our booth in person at a show," said Executive Vice President of Sales, Marketing and Pro Services Adam Schmidt. "By attending this first-of-its-kind showcase, virtual visitors will have the opportunity to interact with industry experts while keeping up with the latest Planar innovations that are powering businesses around the world. It's important for our virtual visitors to know that we're focused on innovating now more than ever and available to help make their display technology visions a reality."</p> <p>Planar's Virtual Product &amp; Technology Showcase will introduce visitors to the following display innovations:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Planar® HB Series Huddle Board: The Planar HB Series Huddle Board is a line of LCD displays optimized for quick and efficient collaboration. Available in 75-inch and 86-inch sizes, the series features a highly responsive touch performance to recognize up to 20 simultaneous touch points from multiple users and an included stylus that accurately captures even the smallest of characters. The series is also compatible with industry-leading collaboration solutions, supports third-party devices and includes an integrated Android operating system complete with whiteboard software to create a one-stop collaboration solution for users.</p> </li> <li> <p><a href="#" title="Planar FX Series">Planar® FX Series</a>: The Planar FX Series is a new family of fine pixel pitch indoor and outdoor LED video wall displays that bring to high ambient-light environments the same level of close-viewing image detail and resolution historically reserved for lower light private spaces. Planar FX Series displays include LED treatments designed to protect them from ultraviolet rays, dust, water and casual contact, without negatively impacting the viewing experience.</p> </li> <li> <p><a href="https://www.planar.com/products/led-video-walls/planar-tvf/" title="Planar TVF Series">Planar® TVF Series</a>: Introducing a new 0.9 millimeter fine pixel pitch model to the award-winning LED video wall line, the Planar TVF Series now supports higher resolution video walls at a size that fits in more environments. Joining other fine pitch models, Planar TVF 0.9 upholds a platform that is easy to set up, use and maintain at an attractive price point. The Planar TVF Series features a 16:9 aspect ratio that allows every pixel pitch to achieve popular resolutions, including Full HD and 4K, to enable a closer, comfortable viewing distance for clear presentation of content.</p> </li> <li> <p>Planar® ERO-LED Matte™: As the newest alternative to the company's popular <a href="https://www.planar.com/products/planar-ero/" title="Planar ERO-LED">Planar® ERO-LED™</a> (Extended Ruggedness and Optics™) technology, Planar ERO-LED Matte introduces a protective solution that is almost unnoticeable, allowing content to be displayed without interruptions or reflections. The proprietary materials and process add a protective layer to provide increased ruggedness and an improved touch experience for continued interaction, while maintaining superb image performance.</p> </li> </ul> <p>To register for Planar's June 2020 Virtual Product &amp; Technology Showcase, visit www.junetradeshow2020.events.planar.com.</p>3358878a-3383-40e2-b243-e0a2256fc3dbhttps://www.planar.com/news/2020/5/20/planar-introduces-planar-fx-series-fine-pitch-high-brightness-led-displays-for-indoor-and-outdoor-applications/Planar Introduces Planar FX Series Fine Pitch, High Brightness LED Displays for Indoor and Outdoor Applications<p>PORTLAND, Ore., May 20, 2020 – Planar, a global leader in visualization technology, today announced an expansion to the company’s portfolio of cutting-edge LED display solutions with the introduction of the <a href="#" title="Planar FX Series">Planar<sup>®</sup> FX Series</a>. Offering models designed for both indoor and outdoor applications, Planar FX Series fine pixel pitch LED video wall displays bring to high ambient-light environments the same level of close-viewing image detail and resolution historically reserved for lower light private spaces.</p> <p>The Planar FX Series offers outdoor models available in 1.5, 1.9, 2.6, 2.9 and 3.9 millimeter pixel pitches, featuring the industry’s finest pitch LED video wall display for outdoor use, in addition to indoor models with 1.5, 1.9 and 2.6 millimeter pixel pitches. The Planar FX Series supports up to 3500 nits indoors and 4000 nits outdoors. The new line of LED video wall displays’ high resolution and high brightness makes them ideal for showcasing up-close content during daylight hours, including applications such as lobbies, corporate campus exteriors, transportation, retail environments and hospitality.</p> <p>“As customer demand and confidence in LED video walls has grown, our customers have naturally envisioned use cases requiring close viewing in bright, sun-lit public environments,” said Steve Seminario, vice president of product development at Planar. “We are excited to now offer a product line uniquely suited to those applications, both indoors and outdoors.”</p> <p>Built to endure the weather and accidental impact, Planar FX Series displays include LED treatments designed to protect them from ultraviolet rays, dust, water and casual contact, without negatively impacting the viewing experience. The new fine pitch LED displays also feature optional masking plates on the backside to cover cables and protect from vandalism and other wear and tear that is common in high-traffic environments. In addition, Planar FX Series allows users to dynamically adjust brightness to accommodate daytime and evening usage.</p> <p>Featuring full front service and magnet-secured modules, Planar FX Series displays measure 500x500 millimeters and are built for fixed installation or hanging and stacking designs. Planar FX Series displays are also designed to support flexible, customized and architecturally integrated LED video walls, including video walls with 90-degree corners.</p> <p>For more information about the Planar FX Series, attend Planar’s Virtual June Tradeshow 2020 Event on June 9 – 11, 2020 at www.planar.com/junetradeshow2020.</p>6d8929e1-1ad5-459b-a757-b068f8b9e3e2https://www.planar.com/news/2020/4/15/planar-supports-av-and-local-community-during-covid-19/Planar Supports AV and Local Community During COVID-19<p>To support the fight against COVID-19 , Planar is offering essential services to members of the AV community who support critical businesses, including donations of the company’s desktop monitors, free maintenance, warranty extensions and online delivery of AVIXA Certified Technology Specialist (CTS)-Certified <a href="#" title="Training">Planar Academy</a> technology training courses.</p> <p>Planar also donated personal protective equipment (PPE) to hospitals in Oregon, including a total of 5,000 medical face masks to Legacy Health, Oregon Health &amp; Science University Hospital and Adventist Medical Center.</p> <p>“Today, we are more committed than ever before to support our customers and community in the fight against the COVID-19 outbreak,” said Planar Executive Vice President of Sales, Marketing and Pro Services Adam Schmidt. “These are trying times for all and being able to provide essential services that help protect our first responders and maintain day-to-day business operations for our customers and resellers offers a sense of hope that everyone needs right now.”</p> <p>In addition to the company’s donations, Planar is enforcing aggressive social distancing and disinfecting practices for employees in our factories and in the field, in Oregon, throughout the US and around the globe. To help minimize the risk of disease spreading, the company has altered shift schedules to minimize employee interaction and is reserving resources to sanitize equipment and the facility in between shifts.</p> <p>Complete details on the resources and opportunities currently available to Planar customers and resellers include:</p> <ul> <li> <p><em>Planar Desktop Monitors:</em> The company is donating desktop monitors to support Planar customers and resellers who are working from home and need resources to maintain daily business operations.</p> </li> <li> <p><em>Free Maintenance:</em> Customers with critical operations, including healthcare, government, military and control room centers, are benefiting from free maintenance performed by local Planar technicians in compliance with all stay-at-home orders in local communities.</p> </li> <li> <p><em>Warranty Extensions:</em> Planar is extending the company’s Standard Warranties by 90 days to offer customers additional support during uncertain times.</p> </li> <li> <p><em>Planar Academy Training Courses:</em> Planar Academy includes AVIXA CTS-Certified technology training courses. The company has transitioned the free, in-person CTS training courses to online delivery, providing AV professionals the opportunity to continue their education while working from home. The Planar Academy schedule is available at www.planar.com/PlanarAcademy.</p> </li> <li> <p><em>Virtual Industry Events:</em> Planar is transitioning in-person Spring tradeshows &amp; events to virtual events. The company will offer digital alternatives for both NAB 2020 and InfoComm 2020 to allow customers who would otherwise visit the company’s booth to engage with Planar professionals and learn about the company’s latest product developments and offerings. The schedule of upcoming virtual events is now available at <a href="https://www.planar.com/Events" title="www.planar.com/Events">www.planar.com/Events</a>, including registration for the NAB 2020 Virtual Event.</p> </li> </ul> <p>To further help prevent the spread of COVID-19, Planar is educating customers and resellers on the simple steps they can take to disinfect Planar LCD and LED displays. For more information on sanitizing Planar display solutions from bacteria and viruses, visit <a href="https://www.planar.com/blog" title="www.planar.com/blog">www.planar.com/blog</a>.</p> <p>Planar display products are used by many of the most critical businesses and industries fighting COVID-19, from healthcare to control rooms and broadcasters. Planar is committed to supporting these customers through these unprecedented times, while also ensuring the health and safety of the company’s customers and employees.</p>9b48c923-bbfb-44e0-bb8e-86ec79439c8dhttps://www.planar.com/news/2020/4/7/planar-embraces-opportunity-presented-by-samsung-s-exit-from-lcd-production/Planar Embraces Opportunity Presented by Samsung’s Exit from LCD Production<p>Samsung Display Company (SDC), a unit of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., recently announced the company has decided to end production of all LCD displays in South Korea and China by the end of 2020. Samsung’s shift in strategy immediately creates new opportunities throughout the market and Planar is poised to remain a leader in the LCD video wall market by remaining committed to selling and servicing LCD video walls.</p> <p>Though Samsung Electronics America (SMA) will continue to serve customers and partners with LCD video wall products, SDC’s exit from the business will likely affect SMA and other LCD vendors, given that SDC is one of their panel manufacturers.</p> <p>As a market leader in the tiled LCD market for many years and with the company’s proprietary LCD video wall design, Planar is not dependent on any particular LCD panel. Planar has other LCD providers and other potential providers under consideration and as a result, Samsung’s announcement will not influence Planar’s ability to produce, deliver, service or support tiled LCD products.</p> <p>“Especially in today’s economic environment, having a high quality, affordable LCD product in a variety of sizes is something we are proud to offer customers and a strategy to which we are committed,” said Planar Executive Vice President of Sales, Marketing and Pro Services Adam Schmidt. “We stand firm in our commitment to protect our customers’ past and future LCD video wall installations.”</p> <p>In August of 2019 Planar was named the No. 1 market share leader in Americas LCD control room applications within the $4.7 billion LCD video wall market (<a href="https://www.planar.com/news/2019/8/20/planar-named-no-1-global-leader-in-narrow-pixel-pitch-led-video-wall-and-broader-led-markets/" title="Planar Named No. 1 Global Leader in Narrow Pixel Pitch LED Video Wall and Broader LED Markets">Futuresource 2019</a>).</p>334fdaaa-4360-4731-8fdb-60a4e288a12dhttps://www.planar.com/news/2020/3/31/planar-launches-planar-evernew-managed-service-offering/Planar Launches Planar EverNew Managed Service Offering<!-- START: Body --> <p>PORTLAND, Ore., March 31, 2020 – Planar, a global leader in visualization technology, today announced the launch of the Planar<sup>®</sup> EverNew<sup>™</sup> Managed Service Program, a competitive, multi-year leasing program for Planar display solutions in the United States and Canada. The new managed service offering simplifies the buying process by enabling customers to lease Planar solutions at a fixed monthly cost.</p> <p>With Planar EverNew, customers can finance the total cost of their projects—including display hardware, software, extended warranties, installation and the Planar<sup>®</sup> Premier Service Level Agreement—under a single contract as an ongoing monthly payment.</p> <p>Planar EverNew also offers customers the control and flexibility to meet their requirements or adjust terms as needed in case situations arise. For example, customers can choose to purchase outright or lease during times of uncertainty where large capital expenses are not ideal.</p> <p>The program makes it easier for cost-conscious companies to budget by turning a large, onetime capital outlay into a smaller, more manageable monthly expense. It also reduces the risk of technology obsolescence, while speeding up the process from decision to installation by eliminating the need for project bids.</p> <p>Combining Planar EverNew’s flexibility with unparalleled customer support and maintenance, enhances the company’s services and reinforces its leadership in the commercial display market. In addition to demonstrating the company’s commitment to addressing customers’ diverse needs of today and tomorrow, Planar’s new managed service offering also helps ensure that organizations are equipped for effective communications, including every day information sharing and dynamically changing emergency situations.</p> <p>"Organizations across the globe understand the tremendous benefits of using Planar display solutions, yet for some the cost is prohibitive," said Executive Vice President of Sales, Marketing and Pro Services Adam Schmidt. "Planar EverNew extends our cutting-edge solutions to a wider range of customers by giving them quick access to the technology they need without having to purchase it outright."</p> <p>Planar EverNew offers flexible leasing options between two to six years, ensuring customers have access to Planar display solutions for the length of time needed. At the end of the term, customers can upgrade to the latest Planar displays and begin a new lease, continue leasing their existing solutions at a lower rate or purchase their leased displays at current fair market value.</p> <p>For more information or to request a Planar EverNew financing quote, visit www.planar.com/EverNew.</p> <!-- END: Body -->da335866-156b-48ea-a69d-0b5cb435f79ahttps://www.planar.com/news/2020/3/16/planar-confirms-full-production-amidst-spread-of-coronavirus/Planar Confirms Full Production Amidst Spread of Coronavirus<p>Planar, global leader in visualization products, owns and operates multiple manufacturing facilities around the globe. The company has administered significant manufacturing operations in Hillsboro, Ore. for more than 35 years, where most of the company’s Trade Agreements Act (TAA)-compliant displays and video wall products are produced. Planar has had very few orders impacted by fallout associated with the coronavirus and has notified all affected customers.</p> <p>Planar maintains solid inventory positions on the following popular LED and LCD displays:</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.planar.com/products/led-video-walls/planar-directlight-x/" title="Planar DirectLight">Planar<sup>®</sup> DirectLight<sup>®</sup> X LED Video Wall System</a> </li> <li><a href="https://www.planar.com/products/led-video-walls/planar-tvf/" title="TVF">Planar<sup>®</sup> TVF Series</a> - (single power models)</li> <li><a href="https://www.planar.com/products/lcd-video-walls/clarity-matrix-lcd/" title="Clarity Matrix LCD">Clarity<sup>®</sup> Matrix<sup>®</sup> G3 LCD Video Wall System</a></li> <li><a href="#" title="UltraRes">Planar<sup>®</sup> UltraRes Series</a></li> <li><a href="#" title="QE">Planar<sup>®</sup> QE Series</a></li> <li>Planar 4K LCD displays with <a href="https://www.planar.com/products/planar-ero/" title="Planar ERO-LED">Planar<sup>®</sup> ERO–LCD<sup>™</sup></a></li> </ul> <p>While Planar’s product availability and production capacity are robust in the face of COVID-19, the company’s U.S.-centric product development, supply chain and manufacturing strategies are also unique. The company has been informed of other industry members’ schedules that have been impacted by the coronavirus. Endusers and resellers in search of replacement products should contact Planar to review options.</p> <p>Planar will maintain close communication with all resellers and endusers during this dynamic situation. The company remains committed to providing the superior products, service and support that customer have come to expect from the company. The thoughts of the entire Planar staff are with those affected by <br>COVID-19.</p>eaff7d75-d649-4c73-b83a-1c2b92560acchttps://www.planar.com/news/2020/2/11/planar-demonstrates-broadest-portfolio-of-video-wall-technology-at-ise-2020/Planar Demonstrates Broadest Portfolio of Video Wall Technology at ISE 2020<p>AMSTERDAM, 11 February, 2020 – Today, Planar, global leaders in visualization products, announced the company will showcase its most extensive portfolio of display technology this week at<a rel="noopener" href="https://www.iseurope.org/" target="_blank"> Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) 2020</a> in Amsterdam. The company will reinforce continued leadership in the video wall market with a wide array of visualization solutions designed to support best-in-class visual performance. Visitors to ISE 2020 can view these and other innovations at Stand #12-H100.</p> <p>Planar will present an ultra-fine pitch LED technology demonstration of a 0.6 millimeter video wall featuring micro LED. Measuring 216-inches and delivering compelling 8K resolution, the technology demonstration shows the outstanding visual performance of micro LED technology, representing the company’s largest and finest pixel pitch LED video wall display supporting 8K to-date and a new standard for the video wall market.</p> <p>"We're excited to be showing such a wide range of compelling displays, including a preview of our 0.6 millimeter micro LED 8K resolution video wall,” said Steve Seminario, vice president of product development at Planar. “The combination of micro LED and 4-in-1 pixel packaging technology offers a combination of pixel density, visual performance and ruggedness unattainable with conventional LED display designs."</p> <h3>Standard-Setting Fine Pitch LED Solutions</h3> <p>In addition to the 0.6 millimeter technology demonstration, Planar will present other award-winning fine pitch LED innovations designed for superior image performance and reliability, including the next-generation <a href="https://www.planar.com/products/led-video-walls/planar-directlight-x/" title="Planar DirectLight">DirectLight® X LED Video Wall System</a> and the <a href="https://www.planar.com/products/led-video-walls/planar-tvf/" title="TVF">TVF Series</a> LED video wall line</p> <p>DirectLight X adds unrivaled video processing and management capabilities to Planar’s ultra-fine pitch LED video wall line. With the latest 4K video standards, signal extension, multi-source processing and modern web-based graphical control software, DirectLight X creates a complete system that reduces dependence on external processing systems and makes the video wall easier to operate and monitor.</p> <p>ISE attendees will also experience the clear, crisp imagery TVF Series offers at nearly every angle and viewing distance. With models available in 1.2, 1.5, 1.8 and 2.5 millimeter pixel pitches, TVF Series offers a 27-inch, slim-profile display cabinet, front serviceability and a creative, stackable design to eliminate cabinet-to-cabinet cabling and reduce complexity of installation and vertical alignment.</p> <p>In addition, Planar will demonstrate <a href="https://www.planar.com/products/planar-ero/" title="Planar ERO-LED">ERO-LED™</a> (Extended Ruggedness and Optics™) on the TVF Series. Protecting fine pitch LED displays from dust, electro-static discharge, humidity, casual human contact and impact at both the front and edges, ERO-LED enhances visual performance by significantly increasing contrast in ambient light.</p> <h3>Custom LED Innovations for Unparalleled Experiences</h3> <p>Also on display in the Planar stand will be <a href="https://www.planar.com/products/led-video-walls/carbonlight/cli-flex/" title="CLI Flex">CarbonLight™ CLI Flex™</a>. Bending into curves as tight as 25-inch or 637 millimeters, this line of pliable LED video wall displays combine to create immersive concave or convex curved video walls. Surpassing the boundaries of LED technology, these LED modules literally bend, and are ideal for indoor, fixed video wall installations requiring smooth curves, waves or column wraps. CarbonLight CLI Flex enables smooth curves that do not cause color shift, offering a more visually appealing alternative to faceting flat LED cabinets into segmented curves. The LED modules can also be combined with standard <a href="https://www.planar.com/products/led-video-walls/carbonlight/cli/" title="CLI">CarbonLight™ CLI Series</a> cabinets to form unique video walls with both flat and curved surfaces This solution is offered in 1.5, 1.9, 2.6 and 3.9 millimeter pixel pitches.</p> <h3>Rental and Staging Solutions for Fast Serviceability and Adaptability</h3> <p>Planar will also exhibit the <a href="#" title="Planar VS Series">VS Series</a> LED video wall displays, the latest addition to the company’s portfolio of display solutions designed for the rental and staging industry. The VS Series is a full-featured series of LED video wall displays built for easy assembly and transport, adaptability to diverse environments and fast serviceability. Offered in 2.5, 3.9 and 4.8 millimeter pixel pitches, VS Series is aimed at rental and staging professionals who assemble video walls for events, concerts and mobile studio backdrops. The LED displays have been built from the ground up to address the real-world requirements and feedback from customers who desire a lightweight, simple design that is quick to assemble, teardown and transport—but also rugged enough to withstand wear and tear.</p> <p>Planar will also exhibit the four-time, award-winning CarbonLight™ LED Displays, a family of lightweight, adaptable LED displays ideal for a variety of uses from outdoor standard pitch to mesh to LED flooring.</p> <h3>LCD Video Wall Solutions for Best-in-Class Visual Performance</h3> <p>At ISE 2020, Planar will also showcase the expanded <a href="https://www.planar.com/products/lcd-video-walls/clarity-matrix-lcd/" title="Clarity Matrix LCD">Clarity® Matrix® G3 LCD Video Wall System</a> product line, including the new 55-inch model with a sub-1 millimeter tiled bezel and enhanced visual performance, as well the new 65-inch model featuring 4K resolution, unmatched pixel density and larger uninterrupted viewing area. Clarity Matrix G3 MX55M LCD video wall displays feature a 0.88 millimeter tiled bezel width, nearly half of the smallest bezel size of the Clarity Matrix video wall line. The Clarity Matrix G3 MX65U-4K LCD video wall display quadruples the resolution of the long-standing industry standard 55-inch display, providing much greater pixel density and uninterrupted display area.</p> <p>The company will also present the latest offerings to the <a href="https://www.planar.com/products/lcd-video-walls/vm/" title="VM">Planar® VM Series</a> line of LCD video wall displays including the 55-inch Planar VM55MX-M and Planar VM55LX-M, setting the industry standard for the smallest bezel with a 0.88 millimeter tiled bezel width and featuring native Full HD resolution.</p> <p>ISE attendees can also view the Planar® EPX Series including a 100-inch 4K LCD display featuring Ultra HD resolution (3840 x 2160) offering high brightness of 700 nits and a wide color gamut for stunning image quality and deep, rich color reproduction. The company will showcase the Planar EPX100 Touch, which brings interactivity to the 4K immersive experience, in addition to a 58-inch <a href="#" title="EP">Planar® EP Series</a> display. Available in 50-inch, 58-inch, 65-inch and touch models, Planar EP Series displays also feature 4K resolution for best-in-class reliability and stunning image quality.</p> <h3>Transparent OLED Technology for See-Through Installations</h3> <p>The next-generation <a href="https://www.planar.com/products/transparent-oled-displays/" title="Transparent OLED Displays">Planar® LookThru™ Transparent OLED Display</a> will also be on display at ISE 2020. Planar LookThru makes it possible to create truly see-through installations with a virtually frameless glass design by utilizing cutting-edge Organic Light Emitting Diode (OLED) technology, eliminating the need for a backlight or enclosure. With 38 percent light transmissivity, the glass delivers all the benefits of interactive digital signage while allowing consumers to see the product or scenes behind the display. Available in 55-inch with full HD resolution, Planar LookThru is ideal for retail merchandising, corporate displays, museum exhibits, award or trophy cases in education or corporate settings, tradeshow exhibits and a wide range of architectural applications.</p> <p>Visitors to ISE 2020 can view these and a variety of additional LED display technology innovations from Planar at Stand #12-H100.</p>426ba997-cb90-41dd-b5d5-cd468489111dhttps://www.planar.com/news/2020/2/4/planar-lookthru-transparent-oled-display-recognized-as-an-iot-integration-award-winner/Planar LookThru Transparent OLED Display Recognized as an IoT Integration Award Winner<p>Planar is the proud recipient of a <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.commercialintegrator.com/networks/iot/commercial-iot-devices-awards-winners-2019/" target="_blank" title="2019 IoT Integration Award">2019 IoT Integration Award</a>. As a winner in the AV and Collaboration/Communication category, the <a href="https://www.planar.com/products/transparent-oled-displays/" title="Transparent OLED Displays">Planar® LookThru™ Transparent OLED Display</a> was recognized as one of the best commercial IoT products available today that makes life better and jobs easier in commercial spaces.</p> <p>The next-generation Planar LookThru leverages the latest in transparent organic light-emitting diode (OLED) technology to provide a self-emitting transparent display for truly see-through installations without the need for backlighting or enclosures.</p> <p>“It is an honor to receive an IoT Integration Award for the Planar LookThru display,” said Steve Seminario, vice president of product development at Planar. “The next-generation Planar LookThru allows our customers to create vibrant, see-through installations for a wide range of creative and captivating applications. We continue to see new and truly inventive installations emerge every day.”</p> <p>The new Planar LookThru display builds on the frameless glass design of the original version, enabling customers to overlay digital content and imagery over actual objects to create unique, eye-catching installations. Suitable both as a standalone product and for tiled installations, the 55-inch display is ideal for a wide range of applications including retail merchandising, corporate displays, museum exhibits, award and trophy cases, and tradeshow exhibits.</p> <p>2019 IoT Integration Award winners were chosen by a diverse panel of industry professionals, including prosumers, editors, consultants and integrators in the commercial AV, IT, security and home automation fields. Nominated products were evaluated on elements ranging from innovation and technological advancement to value, enduser and integrator benefits, and an ability to integrate with other products.</p>6374f048-2f05-4b3d-876f-58d76e8b909fhttps://www.planar.com/news/2020/1/21/planar-video-walls-attain-extron-quantum-ultra-certification/Planar Video Walls Attain Extron Quantum Ultra Certification<p>Planar, a global leader in visualization products, today announced the completion of successful certification efforts with Extron. Planar supported Extron in completing rigorous compatibility testing between Quantum Ultra and the award-winning <a href="https://www.planar.com/products/led-video-walls/planar-directlight-x/" title="Planar DirectLight">Planar® DirectLight® X LED Video Wall System</a> and <a href="https://www.planar.com/products/lcd-video-walls/clarity-matrix-lcd/" title="Clarity Matrix LCD">Clarity® Matrix® G3 LCD Video Wall System</a>.</p> <p>Extron’s new <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.extron.com/QUCertified" target="_blank" title="Extron QUCertified">Quantum Ultra Certified Program</a> ensures certified video walls and displays have passed the company’s comprehensive tests for compatible feature support and stability, EDID (Extended Display Identification Data) management and overall interoperability. Extron worked closely with Planar to test, validate and deliver the optimum presentation of source content. Display devices that pass the extensive testing program are identified as <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.extron.com/article/QUCertifiedDevices?version=print" target="_blank" data-anchor="?version=print">Quantum Ultra Certified</a>.</p> <p>“Our customers have brought Extron and Planar together for years to deliver mission-critical and secure video delivery and display solutions, said Executive Vice President of Sales, Marketing and Pro Services Adam Schmidt. “Teaming up with Extron was a natural step for us and provides customers the peace of mind that comes from extensive compatibility testing and vendor backing.”</p> <p>Extron’s ultra-high bandwidth 4K video wall processor is an ideal companion to high resolution Clarity Matrix G3 LCD and Planar DirectLight X LCD LED video walls. Complete Extron Quantum Ultra Certification testing included tests of video performance, display identification handshake accuracy, data content protection compatibility and overall interoperability. The testing also resulted in <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.extron.com/download/driverfilter.aspx" target="_blank">Extron Certified Ethernet control drivers</a> for Clarity Matrix G3 and Planar DirectLight X video wall systems that can be found in Extron’s driver database. This testing ensures compatibility with Extron’s IPLink Pro product line.<br>“We are incredibly excited to have completed this certification effort with Planar,” says Casey Hall, Vice President of Worldwide Sales and Marketing at Extron. “Quantum Ultra customers demand the highest performance and complete compatibility between processors and displays, so we appreciated working with a display vendor who is as committed to those attributes as we are.”</p> <p>For more information, visit www.planar.com, or visit <a rel="noopener" href="http://www.extron.com/quantumultra" target="_blank">www.extron.com/quantumultra</a>.</p>bfe81924-4c13-4075-a326-6a9f191b2f84https://www.planar.com/news/2019/11/12/planar-expands-rental-and-staging-portfolio-with-planar-vs-series-led-displays/Planar Expands Rental and Staging Portfolio with Planar VS Series LED Displays<p>PORTLAND, Ore, Nov. 12, 2019 – Planar, global leaders in visualization products, today announced the launch of the Planar® VS Series, a full-featured series of rental and staging LED video wall displays built for easy assembly and transport, adaptability to diverse environments and fast serviceability. The new product line will be on display at Live Design International (LDI) 2019.</p> <p>Offered in 2.5, 3.9 and 4.8 millimeter pixel pitches, the new <a href="#" title="Leyard VS Series">Planar VS Series</a> is aimed at rental and staging professionals who assemble video walls for events, concerts and mobile studio backdrops. The LED displays have been built from the ground up to address the real-world requirements and feedback from customers who desire a lightweight, simple design that is quick to assemble, teardown and transport—but also rugged enough to withstand wear and tear.</p> <p>"The Planar VS Series balances the needs and desires of rental industry professionals with the innovative ideas of Planar's research and development team," said Chris Prosio, general manager of Rental &amp; Staging at Planar. "We believe this purpose-driven design will save time, while adding impact and excitement to almost any event."</p> <p>The Planar VS Series rounds out Planar's rental and staging portfolio with a complete set of LED display solutions designed to meet every need. It joins the<a href="https://www.planar.com/products/led-video-walls/carbonlight/" title="CarbonLight"> Planar® CarbonLight™ LED Displays</a>, a comprehensive line of lightweight, versatile and easy-to-deploy LED displays that includes a wide range of models for eye-catching, creative installations. It also complements the Planar® VVR Series, a family of indoor and outdoor LED displays that deliver fast assembly and easy access to electronics. Planar will present their most extensive set of solutions for the rental and staging industry at LDI 2019.</p> <h3>Fast Assembly and Tear Down</h3> <p>At less than 62 pounds (28 kilograms) per square meter, the Planar VS Series is a lightweight yet rugged solution designed to meet the needs of today's fast-paced rental and staging industry.</p> <p>The series supports single-person installations with magnetic points that hold the LED cabinet in place as it is being installed, along with integrated ratcheting cabinet locks to easily secure cabinets together. It also comes with integrated corner protection and an anti-collision bottom edge to prevent damage as cabinets are moved around.</p> <h3>Versatile Design and Easy Serviceability</h3> <p>The Planar VS Series offers a flexible design that can be adapted to a wide variety of rental and staging environments. The displays can be hung or stacked to form video walls of nearly any size. In addition, curved designs can be achieved at different angles.</p> <p>The Planar VS Series supports universal modules for stress-free serviceability. The displays also include swappable power supplies that can easily be removed and replaced.</p> <p>All of Planar's products, including the Planar VS Series, are backed by the company's extensive global presence, with locations in North America, Europe, Middle East, Latin America and Asia.</p> <p>The Planar VS Series will begin shipping in the first quarter of 2020 through Planar's worldwide network of authorized resellers. Planar will showcase the Planar VS Series, along with other industry-leading LED display solutions designed for rental and staging at LDI 2019 in Las Vegas from November 22 - 24 in Booth #2145. For more information, visit <a href="https://www.planar.com/vs" title="www.planar.com/VS">www.planar.com/VS</a>.</p>c382d986-a20e-4d18-9ce6-d4778c9a1f69https://www.planar.com/news/2019/10/15/planar-and-hypersign-partner-to-create-unique-offering-for-resellers-customers/Planar and Hypersign Partner to Create Unique Offering for Resellers, Customers<p>NEW YORK, N.Y., October 15, 2019 – Today, Planar, global leaders in visualization products, announced a strategic partnership with <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.hypersign.com/" target="_blank" title="Hypersign">Hypersign</a>, representing the best-in-class display manufacturer with the best-in-class visual communications provider. Focused on North America with plans to expand to global markets, this unique offering will be sold through integration and distribution channel partners.</p> <p>Developed in response to a customer recommendation after an installation at Clemson University, this partnership empowers both companies to serve the channel with strong distribution relationships and broad coverage of resellers. Combining Planar's established base of AV Reseller Partners and Hypersign's leading customer renewal rate in the industry will result in a second to none customer experience and new sales opportunities for their partner resellers.</p> <p>"Planar has always had strong relationships with our customer base and having a customer like Clemson request this industry partnership is reflective of that," said Executive Vice President of Sales, Marketing and Pro Services Adam Schmidt. "Hypersign has a strong customer base in higher education and healthcare. The combined efforts of this partnership will result in increased opportunities across key markets including government, retail, healthcare and education."</p> <p>In addition, the companies' partnership provides customers in digital signage applications across a wide range of solutions with a simplified ability to access and own the combined Planar and Hypersign products. It also presents the opportunity to offer an end-to-end visual communications solution that has been tested and proven.</p> <p>"Many display manufacturers have attempted to integrate either their own CMS or create an ecosystem with partner CMS companies with marginal success," said Founder of Hypersign Neil Willis. "By combining Planar and Hypersign technologies, we've created a stable and consistently performing product that stakeholders can rely on."</p> <h3>Statements from Clemson</h3> <ul> <li>"The newly built Watt Family Innovation Center was equipped with multiple Planar LCD and LED video walls," said Todd Marek, executive director Watt Family Innovation Center Clemson University. "When we began to combine our use of Hypersign software with Planar displays, we saw a powerful solution that was easy to use and made a huge impact on students and staff."</li> <li>"I find the Planar and Hypersign combined solution innovative and am excited how it expands our ability to brand our building for visitors and events through our digital signage, sometimes at a moment's notice," Susan Reeves, Operations &amp; Support Manager for the Watt Center at Clemson University.</li> </ul> <p>The new partnership will be on display this week during New York Digital Signage Week at Planar's <a rel="noopener" href="https://go.leyard.com/wp19NewYork" target="_blank" title="Video Wallapalooza 2019 New York Event">Video Wallapalooza 2019 New York Event</a> on October 16.</p>c1196885-2904-4679-af9d-66553b79d71dhttps://www.planar.com/news/2019/10/9/planar-announce-new-showrooms-bolstering-us-presence-and-customer-engagement/Planar Announce New Showrooms Bolstering U.S. Presence and Customer Engagement<p>PORTLAND, Ore., Oct. 9, 2019 – Planar, global leaders in visualization products, announced the addition of two showrooms in Irvine, California, and Oakland, California, further expanding the company’s U.S. presence by providing 10 North American showrooms where local sales and product teams can showcase the company’s latest developments and innovations in display technology to local customers.</p> <p>The introduction of the company’s California showrooms demonstrates Planar’s commitment to ongoing leadership in the video wall market and innovation to meet the diverse and growing needs of today’s customers. The company’s showrooms in Irvine and Oakland also follow the introduction of a Toronto showroom in early 2019 as a result of the company’s recent growth in Canada.</p> <p>Planar is also bringing their latest advanced display technologies to customers and partners across the U.S. and Canada at Video Wallapalooza 2019. This year the company’s event series will visit 15 cities, the most in the company’s history of roadshows, showcasing groundbreaking next-generation LED and LCD video walls, as well as transparent OLED, 4K and interactive display solutions.</p> <p>“We’re excited to take our newest display innovations on the road,” said Executive Vice President of Sales, Marketing and Pro Services Adam Schmidt. “Today’s highly competitive industry needs reliable, flexible and engaging display technologies that can help elevate stories for partners and customers, and at this year’s Video Wallapalooza visitors will experience our most comprehensive presentation of award-winning display solutions. We’re eager to demonstrate how our visualization products can help meet our customers’ diverse needs now more than ever before.”</p> <p>The fourth annual Video Wallapalooza kicked off in late September in Charlotte, followed by events in Vancouver, B.C. and the company’s Toronto and Irvine showrooms. The roadshow will continue through the months of October and November, ending in the new Oakland showroom on November 14.</p> <ul> <li>Washington, D.C. - October 8-9</li> <li>New York City, New York (New York Digital Signage Week 2019) - October 16</li> <li>Denver, Colorado (AV Expo 2019) - October 16-17</li> <li>Chicago, Illinois. - October 21-22</li> <li>Portland, Oregon - October 29-30</li> <li>Fort Lauderdale, Florida - October 29-30</li> <li>Houston, Texas - November 4-5</li> <li>Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - November 6-7</li> <li>Atlanta, Georgia - November 6-7</li> <li>Boston, Massachusetts - November 12-13</li> <li>Oakland, California - November 13-14</li> </ul> <p>During Video Wallapalooza 2019, Planar product and sales teams will be onsite offering product demonstrations and opportunities for attendees to participate in CTS-certified product and technology courses. The roadshow series will also include touch solutions from visual collaboration software company and roadshow sponsor <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.t1v.com/" target="_blank" title="T1V">T1V</a>.</p> <p>The new California showrooms and Video Wallapalooza 2019 come on the heels of Planar being named the No. 1 market share leader in the $5.7 billion LED video display market, according to the 2019 LED Display Market Report by Futuresource Consulting. In addition to maintaining their lead in the broader LED display market, the company grew their market share to 10.3 percent in 2018, up from 9.1 percent in 2017. Planar also secured the top position in the narrow pixel pitch LED and indoor LED categories.</p> <p>This report follows Futuresource Consulting’s 2019 Video Wall Display Solutions Report, which named Planar the No. 1 global market share leader in the narrow pixel pitch LED video wall market and No. 1 leader in Americas LCD control room video wall market.</p> <p>For a complete list of Planar’s Video Wallapalooza 2019 events, visit www.planar.com/WP19. To learn more about Planar’s showrooms, visit <a href="https://www.planar.com/Showrooms" target="_self" title="www.planar.com/Showrooms">www.planar.com/Showrooms</a>.</p> <p style="display: none;"> </p>30aae177-c590-4902-a815-7d7e23f7c5cahttps://www.planar.com/news/2019/9/10/planar-to-showcases-comprehensive-portfolio-of-broadcast-solutions-at-ibc-2019/Planar To Showcases Comprehensive Portfolio of Broadcast Solutions at IBC 2019<p>Planar, a global leader in visualization products, announced it will showcase a variety of cutting-edge displays at IBC 2019 including a smoothly curved 90 degree angled LED video wall, on-camera LED display solutions with advancements in color definition and image quality, as well as an innovative transparent OLED display solution.</p> <p>"These offerings represent our most extensive set of solutions for the broadcast market yet," said Hans van Houdt, Business Development Manager for broadcast at Planar Europe. "We’ve been hard at work over the past year developing the highest quality media experience aimed at propelling our broadcast customers to the forefront of the industry."</p> <h3>New Fine Pixel Pitch LED Video Wall for On-Camera</h3> <p>At IBC 2019, Planar will showcase a new 1.2 millimeter fine pixel pitch model to the company’s <a href="https://www.planar.com/products/led-video-walls/planar-tvf/" title="TVF">Planar® TVF Series</a> LED video wall line. The Planar TVF 1.2 millimeter model delivers clear, crisp images at nearly every angle and viewing distance. It also allows commentators to distinguish and describe content standing very close to the video wall.</p> <p>The Planar TVF Series is a family of fine pitch LED video wall displays that delivers superior on-camera performance with a wide range of refresh rates to ensure that it can be used with a variety of on-camera recording needs. It offers a 27-inch, slim-profile display cabinet, front serviceability and a creative, stackable design. The Planar TVF 1.2 joins other models available in 1.5, 1.8 and 2.5 millimeter pixel pitches.</p> <p>Planar will also demonstrate the high contrast ratio and color accuracy of high dynamic range (HDR) content, taking advantage of the unique performance characteristics of Planar LED video wall displays. An important emerging technology, HDR promises more lifelike images with a broader range of color and contrast to create a next-generation visual experience.</p> <h3>Groundbreaking Solutions for Curved LED Video Walls</h3> <p>Visitors to the Planar Stand at IBC 2019 will also have the opportunity to experience its stunning curved video wall comprised of award-winning <a href="https://www.planar.com/products/led-video-walls/carbonlight/cli/" title="CLI">Planar® CarbonLight™ CLI Series</a> displays, a line of lightweight LED video wall displays ideal for rental and staging or fixed installations. The large, immersive Planar CarbonLight CLI Series video wall features a 1.9 millimeter pixel pitch and curved wings to create an immersive visual experience. The video wall seamlessly blends a combination of Planar CarbonLight CLI Series LED displays with Planar® CarbonLight™ CLI Flex™ bendable LED modules that are ideal for applications requiring smooth curves, waves or column wraps.</p> <h3>Next-Generation Planar LookThru Transparent OLED Display</h3> <p>For the first time in Europe, Planar will demonstrate at IBC 2019 the next-generation <a href="https://www.planar.com/products/transparent-oled-displays/" title="Transparent OLED Displays">Planar® LookThru™ Transparent OLED Display</a>, which leverages the latest in transparent organic light-emitting diode (OLED) technology to provide a self-emitting transparent display for true see-through installations without the need for backlighting or enclosures.</p> <p>The new Planar LookThru display builds on the frameless glass design of the original version, enabling customers to overlay digital content and imagery over actual objects to create unique, eye-catching installations. Suitable both as a standalone product and for tiled installations, the 55-inch display is ideal for a wide range of creative applications.</p> <p>Visitors to IBC 2019 can view these and other innovations at Planar Stand #11C40. Planar display solutions are available through the company’s global network of authorized resellers. Additional information is available at <a href="https://www.planar.com/" title="Home">www.planar.com</a>.</p> <p style="display: none;"> </p>21381ccc-86b8-4e9b-a6b2-e409e4c63288https://www.planar.com/news/2019/8/20/planar-named-no-1-global-leader-in-narrow-pixel-pitch-led-video-wall-and-broader-led-markets/Planar Named No. 1 Global Leader in Narrow Pixel Pitch LED Video Wall and Broader LED Markets<p>PORTLAND, Ore., Aug. 20, 2019 – Today, Planar, global leader in visualization products announced the company was named the No.1 market share leader in the $2.6 billion narrow pixel pitch LED video wall market, and the No. 1 market share leader in Americas LCD control room applications within the $4.7 billion LCD video wall market, according to the 2019 Video Wall Display Solutions Report by Futuresource Consulting.</p> <p>The highly anticipated annual Video Wall Display Solutions Report by Futuresource Consulting was published in July 2019, covering the performance of narrow pixel pitch LED, narrow bezel LCD and rear-projection for calendar year 2018. As a result of recent industry innovation, the report defines narrow pixel pitch LED as a display with a pixel pitch of 2.5 millimeters or less, a decrease from 3 millimeters in previous years.</p> <p>In 2018, the narrow pixel pitch LED market, pioneered by Planar, demonstrated a 33 percent growth on the previous year. The LCD video wall industry experienced an 18 percent year-over-year growth and both technologies experienced particular strength and increasing penetration in control rooms.</p> <p>"Earning these market leading positions in LED and LCD video wall solutions is a true testament to our extensive portfolio of video wall products available today," said Zach Zhang, CEO of Planar International. "Being named the No. 1 global leader in narrow pixel pitch LED for three years in a row, and now Americas LCD control room applications, reinforces our commitment to introducing industry-leading display innovations that deliver the best visual performance, reliability and customer service, while setting a path for others to follow."</p> <p>The report by Futuresource Consulting follows major LED video wall product announcements from the company, including the introduction of the new <a href="#" title="Leyard TVF Complete">Planar® TVF Complete™</a>, a family of LED video wall solutions optimized for Full HD and 4K resolutions and available in 109-inch, 137-inch, 164-inch and 219-inch diagonal sizes.</p> <p>Planar also announced significant LCD video wall product developments, including additions to the next-generation <a href="https://www.planar.com/products/lcd-video-walls/clarity-matrix-lcd/" title="Clarity Matrix LCD">Clarity® Matrix® G3 LCD Video Wall System</a>. The 55-inch Clarity Matrix G3 LX55M and Clarity Matrix G3 MX55M LCD video wall displays feature industry-leading tiled bezel widths as small as 0.88 millimeters. The new 65-inch Clarity Matrix G3 MX65U-4K is the industry's largest, highest-resolution LCD video wall display, quadrupling the resolution of the long-standing industry standard 55-inch display and providing much greater pixel density and uninterrupted display area. The company also introduced four new offerings to the <a href="https://www.planar.com/products/lcd-video-walls/vm/" title="VM">Planar® VM Series</a> line of LCD video wall displays, featuring the industry's smallest bezels and a new 49-inch size to offer state-of-the-art tiled bezel performance.</p> <p>In May, the company introduced the next-generation <a href="https://www.planar.com/products/transparent-oled-displays/" title="Transparent OLED Displays">Planar® LookThru™ Transparent OLED Display</a> following strong demand from customers. The new Planar LookThru display leverages the latest in transparent organic light-emitting diode (OLED) technology to provide a self-emitting transparent display for true see-through installations without the need for backlighting or enclosures.</p> <p>"Last year's video wall market experienced a year-over-year rise of 14 percent, demonstrating remarkable growth and demand for both narrow pixel pitch LED and LCD solutions," said Graham Cooke, market analyst for pro IT displays team, Futuresource Consulting. "With Planar leading in the narrow pixel pitch LED and Americas LCD control room categories, we anticipate new display technologies to emerge and set the standard for today's ever-competitive market space."</p> <p>Futuresource Consulting's 2019 Video Wall Display Solutions Report also announced control room, retail, public displays, corporate and broadcast as the top vertical markets for the video wall display market in 2018, representing five of the fourteen vertical markets in which Planar delivers award-winning video wall solutions to create best-in-class visual experiences, and continue to see increased adoption.</p> <p>Planar were also named the No. 1 market share leader in the $5.7 billion LED video display market, according to the 2019 LED Display Market Report by Futuresource Consulting. In addition to maintaining their lead in the broader LED display market, the company grew their market share to 10.3 percent in 2018, up from 9.1 percent in 2017. Planar also secured the top position in the narrow pixel pitch LED and indoor LED categories.</p> <p style="display: none;"> </p>10e2dfe3-6797-4f39-834b-f7a3c7d14981https://www.planar.com/news/2019/7/23/planar-doubles-the-available-models-of-the-popular-planar-vm-series-lcd-video-wall-line/Planar Doubles the Available Models of the Popular Planar VM Series LCD Video Wall Line<p>PORTLAND, Ore., July 23, 2019 – Today, Planar, global leaders in visualization products, introduced four new offerings to the company's <a href="https://www.planar.com/products/lcd-video-walls/vm/" title="VM">Planar® VM Series</a> line of LCD video wall displays. Featuring the industry's smallest bezels and a new 49-inch size, the new models broaden the Planar VM Series offering and add state-of-the-art tiled bezel performance.</p> <p>"Our expansion of the Planar VM Series line is an acknowledgement of its popularity to date." said Steve Seminario, vice president of product marketing at Planar. "The new models share the Planar VM Series' all-in-one, high performance design but add new choices designed to fit more customer applications."</p> <p>The expanded Planar VM Series product line offers customers looking for the benefits of a premium and high performing LCD video wall with minimal bezels and a wider selection of products. All four additions to the Planar VM Series are ENERGY STAR® 8.0 certified, ensuring customers receive an energy-efficient video wall solution that delivers the quality, performance and savings needed to maximize results.</p> <p>Planar is adding two new 55-inch models to the Planar VM Series line; the Planar VM55MX-M and Planar VM55LX-M. These models set the industry standard for the smallest bezel with a 0.88mm tiled bezel width. Both models feature native Full HD resolution and the Planar VM55MX-M offers 700-nit brightness to support high ambient light environments. The Planar VM55LX-M model delivers 500-nit brightness, ideal for slightly dimmer viewing environments.</p> <p>The company is also adding two 49-inch models with native Full HD resolution to the Planar VM Series family of LCD video wall displays. The 49-inch video wall displays empower organizations to deploy a wider variety of video wall sizes and configurations, to suit more diverse spaces.</p> <p>The Planar VM49MX-X offers 700-nit brightness and a tiled bezel width of 1.8 millimeters. The Planar VM49LX-U offers 500-nit brightness and a 3.5-millimeter tiled bezel width.</p> <p>Planar VM Series LCD displays provide a video wall solution with an all-in-one design for demanding requirements of 24x7 mission-critical applications and high ambient light environments. Planar VM Series is ideal for digital signage applications in retail, hospitality, universities, sports bars, corporate lobbies, casinos and museums.</p> <p>The newest models in the Planar VM Series product line will begin shipping in Summer 2019. For more information, visit <a href="https://www.planar.com/VM" title="www.planar.com/VM">www.planar.com/VM</a>.</p>c618b345-2f37-4ba8-8eea-5029da8102c0https://www.planar.com/news/2019/7/17/planar-delivers-world-class-video-experience-for-timbers-and-thorns-fc-fans-at-providence-park/Planar Delivers World-Class Video Experience for Timbers and Thorns FC Fans at Providence Park<p>PORTLAND, Ore., July 17, 2019 – Planar, global leaders in visualization products, today announced that the iconic home venue for the Portland Timbers of Major League Soccer and Portland Thorns FC of the National Women's Soccer League, includes a massive display technology installation aimed at heightening the fan experience.</p> <p>With corporate headquarters and a manufacturing facility located just miles away in Hillsboro, Oregon, Planar embraced the opportunity to help equip the hometown teams with the highest quality video displays on the market.</p> <p>The newly remodeled stadium features six Lighthouse LED video screens following a partnership formed in late 2018, including a signature new LED scoreboard behind the south goal that features more than 150 percent additional display area. Measuring 76-feet-wide by 25-feet-tall, the primary scoreboard is composed of 10-millimeter pixel pitch LED video screens, delivering game updates in high resolution to provide the ultimate fan viewing experience. A secondary scoreboard measuring 46-feet-wide by 16-feet-tall, composed of 10-millimeter pixel pitch LED video screens, is located in the northwest quadrant of the stadium.</p> <p>In addition to the LED scoreboards, the display technology installation features two LED video walls with a 16 millimeter pixel pitch in the stadium's east end that are designed as continuous LED ribbons in the stadium's east end, including a 307-feet-wide ribbon in the grandstand and a 97-feet-wide curved ribbon in the grandstand club. A third LED ribbon with a 16 millimeter pixel pitch, measuring 128-feet-wide, is located in Providence Park's Sunset Porsche Audi Suites in the northwest corner, and an additional LED video wall measuring 18-feet-wide by 42-feet-tall with a 10 millimeter pixel pitch hangs on the exterior of the stadium's south elevator.</p> <p><img src="https://www.planar.com/media/438241/timbers-ribbon_730x442.jpg" alt="Timbers Ribbon"></p> <p>Also installed on the lower portion of the northeast elevator shaft is an 8-feet-wide by 20-feet-tall video wall composed of Planar® CarbonLight™ CLO Series LED video screens with a 7.8-millimeter pixel pitch. Planar CarbonLight CLO Series is designed to enhance outdoor installation capabilities, providing best-in-class visual performance that amplifies the game day experience. In addition, the installation features more than 87 Planar LCD displays throughout the stadium concourse, concession areas, premium seating sections, team store and locker rooms.</p> <p>"We were fortunate to have many local companies be part of the historic transformation of Providence Park," said Mike Golub, president of business for the Timbers and Thorns FC. "Planar played a critical role in making sure that our fans have an immersive game experience from the time they enter the stadium until the time they leave."</p> <p>The first weekend in June, both teams packed a record breaking 44,679 fans at their respective home opening matches and thrilled attendees with an enhanced display technology experience never seen before at Providence Park, located in the heart of Portland, Oregon.</p> <p>"We've had some impressive installations over the years but this one was very special to us," said Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing Adam Schmidt. "To be in the crowd, cheering on our hometown teams and witnessing how the video screens enhanced the game for more than 40,000 die-hard fans was an experience I'll never forget."</p> <p>For more information about Planar products for the sports market, visit <a href="https://www.planar.com/markets/sports-entertainment/" title="Sports &amp; Entertainment">www.planar.com/Sports</a>.</p>d5570987-f675-439a-b9a6-365872f19ecchttps://www.planar.com/news/2019/7/2/leyard-to-open-emea-headquarters-and-showroom-in-germany-along-with-new-showrooms-in-dubai-and-moscow/Leyard To Open EMEA Headquarters and Showroom in Germany, along with New Showrooms in Dubai and Moscow<p>Reutlingen, Germany, 02, July, 2019 – Today, Leyard, a global leader in visualization products, announced it relocated its EMEA headquarters and showroom to Reutlingen, Germany, formerly eyevis' headquarters, and opened new showrooms in Dubai and Moscow.</p> <p>"The Leyard EMEA headquarters and showroom benefits from Reutlingen as a leading economic region not only in Germany but also Europe, and coincides with the full integration of eyevis and Teracue into our brand companies, which includes Planar," said Thorsten Lipp, chief operating officer and acting CEO, Leyard EMEA. "Our combined expertise in manufacturing, marketing, sales and customer service allows us to innovate and deliver solutions that meet the diverse and growing needs of any European customer."</p> <p>The new Leyard EMEA headquarters previously served as headquarters for eyevis and includes 5000 meters of space used for administration, production, testing, assembly, customer service, and a showroom. Leyard maintains showrooms across EMEA, including new showrooms in Moscow and Dubai. Each showroom is strategically designed for Leyard to be in close proximity to its customers, allowing the company to both build long-term relationships and provide spaces for customer meetings, events and trainings, and demonstrations of Leyard's portfolio of groundbreaking and award-winning display solutions. Showrooms in Moscow and Dubai are now open, and the 500 square meter Reutlingen showroom will open for operation in the summer of 2019 and an official grand opening is planned for autumn 2019. These showrooms add to Leyard's existing showrooms in Paris, Rome and Prešov, Slovakia.</p> <p>Leyard EMEA also maintains a 3,119 square meter (33,500 square feet) factory in Prešov, which enables the company to serve its global customer base, providing unrivaled quality of its digital displays and video walls, especially those who prefer to purchase digital display solutions built in the European Union (EU). Leyard products are available through the company's worldwide network of authorized resellers.</p>957ae48f-bc9c-4aca-a171-3aa00732ba26https://www.planar.com/news/2019/6/20/planar-named-best-of-show-award-winner-at-infocomm-2019/Planar Named Best of Show Award Winner at InfoComm 2019<p>Planar, global leaders in visualization products, are the proud recipients of two of the professional audio visual industry’s most prestigious technology honors at InfoComm 2019 in Orlando. The <a href="https://www.planar.com/products/led-video-walls/planar-directlight-x/" title="Planar DirectLight">Planar® DirectLight® X LED Video Wall System</a> was awarded ‘Best of Show’ winner for InfoComm 2019 by AV Technology, while <a href="https://www.planar.com/products/led-video-walls/carbonlight/" title="CarbonLight">Planar® CarbonLight™ LED Displays</a> were named ‘Best of Show’ winner by Rental &amp; Staging Systems.</p> <p>“It is a tremendous honor to receive recognition for our groundbreaking Planar DirectLight X and Planar CarbonLight displays,” said Steve Seminario, vice president of product marketing at Planar. “Planar DirectLight X was a showstopper at InfoComm 2019, attracting thousands of visitors to the booth to engage with the superior resolution delivered by our industry-first 0.7 millimeter pixel pitch. Planar CarbonLight is a key example of the company’s ongoing innovation to address customers’ needs and we’re thrilled to offer a lightweight and durable solution that allows for fast and flexible installation.”</p> <p>The next-generation Planar DirectLight X LED Video Wall System is an award-winning fine pitch LED video wall system line with built-in processing. Featuring the off-board Planar® Video Controller, Planar DirectLight X is the industry’s first LED video wall solution to embed advanced video processing directly into the product. Available in 0.7, 0.9, 1.2, 1.5 and 1.8 millimeter pixel pitches, Planar DirectLight X includes an industry-leading wall mount, full front service access, a mission-critical design for 24x7 reliability and modern, web-based control and management software.</p> <p>At InfoComm 2019, Planar demonstrated<a href="#" title="ERO-LED"> Planar® ERO-LED™</a> (Extended Ruggedness and Optics™) on the Planar DirectLight X. Planar ERO-LED technology is a proprietary coating that delivers protection and durability to Planar LED display products and improves visual sharpness by significantly increasing contrast in ambient light.</p> <p>Planar CarbonLight LED Displays are a comprehensive line of LED display solutions specifically designed for rental, staging and fixed-flexible installations. Composed of five product lines, Planar CarbonLight LED Displays are designed to meet the requirements of a wide range of applications. Featuring a patented carbon fiber construction, the displays are lightweight, thin and strong, and are fast and flexible to install, making Planar CarbonLight ideal for the most unique and challenging environments.</p> <p>Judges for AV Technology and Rental &amp; Staging Systems’ ‘Best of Show’ awards evaluated products live on the InfoComm 2019 show floor on days one and two. Winning products were selected by a judging panel composed of seven AV professionals, including CTS-certified technology managers and AV/IT engineers, and represent growing excellence in today’s AV industry.</p> <p>InfoComm is the largest professional audio visual trade show in North America, drawing approximately 45,000 attendees to explore the latest products in audio, display, video, digital signage, unified communications and collaboration, and more. Planar showcased their widest array of LED and LCD innovations at InfoComm 2019, including Planar DirectLight X and Planar CarbonLight. In addition, the company announced the new <a href="#" title="Planar TVF Complete">Planar® TVF Complete™</a> and expansions to the <a href="https://www.planar.com/products/lcd-video-walls/clarity-matrix-lcd/" title="Clarity Matrix LCD">Clarity® Matrix® G3 LCD Video Wall System</a>, introducing an industry-leading sub-1 millimeter bezel.</p>0892cb00-6e4c-4dbf-a02d-a05f5ba3517dhttps://www.planar.com/news/2019/6/12/planar-expand-award-winning-clarity-matrix-lcd-video-wall-system-at-infocomm-2019/Planar Expand Award-Winning Clarity Matrix LCD Video Wall System at InfoComm 2019<p>ORLANDO, Fla., June 12, 2019 – Today, Planar, global leaders in visualization products, unveiled new models to the award-winning Clarity® Matrix® LCD Video Wall System line at <a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.infocommshow.org/" target="_blank" title="InfoComm 2019">InfoComm 2019</a>, reinforcing the company’s commitment to industry-leading innovation in the LCD video wall market.</p> <p>The expanded <a href="https://www.planar.com/products/lcd-video-walls/clarity-matrix-lcd/" title="Clarity Matrix LCD">Clarity® Matrix® G3 LCD Video Wall System</a> product line now includes 55-inch models with sub-1 millimeter bezels and enhanced visual performance, as well as 65-inch models featuring Ultra HD resolution (3840x2160), unmatched pixel density and larger uninterrupted viewing area.</p> <p>“The latest additions to the Clarity Matrix G3 line provide customers, in the same size video wall, much higher resolution and seamless viewing area without sacrificing robustness,” said Steve Seminario, vice president of product marketing at Planar. “We’re excited to offer more cutting-edge customer choices for the dynamic video wall market.”</p> <h3>Setting the Standard for Seamless Viewing</h3> <p>At InfoComm 2019, Planar unveiled the newest additions to the Clarity Matrix G3 LCD Video Wall System product line, including the Clarity Matrix G3 LX55M and Clarity Matrix G3 MX55M LCD video wall displays. Both video wall displays feature a 0.88 millimeter tiled bezel width, cutting nearly in half the previously smallest bezel size of the Clarity Matrix video wall line. The Clarity Matrix G3 LX55M and Clarity Matrix G3 MX55M feature a 55-inch diagonal and native Full HD resolution (1920x1080) and provide excellent visual performance with dynamic backlight, high contrast ratio and uniform image performance. Clarity Matrix G3 LX55M and Clarity Matrix G3 MX55M share the same architecture and physical characteristics but offer brightness levels of 500-nits and 700-nits, respectively.</p> <p><img src="https://www.planar.com/media/438218/clarity-matrix-g3-3x3_lowres.png" alt="Clarity Matrix G3 3x3"></p> <h3>Larger Screen Area and 4K Resolution</h3> <p>Also new to the Clarity Matrix G3 family is the Clarity Matrix G3 MX65U-4K LCD video wall display. The Clarity Matrix G3 MX65U-4K is unique in both its large 65-inch diagonal screen area and its native 4K resolution (3840x2160). The new 65-inch size quadruples the resolution of the long-standing industry standard 55-inch display, providing much greater pixel density and uninterrupted display area. Offering 700-nits brightness and 3.5 millimeter tiled bezel width, Clarity Matrix G3 MX65U-4K allows users to achieve 8K native resolution with a 2x2 video wall configuration and show more high resolution images within a single display. Clarity Matrix G3 MX65U-4K utilizes the award-winning Clarity Matrix G3 architecture featuring remote, hot-swap power supply, rack-mount video controller, precise Planar® EasyAxis™ Mounting System and Planar® WallDirector™ Software for video wall control and management.</p> <h3>Improved Durability and Simplified Maintenance for Extended Use</h3> <p>Ideal for control rooms, broadcast, corporate and digital signage applications, the new Clarity Matrix G3 models are available with <a href="#" title="ERO">Planar® ERO-LCD™</a> (Extended Ruggedness and Optics™) protective glass for high-traffic and interactive touch video wall applications. The optional Clarity® Matrix® Fiber Video Extension provides customers a more secure and longer distance option for extending video signals from Clarity Matrix electronics to displays.</p> <p>Clarity Matrix G3 takes built-in video wall processing to a new level with the off-board Planar® Video Controller, representing the industry’s first LCD video wall solution to embed advanced video processing directly into the product, delivering up to 5x 4K input and 9x 1080P output resolution with a single 1U Controller. Designed to simplify installation and service, Clarity Matrix G3 features points of connectivity and potential service away from the video wall, allowing users to manage the video wall displays from a central location.</p> <p>The newest models in the Clarity Matrix G3 LCD Video Wall System product line will begin shipping in July 2019 and be available through Planar’s worldwide network of authorized resellers. Visitors to InfoComm 2019 can view these video wall displays along with other display innovations at Planar’s Booth #3143. For more information, visit <a href="https://www.planar.com/Matrix" title="www.planar.com/Matrix">www.planar.com/Matrix</a>.</p>f2811806-2e02-4be0-b56b-00828a1fd2echttps://www.planar.com/news/2019/6/12/planar-showcases-broadest-selection-of-led-display-solutions-at-infocomm-2019/Planar Showcases Broadest Selection of LED Display Solutions at InfoComm 2019<p>ORLANDO, Fla., June 12, 2019 – Today, Planar, global leaders in visualization products, demonstrated ongoing leadership in the LED display market by showcasing their widest range of award-winning LED display solutions, including the new Planar® TVF Complete™, along with other display innovations, at the Planar InfoComm 2019 booth #3143.</p> <p>“Our comprehensive portfolio of cutting-edge LED display solutions offers something for every customer, including those looking for a more plug and play experience,” said Steve Seminario, vice president of product marketing at Planar. “The new Planar TVF Complete is a seamless high resolution LED display family available in diagonal sizes from 109” to 219” and is designed to make seamless large size video walls easier and more cost-effective to deploy.”</p> <h3>Complete LED Video Wall Solutions for Full HD and 4K</h3> <p>The global leader in fine pitch LED will introduce the new <a href="#" title="Planar TVF Complete">Planar® TVF Complete™</a>, a family of LED video wall solutions designed for a wide range of environments and applications. Planar TVF Complete is optimized for Full HD and 4K resolutions and comes in 109”, 137”, 164” and 219” diagonal sizes. Each Planar TVF Complete model includes precisely configured LED display cabinets, video controller, cables, wall mounts, trim and spare modules, making it easier and more affordable than ever for customers to select, purchase and install an LED video wall.</p> <p>Planar will also demonstrate the new 1.2 millimeter fine pixel pitch model addition to the <a href="https://www.planar.com/products/led-video-walls/planar-tvf/" title="TVF">Planar® TVF Series</a> LED video wall line. Introduced in April 2019, the Planar TVF 1.2 delivers clear, crisp images at nearly every angle and viewing distance and features a 16:9 aspect ratio that allows every pixel pitch to achieve popular resolutions, including Full HD and 4K. The Planar TVF Series offers front serviceability and a creative, stackable design that eliminates cabinet-to-cabinet cabling and reduces installation and alignment complexity. The Planar TVF 1.2 joins other models available in 1.5, 1.8 and 2.5 millimeter pixel pitches.</p> <h3>Industry-Leading Fine Pitch LED Solutions for Ultimate Performance</h3> <p>In an effort to enable customers to deploy seamless LED video walls in a wider range of environments, Planar will demonstrate <a href="#" title="ERO-LED">Planar® ERO-LED™</a> (Extended Ruggedness and Optics™) on the <a href="https://www.planar.com/products/led-video-walls/planar-directlight-x/" title="Planar DirectLight">Planar® DirectLight® X LED Video Wall System</a>. Planar ERO-LED technology is a proprietary coating that delivers protection and durability to Planar LED display products. Planar ERO-LED protects LED displays from dust, electro-static discharge, humidity, casual human contact and impact at both the front and edges of LED displays. It also improves the visual sharpness of LED video walls by significantly increasing contrast in ambient light.</p> <p>Also demonstrated on the Planar DirectLight X LED Video Wall System is the high contrast ratio and color accuracy of high dynamic range (HDR) content. This emerging technology is now available on a range of Planar LED video wall product lines including the <a href="https://www.planar.com/products/led-video-walls/planar-tvf/" title="TVF">Planar® TVF Series</a>, Planar® VVR Series, <a href="#" title="VersaLight">Planar® VersaLight Series</a> and <a href="https://www.planar.com/products/led-video-walls/carbonlight/" title="CarbonLight">Planar® CarbonLight™ CLI Series</a>. HDR content produces life-like images with a broader range of color and contrast to create a nextgeneration visual experience.</p> <p>The company will also showcase the finest pixel pitch LED video wall display in the industry—the Planar DirectLight X 0.7 with a breakthrough pixel pitch of just 0.7 millimeters. Announced in 2018, this industry-first pixel pitch allows for 4K and 8K resolution video walls in smaller spaces, matching the pixel density seen in traditional control room video walls but with a completely seamless and uniform image.</p> <h3>Groundbreaking Solutions for Curved LED Video Walls</h3> <p>At InfoComm 2019, Planar will offer visitors the opportunity to experience its stunning curved video wall comprised of award-winning <a href="https://www.planar.com/products/led-video-walls/carbonlight/cli/" title="CLI">Planar® CarbonLight™ CLI Series</a> displays, a line of lightweight LED video wall displays ideal for rental and staging or fixed installations. Measuring 23-feet-wide by 10-feet-tall, the Planar CarbonLight CLI Series video wall features a 1.9 millimeter pixel pitch and curved wings to create an immersive visual experience. The video wall seamlessly blends a combination of Planar CarbonLight CLI Series LED displays with Planar® CarbonLight™ CLI Flex™ bendable LED modules that are ideal for applications requiring smooth curves, waves or column wraps.</p> <p>Visitors to InfoComm 2019 can view these LED display solutions along with other innovations at the Planar Booth #3143. Planar display solutions are available through the company’s global network of authorized resellers. For more information, visit <a href="https://www.planar.com/" title="www.planar.com">www.planar.com</a>.</p>ed0248fe-cf2d-4ae4-8d8c-6f0731812c0bhttps://www.planar.com/news/2019/5/29/planar-announce-next-generation-planar-lookthru-transparent-oled-display/Planar Announce Next-Generation Planar LookThru Transparent OLED Display<p>PORTLAND, Ore, May 29, 2019 – Planar, global leaders in visualization products, today announced the next-generation <a href="https://www.planar.com/products/transparent-oled-displays/" title="Planar® LookThru™ Transparent OLED Display">Planar® LookThru™ Transparent OLED Display</a>, which leverages the latest in transparent organic light-emitting diode (OLED) technology to provide a self-emitting transparent display for true see-through installations without the need for backlighting or enclosures.</p> <p>The new Planar LookThru display builds on the frameless glass design of the original version, enabling customers to overlay digital content and imagery over actual objects to create unique, eye-catching installations. Suitable both as a standalone product and for tiled installations, the 55-inch display is ideal for a wide range of applications including retail merchandising, corporate displays, museum exhibits, award and trophy cases, and tradeshow exhibits. Planar will showcase the Planar LookThru at <a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.infocommshow.org" target="_blank" title="InfoComm 2019">InfoComm 2019</a>.</p> <p>“The customer demand for a next-generation Planar LookThru display has been truly unprecedented,” said Steve Seminario, vice president of product marketing at Planar. “We’re thrilled to announce this new product, which brings to life the amazing variety of creative designs our customers envision for their organizations.”</p> <p>“The Planar LookThru display has been a tremendous success with some of our largest rental clients,” said <a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.abcomrents.com" target="_blank" title="ABCOMRENTS">ABCOMRENTS</a> CEO Sonny Goyal. “We are thrilled to learn that we will have the opportunity to work with the next-generation of the Planar LookThru Transparent OLED display.”</p> <p>The next-generation Planar LookThru allows users to showcase a single object behind a single 55-inch display or larger objects behind a tiled video wall. It offers the following benefits:</p> <ul> <li>Brilliant picture quality. The new 55-inch Planar LookThru offers vibrant colors that, at 120% NTCS, exceed the standards set by the National Television System Committee. The emissive OLED display provides wide viewing angles with excellent no off-axis contrast and brightness. With Full HD resolution, it also delivers stunning graphics and full-motion video.</li> <li>High performance. Planar LookThru comes with a 4K@60Hz DisplayPort and HDMI connectivity that includes HDCP 2.2 content protection compliance. Installations are fully controllable using RS-232, LAN and other control systems. The display is also compatible with leading processing and source routing solutions.</li> <li>High durability. The new Planar LookThru features <a href="#" target="" title="Planar® ERO-OLED™">Planar® ERO-OLED™</a> (Extended Ruggedness and Optics™) technology that uses a proprietary process to bond protective glass to the front surface of an OLED display. The result is a highly durable display surface that can withstand the rigors of high-traffic environments. Planar ERO-OLED also improves perceived contrast making content more readable and impactful to the user, even in bright public venues.</li> <li>Flexible configuration. The next-generation Planar LookThru can be used in either portrait or landscape orientations. The display can be mounted on tables and ceilings and built into custom fixtures. It can also be tiled to create large, attention-grabbing video walls using DisplayPort video loop through.</li> <li>Easy set-up. The next-generation Planar LookThru comes fully assembled and ready to connect to a source, making set-up quick and intuitive. Optional accessories can be purchased including a base plate for ceiling mounting, tiling components to protect display edges and a platform cover to create a staging surface for items placed behind the display.</li> </ul> <p>Planar LookThru will begin shipping in Summer 2019 and is available through Planar’s global network of authorized resellers. Visitors to InfoComm 2019 can view the Planar LookThru along with other innovations at the Planar Booth #3143. Additional information, including the Planar LookThru Content Developers Guide, Planar LookThru Fabricator’s Guide and a Transparent OLED eBook, is available at <a href="https://www.planar.com/products/transparent-oled-displays/" title="Transparent Displays">www.Planar.com/LookThru</a>.</p>4d1584c0-e7e8-4a4f-8559-79a3f138f6c4https://www.planar.com/news/2019/4/8/planar-showcases-their-most-comprehensive-portfolio-of-broadcast-solutions-at-nab-2019/Planar Showcases Their Most Comprehensive Portfolio of Broadcast Solutions at NAB 2019<p>LAS VEGAS, April 8, 2019 – Today at the 2019 National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Show, Planar, global leader in visualization products, announced the addition of a new fine pixel pitch model to its popular <a href="https://www.planar.com/products/led-video-walls/tvf/" target="_self" title="Planar® TVF Series">Planar® TVF Series</a>, offering the broadcast industry exceptionally sharp, clear display images—even at close-up viewing distances.</p> <p>Planar will showcase a variety of cutting-edge displays at NAB 2019 including a stunning 8K video wall, on-camera display solutions with advancements in color definition and image quality, as well as an innovative studio solution with LED flooring.</p> <p>“These offerings represent our most extensive set of solutions for the broadcast market yet,” said Kathy Skinski, general manager for broadcast and media at Planar. “We’ve been hard at work over the past year developing the highest quality media experience aimed at propelling our broadcast customers to the forefront of the industry.”</p> <h3>New Fine Pixel Pitch LED Video Wall for On-Camera</h3> <p>At NAB 2019, Planar will unveil a new 1.2 millimeter fine pixel pitch model to the company’s Planar TVF Series LED video wall line. The Planar TVF 1.2millimeter model delivers clear, crisp images at nearly every angle and viewing distance. It also allows commentators to distinguish and describe content standing very close to the video wall.</p> <p>The Planar TVF Series is a family of fine pitch LED video wall displays that delivers superior oncamera performance with a wide range of refresh rates to ensure that it can be used with a variety of on-camera recording needs. It offers a 27-inch, slim-profile display cabinet, front serviceability and a creative, stackable design. The Planar TVF 1.2 joins other models available in 1.5, 1.8 and 2.5 millimeter pixel pitches.</p> <p>Planar will also demonstrate the high contrast ratio and color accuracy of high dynamic range (HDR) content, taking advantage of the unique performance characteristics of Planar LED video wall displays. An important emerging technology, HDR promises more lifelike images with a broader range of color and contrast to create a next-generation visual experience.</p> <p>In addition to the Planar TVF Series, the company will showcase the next-generation <a href="https://www.planar.com/products/led-video-walls/leyard-directlight/" target="_self" title="Planar® DirectLight® X LED Video Wall System">Planar® DirectLight® X LED Video Wall System</a>, an award-winning fine pitch LED video wall system line with built-in processing. Featuring the off-board Planar® Video Controller, Planar DirectLight X is the industry’s first LED video wall solution to embed advanced video processing directly into the product. Available in 0.7, 0.9, 1.2, 1.5 and 1.8 millimeter pixel pitches, Planar DirectLight X includes an industry-leading wall mount, full front service access, a mission-critical design for 24x7 reliability and modern, web-based control and management software.</p> <h3>A Stunning 8K Video Wall</h3> <p>Visitors to the Planar booth at NAB 2019 will also have the opportunity to experience a cutting-edge 8K LED video wall. The 24-feet-wide by 14-feet-tall video wall, composed of <a href="https://www.planar.com/products/led-video-walls/twa/" target="_self" title="Planar® TWA Series">Planar® TWA Series</a> 0.9 millimeter pixel pitch LED video wall displays, demonstrates how the media and entertainment industry can bring video and images to life with spectacular realism.</p> <p>The Planar TWA Series delivers benefits of a unique 54-inch flat panel design with a 16:9 form factor optimized for the most popular high-resolution standards, ease of installation and service, and outstanding flatness and uniformity. The 8K LED video wall serves as an example of the unprecedented level of compelling content the broadcast industry can present to viewers.</p> <h3>An Innovative Studio Solution</h3> <p>For the first time at NAB 2019, Planar will demonstrate an end-to-end innovative studio solution that combines Planar LED displays with the <a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.vizrt.com/broadcasting/" target="_blank" title="Vizrt Viz Engine">Vizrt Viz Engine</a>. The industryleading studio set-up showcases an LED video wall and LED floor with cutting-edge graphics and potential for augmented and virtual elements, creating a best-in-class studio solution that inspires creativity, supports flexibility and allows for enhanced talent engagement.</p> <p>Together, these technologies enable broadcasters to create trailblazing studio solutions that offer the realism and depth of live imagery—without the limitations of green screen. Multiple commentators can interact with content at the same time, creating highly collaborative experiences that revolutionize television production.</p> <h3>On-Camera Interactive Touch Solutions</h3> <p>Visitors to the Planar booth will also have the opportunity to interact with Planar’s LED and LCD touch solutions for on-camera use. The Planar® LED MultiTouch and the new <a href="https://www.planar.com/products/large-format-displays/epx/" target="_self" title="Planar® EPX Series">Planar® EPX Series</a> are durable touch screen solutions that can help broadcasters create interactive, on-air experiences.</p> <p>The Planar LED MultiTouch offers the industry’s first completely seamless interactive LED video wall using Planar® PLTS™ (Pliable LED Touch Surface™) technology and a sleek framing system to provide a dynamic multi-user experience. The display offers 32 simultaneous touch points and is available in 108-inch, 151-inch and 196-inch diagonals.</p> <p>The Planar EPX Series is a line of 100-inch, 4K LCD displays with Ultra HD resolution (3840 x 2160) that offers a wide color gamut for stunning image quality and deep, rich color reproduction. Optimized for reliability, the Planar EPX Series offers 4K resolution for life-like picture quality and 24x7 operation to support extended use. The Planar EPX Touch delivers precise and responsive multi-touch technology, recognizing up to 20 simultaneous touch points and providing pin-point clarity and accuracy for users at close viewing distances.</p> <p>Visitors to NAB 2019 can view these and other innovations at the Planar Booth #SL9016. Planar display solutions are available through the company’s global network of authorized resellers. Additional information is available at www.planar.com.</p>681dcba2-3b4a-4179-b866-830e54c5cf7dhttps://www.planar.com/news/2019/4/2/leyard-appoints-thorsten-lipp-to-lead-leyard-europe/Leyard Appoints Thorsten Lipp to Lead Leyard Europe<p><img style="width: 343.3385992627699px; height: auto; float: left; margin: 0 10px 10px 0;" class="align-left" src="https://www.planar.com/media/437993/thorsten-lipp.jpg" alt="Thorsten Lipp">Reutlingen, Germany, 3 April 2019 – Leyard, a global leader in visualization products, today announced that Thorsten Lipp has been appointed Chief Operating Officer and is also serving as acting Chief Executive Officer of Leyard Europe and its companies, Planar, eyevis and Teracue.</p> <p>Lipp joined the company in November 2018 as COO of Leyard Europe. He recently was tapped to also act as interim CEO of Leyard Europe. Prior, Lipp served as a member of the executive board of Production Resource Group Germany (PRG AG), the world’s leading supplier of technology and services for live events and entertainment. He was responsible for the corporate events and trade fairs segment, in addition to leading PRG’s Lab unit. Lipp was also co-founder and managing director of XL Solutions (part from XL Video Group), which was acquired by PRG in 2015. His vast experience in audiovisual production, event technology, sales and management bolsters his appointment as interim CEO of Leyard Europe.</p> <p>“We are delighted to have Thorsten leading our EMEA business, bringing with him more than a dozen years of AV industry leadership and expertise across myriad customer markets,” said Chairman of Leyard International, Zach Zhang. “In his role, Thorsten will lead operations, sales, marketing and support in the region, which will utilize his experience in segments ranging from live events and entertainment, corporate events, sports, automotive and more.”</p> <p>Thorsten Lipp added, “This is an exciting time in the industry as the boundaries in display technologies are exponentially expanding, offering Leyard greater opportunities to deliver the most innovative and compelling solutions for our growing markets.”</p> <p>Lipp’s appointment enhances the company’s executive operational leadership of its new and larger Prešov, Slovakia factory, which opened in 2017. The 3,119 square meter (33,500 square feet) building enables Leyard to meet the growing demand of its digital displays and video walls from European customers, especially those who prefer to purchase digital display solutions built in the European Union (EU). Additionally, the facility is now making some of the company’s LED products, which were previously exclusively produced in the company’s China factory, thereby enhancing the company’s global operations. Leyard’s expansion in Europe also includes the recent acquisition of advanced audiovisual solutions maker, eyevis, in 2018. The company will showcase its latest LED solutions this week at ProLight + Sound Europe, the leading global entertainment technology event, in Frankfurt, Germany.</p>78581600-e971-4d32-9f4f-4727c789e225https://www.planar.com/news/2019/3/26/planar-to-showcase-latest-display-technologies-at-digital-signage-expo-2019/Planar to Showcase Latest Display Technologies at Digital Signage Expo 2019<p>Las Vegas, March 27, 2019 – Today, Planar, global leaders in visualization products, announced the industry-leading display technologies they will demonstrate at booth #1822 at the 2019 Digital Signage Expo (DSE), March 27-28. In addition, company Vice President of Research and Development, Samantha Phenix, will join a panel discussion focused on the future of display technologies at the event.</p> <p>“We are delighted to demonstrate our latest fine pitch and standard pitch LED video walls, and best-in-class LCD solutions at DSE 2019,” said Steve Seminario, vice president of product marketing, Planar. “Planar has a long history of innovating to meet the unique customer demands of myriad market segments, and we’ll bring our newest display technologies to DSE.”</p> <h3>Industry-Leading Fine-Pitch and Standard Pitch LED Solutions</h3> <p>Featured at the DSE 2019, the <a href="https://www.planar.com/products/led-video-walls/tvf/" title="Planar® TVF Series">Planar® TVF Series</a> is a family of fine pitch LED video wall displays available in 1.5, 1.8 and 2.5 millimeter pixel pitches, with a 27-inch, slim profile display cabinet. The Planar TVF Series offers front serviceability and a creative stackable design that eliminates cabinet-to-cabinet cabling and reduces the complexity of installation and vertical alignment, making it an ideal solution for digital signage.</p> <p>Planar will also demonstrate their robust standard pitch LED product lines including the new Planar® VVR Series, a family of indoor and outdoor LED video wall displays designed to meet the fast-paced needs of the rental and staging industry. Launched in fall 2018, the Planar VVR Series features magnetically-attachable cabinets for fast assembly, easy access to electronics for simple maintenance and a quick-lock system to support single-person installation and handling. The companies will also show Planar® VersaLight™ Series, a highly versatile family of LED video wall displays for even the most challenging indoor or outdoor environments.</p> <h3>Planar Best-in-Class LCD Solutions</h3> <p>Planar’s comprehensive portfolio of Planar® LCD video wall and 4K LCD displays encompass a wide range of sizes and resolutions. At DSE 2019, Planar will demonstrate the new <a href="https://www.planar.com/products/large-format-displays/epx/" title="Planar® EPX Series">Planar® EPX Series</a> and <a href="https://www.planar.com/products/lcd-video-walls/vm/" title="Planar® VM Series">Planar® VM Series</a>, driven by Hypersign’s content management solution. Hypersign is an innovative software company with an intuitive, easy-touse online platform used to showcase content on digital signage displays, video walls, interactive kiosks and more.</p> <p>Launched in early 2019, the Planar EPX Series is a 100-inch 4K LCD display with Ultra HD resolution (3840 x 2160) that offers high brightness of 700 nits and a wide color gamut for stunning image quality and deep, rich color reproduction. Designed with commercial-grade features, the Planar EPX Series meets the demanding requirements of retail and corporate digital signage applications. The Planar EPX Series is also available in a precise and responsive multi-touch version.</p> <p>The Planar VM Series is line of extreme and ultra-narrow bezel LCD video wall solutions that are ideal for 24x7 mission-critical application requirements and high ambient light environments, such as retail, hospitality, universities, sports bars, corporate lobbies, casinos and museums. Featuring 55” Full HD LCD displays with tiled bezel widths of 1.8mm (700 or 500-nit brightness) or 3.5mm (500-nit brightness), the Planar VM Series delivers high reliability in demanding scenarios.</p> <h3>The Future of Display Technologies</h3> <p>Planar’s Vice President of Research and Development, Samantha Phenix, will join a panel discussion at DSE 2019 titled, “<a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://registration.experientevent.com/ShowDSE191/Flow/ATT?_ga=2.103008259.2081308357.1552517824-38412311.1550172277#/registrant//ShowItemGE/" target="_blank" title="S21 - What’s Next in Displays?">S21 - What’s Next in Displays?</a>” Phenix and fellow panelists will share thoughts on future developments in display technologies, including new designs, hardware and materials for displays, 3D displays, connectivity, configurations, alternative power sources, LEDs, interactivity and more. The panel discussion takes place Wednesday, March 27 from 4:00 – 4:50 p.m.</p> <p>Visitors to DSE 2019 can view all of Planar’s digital signage display innovations at Booth #1822. The display solutions shown at DSE 2019 are available now through Planar’s worldwide network of authorized resellers. For more information, <a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.planar.com/" target="_blank" title="www.planar.com">www.planar.com</a>.</p>f99a1e4e-3bff-458f-87b2-177a4123d92dhttps://www.planar.com/news/2019/3/19/portland-timbers-portland-thorns-fc-choose-planar-led-video-screens-powered-by-lighthouse-for-installation-at-providence-park/Portland Timbers, Portland Thorns FC Choose Planar LED Video Screens Powered by Lighthouse for Installation at Providence Park<p>PORTLAND, Ore., Mar. 20, 2019 – Planar, global leaders in visualization products, today announced that the Portland Timbers and Portland Thorns FC professional soccer clubs have selected Planar and <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.lighthouse-tech.com/" target="_blank" title="Lighthouse Technologies Ltd">Lighthouse Technologies Ltd.</a>, for five video screens in their transformed Providence Park stadium in downtown Portland. The installation is the first resulting from the new partnership between Planar and Lighthouse formed in late 2018.</p> <p>The installation encompasses five video screens aimed at heightening the fan experience when Providence Park re-opens this summer, highlighted by a signature new LED board/scoreboard behind the south goal that features more than 150 percent in additional display area. The iconic home venue for both the Timbers of Major League Soccer and Thorns FC of the National Women’s Soccer League is in the final stages of a multiphase, $85 million transformation that includes extensive enhancements to the entire stadium. Notably, the project includes the addition of approximately 4,000 new seats as part of a new three-tiered seating structure constructed on the east side of the stadium.</p> <p>“From the moment fans enter a stadium on gameday, to the time they leave once the game is over, in-house video capabilities play an important part in the overall in-game experience at any sports venue,” said Mike Golub, president of business for the Timbers and Thorns FC. “We are thrilled to be working with the local partnership of Planar on this substantial investment that will greatly enhance the already unique and immersive experience at Providence Park.”</p> <p>The installation is the first resulting from the new Planar - Lighthouse partnership announced in December 2018. By combining Planar’s market-leading fine pitch LED and Planar’s LCD offerings with Lighthouse’s LED solutions designed for the sports market, the goal is to offer new innovations to sports and entertainment customers across North America.</p> <p>“We are pleased that the Portland Timbers and Portland Thorns FC chose us for this first important installation right in our own backyard,” said Douglas Moss, general manager for sports and entertainment at Planar. “The project is an example of the transformative experiences that can be achieved in the sports and entertainment market when two major LED companies work together. We believe it will be the first of many innovative installations to come.”</p> <p>“We are excited to be working with Planar on this first project,” said Peter Chan, managing director of Lighthouse. “The strengths of our two companies will ensure that exceptional LED video screens experience will be delivered to the Portland Timbers and Portland Thorns FC.”</p> <p>For more information about Planar products for the Sports market, visit <a href="https://www.planar.com/markets/sports-entertainment/" title="Sports &amp; Entertainment">www.planar.com/Sports</a>.</p>165928d3-1984-4148-a0f2-e8ae1495e2d8https://www.planar.com/news/2019/3/7/planar-to-serve-as-exclusive-digital-signage-sponsor-of-jumpstart-2019/Planar to Serve as Exclusive Digital Signage Sponsor of Jumpstart 2019<p>PORTLAND, Ore. – Planar, global leaders in visualization products, announced the companies will serve as the premier sponsor of Jumpstart 2019, starting with the Lessons in Strategy workshop taking place March 11-13 in Dallas, Texas.</p> <p>Jumpstart 2019 Lessons in Strategy workshop is a two-day team learning experience designed for owners, partners, management and the next generation of leaders in live events technology and services. Attendees will learn how to express company goals in strategic terms that everyone can understand, tie business strategy to financial results and develop strategic thinking skills that can be applied to their business. The workshop will also cover how to nurture brand, values and culture to amplify growth and profit.</p> <p>Planar’s sponsorship of Jumpstart 2019 follows the hiring of Chris Prosio, general manager of Rental and Staging in January 2019. Prosio is an AV and media production industry veteran with more than 30 years of experience in sales, product management, event production management and video system engineering.</p> <p>Tom Stimson MBA, CTS founded The Stimson Group in 2006, the presenter of Jumpstart, to work with and mentor businesses and organizations in the areas of business strategy, process, marketing and sales. He is an authority on business and strategy for small-to medium-sized companies and specializes in project-based selling. Stimson also launched AV Matters in 2006 as a free resource for individuals interested in the AV industry. Today, AV Matters is a community of over 5,000 AV professionals, delivering thought leadership and industry tips for success.</p> <p>“We are honored to sponsor this year’s Jumpstart events, reinforcing Planar’s commitment to the live events market,” said Chris Prosio, general manager of Rental and Staging at Planar. “Tom Stimson is a well-regarded leader in the business of AV whose innovative approaches have helped many companies improve their growth and profitability.”</p> <p>“I am thrilled to be working with Planar on our Lessons workshops,” said Tom Stimson MBA, CTS, president, Stimson Group LLC. “I have devoted my career to refining best business practices for the AV industry and developed these workshops to help companies solidify their strategies and carve out new paths to success. As the global leaders in the LED video display market, Planar demonstrates a commitment to innovation and next-level results that very much aligns with my business philosophies. I am grateful for their support.”</p> <p>In addition to Lessons in Strategy, Planar and will serve as the premier sponsor of the following Jumpstart 2019 workshops in Dallas:</p> <ul> <li>Lessons in Marketing – May 13-15</li> <li>Lessons in Operations – August 12-14</li> <li>Lessons in Management – November 11-13</li> </ul> <p>For more information about Jumpstart’s Lessons in Strategy workshop or other upcoming events, visit https://www.trstimson.com/workshops/.</p>896dde21-9133-4c0a-8cb1-e03a66e9b46dhttps://www.planar.com/news/2019/2/20/planar-announces-expansion-of-sports-and-entertainment-division/Planar Announces Expansion of Sports and Entertainment Division<p><strong>PORTLAND, Ore., Feb. 20, 2019 -<span> </span></strong>Planar, global leaders in visualization products, are pleased to announce that industry experts, Barry Belsky and Jon Holvey, have joined the companies’ growing Sports and Entertainment division.</p> <p> </p> <p>Senior Solutions Manager, Barry Belsky, joins Planar with more than 25 years of experience in the display industry. Most recently serving as a senior project manager for Panasonic, Belsky has worked on some of the largest traditional LED screen projects in the United States, including Texas Motor Speedway, Churchill Downs and Lincoln Financial Field. Prior to his time at Panasonic, Belsky devoted 16 years to the sign industry, working for large construction companies and managing his own sign business. In his new role, he will be responsible for designing and proposing technical solutions for Planar’s sports initiatives.</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><img style="width: 333.37148088807504px; height: 500px; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="https://www.planar.com/media/437943/barry-belsky_high-res.jpg?width=333.37148088807504&amp;height=500" alt=""><em>Barry Belsky</em></p> <p>Senior Project Manager, Jon Holvey, joins the companies with more than 20 years of experience in the systems integration industry, including a focus on large-scale LED projects. Holvey will provide sales, operational and project management support to Planar’s Sports and Entertainment division. He previously held a dual role of project executive and senior project manager at Panasonic, in which he oversaw integrated projects throughout North America, including The Mercedes Benz Superdome, SunTrust Park and University of Arizona. Holvey was also responsible for developing strategic customer project goals and managing project performance for a team of project managers at Panasonic.  </p> <p style="text-align: center;"><img style="width: 333.59374999999994px; height: 500px; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="https://www.planar.com/media/437944/jon-holvey_high-res.jpg?width=333.59374999999994&amp;height=500" alt=""><em>Jon Holvey</em></p> <p>“Barry and Jon are the perfect additions to our team and will help accelerate Planar’s momentum in the sports market,” said Douglas Moss, general manager of Sports and Entertainment at Planar. “I have had the pleasure of working with both in the past and am confident that they bring the technological, engineering and construction expertise we need to deliver to our sports and entertainment partners, while utilizing our extensive portfolio of best-in-class display solutions.”</p> <p> </p> <p>Moss is an industry veteran with more than 30 years of experience. He joined the companies in March 2018 to lead Planar’s focus on the sports venue market.</p> <p> </p> <p>The addition of Belsky and Holvey follows Planar’s partnership with global leader in LED video display technology, Lighthouse Technologies. Together the companies offer new innovations for sports and entertainment customers in North America.</p>d92416fa-3442-4feb-b080-e9685abe32dahttps://www.planar.com/news/2019/2/4/planar-to-showcase-latest-display-technologies-at-ise-2019/Planar To Showcase Latest Display Technologies at ISE 2019<p><strong>AMSTERDAM, 4 February, 2019 </strong><strong>– </strong>Today, Planar, a global leader in visualization products, announced the vast array of industry-leading display technologies it will showcase at Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) 2019 this week in Amsterdam. This marks the first time Planar, eyevis and Teracue, are attending ISE together, demonstrating its comprehensive portfolio of LED, LCD, rear projection and image processing solutions.</p> <p> </p> <p>“We are extremely proud to showcase our wide portfolio of display solutions from Planar, eyevis and Teracue to the European AV community,” said Thorsten Lipp, general manager for Planar EMEA. “The combined expertise and industry leadership of our brand companies allows us to deliver solutions that meet the diverse and growing needs of any European customer.”</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Award-Winning Fine Pitch LED Solutions<br></strong></p> <p>Planar is the global leader in the LED display market and the narrow pixel pitch LED video wall segment, with marquee installations around the world. Expanding its LED portfolio to enable customers to deploy seamless LED video walls in a wider range of environments, Planar will launch its new <a href="https://www.planar.com/products/planar-ero/" title="Planar ERO-LED">Planar<sup>®</sup> ERO-LED<sup>™</sup></a> (Extended Ruggedness and Optics<sup>™</sup>) technology at ISE 2019.</p> <p> </p> <p>Planar ERO-LED protects fine pitch LED displays from dust, electro-static discharge, humidity, casual human contact and impact at both the front and edges, and enhances visual performance by significantly increasing contrast in ambient light. At varying levels of ambient light, Planar ERO-LED delivers three times the contrast compared to LED video walls without this protective coating. Customers can order a range of Planar video wall products with optional Planar ERO-LED technology.</p> <p> </p> <p>In addition to Planar ERO-LED, Planar will demonstrate the high contrast ratio and color accuracy of high dynamic range (HDR) content on the <a href="https://www.planar.com/products/led-video-walls/twa/" title="TWA">Planar<sup>®</sup> TWA Series</a>, taking advantage of the unique performance characteristics of Planar LED displays. Further, the following award-winning fine pitch LED product lines will be on display: the next-generation <a href="https://www.planar.com/products/led-video-walls/planar-directlight-x/" title="Planar DirectLight">Planar<sup>® </sup>DirectLight<sup>®</sup> X LED Video Wall System</a><span>, </span>Planar<sup>®</sup> TWS Series, <a href="https://www.planar.com/products/led-video-walls/planar-tvf/" title="TVF">Planar<sup>®</sup> TVF Series</a> and <a href="#" title="LED MultiTouch">Planar<sup>®</sup> LED MultiTouch</a>.</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong>Solutions for Standard Pitch LED Displays</strong></p> <p>Planar will demonstrate its robust standard pitch LED product lines including new <a href="https://www.planar.com/products/led-video-walls/carbonlight/" title="CarbonLight">Planar® CarbonLight™ Rental and Staging Accessories</a> designed to enhance Planar<sup>®</sup> CarbonLight<sup>™</sup> LED video wall systems, a comprehensive set of lightweight, versatile, easy-to-deploy LED video wall displays ideal for indoor rental, staging and fixed-flexible applications. The accessories help reduce set-up and teardown time and include rental frames, modular ground support, Planar ERO-LED rugged surface protection and side access flight cases.</p> <p>Planar will also showcase its new Planar<sup>®</sup> VVR Series, <span>a family of indoor and outdoor LED video wall displays designed to meet the fast-paced needs of the rental and staging industry. Launched in fall 2018, the Planar VVR Series features magnetically-attachable cabinets for fast assembly, easy access to electronics for simple maintenance and a quick-lock system to support single-person installation and handling. Planar will also feature the </span>Planar<sup>®</sup> VersaLight<sup>™</sup> Series<span>,</span> a highly versatile family of LED video wall displays for even the most challenging indoor or outdoor environments.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Planar Best-in-Class LCD Solutions<br></strong></p> <p>Planar's complete portfolio of high quality Planar<sup>® </sup>LCD video wall and 4K LCD displays encompass a wide range of sizes and resolutions. Planar’s best-in-class LCD solutions at ISE 2019 include the <a href="https://www.planar.com/products/lcd-video-walls/clarity-matrix-lcd/">Clarity<sup>®</sup> Matrix<sup>®</sup> G3 LCD Video Wall System</a><span> and </span>the new Planar<sup>®</sup> EPX Series<span>. </span></p> <p><span> </span></p> <p><span>Clarity Matrix G3 now </span>takes built-in video wall processing to a new level with the off-board Clarity Matrix G3 Video Controller, becoming the first LCD video wall solution on the market to embed advanced video processing directly into the product, delivering beyond 8K resolution with a single 1U Controller.</p> <p> </p> <p><span>The Planar EPX Series</span> is a 100-inch 4K LCD display with Ultra HD resolution (3840 x 2160) that offers high brightness of 700 nits and a wide color gamut for stunning image quality and deep, rich color reproduction. Designed with commercial-grade features, the Planar EPX Series meets the demanding requirements of retail and corporate digital signage applications. The Planar EPX Series is also available in a precise and responsive multi-touch version.</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong>Innovative Rear Projection Video Wall Solutions<br></strong></p> <p>Planar will also feature eyevis® rear projection video wall solutions at ISE 2109, including debuting the new eyevis™ 3004 Series. The eyevis 3004 Series is a line of premium DLP<sup>®</sup> rear projection video wall displays that deliver superior brightness for bright room control, designed for 24x7 operation and available in 70-inch and 80-inch sizes. eyevis rear projection video wall displays are an ideal solution for large scale video systems in a variety of demanding applications, including control rooms and security centers.</p> <p>The company will also showcase the <a href="#" title="eyevis TRP">eyevis™ TRP Series</a>, the industry’s first DLP<sup>®</sup> rear projection video wall line based on Texas Instruments’ Tilt &amp; Roll architecture, and the <a href="#" title="eyevis SLIM">eyevis™ SLIM Series</a>, a line of DLP<sup>®</sup> rear projection video wall displays with the slimmest profile for space-constrained environments.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Planar Sets the Industry Standard in Processing</strong> <strong>Solutions</strong></p> <p>Planar provides a full range of video wall, image processing and media player solutions that set the industry standard for performance, power and versatility. Solutions on display at ISE include the <a href="#" title="netPIX-core">eyevis™ netPIX Video Wall Controller Series</a>, featuring eyevis™ eyeUNIFY Video Wall Management Software, the <a href="https://www.planar.com/products/processing-players/vcs/">Clarity<sup>®</sup> VCS<sup>™</sup> Video Wall Processor</a>, Planar<sup>®</sup> WallDirector™ Software and Teracue flexible and high performance video over IP products.</p> <p> </p> <p>Visitors to ISE 2019 can view these and other innovations at Planar Stand #12-F80. The display solutions shown at ISE 2019 are available now through Planar’s worldwide network of authorized resellers. For more information, visit www.Planar.com.</p> <p>                                                                                                                                              </p>aec2f93f-2fcb-4a90-b6d8-3234029334d4https://www.planar.com/news/2019/1/15/planar-announces-addition-of-chris-prosio-general-manager-for-rental-staging/Planar Announces Addition of Chris Prosio, General Manager for Rental & Staging<p>Planar, global leaders in visualization products, are pleased to announce Chris Prosio<br>has joined Planar as General Manager, Rental and Staging.</p> <p><img style="width: 50%; display: block; margin: 0 auto;" src="https://www.planar.com/media/437914/chris-prosio_2.jpg" alt=""><br>Prosio brings more than 30 years of experience in live events and communications, including<br>roles in sales, product management, event production management and video system<br>engineering. Chris joins Planar following his role as director of Rental and Staging for<br>Absen, where he oversaw sales and marketing efforts for the live event space. He also held<br>previous roles at Barco for more than 15 years, supporting sales, business development, product<br>application management and training.</p> <p><br>“We are honored to have Chris lead Planar’s efforts for the Rental and Staging<br>market,” said Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Planar, Adam<br>Schmidt. “Chris joins the team with a wealth of knowledge about the AV industry that is<br>strengthened by hands-on experience in corporate and entertainment events. Planar<br>continues to accommodate our customers’ needs for rental and staging environments and Chris’<br>expertise will allow us to stay one step ahead as a leader in the space.”</p> <p><br>Prosio’s background in sales and product management includes a focus on solutions spanning<br>LED displays and interactive systems, as well as video projection, video switching and image<br>processing.</p> <p><br>“I am thrilled to apply my years of experience in the AV and media production industries to my<br>role at Planar,” said Prosio, general manager of Rental and Staging at Planar. “In the end, I understand that our product represents more than a display. It represents<br>a partnership. Every piece that we design into a solution should enhance the experience for all<br>parties involved, starting with the technician who sets it up to the person sitting in the front row.<br>I look forward to extending this approach to support Planar’s customers.”</p> <p><br>At Planar, Prosio will leverage the companies’ industry-leading LED and LCD display<br>technologies to build on existing relationships within the rental and staging market. He is based in<br>Sacramento, California.</p>81481317-be0f-4100-9376-de8dcf8723dfhttps://www.planar.com/news/2018/12/10/leyard-and-planar-expand-sports-and-entertainment-division-with-lighthouse-technologies-partnership/Leyard and Planar Expand Sports and Entertainment Division with Lighthouse Technologies Partnership<p>PORTLAND, Ore., Dec. 10, 2018 – Leyard and Planar, global leaders in visualization products, today announced a strategic partnership with <a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="http://lighthouse-tech.com/" target="_blank" title="Lighthouse Technologies">Lighthouse Technologies Ltd.</a>, combining the strengths of two leading display technology manufacturers for the sports and entertainment market.</p> <p><img src="https://www.planar.com/media/437873/riiwrebg.jpeg?width=600" alt=""></p> <p>By combining Leyard and Planar’s leadership in fine pitch LED and LCD large format and video wall displays with the industry expertise of Lighthouse, this partnership will offer new innovations for sports and entertainment customers in North America. Kicking off this partnership, the companies will be showcasing their compelling range of sports venue display solutions for the first time at the <a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="http://www.milb.com/milb/events/winter_meetings/y2018/" target="_blank" title="2018 Baseball Winter Meetings">2018 Baseball Winter Meetings</a>, December 10-12 in Las Vegas.</p> <p>Leyard, the No. 1 global supplier of LED displays, offers a comprehensive line of LED and LCD video wall and large format displays, as well as a strong organization dedicated to supporting customers.</p> <p>“We are thrilled to announce our strategic partnership with Lighthouse,” said Leyard and Planar Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing Adam Schmidt. “With our market-leading fine pitch LED and LCD offerings, combined with Lighthouse’s LED solutions designed for the sports market, we can offer customers a display technology experience never before available in our industry.”</p> <p>Lighthouse brings a tailored product line and years of proven implementation success in the sports market. As a global leader in LED video display technology, Lighthouse has major installations in professional venues in Los Angeles, Cleveland, Dallas, Seattle, Philadelphia and Atlanta and a major presence at Times Square in New York. Lighthouse screens also provide information and entertainment at many major university and public facilities throughout North America.</p> <p>“We see this partnership as an extremely powerful strategic fit, leveraging the two companies’ respective strengths,” said Peter Chan, managing director at Lighthouse. “Lighthouse will deliver LED sports solutions to Leyard and Planar with strong back-end capabilities and innovative technologies. Leyard and Planar are the perfect partners to accelerate market growth and together we will create innovative technology showcases in the sports vertical for many years to come.”</p> <p>The partnership follows Leyard and Planar’s hiring of industry veteran Douglas Moss as general manager for sports and entertainment in March 2018. Moss leads the companies’ focus on the sports venue market and brings more than 30 years of experience, including serving as president of Madison Square Garden Network; president and CEO of the Buffalo Sabres and president and COO of the Phoenix Coyotes (National Hockey League teams). Moss’ career also includes senior roles with the International Hockey League (IHL) and the NHL’s Anaheim Ducks.</p> <p>To learn more about the Planar partnership with Lighthouse and their offerings for the sport and entertainment market visit <a href="https://www.planar.com/markets/sports-entertainment/" title="Sports &amp; Entertainment">www.planar.com/Sports</a> or visit Booth #905 at the <a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="http://www.milb.com/milb/events/winter_meetings/y2018/" target="_blank" title="2018 Baseball Winter Meetings">2018 Baseball Winter Meetings</a>, December 10-12 at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas.</p>c043479d-78ae-4729-9fad-273dc6814e58https://www.planar.com/news/2018/10/16/leyard-and-planar-introduce-easy-to-install-leyard-vvr-series-indoor-and-outdoor-led-video-walls/Leyard and Planar Introduce Easy-to-Install Leyard VVR Series Indoor and Outdoor LED Video Walls<p>Planar, global leaders in visualization products, today introduced the Planar<sup>®</sup> VVR Series, <span>a family of indoor and outdoor LED video wall displays designed to meet the fast-paced needs of the rental and staging industry. The series will be on display this week at Live Design International (LDI) 2018 in Las Vegas.</span></p> <p><span><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; width: 500px; height: 281.25px;" src="https://www.planar.com/media/437829/leyard-vvr-series-1920x1080.png?width=500&amp;height=281.25" alt=""></span></p> <p><span>The Leyard VVR Series features magnetically-attachable cabinets for fast assembly, easy access to electronics for simple maintenance and a quick-lock system to support single-person installation and handling. </span>Along with these convenient and innovative features, the Leyard VVR Series incorporates the robustness, serviceability and 24x7 support required for indoor and outdoor fixed installations.<span> The series joins several other leading-edge Leyard LED video wall solutions aimed at the rental and staging market, expanding the options available to this growing industry. </span></p> <p>“With its flexible, fast assembly and sturdy design, the Leyard VVR Series is ideal for rental and staging professionals who need to very rapidly set up and take down installations,” said Steve Seminario, vice president of product marketing at Leyard and Planar. “We’re excited to unveil this new video wall line alongside our other cutting-edge displays perfect for live events.”</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Highly Adaptable and Quick to Install</strong></p> <p>The Leyard VVR Series can be used to create stunning video walls for almost any indoor or outdoor application including live events, signage and billboards. The displays can be tailored to even the most creative designs including hanging, wall-mounted, floor-mounted and faceted video walls.</p> <p>A magnetic system holds LED cabinets in place while an installer secures the cabinet and finalizes cabling. Leyard VVR Series cabinets also feature an embedded quick-lock system, making it easy and efficient to attach cabinets together during video wall installation.</p> <p>All electronic components are contained in a single compartment on the back of the LED cabinet for easy maintenance. The series also supports a large variety of user viewing needs. Indoor models are available in 2.5, 3.9, 4.8 and 5.9 millimeter pixel pitches. Outdoor models are available in 2.9, 3.9, 4.8, 5.9, 7.8 and 10.4 millimeter pixel pitches. </p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong>Other Rental &amp; Staging Video Wall Solutions Showcased at LDI 2018</strong></p> <p>In addition to the Leyard VVR Series, Leyard and Planar will showcase two other video wall solutions designed for the rental and staging industry:</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.planar.com/products/led-video-walls/carbonlight/" title="CarbonLight">Planar<sup>®</sup> CarbonLight<sup>™</sup> LED Displays</a> are a comprehensive line of lightweight, versatile, easy-to-deploy LED video wall displays ideal for indoor rental, staging and fixed-flexible applications. The series includes the <a href="https://www.planar.com/products/led-video-walls/carbonlight/cli/" title="CLI">Planar<sup>®</sup> CarbonLight<sup>™</sup> CLI Series</a>, suitable for hanging and free-standing installations. Available in 1.9, 2.6, 3.9 and 5.2 millimeter pixel pitch models, the Leyard CarbonLight CLI Series offers easy front service to accommodate swift maintenance. The line also includes the <a href="https://www.planar.com/products/led-video-walls/carbonlight/clm/" title="CLM">Planar<sup>®</sup> CarbonLight<sup>™</sup> CLM Series</a>, a lightweight, mesh design that delivers a highly transparent appearance with low wind resistance characteristics. </li> <li>The Leyard<sup>®</sup> VersaLight<sup>™</sup> Series is a highly versatile family of indoor and outdoor LED video wall displays with an integrated mounting system that supports quick hanging and stacking rental and staging applications. The Leyard VersaLight Series offers simple set up and configuration, stunning picture, ultra-reliable performance and is available in pixel pitches ranging from 2.5 to 8 millimeters.</li> </ul> <p><em> <img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; width: 500px; height: 363.3916554508748px;" src="https://www.planar.com/media/437828/outdoor-concert.png?width=500&amp;height=363.3916554508748" alt=""></em></p> <p>The Leyard VVR Series will begin shipping in the first quarter of 2019 through Leyard and Planar’s worldwide network of authorized resellers. It will be showcased, along with other displays designed for the rental and staging industry in Leyard and Planar’s booth at LDI 2018 (Booth #745). For more information, please visit www.planar.com/VVR.</p>64f517db-5640-4646-8572-0ded5dfe212ahttps://www.planar.com/news/2018/9/25/eyevis-rear-projection-video-walls-now-available-through-leyard/eyevis Rear Projection Video Walls Now Available through Leyard<p>Leyard is pleased to announce the addition of eyevis(TM ) Rear Projection Video Wall displays to the Leyard and Planar product portfolio. The addition of these product lines follows Leyard’s acquisition of eyevis in May 2018.</p> <p><img src="https://www.planar.com/media/437821/eyevis-cubes.jpg?width=700&amp;height=303" alt=""></p> <p>eyevis, a German manufacturer of large screen display systems, is one of the leading providers and integrators of visualization systems for professional applications in control rooms, broadcast, virtual reality and simulation. eyevis rear projection video wall solutions are uniquely design to meet the specific requirements of a wide range of demanding video wall applications. With proven DLP® technology, eyevis rear projection video wall displays offer a nearly seamless solution with outstanding color and brightness features that make them ideal for large-scaled video systems in demanding applications. With uninterrupted operation, stable colors and low power consumption, eyevis rear projection video wall solutions are available in a broad range of sizes and resolutions, providing the optimal rear projection video wall solution. eyevis also offers rear projection replacement engines, providing a simple and cost-effective way to upgrade rear projection video walls to LED illumination and extend the lifetime of rear projection video wall systems.</p> <p> </p> <p>eyevis rear projection video wall solutions now available through Leyard (and Planar) include:</p> <p> </p> <ul> <li><strong>eyevis™ 2004 Series:  </strong>A line of premium DLP® rear projection video wall displays that deliver the highest brightness and are designed for 24x7 operation. Available in SXGA+ (1400x1050), Full HD (1920x1080), WUXGA (1920x1200) and WQXGA (2560x1600) resolutions, the eyevis 2004 Series feature the latest LED technology and delivers a higher brightness, providing a rear projection video wall solution for a broader range of applications.</li> </ul> <p><strong> </strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>eyevis™ SLIM Series:</strong> DLP® rear projection video wall displays with the slimmest profile for space-constrained environments. Available in 50”, 60” and 70” sizes, the eyevis SLIM Series features Full HD resolution with a depth as small as 432mm or 17-in.</li> </ul> <p> </p> <ul> <li><strong>eyevis TRP Series:</strong> The industry’s first DLP® rear projection video wall line based on Texas Instrument’s Tilt &amp; Roll architecture, delivering high brightness with lower power consumption. Available in 50” or 60” sizes with Full HD resolution the eyevis TRP Series provides sufficient brightness for most applications with a power consumption of less than 70 watts - setting a milestone in DLP® rear projection display technology.</li> </ul> <p> </p> <ul> <li><strong>eyevis TRP Replacement Engine</strong>:  A cost-effective solution to upgrade any lamp-based rear projection cube that provides for fast replacement with minimal downtime and low power consumption.</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p>eyevis rear projections video walls are available with the state-of-the-art eyevis™ netPIX Video Wall Controller Series, a line of image processing solutions are capable of presenting a wide range of network data, video and graphics sources. eyevis™ eyeUNIFY Video Wall Management Software delivers all the requirements of modern control rooms, with safe operation across different platforms and operating systems, while supporting  a scalable number of users. It is fully code-transparent, making it the most secure video wall management software and can be adapted for customer-specific requirements.</p> <p> </p> <p>For more information about eyevis rear projection video wall displays, visit www.planar.com/rearprojection.</p>31018bd6-e6f2-41a9-9e81-e30d09b59ae8https://www.planar.com/news/2018/9/18/leyard-and-planar-showcase-latest-display-innovations-across-the-us/Leyard and Planar Showcase Latest Display Innovations Across the U.S.<p>Planar, global leaders in visualization products, are bringing the latest display technology to partners and customers across the United States as part of their third annual product roadshow, Video Wallapalooza 2018.</p> <p><img style="width: 400px; height: 255px;" src="https://www.planar.com/media/437750/wallapalooza-2018-logo.png?width=400&amp;height=255" alt=""></p> <p>Leyard and Planar will showcase their most recent LED and LCD video wall innovations in 11 major U.S. cities. Participants will be able to experience the latest in ultra-fine pitch and standard pitch LED video wall technology from Leyard, along with the newest Planar LCD video walls and 4K displays, image processing and interactive touch displays. They can also attend scheduled training events, including AVIXA Certified Technology Specialist (CTS) courses.</p> <p> </p> <p>“On the heels of being named the No. 1 LED video display market share leader by Futuresource Consulting, we are delighted to bring our latest LED display solutions to partners and customers across the U.S.,” said Adam Schmidt, Leyard’s executive vice president of sales and marketing for North America. “Our ability to innovate for the diverse needs of our customers has never been stronger.”</p> <p> </p> <p>The third annual Video Wallapalooza kicked-off in Cincinnati on September 12 and ends in San Francisco on November 8. The Road Show event schedule includes:</p> <ul> <li>Cincinnati, OH – September 12-13</li> <li>Atlanta, GA – September 19-20</li> <li>Boston, MA – September 24-25</li> <li>Dallas, TX – October 17-18</li> <li>Denver, CO – October 24-25 (at Rocky Mountain Audio Video Expo/AVX)</li> <li>Los Angeles, CA – November 7-8</li> <li>San Francisco, CA – November 14-15</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p>Along the way, Video Wallapalooza 2018 will also travel to four permanent Leyard and Planar Showrooms:</p> <ul> <li>South Florida Showroom – October 10</li> <li>Portland Showroom – October 10-11</li> <li>New York City Showroom – October 30 (during NY Digital Signage Week)</li> <li>Chicago Showroom – October 30-31</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p>This year’s event also features mount and structure solutions from <a href="https://www.draperinc.com/">Draper</a> and  <a href="https://www.t1v.com/">T1V</a> collaboration systems.</p> <p>Leyard and Planar Sales and Product Teams will be on site at Video Wallapalooza 2018 to offer product demonstrations. For a complete list of Video Wallapalooza 2018 events and training courses, visit www.leyard.com/WP18 or www.planar.com/WP18.</p> <p> </p>df44e107-f7ea-4a67-b409-0466f3df2e82https://www.planar.com/news/2018/9/14/planar-to-showcase-broad-portfolio-of-broadcast-display-solutions-at-ibc-2018/Planar to Showcase Broad Portfolio of Broadcast Display Solutions at IBC 2018<p><strong>AMSTERDAM, 14 September 2018 </strong><strong>– </strong>Today at the 2018 International Broadcast Conference (IBC) Show, Planar, the global leader in visualization products, and its companies Planar, eyevis and Teracue, announced they will showcase state-of-the-art display solutions designed for broadcast applications from on-camera to production, post-production and master control rooms. Combined, these offerings deliver the image quality and flexibility required for modern-day programming.</p> <p><span>Planar’s participation at IBC 2018 follows the acquisition of eyevis and Teracue in May 2018. It is the companies’ first combined presence at a major event.</span></p> <p>“Expertly designed, highly agile and superior resolution display technology is critical to the production and presentation of today’s best broadcast content,” said Christian Orcin, vice president of product marketing at Planar EMEA. “Our groundbreaking products are transforming the future of broadcast worldwide, and I’m thrilled to share them at IBC 2018.”</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>On-Camera Seamless LED Video Walls</strong></p> <p>Planar fine pitch LED video walls offer stunning image quality, and unsurpassed reliability and flexibility—enhancing the presentation of on-camera content. Among the LED solutions well-suited for on-camera network and affiliate studios featured at IBC 2018 include:</p> <ul> <li>The Planar<sup>®</sup> TWS Series, a family of versatile ultra-fine pitch LED video wall displays available in 0.9, 1.2, 1.5 and 1.8 millimeter pixel pitches. The Planar TWS Series features a convenient 27-inch diagonal size with an all-in-one design to fit a broad range of broadcast environments. The Planar TWS Series is lightweight and easy to handle, making it an attractive solution for applications where traditional, hanging or curved video walls are required.</li> <li>The <a href="https://www.planar.com/products/led-video-walls/planar-tvf/" title="TVF">Planar<sup>®</sup> TVF Series</a>, a family of fine pitch LED video wall displays available in 1.5, 1.8 and 2.5 millimeter pixel pitches. With a 27-inch, slim-profile display cabinet, the Planar TVF Series features front serviceability and a creative, stackable design that eliminates cabinet-to-cabinet cabling and reduces the complexity of installation and vertical alignment.</li> <li>The <a href="#" title="LED MultiTouch">Planar<sup>®</sup> LED MultiTouch</a> delivers the industry’s first completely seamless interactive LED video wall using Planar<sup>®</sup> PLTS™ (Pliable LED Touch Surface™) technology and a sleek framing system to provide a dynamic multi-user experience. Planar LED MultiTouch delivers a high-performance, interactive experience with 32 simultaneous touch points, and is available in 108-inch, 151-inch and 196-inch diagonals.</li> <li>The <a href="https://www.planar.com/products/led-video-walls/carbonlight/cli/" title="CLI">Planar<sup>®</sup> CarbonLight™ CLI Series</a> is a line of lightweight, flexible LED video wall displays ideal for indoor rental, staging and flexible-fixed applications. The Planar CarbonLight CLI Series offers 1.9, 2.6, 3.9 and 5.2 millimeter pixel pitch models. The series also features easy front service to accommodate even swifter upkeep and maintenance. Additional pixel pitches are available with the <a href="https://www.planar.com/products/led-video-walls/carbonlight/clm/" title="CLM">Planar<sup>®</sup> CarbonLight™ CLM Series</a>, a line of lightweight, mesh LED displays designed to deliver a highly transparent appearance with low wind resistance, while maintaining stunning appearance in any application.</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>LCD and Rear Projection Video Walls for On-Camera</strong></p> <p>Planar and its companies also offer a complete portfolio of high-quality LCD video walls. Featuring the narrowest bezels, most flexible mounting systems and slimmest installation depths, their LCD video walls are specifically designed to deliver precise and brilliant visual messages in the world's most demanding environments—from control rooms to broadcast studios.</p> <ul> <li>The <a href="https://www.planar.com/products/large-format-lcd-displays/ultrares-x/" title="UltraRes X">Planar<sup>®</sup> UltraRes™ Series</a> in 98-inch Ultra HD resolution (3840 x 2160) offers professional quality for native 4K and upscaled content. With its superior performance, exceptional 4K clarity and advanced processing, the Planar UltraRes is ideal for applications ranging from collaborative meeting spaces to high-impact digital signage.</li> <li><span> </span><span>The </span>eyevis™ EYE-LCD-5500-XSN-LD-FX-700-BC<span> is a specialized LCD video wall display designed for on-camera broadcast applications due to its ability to achieve a color temperature of 3200 Kelvin. The 55-inch displays are Full HD resolution and feature a tiled bezel width of 3.5mm. </span></li> <li><span> </span>eyevis™ omniSHAPES are versatile hexagon-shaped DLP<sup>®</sup> rear projection display modules that can create virtually unlimited video wall shapes and configurations<span>. The funnel-shaped design of the housings further allows for curved screens in concave or convex configurations for further video wall design creativity.</span></li> </ul> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong>Cutting-Edge IPTV Innovations</strong></p> <p>Teracue offers products and solutions for professional video, IPTV and video-networking. Content can be transmitted via cable over local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN) wireless over long term evolution (LTE) or satellite. Teracue delivers IPTV products for DVB, HD-encoder, server for recording and VOD, software for routing and transcoding. Teracue’s broadcast solutions allow customers to transmit, transcode and securely store high-quality video signals via existing network infrastructure.</p> <ul> <li>The Teracue ENC400 Series is a HD/SD H.264 fanless video encoder able to deliver multiple streams in multiple bitrates and protocols to multiple destinations. The build-in frame synchronizer guarantees stable signal processing and both inputs provide loop through outputs and can be used for redundancy switching or as sources for two individual encodings. In addition to the latest in H.264 encoding technology, the Teracue ENC-400 features MJPEG for legacy, both for live streaming and recording. The compact fanless and lightweight aluminum portable unit is ideal for broadcast contribution, IPTV and webcasting.</li> <li><span> </span>Teracue Application Cloud (TAC) <span>enables adjusting, managing, control routing and transcoding of live SD/HD/4K streams in a single application. The new GUI design is an intuitive matrix overview which allows an overview of the incoming and outgoing streams at the first glance. TAC supported protocols for in- and outputs include: UDP, RTP, RTSP, TCP (Client/Server), HLS, HTTP, SRT, FEC, MPEG-DASH, RTMP and HSS. </span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p>Planar, eyevis and Teracue will present their latest broadcast display solutions at IBC 2018 in Stand #11C40. These solutions are available through the companies’ global network of authorized resellers. For more information, visit <a href="https://www.planar.com">www.planar.com</a>, www.eyevis.com or www.teracue.com.</p>e6d4086f-948d-438e-a92e-877e73088209https://www.planar.com/news/2018/8/15/leyard-broadens-no-1-market-position-in-led-display/Leyard Broadens No. 1 Market Position in LED Display<p>PORTLAND, Ore., Aug. 15, 2018 – <a href="https://www.planar.com/" title="Home">Leyard</a>, a global leader in visualization products, earned the No. 1 market share position in the $4.5 billion LED video display market, and the No. 1 position in the fastest growing $1.6 billion narrow pixel pitch LED video wall segment, according to two reports by Futuresource Consulting. The analyses, which compared the 2017 performance of all major video wall brands, confirmed Leyard’s No. 1 position, in addition to the company’s increasing share and growth in the highly competitive market.</p> <p>Leyard was the market share leader in the narrow pixel pitch LED video display market in 2017, following years of leadership and share dominance in this category, which the company pioneered. Leyard also captured the top position in the broader LED display market that includes all pixel pitch sizes, including indoor and outdoor products, covering a wide range of applications and customer segments.</p> <p>“We are extremely proud to lead the global LED video display industry and to have continued to build on past success,” said Zach Zhang, CEO of Leyard International. “Our global organization remains committed to driving innovation in the category and to supporting our customers all over the world. We look forward to celebrating future successes as Leyard continues to build solutions designed for a growing number of display applications.”</p> <p>These reports follow major video wall product announcements from the company. This includes the launch of the <a href="https://www.planar.com/products/led-video-walls/planar-directlight-x/" title="Leyard DirectLight">Leyard® DirectLight® X LED Video Wall System</a> that brings advanced video processing and intelligent management and control software to the award-winning ultra-fine pitch LED video wall line. The <a href="https://www.planar.com/products/lcd-video-walls/clarity-matrix-lcd/" title="Clarity Matrix LCD">Clarity® Matrix® G3 LCD Video Wall System</a> builds on the accomplishments of the award-winning Clarity Matrix architecture, combining the industry’s thinnest profile ultra-narrow bezel LCDs with industry-leading improvements to video processing and off-board electronics. The company also released <a href="https://www.planar.com/products/led-video-walls/planar-tvf/" title="TVF">Leyard® TVF Series</a>, a family of fine pitch LED video wall displays featuring front serviceability and a creative stackable design eliminating cabinet-to-cabinet cabling. Further, the launch of the <a href="#" title="VersaLight">Leyard® VersaLight™ Series</a> introduced a versatile family of modular LED displays available in pixel pitches ranging from 2.5 to 8 millimeters and designed with flexibility to support a wide range of indoor and outdoor applications.</p> <p>“The LED display market continues to experience tremendous growth worldwide,” said Chris McIntyre-Brown, associate director at Futuresource Consulting. “As the category evolves, we expect to see new trends expand across both indoor and outdoor display technologies in a wide range of applications.”</p> <p>Futuresource announced its findings in two reports: the 2018 Futuresource Video Wall Display Solutions Report and the Futuresource Global LED Display Market Report. The Futuresource Video Wall Display Solutions Report for 2018 covered narrow pixel pitch LED, narrow bezel LCD and rear-projection solutions while the Futuresource Global LED Display Market Report for 2018 reviewed narrow pixel pitch LED solutions, as well as rental, standard and large indoor and outdoor LED display technologies. According to the Futuresource Video Wall Report, the overall video wall market stands at $6.4 billion and grew 47 percent from 2016 to 2017. Planar, a Leyard Company, was also named the leader in the Americas Control Room segment (34 percent market share) and the Americas Corporate Vertical (35 percent market share) for narrow bezel LCD video wall solutions.</p>ecf69a17-593a-49ce-bf25-c0288d690f0ahttps://www.planar.com/news/2018/7/10/leyard-and-planar-to-serve-as-display-provider-of-seat-2018/Leyard and Planar to Serve as Display Provider of SEAT 2018<p>Leyard and Planar, global leaders in visualization products, announced the companies will serve as the display provider for SEAT 2018, the Sports and Entertainment Alliance in Technology event, taking place July 21-24 in Dallas, Texas.</p> <p>As the display sponsor for SEAT 2018, Leyard and Planar will showcase their innovative LED and LCD digital display and video wall technologies throughout the event. Leyard and Planar will provide LED and LCD video walls and a variety of touch-enabled 4K LCD displays for social media walls, conference room displays and the general conference “Super Sessions”.</p> <p>Leyard and Planar’s participation at SEAT 2018 follows the hiring of sports industry veteran Douglas Moss to support the companies’ focus on the sports and entertainment markets. Moss brings more than 30 years of experience working with leading sporting organizations including the Madison Square Garden Network and National Hockey League teams, the Buffalo Sabres, the Phoenix Coyotes and the Anaheim Ducks, among others.</p> <p>“We are thrilled to have Leyard and Planar LED and LCD display technologies throughout the SEAT 2018 event,” said Douglas Moss, general manager for sports and entertainment, Leyard and Planar. “SEAT allows us to demonstrate our award-winning digital display solutions and how they are the ideal choice for grand-scale sports and entertainment events.”</p> <p>“We are delighted to have Leyard and Planar as a strategic partner for SEAT 2018 and to showcase their world-class display solutions throughout the event,” said Christine Stoffel, founder and CEO, Seat, LLC.</p> <p>SEAT 2018 is the annual gathering of more than 600 sports, entertainment and technology industry global leaders, dedicated to sport and entertainment professionals across the world. SEAT is the only 100% peer-driven industry conference in the world and prides itself on being the only gathering in which all five major U.S. sports leagues and every club/team across the U.S., Canada and over 25 countries are represented.</p> <p> </p>87be5701-02ab-4171-843a-aafad20562c5https://www.planar.com/news/2018/6/29/planar-and-eyevis-to-showcase-digital-signage-display-solutions-at-digital-signage-summit-europe-2018/Planar and eyevis to Showcase Digital Signage Display Solutions at Digital Signage Summit Europe 2018<p>Planar and eyevis, global leaders in visualization products, announced they will exhibit at the Digital Signage Summit Europe (DSSE), which takes place at the Sheraton Airport Frankfurt (Main) on July 4-5, 2018. The companies will exhibit a wide range of LED and LCD display solutions designed specifically for digital signage in Stand G-3.</p> <p>Planar fine pitch LED video walls offer stunning image quality, unsurpassed reliability and flexibility. Among the LED solutions featured at DSSE 2018 include:</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.planar.com/products/led-video-walls/twa/" title="TWA">Planar® TWA Series</a>: A line of fine pitch LED video walls available in 0.9, 1.2, 1.4, 1.8 and 2.5 millimeter pitches. Planar TWA Series is architected to support the highest pixel density and delivers benefits unique to its "flat panel" design including a 16:9 form factor optimized for the most popular high resolution standards, ease of installation and service, and outstanding flatness and uniformity. Planar will feature a 1.2 mm pitch Planar TWA Series video wall at DSSE 2018.</li> <li>Planar® TWS Series: A family of versatile ultra-fine pitch LED video wall displays available in 0.9, 1.2, 1.5 and 1.8 millimeter pixel pitches, the Planar TWS Series features a convenient 27-inch diagonal size with an all-in-one design to fit a broad range of environments. The Planar TWS Series is lightweight and easy to handle, making it an attractive solution for applications where traditional, hanging or curved video walls are required. The Planar TWS Series video wall at DSEE will feature a 1.5 mm pixel pitch.</li> <li><a href="https://www.planar.com/products/led-video-walls/planar-tvf/" title="TVF">Planar® TVF Series</a>: The Planar TVF Series is a family of fine pitch LED video wall displays available in 1.5, 1.8 and 2.5 millimeter pixel pitches. With a 27-inch, slim-profile display cabinet, the series features front serviceability and a creative, stackable design that eliminates cabinet-to-cabinet cabling and reduces the complexity of installation and vertical alignment. Planar will demonstrate a Planar TVF Series cabinet at DSEE 2018.</li> </ul> <p>The stand will also feature the <a href="#" title="QE">Planar® QE Series</a>, a line of large format 4K LCD displays ranging from 75” to 98”. The stand will feature a 75-inch Planar® QE Series display. The Planar QE Series provides an impressive end-to-end solution for designing, distributing and playing back ultra-high resolution content on a single display or multiple displays within a network, dramatically reducing installation costs and complexity. Available with an embedded media player, cutting-edge 4K at 60Hz and multi-touch models, the Planar QE Series is ideal for applications ranging from dynamic digital signage to collaboration.</p> <p>Planar and eyevis will utilize <a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://easescreen.com/en/" target="_blank" title="Easescreen home">easescreen</a>, one of the world’s leading brands in the digital signage industry, to present a one-stop solution for its digital signage applications in Stand G-3. easescreen is a pioneer in the digital signage. Its user-friendly software is scalable from “simple signage” with a single display to big enterprise solutions with an unlimited number of displays.</p> <p>Planar and eyevis display solutions are available through the company’s global network of authorized resellers.</p>236d1956-70d1-4098-94d6-9e6ad60fad74https://www.planar.com/news/2018/6/20/leyard-and-planar-win-six-distinguished-proav-industry-awards-at-infocomm-2018/Leyard and Planar Win Six Distinguished ProAV Industry Awards at InfoComm 2018<p>Leyard and Planar, global leaders in visualization products, received six of the professional audio visual industry’s most prestigious technology honors at InfoComm 2018 in Las Vegas. NewBay Media awarded the Clarity® Matrix® G3 LCD Video Wall System ‘Best of Show’ winner for InfoComm 2018 presented by Sound &amp; Video Contractor, AV Technology, Government Video and Installation. rAVe awarded Leyard® CarbonLight™ LED Displays ‘Readers’ Choice’ winner for favorite rental or staging product. In addition, the Audiovisual and Integrated Experience Association (AVIXA) honored Samantha (Sam) Phenix, vice president, Research and Development at Leyard and Planar, with a 2018 ‘Women in AV’ award.</p> <p>“We are also thrilled to accept not one but four ‘Best of Show’ awards and a rAVe ‘Readers’ Choice’ award for Clarity Matrix G3 and Leyard CarbonLight, respectively,” said Phenix. “This recognition demonstrates our ongoing commitment to industry innovation, paying tribute to the video processing, installation and visual performance improvements we offer in our flagship LCD and LED display solutions.”</p> <p>“I am incredibly honored to be selected for the AVIXA ‘Women in AV’ award this year,” continued Phenix. “I’ve dedicated my career to advancing the state of the art in business and technology, and am passionate about ensuring opportunities for women to advance in these fields.”</p> <p>The <a href="https://www.planar.com/products/lcd-video-walls/clarity-matrix-lcd/" title="Clarity Matrix LCD">Clarity Matrix G3 LCD Video Wall System</a> combines the industry’s thinnest profile ultra-narrow bezel LCD with industry-leading improvements to video processing, installation, management and off-board electronics, to deliver a next-generation video wall solution. Building on success of the award-winning Clarity Matrix architecture, Clarity Matrix G3 features the new Leyard® Video Controller that includes Planar® Big Picture Plus™ video wall processing, Leyard® Wall Director™ Software for simplified video wall installation, monitoring and management, as well as Leyard® WallSync™ for precisely synchronized video playback and gunlock across Clarity Matrix video walls.</p> <p>This year’s ‘Best of Show’ judging panel was composed of six AV professionals, including CTS-certified technology managers and AV/IT engineers. Judges selected honorees based on the number of points awarded after evaluating each product’s innovation, ease of installation and maintenance, performance against category standard, value and ROI, among other criteria.</p> <p><a href="https://www.planar.com/products/led-video-walls/carbonlight/" title="CarbonLight">Leyard CarbonLight LED Displays</a> are a comprehensive line of LED display solutions specifically designed for rental, staging and fixed-flexible installations. Composed of five product lines, Leyard CarbonLight LED Displays are designed to meet the requirements of a wide range of applications. Featuring a patented carbon fiber construction, the displays are lightweight, thin and strong, and are fast and flexible to install, making Leyard CarbonLight ideal for the most unique and challenging environments.</p> <p>The 2018 rAVe Readers’ Choice Awards were determined by nominations from more than 92,000 members of the AV community. The awards represent the best-of-the-best in AV products, companies and technologies.</p> <p>The AVIXA annual awards recognize outstanding AV professionals for their contributions, leadership, and commitment to excellence. The Women in AV award specifically recognizes women who are achieving rewarding and successful careers in the audiovisual and information communications industries. Sam is credited for display technology innovations across multiple demanding vertical markets. She was recognized as an Industry Innovator by NewBay Media in 2017.</p> <p>InfoComm is the largest professional audiovisual trade show in North America. Each year, approximately 45,000 attendees gather to view the latest products in audio, display, digital signage, security and more. Leyard and Planar showcased their widest array of new video wall solutions and displays at InfoComm 2018.</p>22dc3af5-62f1-431f-b906-f2ea8fba6d24https://www.planar.com/news/2018/6/6/planar-to-showcase-groundbreaking-video-wall-innovations-at-infocomm-2018/Planar to Showcase Groundbreaking Video Wall Innovations at InfoComm 2018<p>Planar, global leaders in visualization products, today announced they will showcase the industry’s latest advancements in integrated video processing at InfoComm 2018. The<a href="https://www.planar.com/products/led-video-walls/planar-directlight-x/" title="Leyard DirectLight"> Planar® DirectLight® X LED Video Wall System</a> and the <a href="https://www.planar.com/products/lcd-video-walls/clarity-matrix-lcd/" title="Clarity Matrix LCD">Clarity® Matrix® G3 LCD Video Wall System</a> are comprehensive video wall solutions that incorporate the latest in 4K video standards, advanced video processing and web-based control that enable dynamic, multi-source video walls, right out of the box.</p> <p>Planar DirectLight X and Clarity Matrix G3 build on the success of these award-winning LED and LCD product lines with the new, off-board Planar ® Video Controller that takes built-in video processing to a new level. The Planar Video Controller incorporates video wall scaling with Planar® Big Picture Plus™ video wall processing, allowing users to display content across the entire video wall, a portion of the video wall or in custom recallable layouts.</p> <p>The flagship LED and LCD video wall solutions further simplify installation and management with new Planar® WallDirector™, a powerful, web-based user interface that streamlines video wall set-up, configuration, operation and monitoring. Both solutions also come with Planar® WallSync™, a set of technologies that make it easy to deliver perfect video playback across entire video walls with perfect synchronization. Planar will demonstrate all of these technologies at InfoComm 2018.</p> <p>“We are excited to showcase our widest array of new video wall solutions at InfoComm 2018,” said Steve Seminario, vice president of product marketing at Planar. “Customers will see newly announced products like Planar DirectLight X, and we’re also previewing several brand new technologies and looking forward to the market feedback.”</p> <p><strong>Industry-Leading, Fine Pitch LED Video Walls</strong></p> <p>Planar will demonstrate their growing portfolio of fine pitch LED display solutions at InfoComm 2018. These high resolution LED video wall solutions offer customers a wide array of choices to fit almost any need. The fine pitch LED displays that will be showcased include:</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.planar.com/products/led-video-walls/planar-directlight-x/" title="Leyard DirectLight">Planar DirectLight X 0.7</a>: This display breaks new ground as the finest pitch LED video wall display in the industry—offering a breakthrough pixel pitch of just 0.7 millimeters. Planar DirectLight X 0.7 provides high resolution images at the closest viewing distance, and allows for 4K and 8K resolution video walls in smaller spaces, matching the pixel density seen in traditional control room video walls but with a completely seamless and uniform image.</li> <li>Planar® TWS Series: A family of versatile ultra-fine pitch LED video wall displays available in 0.9, 1.2, 1.5 and 1.8 millimeter pixel pitches, the Planar TWS Series features a convenient 27-inch diagonal size with an all-in-one design to fit a broad range of environments. The Planar TWS Series is lightweight and easy to handle, making it an attractive solution for applications where traditional, hanging or curved video walls are required.</li> <li><a href="https://www.planar.com/products/led-video-walls/planar-tvf/" title="TVF">Planar® TVF Series</a>: The Planar TVF Series is a family of fine pitch LED video wall displays available in 1.5, 1.8 and 2.5 millimeter pixel pitches. With a 27-inch, slim-profile display cabinet, the series features front serviceability and a creative, stackable design that eliminates cabinet-to-cabinet cabling and reduces the complexity of installation and vertical alignment.</li> <li><a href="#" title="LED MultiTouch">Planar® LED MultiTouch</a>: The Planar LED MultiTouch is the industry’s first completely seamless interactive LED video wall. This proprietary multi-touch solution revolutionizes interactivity for narrow pixel pitch LED video walls without the disadvantages of front glass. Available in 0.7, 0.9 and 1.2 millimeter pixel pitches, it offers a seamless, smooth, lightweight and durable LED touch surface that delivers superior visual performance.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Innovative Standard Pitch LED Solutions </strong></p> <p>Also featured at InfoComm 2018 will be Planar’s growing portfolio of standard pitch LED display solutions for indoor and outdoor applications. Standard pitch LED displays at InfoComm 2018 include:</p> <ul> <li><a href="#" title="VersaLight">Planar® VersaLight™ Series</a>: This new, highly versatile family of LED video wall displays can turn even the most challenging environments into dramatic, inspirational video walls. With pixel pitches ranging from 2.5 to 8 millimeters, the modular line of indoor and outdoor LED digital signage displays offers stunning picture quality and ultra-reliable performance.</li> <li><a href="https://www.planar.com/products/led-video-walls/carbonlight/cli/" title="CLI">Planar® CarbonLight™ CLI Series</a>: This line of lightweight, flexible LED video wall displays is ideal for indoor rental, staging and flexible-fixed applications. The Planar CarbonLight CLI Series has expanded to include a 1.9 millimeter pixel pitch option— extending the existing 2.6, 3.9 and 5.2 pixel pitch models. In addition, the series now offers easy front service to accommodate even swifter upkeep and maintenance.</li> <li><a href="https://www.planar.com/products/led-video-walls/carbonlight/clm/" title="CLM">Planar® CarbonLight™ CLM Series</a>: The Planar CarbonLight CLM Series is a line of seethrough mesh LED displays designed for rental, staging and flexible-fixed applications in indoor and outdoor environments. Available in 6.9, 10.4 and 15.6mm pixel pitches, it is lightweight with high transparency and low wind resistance.</li> </ul> <p>Visitors to InfoComm 2018 can view these and other Planar display innovations from June 6-8 at Booth #C2520. Planar display solutions are available through the companies’ global network of authorized resellers.</p>8d2e55fb-59ed-4c63-b17a-d01660468431https://www.planar.com/news/2018/5/30/leyard-and-planar-announce-next-generation-leyard-directlight-led-video-wall-system/Leyard and Planar Announce Next-Generation Leyard DirectLight LED Video Wall System<p>Leyard and Planar, global leaders in visualization products, today introduced the <a href="https://www.planar.com/products/led-video-walls/planar-directlight-x/" title="Leyard DirectLight">Leyard<sup>® </sup>DirectLight<sup>®</sup> X LED Video Wall System</a>, adding unrivaled video processing and management capabilities into the product. </p> <p>The award-winning Leyard<sup>®</sup> DirectLight<sup>®</sup> LED Video Wall System, introduced in late 2016, delivered unique value in the areas of front-mounting, thin profile, precise alignment, front service access, low power consumption, hot-swap off-board power and refined image performance. Leyard DirectLight X builds on this foundation adding the latest 4K video standards, signal extension, multi-source processing, system monitoring and modern web-based graphical control software. The result is a complete system that reduces dependence on external processing systems while making the video wall easier to operate and monitor.</p> <p>“It is exciting to deliver on the next chapter of the Leyard DirectLight vision,” said Steve Seminario, vice president of product marketing at Leyard and Planar. “With Leyard DirectLight X, we incorporate, in the box, the 4K standards compliance, video processing and modern UI that will allow our customers to realize more flexible and compelling video wall installations, more easily.”</p> <p>Leyard DirectLight X features a new, off-board video controller that offers unrivaled video processing capabilities built into the product. It includes new Leyard<sup>®</sup><span> </span>WallDirector<sup>™</sup><span> </span>Software to further simplify video wall installation, monitoring and management while maintaining popular DirectLight features such as precision wall mounting, energy efficiency and fault tolerant operation.</p> <p><strong>Advanced Video Wall Processing</strong></p> <p>Leyard DirectLight X comes with the Leyard<sup>®</sup> Video Controller, making it the first LED video wall system on the market to integrate a remote power supply and advanced video processing directly into the product. Rack-mounted Leyard Video Controllers can scale to support nearly any size video wall, and allow for scaling, windowing and Picture-in-Picture to give customers flexibility as to how and where sources are displayed. The Leyard Video Controller includes Planar<sup>®</sup> Big Picture Plus<sup>™</sup> video wall processing, which can scale sources across the entire video wall or across sections of the video wall. It also incorporates Leyard<sup>®</sup> WallSync<sup>™</sup>, providing precisely synchronized video playback and genlock across the video wall.</p> <p>The Leyard Video Controller supports multiple 4K @ 60Hz inputs and the latest video standards including HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.2 and HDCP 2.2. It provides a built-in video signal extension over CAT6 and optional fiber optic support for longer video runs and greater signal security.</p> <p><strong>Simplified Operation and Management</strong></p> <p>Leyard DirectLight X comes with Leyard WallDirector Software, a powerful, web-based user interface that simplifies video wall set-up, configuration, operation and monitoring. Leyard WallDirector offers the ability to drag-and-drop sources onto the video wall canvas and easily manipulate their size and position. It also includes presets that can recall video wall windowing layouts, making it quick to configure video wall content.</p> <p>With Leyard WallDirector, customers can monitor the health status of video wall components from a central, local or remote location—proactively troubleshooting their video wall’s power supplies and video controllers. Leyard WallDirector is browser-based, cross-platform and can be operated on a tablet.</p> <p><strong>Easy Installation and Maintenance</strong></p> <p>Leyard DirectLight X is available in 0.7, 0.9, 1.2, 1.5, 1.8 and 2.5 millimeter pixel pitches. It features a 27-inch cabinet with a 16:9 aspect ratio, and comes with the Leyard<sup>®</sup> Remote Power Supply, a redundant and hot swappable power supply that eliminates heat, weight and points of failure from the video wall.</p> <p>With the Leyard<sup>®</sup> EasyAlign<sup>™</sup> Mounting System, Leyard DirectLight X can be fully installed and serviced from the front—using six-axis alignment features to ensure the video wall is perfectly aligned and seamless. The video wall can be installed to occupy less than four inches of depth from the wall, making it compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). </p> <p>Leyard DirectLight X is available through Leyard and Planar’s global worldwide network of authorized resellers. It will be showcased at Leyard and Planar’s booth at InfoComm 2018 (#C2520). </p>f80197c2-2f56-4474-90e4-06c64dda3f15https://www.planar.com/news/2018/5/24/leyard-and-planar-announce-fully-integrated-video-wall-synchronization/Leyard and Planar Announce Fully Integrated Video Wall Synchronization<p>Leyard and Planar, global leaders in visualization products, today announced Leyard® WallSync™, a set of technologies integrated into the <a href="https://www.planar.com/products/lcd-video-walls/clarity-matrix-lcd/" title="Clarity Matrix LCD">Clarity® Matrix® G3 Video Wall System</a>, which address a range of common video synchronization needs and make it simple to deliver perfect video playback across entire video walls without manual configuration.</p> <p>Leyard WallSync solves many of the common video synchronization challenges in applications ranging from simple digital signage to sophisticated broadcast implementations. It incorporates a Smart Genlock feature that automatically ensures perfectly synchronized video playback, even in dynamic environments—and that can be synchronized to both connected video sources and external “house syncs.”</p> <p>“With Leyard WallSync, video tearing and synchronization challenges are a thing of the past,” said Steve Seminario, vice president of product management at Leyard and Planar. “And while Leyard WallSync is fully configurable for more sophisticated uses, for the majority of customers, the default configuration will just work—delivering perfect video playback across the entire video wall every time.”</p> <p><strong> Flawlessly Synchronized Video Playback </strong></p> <p>For a number of video wall applications including digital signage, control room, collaboration and broadcast, there is a desire for precise display-to-display synchronization that eliminates distracting tearing artifacts or that ensures precise synchronization with an external device such as a video camera. These artifacts can been seen on very small video walls and are amplified on larger video walls, and represent not just one technology challenge, but several.</p> <p>Leyard WallSync addresses these challenges by automatically synchronizing any directly attached video source across the entire video wall, regardless of size. It incorporates synchronization hardware that allows multiple Leyard Video Controllers to be synchronized together and for the video wall to be genlocked to an external house sync or a directly attached video source. Leyard WallSync also incorporates technology that solves a distracting video wall “tearing” artifact commonly seen on video walls displaying content that incorporates fast horizontal pans or in video wall applications where windows are rapidly moved across the video wall.</p> <p><strong>Intelligent Integration with Clarity Matrix G3 </strong></p> <p>Leyard WallSync is fully integrated with the Clarity Matrix G3 LCD Video Wall System so that it can work intelligently with other Clarity Matrix G3 features. Its Smart Genlock feature works in coordination with Planar® Big Picture Plus™ video scaling to automatically and dynamically sync to any attached video source that has been selected to be scaled across the video wall. For more sophisticated uses, Leyard WallSync features are accessed via Leyard® WallDirector™ Software, a powerful, web-based interface that simplifies video wall installation, operation and monitoring. The result is a system that works the way customers expect it to while allowing for customization of individual settings.</p> <p>Leyard and Planar will showcase Leyard WallSync at InfoComm 2018 from June 6-8 in Las Vegas. Leyard and Planar display solutions are available through the companies’ global network of authorized resellers.</p>79332825-0dbb-47b6-b2a3-118a48a52cb0https://www.planar.com/news/2018/5/15/leyard-and-planar-win-oregon-technology-association-award/Leyard and Planar Win Oregon Technology Association Award<div><span>At the Oregon Technology Awards ceremony on May 11, 2018  Leyard and Planar were named “Influential Technology Company Not Headquartered in Oregon” by the Technology Association of Oregon (TAO). The awards celebrate the region's vibrant technology industry by honoring local individuals and companies for their accomplishments, leadership and commitment to excellence within the industry and community.</span></div> <div><span> </span></div> <div><span>This year’s celebration was the largest awards ceremony in the organization’s 34 year history with more than 600 entrepreneurs and tech professionals. New Relic and Sensory were also nominated in the non-headquartered category. </span></div> <div><span> </span></div> <div><span>Leyard and Planar were chosen because of the unique approach to market innovation, competitive advantage with solution-oriented sales strategy and strong satisfaction with customers. The TAO also looked at Leyard and Planar’s commitment to employee engagement, community involvement and contributions to Oregon’s tech evolution. Recent accolades from the Portland Business Journal (including “Manufacturer of the Year” in 2017 and “One of Oregon's Most Admired Companies of 2016”) and Best of Show awards at industry events including Integrated Systems Europe 2018, Digital Signage Expo 2018 and NAB 2018 also contributed to the award win by demonstrating the company’s strengths as a local business and within the ProAV industry.</span></div> <div><span></span></div> <div><span>The award ceremony was covered by <u><a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="http://www.oregonlive.com/silicon-forest/index.ssf/2018/05/cloudability_viewpoint_and_pla.html" target="_blank" title="Oregon Live">The Oregonian</a>.</u></span></div>f52a715d-1e64-4604-9ce8-08956d95a293https://www.planar.com/news/2018/5/10/leyard-and-planar-complete-acquisition-of-eyevis/Leyard and Planar Complete Acquisition of eyevis<p>Today Leyard and Planar, global leaders in visualization products, announced that they have completed the acquisition of eyevis, which includes the company Teracue. In line with the announcement earlier in April, Leyard and Planar have completed the acquisition process.</p> <p>Through this geographic expansion, the companies will better serve customers in EMEA with combined marketing, sales, installation support and customer service.</p> <p>"We are pleased to welcome eyevis and Teracue to Leyard and Planar,” said Marco Bruines, CEO of Leyard EMEA. “We are confident that eyevis’s and Teracue’s strengths and resources will further support our customers in Western Europe and bring world-class visual solutions to new markets."</p> <p>eyevis, a German manufacturer of large screen systems, is one of the leading providers and integrators of visualization systems for professional applications in control rooms, broadcast, virtual reality and simulation. eyevis solutions include displays, graphics controllers, software and accessories. Teracue, a manufacturer and supplier of professional IPTV and videonetworking systems, was included in the acquisition. Teracue was acquired by eyevis in 2014.</p>848df454-c043-4a3e-b55e-581b060a311bhttps://www.planar.com/news/2018/4/26/t1v-partners-with-leyard-and-planar-to-provide-fully-integrated-collaboration-and-interactive-solutions/T1V Partners with Leyard and Planar to Provide Fully Integrated Collaboration and Interactive Solutions<p><a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="http://t1v.com" target="_blank" title="T1V home">T1V</a> has partnered with Leyard and Planar to provide fully integrated collaboration and interactive solutions for enterprise, education, and active learning environments. Together, the companies recognize they are able to bring to market a powerful solution that leverages T1V’s expertise in multiuser, visual collaboration software paired with Leyard and Planar’s Clarity® Matrix® MultiTouch LCD Video Wall System and Leyard® LED MultiTouch video walls. Together, these two offerings create a best-in-class, interactive experience.</p> <p>T1V and Leyard and Planar will introduce bundled video wall solutions combining Leyard and Planar display technology with T1V visual collaboration software ViewHub, ThinkHub, and ThinkHub Connect. Further options for floor mounted and wall mounted configurations will also be available. This partnership provides a single source for multiple collaboration solutions, while offering an optimized experience with the coupling of T1V software and Leyard and Planar display technology.</p> <p>“For years, our two companies have worked side by side...this partnership solidifies T1V’s confidence in Leyard and Planar display technology, and we are excited to introduce bundled solutions for our partners at aggressive pricing…” says Adam Loritsch, T1V VP of Sales and Marketing.</p> <p>“Enterprise, education and other active learning environments need visual collaboration and display technologies that are consistently reliable. We have worked with TIV for years and we are confident that our products work together to be the solution our customers need,” said Adam Schmidt, Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Leyard and Planar. “We are excited to be their display partner and look forward to advancing our collaboration offerings.”</p> <p>All T1V software solutions are Built for BYOD™ - supporting devices across Apple, Windows, and Android platforms to connect and mirror content to ViewHub presentation, ThinkHub collaboration, and ThinkHub Connect active learning room technology. These tools are used for brainstorming and ideation sessions, strategic planning, data visualization, presentation creation and delivery, prototyping, interactive videoconferencing, and remote collaboration and working sessions. All ThinkHub sessions can be saved and resumed at a later date for seamless meeting-to-meeting progress.</p> <p>In addition to ViewHub, ThinkHub, and ThinkHub Connect technology, T1V’s Interactive Solutions also include semi-custom software modules, like Interactive Map and Interactive Timeline, which allow for fully branded environments that help users to better tell their story.</p> <p>Bundled video wall solutions are now available through system integrator partners.</p> <p><strong>About T1V</strong></p> <p>T1V is a visual collaboration company specializing in multitouch, multiuser software for enterprise and education markets. The company’s collaboration platform includes ThinkHub® multitouch collaboration, ViewHub™ wireless presentation, and AirConnect™ mobile app - all working cohesively to support a seamless, intuitive user experience for both in-room and remote participants. T1V’s suite of collaboration software represents total meeting room solutions that replace much of the hardware we equate meeting room technology with today.</p> <p>T1V ThinkHub Connect™ active learning technology is designed to support a variety of teaching and learning styles, from traditional lecture to team problem-solving and group-based work. The solution also supports collaboration between students located at off-site locations and allows easy content sharing between remote locations.</p> <p>All T1V solutions are Built for BYOD™ (bring your own device) to support the many devices, programs, and platforms of today’s meeting and learning environments. T1V is a leading innovator in large-scale, interactive software technology, with four issued patents and two patents allowed in multitouch, multiuser software.</p> <p>To learn more, visit <a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="http://www.t1v.com" target="_blank" title="T1V Home">t1v.com</a>.</p>d3db37a2-ea7c-4699-9825-8ea8fd45bfd7https://www.planar.com/news/2018/4/23/planar-tws-series-video-wall-wins-two-nab-best-of-show-awards/Planar TWS Series Video Wall Wins Two NAB Best of Show Awards<p>Planar, global leaders in visualization products, received two of the broadcast industry’s most prestigious technology honors at the 2018 National Association of Broadcasters Show (NAB) in Las Vegas. The Planar TWS Series LED video wall received the NewBay Media Best of Show Award from Sound &amp; Video Contractor and TV Technology.</p> <p>“We are delighted to be recognized for our outstanding ultra-fine pitch LED advancements. The Planar TWS Series is an eye-catching LED video wall solution for a broad range of on-camera applications with stunning image quality, unsurpassed reliability and flexibility,” said Kathy Skinski, General Manager of Broadcast and Media at Planar. “We are committed to driving the highest caliber innovations for the broadcast and media industries.”</p> <p>The awards honored the Planar® TWS Series, a family of versatile ultra-fine pitch LED video wall displays available in 0.9, 1.2, 1.5 and 1.8 millimeter pixel pitches. The Planar TWS Series features a convenient 27-inch diagonal size with an all-in-one design to fit a broad range of broadcast environments. The Planar TWS Series is lightweight and easy to handle, making it an attractive solution for applications where traditional, hanging or curved video walls are required.</p> <p>A panel of industry experts evaluated and selected the winners of NewBay Media’s Best of Show Awards at NAB Show 2018 based on design, features, cost efficiency and performance in serving professional users.</p> <p>NAB is the world’s largest annual conference and expo for professionals who create, manage and distribute entertainment across all platforms, covering an array of advances in advertising, virtual reality, and content creation. Planar showcased their latest innovations last week at NAB 2018.</p>3fee893a-17a7-4e48-b596-23977f7d9149https://www.planar.com/news/2018/4/17/leyard-and-planar-to-acquire-eyevis-further-expanding-the-companys-european-market-share/Leyard and Planar to Acquire eyevis, Further Expanding the Companys European Market Share<p><strong>Barcelona, 17 April, 2018 </strong><strong>–</strong> Today Leyard and Planar, global leaders in visualization products, announced the intent to acquire eyevis, a leading manufacturer of visual display solutions.</p> <p>Through this geographic expansion, the companies will better serve customers in EMEA with combined marketing, sales, installation support and customer service.</p> <p>eyevis, a German manufacturer of large screen systems, is one of the leading providers and integrators of visualization systems for professional applications in control rooms, broadcast, virtual reality and simulation. eyevis solutions include displays, graphics controllers, software and accessories. Teracue, a manufacturer and supplier of professional IPTV and video-networking systems, is included in the intent to acquire eyevis. Teracue was acquired by eyevis in 2014.</p> <p>“This acquisition demonstrates our ongoing commitment to further geographic expansion and investment, specifically in Western Europe,” said Marco Bruines, CEO of Leyard EMEA. “It’s a great opportunity to bring together Leyard, Planar and eyevis’ strengths and resources in customer service and distribution to build the world’s leading visual solution products for our existing customers and new markets.”</p> <p>eyevis Chief Technology Officer Heiko Schaich said, “We are excited about integrating into a larger corporate environment and the enhanced possibilities for further development and sales opportunities. It will provide a path for future growth and bring stability to our partners and customers after the strenuous times eyevis has experienced in recent months.”</p> <p>The acquisition is subject to customary closing conditions and is expected to finalize in the second calendar quarter of 2018. </p> <p> </p> <p> </p>c13c2cf2-ece3-4963-834a-56b3e2976908https://www.planar.com/news/2018/4/9/planar-to-showcase-broad-portfolio-of-broadcast-display-solutions-at-nab-2018/Planar to Showcase Broad Portfolio of Broadcast Display Solutions at NAB 2018<p>Today at the 2018 National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Show, Planar, global leaders in visualization products, announced they will showcase state-of-the-art display solutions designed for the gamut of broadcast applications from on-camera and virtual reality studios to production, post-production and master control rooms. Combined, these offerings deliver the image quality, realism and flexibility required for modern-day programming.</p> <p>Planar’s participation at NAB 2018 follows the hiring of broadcast veteran Kathy Skinski to support the companies’ focus on the broadcast market. Skinski brings more than 20 years of television and digital experience, working with top media giants including ABC Network, Time Warner Cable and CNN.</p> <p>“Leading-edge display technology is increasingly critical to the production and presentation of today’s best broadcast content,” said Skinski, General Manager of Broadcast and Media at Planar. “Our groundbreaking products are transforming the future of broadcast, and I’m thrilled to share them at NAB 2018.”</p> <p><strong>On-Camera Seamless LED Video Walls </strong></p> <p>Planar fine pitch LED video walls offer stunning image quality, unsurpassed reliability and flexibility—enhancing the presentation of on-camera content. Among the LED solutions well-suited for on-camera network and affiliate studios featured at NAB 2018 include:</p> <ul> <li>The Planar® TWS Series, a family of versatile ultra-fine pitch LED video wall displays available in 0.9, 1.2, 1.5 and 1.8 millimeter pixel pitches. The Planar TWS Series features a convenient 27-inch diagonal size with an all-in-one design to fit a broad range of broadcast environments. The Planar TWS Series is lightweight and easy to handle, making it an attractive solution for applications where traditional, hanging or curved video walls are required.</li> <li>The <a href="https://www.planar.com/products/led-video-walls/planar-tvf/" title="TVF">Planar® TVF Series</a>, a family of fine pitch LED video wall displays available in 1.5, 1.8 and 2.5 millimeter pixel pitches. With a 27-inch, slim-prof eliminates cabinet-to-cabinet cabling and reduces the complexity of installation and vertical alignment.</li> </ul> <p><strong>On-Camera Interactive Touch Solutions </strong></p> <p>Broadcasters are engaging audiences with interactive on-air experiences, and Planar offers a wide range of interactive touch displays solutions to help enhance coverage. The <a href="#" title="LED MultiTouch">Planar® LED MultiTouch</a> delivers the industry’s first completely seamless interactive LED video wall using Planar® PLTS™ (Pliable LED Touch Surface™) technology and a sleek framing system to provide a dynamic multi-user experience. Planar LED MultiTouch delivers a high-performance, interactive experience with 32 simultaneous touch points, and is available in 108-inch, 151-inch and 196-inch diagonals.</p> <p>In addition, the <a href="#" title="MultiTouch">Clarity® Matrix® MultiTouch LCD Video Wall System</a> combines interactive touch capabilities with the industry’s thinnest profile ultra-narrow bezel LCD to provide a high-performance touch experience with pin-point accuracy. Clarity Matrix MultiTouch allows for up to 32 touch points, enabling multiple users to simultaneously interact with the video wall. Available in 46-inch and 55-inch sizes, the displays can be tiled together to form video walls as large as 350-inches.</p> <p>Planar also offer a wide range of large format multi-touch LCD displays that combine stunning Full HD or 4K image clarity with advanced touch screen technology—making it easy for broadcasters to drill down on content and present memorable experiences to viewers.</p> <p><strong>Thinnest Bezel LCD Video Walls for On-Camera </strong></p> <p>For broadcasters seeking high resolution on-camera video walls at a competitive price point, Planar offer the <a href="https://www.planar.com/products/lcd-video-walls/clarity-matrix-lcd/" title="Clarity Matrix LCD">Clarity® Matrix® G3 LCD Video Wall System</a>—the industry’s thinnest profile ultra-narrow bezel LCD display with a tiled bezel width of just 1.7 millimeters. Clarity Matrix G3 builds on the accomplishments of the award-winning Clarity Matrix architecture with industry-leading improvements to video processing, installation, management and off-board electronics, delivering a next-generation, nearly seamless video wall solution.</p> <p><strong>Virtual Studios </strong></p> <p>Planar will also demonstrate <a href="#" title="Reality Solutions">Planar® Reality Solutions™</a>, a solution for high-performance virtual reality broadcasts. The highly-customized system starts with a broadcasters’ choice of Planar LED video walls, which are then combined with an OptiTrack® precision motion capture system and a tracking rocker camera. This set-up is accompanied by a suite of software and services for 3D simulation, spatial positioning and tracking, multi-channel 3D suture system and PBR real-time rendering.</p> <p>Planar Reality Solutions enable broadcasters to create cost-effective virtual sets that offer the realism and depth of live imagery—without the limitations of green screen. Moreover, multiple spokespeople can interact with content at the same time, creating highly collaborative experiences.</p> <p><strong>Production, Post-Production and Master Control </strong></p> <p>For production, post-production and master control room applications, Planar will showcase high-quality large format <a href="#" title="4K LCD Displays">4K LCD displays</a>. Ranging in size from 43 to 98 inches, and with multi-touch options available, these LCD displays are ideal for all stages of video production. Planar 4K LCD displays are also ideal for broadcast control rooms monitoring a high volume of live, real-time content, enabling operators to quickly troubleshoot and make rapid decisions that improve the quality and accuracy of on-air broadcasts.</p> <p>Planar will present their latest broadcast display solutions at Booth #SL9016 at NAB 2018. Planar display solutions are available through the companies’ global network of authorized resellers.</p>168ab9eb-ecbd-467c-a84f-eb3c09e3c1d6https://www.planar.com/news/2018/3/28/leyard-and-planar-introduce-the-planar-vm-series-a-new-family-of-ultra-narrow-bezel-lcd-video-walls/Leyard and Planar Introduce the Planar VM Series, a New Family of Ultra-Narrow Bezel LCD Video Walls<p>Leyard and Planar, global leaders in visualization products, today introduced the <a href="https://www.planar.com/products/lcd-video-walls/vm/" title="VM">Planar® VM Series</a>, a new family of extreme and ultra-narrow bezel, high brightness LCD video wall displays. The Planar VM Series is the newest addition to the companies’ extensive line-up of tiled LCD video wall solutions and will be on display at Digital Signage Expo 2018 (DSE) in the Leyard and Planar Booth #2333.</p> <p>The Planar VM Series is available in 55-inch displays with an extreme-narrow tiled bezel width of 1.8 millimeters (mm) or ultra-narrow tiled bezel width of 3.5 mm for near seamless video walls with 4K at 60Hz connectivity and loop through. The extreme narrow bezel option is available in either 700- or 500-nit brightness.</p> <p>“The Planar VM Series combines state-of-the-art video wall capabilities with a simple and affordable all-in-one design,” said Steve Seminario, vice president of product marketing at Leyard and Planar. “We are thrilled to bring this new offering to our market-leading video wall line-up.”</p> <p><strong>Designed for Affordable, High-Impact Video Wall Displays </strong></p> <p>Leyard and Planar developed the Planar VM Series as a feature-rich, LCD video wall solution option for customers who want the advantages of a high-impact LCD video wall at a budget-friendly price point.</p> <p>The Planar VM Series features:</p> <ul> <li>Enhanced brightness of up to 700 nits, producing vibrant images and messaging even in high ambient light conditions. It uses in-plane switching (IPS) panel technology for excellent off-axis viewing and exceptional contrast ratio.</li> <li>Tiled bezel widths as small as 1.8 mm or 3.5 mm between adjacent LCD displays offer a nearly seamless video wall solution.</li> <li>Fan-less design that can be configured in video wall arrays in landscape or portrait orientation.</li> <li>Standard built-in video wall scaling for arrays up to 10x10, mullion compensation, configuration presets and HDCP 2.2 loop through content protection.</li> <li>Support for the latest 4K input connectivity standards, including both HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.2 and OPS, the Open Pluggable Specification for add-in connectivity, compute and play-back devices.</li> </ul> <p>The Planar VM Series is available to order now through Planar and Leyard’s worldwide network of authorized resellers.</p>da55d93d-e71d-43e0-bd3b-c8985cea6222https://www.planar.com/news/2018/3/20/world-wide-technology-installs-leyard-and-planar-displays-throughout-new-global-headquarters/World Wide Technology Installs Leyard and Planar Displays Throughout New Global Headquarters<p>Planar, global leaders in visualization products, today announced that World Wide Technology (WWT), a technology solutions provider with locations around the world, has installed Leyard and Planar LED and LCD displays throughout its new 208,000-square-foot global headquarters in St. Louis, Mo.</p> <p>The installation, completed by Coltrane Systems, includes a Planar® Mosaic® Architectural Video Wall composed of 50 LCD tiles in the building’s new atrium area. It also includes an impressive 55-feet-long by 13-feet-high Leyard® TWA Series 1.8 millimeter pixel pitch LED video wall at the front of the company’s 300-seat auditorium. Six Planar® UltraRes™ Series 4K LCD displays are built into the walls of the auditorium, with several more installed in the executive boardroom, the employees’ network café area and the building’s new corporate lobby.</p> <p>“We wanted to build a new global headquarters that would allow for sophisticated and dynamic ‘smart office’ capabilities to increase collaboration among our local teams and encourage greater interaction with remote personnel,” said Chad Bockert, vice president of business development and marketing at WWT. “We are extremely pleased with the way the Leyard and Planar displays elevated how we do business and work cohesively as a global organization. The displays also allow us to reinforce our corporate core values, mission statement and vision using creative messaging and imagery.”</p> <p><strong>Inspiring Purposeful Content </strong></p> <p>A centerpiece of the new building is the Planar Mosaic video wall array in the building’s new atrium. The video wall is designed as a dynamic installation that showcases changing content in a compelling way to create an impactful and interesting space. The video wall has led to the development of content that emphasizes WWT’s core values, helping to reinforce the company’s corporate culture. It also offers a new way for the company to connect with customers and partners during executive briefings held in this central space.</p> <p>WWT chose Planar Mosaic because of the endless possibilities it provides for creative expression and the delivery of art and information. Planar Mosaic features three different sizes of LCD video wall tiles that can be mounted in any position and angle relative to each other. Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Leyard and Planar, Adam Schmidt said, “The new WWT global headquarters is a stunning display of innovation, technology and creative design that reinforces the company’s corporate culture and values. We are delighted that the Leyard and Planar display solutions bring WWT’s vision to life in such an impactful way.”</p> <p><strong>Enhancing Organizational Connections </strong></p> <p>The massive Leyard TWA Series LED video wall in WWT’s below-grade auditorium is used for executive presentations including the company’s annual corporate update. The video wall is designed to enhance communication with employees and better unite the company’s global organization.</p> <p>WWT selected the Leyard TWA Series for its flexibility, high performance and crystal clear images. The Leyard TWA Series is architected to support the highest pixel density and provide a crisp, high-contrast image using the highest quality black LEDs. Wide viewing angles deliver excellent off-axis uniformity, while advanced calibration provides maximum full color and brightness uniformity across even the largest video walls—all with no visible seams.</p> <p>On either side of the gigantic video wall, WWT installed three 86-inch Planar UltraRes Series 4K LCD displays. The displays are designed to showcase outdoor video footage when the auditorium is in use to help diminish the subterranean feel of the space.</p> <p>“We feel the final design represents WWT’s unique brand of technology and innovation,” said Rick Coltrane, president of Coltrane Systems. “Our goal was to give WWT the tools within their own building to best showcase their technology.”</p> <p><strong>Optimizing Key Workspaces </strong></p> <p>In addition to the stunning video walls in its atrium and auditorium, WWT has installed Planar UltraRes Series 4K LCD displays throughout many areas of its new headquarters. Several 98- inch Planar UltraRes Series displays have been placed in the executive boardroom to support high-level presentations and enhance video conferencing through a vivid and immersive experience. Two Planar UltraRes Series displays are installed in the employee network café area and a Planar UltraRes Touch display has been incorporated into the building’s new corporate lobby to welcome visitors and provide engagement through customer testimonial videos.</p> <p>The Planar UltraRes Series was selected for its superior performance and exceptional 4K clarity. The Planar UltraRes Series features Ultra HD resolution (3840 x 2160), offering a bestin- class solution for boardrooms, collaborative meeting spaces and high-impact digital signage applications. Planar UltraRes Touch adds interactivity to the experience by combining stunning 4K image clarity with 32 points of multi-touch. Planar UltraRes Touch displays feature Planar® ERO™ (Extended Ruggedness and Optics™) technology, a bonded glass surface that adds durability and protection while minimizing the effects of glare.</p> <p>The full WWT Installation Profile and images can be viewed <a href="https://www.planar.com/case-studies/project/world-wide-technology/" title="WWT Installation Profile">here</a>.</p>8a3ae4ba-31c5-4819-bd92-1b380654a644https://www.planar.com/news/2018/3/14/leyard-and-planar-announce-addition-of-douglas-moss-general-manager-for-sports-and-entertainment/Leyard and Planar Announce Addition of Douglas Moss, General Manager for Sports and Entertainment<p>Planar, global leaders in visualization products, are pleased to announce that Douglas Moss has joined Leyard and Planar as General Manager for Sports and Entertainment.</p> <p>"My team and I have had the pleasure of successfully working with Doug on multiple projects, and in multiple forums, over the years. We have a tremendous opportunity in the Sports and Entertainment market, and Doug is exactly the right person for the job," said Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Leyard and Planar, Adam Schmidt.</p> <p>Moss brings extensive experience in sports and entertainment management to Leyard and Planar, including serving as president of Madison Square Garden Network (MSG Network); president and CEO of the Buffalo Sabres and president and COO of the Phoenix Coyotes (National Hockey League teams). Moss’ career has also included senior roles with the International Hockey League (IHL) and the NHL’s Anaheim Ducks.</p> <p>Moss also founded MK Solutions Group, a sports and entertainment technology solutions company, and most recently led sales and marketing for Panasonic Enterprise Solutions Company, a division of Panasonic Corporation of North America.</p> <p>"I am thrilled to be part of the exceptional Leyard and Planar team," said Moss, general manager of Sports and Entertainment at Leyard and Planar. "I’m looking forward to drawing on my years of sports management, venue development and display technology expertise to help our sports and entertainment customers realize the experiential impact of our innovative LED and LCD solutions."</p> <p>At Leyard and Planar, Moss will be responsible for creating and developing innovative solutions and strategic alliances with the sports and entertainment industry utilizing Leyard and Planar’s industry-leading LED and LCD display technologies. He is based in Scottsdale, Arizona.</p>c129d00e-5d06-4fd1-9239-425f1f621b81https://www.planar.com/news/2018/3/8/leyard-and-planar-open-showroom-in-barcelona/Leyard and Planar Open Showroom in Barcelona<p>Leyard and Planar, global leaders in visualization products, announced they have opened a new showroom in Barcelona, Spain, and a new manufacturing facility in Slovakia.</p> <p>Through Leyard’s acquisition of Planar in late 2015, the combined company is unique in its ability to leverage core LED and LCD technology and an extensive supply chain as the worldwide leader in fine pitch LED while designing, manufacturing, servicing and marketing LED products to meet the needs of European markets. Leyard and Planar are bringing products to partners and customers in Europe, the Middle East and Africa with the opening of the new showroom in Barcelona.</p> <p>“Europe is a critical market for us and the new facilities will bring the latest in LED and LCD display solutions even closer to our European, Middle Eastern and African customers while enabling us to extend high quality LED manufacturing into a key region of the world,” said Marco Bruines, CEO of Leyard Europe. </p> <p><strong>Barcelona Product Showroom and Slovakia Manufacturing Facility</strong></p> <p>The new Leyard and Planar Barcelona showroom includes more than 500 square meters (5,382 square feet) designed to reflect the current Leyard and Planar product offerings. The showroom features demonstration areas that enable visitors to see groundbreaking LED video walls, award-winning LCD display solutions and other advanced display technology. It offers open office space, making it perfect for sales trainings, events and customer meetings. The new showroom will also serve as a flexible working space for the European sales and marketing team.</p> <p>The new 3,000 square meter (33,500 square foot) manufacturing factory near Prešov, Slovakia, enables Leyard and Planar to meet the growing demand for their LED display solutions from European customers, especially those who prefer to purchase display solutions from within the European Union. The new factory supplements Leyard and Planar’s existing manufacturing facilities in Oregon, USA, Shenzhen and Beijing in China.</p> <p>Located on a 10,000 square meter (2.5 acre) parcel of land in an industrial park in the town of Záborské near Prešov, the new facility consists of a factory, office space and conference rooms.</p> <p>The opening of these facilities comes on the heels of the Global LED Display Market Report by Futuresource Consulting, which, for the second consecutive year, ranked Leyard as the global market leader in narrow pixel pitch LED displays. The new showroom and manufacturing facility demonstrate the companies’ commitment to maintaining their global market leader position by providing the most innovative LED display technology.</p> <p>Leyard and Planar will host a special grand opening event and reception on Thursday, 8 March for customers and partners at the Barcelona showroom. Guests will have the opportunity to tour the Barcelona showroom, hear from key executives and view the company’s latest digital display solutions.</p> <p><strong>Growth of the Local Sales Teams </strong></p> <p>Leyard and Planar are growing their European sales organization to include dedicated business development managers for broadcast, rental and staging and control room markets, and additional sales team members to support local markets within EMEA. These new hires come on the heels of the appointment of Chris Van Elslander, vice president of sales, and the creation of the Leyard and Planar EMEA Product Marketing team, led by Christian Orcin.</p> <p>For more information about Leyard and Planar’s global showrooms, visit <a href="https://www.planar.com/about/showrooms/">www.planar.com/showrooms</a>.</p>cb871032-060e-4a24-a581-3a905a085837https://www.planar.com/news/2018/3/1/leyard-planar-expand-planar-simplicity-series-lcd-display-line-with-4k-models/Leyard & Planar Expand Planar Simplicity Series LCD Display Line with 4K Models<p>Leyard and Planar, global leaders in visualization products, announced the <a href="https://www.planar.com/products/large-format-lcd-displays/simplicity-m/" title="Simplicity">Planar® Simplicity™ Series 4K</a>, expanding the Planar® Simplicity™ Series line of LCD digital signage displays to include five new 4K models.</p> <p>Designed with simplicity and affordability in mind, the displays deliver superior image quality and video performance, enabling Leyard and Planar to meet the full range of signage needs with the Planar Simplicity Series. The displays are ideal for retail, museums, corporate communications, quick serve restaurants and small companies with a limited budget that would like to capitalize on the benefits of digital signage.</p> <p>“We’ve expanded the Planar Simplicity Series LCD display line to address the growing need for simple, robust and affordable signage displays that fully exploit beautiful and engaging 4K content that is now so readily available,” said Steve Seminario, vice president of product management, Leyard and Planar.</p> <p>”We are seeing dramatic growth in the adoption of 4K in the large format display category,” said Graham Cooke, Pro IT display market analyst at Futuresource Consulting. “The winning supplier will offer a range of 4K display solutions in a wide variety of sizes and feature levels, to be the “one stop shop” for the end user.”</p> <p>The Planar Simplicity Series 4K features:</p> <ul> <li>Wide variety of sizes (43”, 55”, 65”, 75” and 86”)</li> <li>Exceptional clarity with four times the resolution of Full HD</li> <li>Whisper-quiet fanless design</li> <li>Native 4K resolution at up to 60Hz support for smooth video and mouse tracking</li> <li>Integrated signage tools, such as USB playback with scheduling and LAN distribution, eliminating the need for third-party hardware</li> <li>Built-in speakers</li> </ul> <p>The Planar Simplicity Series 4K is available through Leyard and Planar’s global network of authorized resellers.</p>fedde4af-6553-40d9-94f9-cc4dc4abea71https://www.planar.com/news/2018/2/20/leyard-and-planar-announce-hire-of-kathy-skinski-general-manager-for-broadcast-and-media/Leyard and Planar Announce Hire of Kathy Skinski, General Manager for Broadcast and Media<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Leyard</span><span class="s2"> and <span class="s1">Planar</span>, global leaders in visualization products, are pleased to announce Kathy Skinski has joined Leyard and Planar as General Manager, Broadcast and Media. </span></p> <p class="p1"><span class="s2">Skinski has more than 20 years of television and digital experience, working with top media giants including ABC Network, Time Warner Cable and CNN. At Leyard and Planar, she will create new opportunities and build on existing relationships with broadcast companies that seek to take advantage of Leyard and Planar’s industry-leading LED and LCD display technologies. Understanding that every client’s vision is unique, Skinski will employ Leyard and Planar’s commitment to create and implement strategies that yield the highest quality display experience for each customer. She believes that achieving that experience is based on engaged teamwork that spans an entire project timeline, from concept to installation, and she will apply all of Leyard and Planar’s renowned expertise in order to deliver an unparalleled result. </span></p> <p class="p1"><span class="s2">“We are thrilled to have Kathy join the Leyard and Planar team as our broadcast and media market expert,” said Adam Schmidt, executive vice president of Sales and Marketing, Leyard and Planar. “Her years of hands-on broadcast experience are invaluable as we continue to build upon our longtime success in innovating the state of the art in broadcast and media display technologies.” </span></p> <p class="p2"><span class="s2">Skinski is a graduate of Ithaca College and Simmons College School of Management. She is based in Washington, D.C. </span></p>bec64e84-a021-4ce4-b82d-7db2677608eahttps://www.planar.com/news/2018/2/8/nbc-olympics-selects-leyard-for-its-production-of-the-2018-olympic-winter-games-in-pyeongchang/NBC Olympics Selects Leyard for its Production of the 2018 Olympic Winter Games in PyeongChang<p>NBC Olympics, a division of the NBC Sports Group, has selected Leyard to provide fine pitch LED video walls for its production of the XXIII Olympic Winter Games, which take place in PyeongChang, South Korea, from February 8 - February 25. The announcement was made today by Michael Sheehan, Coordinating Director, NBC Olympics, and Adam Schmidt, Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Leyard International.</p> <p>Leyard will provide three Leyard® TWS Series LED video walls for the set within the International Broadcast Center. The Leyard video walls include a 43-foot wide by 13-foot tall video wall comprised of 196 displays, a 16-foot wide by 8-foot tall video wall comprised of 36 displays, and three 4-foot wide by 7-foot tall video walls in an athlete interview area.</p> <p>“We’re thrilled to be able to showcase the latest Leyard LED displays within our PyeongChang studio,” said Sheehan. “The seamless integration of the Leyard technology within our scenic design, will enhance the way we cover and present stories within our studio programming.”</p> <p>“The Leyard video walls will provide a stunning backdrop to NBC’s broadcast coverage of the Games, helping to enhance the visual impact of the world’s largest sporting event,” said Schmidt</p> <p><strong>About NBC Olympics </strong></p> <p>A division of the NBC Sports Group, NBC Olympics is responsible for producing, programming and promoting NBC Universal's Olympic coverage. It is renowned for its unsurpassed Olympic heritage, award-winning production, and ability to aggregate the largest audiences in U.S. television history.</p> <p>For more information on NBC Olympics’ coverage of the PyeongChang Olympics, please visit: <a rel="noopener" href="http://nbcsportsgrouppressbox.com/" target="_blank" title="NBC Sports Group Press Box">http://nbcsportsgrouppressbox.com/ </a></p>5d6c2e7f-60a4-430a-9504-8343c3b99efchttps://www.planar.com/news/2018/2/6/planar-expand-planar-directlight-led-video-wall-system-line-with-industry-s-smallest-pixel-pitch/Planar Expand Planar DirectLight LED Video Wall System Line with Industry’s Smallest Pixel Pitch<p>Today, at Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) 2018, Planar, global leaders in visualization products, announced they are expanding their awardwinning <a data-id="14213" href="https://www.planar.com/products/led-video-walls/planar-directlight-x/" title="Leyard DirectLight">Planar® DirectLight® LED Video Wall System</a> product line to include the smallest fine pitch LED video wall display in the industry—a breakthrough pixel pitch of just 0.7 millimeters. The expanded line, which also includes a new 2.5 millimeter pixel pitch option, will be showcased at ISE 2018, along with several industry-leading LED solutions.</p> <p>The award-winning Planar DirectLight LED Video Wall System is a family of seamless, fine pitch LED video wall displays that allow for ultra-slim, wall-mounted, front service installations in indoor environments, delivering industry-leading resolution and clarity along with reliability features not before seen in the LED industry. Planar DirectLight incorporates the Planar® DriveSense™ technology delivering the highest pixel density with greater power efficiency.</p> <p>The Planar DirectLight 0.7 millimeter display breaks new ground as the industry’s smallest pixel pitch LED video wall display, providing high resolution images at the closest viewing distance. The Planar DirectLight 0.7 allows for 4K and 8K resolution video walls in smaller spaces, matching the pixel density seen in traditional control room video walls but with a completely seamless and uniform image. And with the addition of a 2.5 millimeter model, customers now have a wide range of options from which to build high resolution LED video walls tailored to the resolution requirements of almost any indoor environment.</p> <p>“As the market leader in the growing fine pitch LED video display industry, we continue to set the standard with groundbreaking advancements and industry-leading design,” said Steve Seminario, vice president of product management at Planar. “We’ve been working hard to tailor our displays to meet every customer need, and we’re pleased to showcase our trailblazing technology to the AV industry at ISE 2018.”</p> <p><strong>Leading-Edge LED Video Walls for Every Need </strong></p> <p>The popularity of direct view LED video wall technology continues to grow—and Planar offer a full array of choices to fit almost any customer need. These leading-edge solutions from Planar will be showcased at ISE 2018:</p> <ul> <li>The <a data-id="16598" href="#" title="VersaLight">Planar® VersaLight™ Series</a>, a highly versatile family of LED video wall displays that can turn even the most challenging environments into dramatic, inspirational video walls. With pixel pitches ranging from 2.5 to 8 millimeters, this new modular line of indoor and outdoor LED digital signage displays offers stunning picture quality and ultra-reliable performance.</li> <li>The <a data-id="16436" href="https://www.planar.com/products/led-video-walls/planar-tvf/" title="TVF">Planar® TVF Series</a>, a family of fine pitch LED video wall displays available in 1.5, 1.8 and 2.5 millimeter pixel pitches. With a 27-inch, slim-profile display cabinet, the Planar TVF Series features front serviceability and a creative, stackable design that eliminates cabinet-to-cabinet cabling and reduces the complexity of installation and vertical alignment.</li> <li><a data-id="11030" href="https://www.planar.com/products/led-video-walls/carbonlight/" title="CarbonLight">Planar® CarbonLight™ LED Displays</a>, a comprehensive line of lightweight, versatile, easy-to-deploy LED video wall displays ideal for indoor rental, staging and fixed-flexible applications. <ul> <li>The series includes the <a data-id="10882" href="https://www.planar.com/products/led-video-walls/carbonlight/cli/" title="CLI">Planar® CarbonLight™ CLI Series</a>, suitable for hanging and free-standing installations. The Planar CarbonLight CLI Series has expanded to include a 1.9 millimeter pixel pitch option—extending the existing 2.6, 3.9 and 5.2 pixel pitch models. In addition, the Planar CarbonLight CLI Series now offers easy front service to accommodate even swifter service.</li> <li>The line also includes the <a data-id="11031" href="https://www.planar.com/products/led-video-walls/carbonlight/clm/" title="CLM">Planar® CarbonLight™ CLM Series</a>, a lightweight, mesh design that delivers a highly transparent appearance with low wind resistance characteristics.</li> </ul> </li> <li>The <a data-id="15065" href="#" title="LED MultiTouch">Planar® LED MultiTouch</a>, the industry’s first completely seamless interactive LED video wall. Available in 0.7, 0.9 and 1.2 millimeter pixel pitches, this proprietary multitouch solution revolutionizes interactivity for narrow pixel pitch LED video walls without the disadvantages of front glass—offering a seamless, smooth, lightweight and durable LED touch surface that delivers superior visual performance.</li> <li>The Planar® TWS Series, a family of versatile ultra-fine pitch LED video wall displays available in 0.9, 1.2, 1.5 and 1.8 millimeter pixel pitches. The Planar TWS Series features a convenient 27-inch diagonal size with an all-in-one design to fit a broad range of environments. The Planar TWS Series is lightweight and easy to handle, making it an attractive solution for applications where traditional, hanging or curved video walls are required.</li> <li>The <a data-id="10309" href="https://www.planar.com/products/led-video-walls/twa/" title="TWA">Planar® TWA Series</a>, the first LED video wall solution to feature an innovative flat panel design. Offered as a slim 54-inch cabinet in 0.9, 1.2, 1.4, 1.8 and 2.5 millimeter pitches, the Planar TWA Series delivers the pixel density and form factor to match LCD and rear projection video walls, but with a truly seamless video wall configuration of any size.</li> </ul> <p>The new Planar DirectLight 0.7 and 2.5 millimeter models are available now through Planar’s worldwide network of authorized resellers. Visitors to ISE 2018 can view these and other innovations at the Planar Stand (12-H80).</p>cd1ce519-5115-4aae-beeb-0f1ddd449b38https://www.planar.com/news/2018/2/1/leyard-and-planar-introduce-the-leyard-versalight-series-a-new-family-of-modular-led-displays-designed-for-digital-signage/Leyard and Planar Introduce the Leyard VersaLight Series, a new family of modular LED displays designed for digital signage<p>Leyard and Planar, global leaders in visualization products, today introduced the Leyard® VersaLight<span>™</span> Series, a highly versatile family of LED video wall displays that can turn even the most challenging environments into dramatic, inspirational video walls. The new modular line of indoor and outdoor LED digital signage displays offers stunning picture quality and ultra-reliable performance in a variety of pixel pitches—from 2.5 to 8 millimeters. </p> <p>“We are seeing strong customer demand for a versatile LED solution that can fit into and enhance more public spaces, “said Steve Seminario, vice president of product marketing at Leyard and Planar. “The Leyard VersaLight Series is designed to meet those needs with intelligent and flexible mounting, and installation and service options that allow the video wall to be adapted to specific environments.”</p> <p><strong>Designed for Unsurpassed Versatility</strong></p> <p>The Leyard VersaLight Series makes it easy to turn creative design ideas into spectacular video walls—with a self-contained modular structure that can be modified to fit users’ unique needs. The compact displays can be combined into multiple sizes and shapes, bringing custom LED video wall designs to almost any space, no matter how challenging.   </p> <p>The self-supporting, quick-align frames are easy to install and provide a wide variety of flexible mounting options. They can be hung or mounted on a wall or ceiling, stacked as a self-standing video wall on the floor, and even mounted directly to frames designed and customized for a specific installation. These features make the Leyard VersaLight Series extremely versatile for a wide range of indoor and outdoor applications—from non-traditional ceiling displays to temporary outdoor staging applications.</p> <p><strong>Built for High Performance and Manageability</strong></p> <p>The Leyard VersaLight Series is designed for maximum flexibility, performance and manageability. The series offers the following benefits:</p> <ul> <li><strong><em>Highly versatile designs:</em></strong> Leyard VersaLight Series displays are 240 millimeters wide by 480 millimeters tall (9.4 inches x 18.9 inches), offering a compact design that can be tailored to a wide range of indoor and outdoor applications. The interlocking die-cast aluminum mounts are available in one-by-one (1x1) and two-by-two (2x2) configurations, making it possible to build video walls of nearly any shape and size.<em>                                                          </em></li> </ul> <ul> <li><strong><em>Flexible mounting options</em></strong><em>: </em>The Leyard VersaLight Series offers a wide range of mounting options, allowing for video walls to be hung, mounted to the wall or ceiling, stacked above the floor or mounted directly to customized frames. Optional quick-lock hardware is also available for fast-up, fast-down installations. Each Leyard VersaLight Series cabinet is a self-contained unit that can be combined into large video walls or used individually in space-constrained spaces.</li> </ul> <ul> <li><strong><em>Stunning picture quality:</em></strong> The Leyard VersaLight Series is offered in indoor configurations of 2.5, 4 and 6 millimeter pixel pitches and outdoor configurations of 4, 6 and 8 millimeter pitches. The product also offers excellent brightness and black levels for high ambient light environments.</li> </ul> <ul> <li><strong><em>Reliable 24x7 performance and status monitoring:</em></strong> The Leyard VersaLight Series is designed to support 24x7 operation and employs a fast, modular service capability. The series makes it possible to monitor the health status of all video wall components from a central location—automatically identifying non-functioning displays, power supplies and electronics in real time so customers can proactively troubleshoot their video walls and take corrective action.</li> </ul> <ul> <li><strong><em>Front access installation and service:</em></strong> The Leyard VersaLight Series can be installed and serviced from the front, eliminating the need for rear access, freeing up valuable space and simplifying maintenance.</li> </ul> <p>The Leyard VersaLight Series will begin shipping in Spring 2018 through Leyard and Planar’s worldwide network of authorized resellers. It will be showcased at Leyard and Planar’s booth at Integrated Systems Europe 2018 (Stand #12-H80).</p>52d48359-bc60-474b-8a22-686e1e87d01ahttps://www.planar.com/news/2018/1/29/leyard-and-planar-broaden-management-team-in-emea-with-appointment-of-chris-van-elslander-as-vice-president-of-sales-emea/Leyard and Planar Broaden Management Team in EMEA with Appointment of Chris Van Elslander as Vice President of Sales – EMEA<p>Leyard and Planar, global leaders in visualization products, announced that Chris Van Elslander has joined the company as Vice President of Sales for EMEA.</p> <p>Van Elslander joins<span> </span>Leyard<span> </span>and Planar EMEA after his previous management roles in IT, telecommunications and AV companies, including his position of Vice President of Sales for EMEA with Barco over the last seven years. Van Elslander is a highly accomplished sales executive with deep knowledge of the AV market, wide experience in managing large sales teams, and with focus on generating profitable business while cultivating relationships with customers and partners.</p> <p>In addition,<span> </span>Leyard<span> </span>and Planar EMEA announced that Christian Orcin, who previously held the responsibility as Vice President of Sales for EMEA, is taking a new role of Vice President of Product Marketing for EMEA. As part of his leadership of the sales organization, Orcin developed his knowledge as a subject matter expert on all technical aspects of LED products, which will be greatly leveraged in his new role, benefitting the company’s EMEA customers and partners.</p> <p>“We are pleased to welcome Chris to<span> </span>Leyard<span> </span>and Planar EMEA and to congratulate Christian<span> </span>to<span> </span>his new role. Both individuals bring their proven track records of successful business leadership and strong customer focus. Strengthening sales and product marketing in EMEA management is part of our long-term strategy for expansion in EMEA, and will bring better EMEA-specific solutions for our customers in the region,” said Marco<span> </span>Bruines, CEO of<span> </span>Leyard<span> </span>and Planar EMEA.</p> <p>Elslander expressed, “I am delighted to join<span> </span>Leyard<span> </span>and Planar as I have been impressed by the<span> </span>high quality<span> </span>product portfolio, as well as its strong emphasis in EMEA by many investments to its sales organization, product management, marketing and customer services. All of these sources predict successful growth of the company in the region.”</p>240ed835-e10e-475a-b651-cc8b3fc62d4chttps://www.planar.com/news/2018/1/23/leyard-and-planar-announce-third-generation-clarity-matrix-lcd-video-wall-system/Leyard and Planar Announce Third Generation Clarity Matrix LCD Video Wall System<p>Leyard and Planar, global leaders in visualization products, announced the third generation Clarity® Matrix® LCD Video Wall System, which combines the industry's thinnest profile ultra-narrow bezel LCD with industry-leading improvements to video processing, installation, management and off-board electronics.</p> <p>The new <a data-id="2044" href="https://www.planar.com/products/lcd-video-walls/clarity-matrix-lcd/" title="Clarity Matrix LCD">Clarity® Matrix® G3 LCD Video Wall System</a> advances nearly every aspect of the unique Clarity Matrix architecture, building on the accomplishments of the award-winning family of LCD video wall solutions. It features a new, off-board video controller that offers unrivaled video processing capabilities built into the product. It includes new Leyard<sup>®</sup> WallDirector<sup>™</sup> Software to further simplify video wall installation, monitoring and management. It also offers unsurpassed fault tolerance and energy efficiency through an improved off-board electronics and power supply architecture.</p> <p>“The introduction of Clarity Matrix G3 follows a record-breaking year in which more customers than ever realized the unique benefits and standardized on Clarity Matrix,” says Steve Seminario, vice president of product marketing at Leyard and Planar. “Clarity Matrix G3 expands on these capabilities with groundbreaking advances that continue to raise the bar for this best-in-class LCD video wall solution.”  </p> <p><strong>Built-In Advanced Video Wall Processing </strong></p> <p>Clarity Matrix G3 takes built-in video wall processing to a new level with the off-board Clarity Matrix G3 Video Controller, becoming the first LCD video wall solution on the market to embed advanced video processing directly into the product.</p> <p>The new Video Controller offers built-in video wall scaling for a single source input beyond 6K resolution (5760x3240) with Planar® Big Picture Plus™ video wall processing, providing unsurpassed flexibility without the need for an external video processor or audio/video switch. Customers can take multiple 4K @ 60Hz signals and scale them across an entire video wall or separate sections within a video wall. They can also display content from a higher number of independent sources, superimpose a smaller image over a larger one with Picture-in-Picture (PiP) and incorporate up to four different image sources within a single display with 4K quadview.</p> <p>Clarity Matrix G3 supports the latest 4K connectivity standards, including both HDMI 2.0 and DisplayPort 1.2, offering customers flexibility as they build their video infrastructure.</p> <p><strong>Simplified Video Wall Installation and Monitoring</strong></p> <p>Clarity Matrix G3 also comes standard with intuitive, touch-friendly Leyard WallDirector software that simplifies video wall set-up, configuration, operation and monitoring. The powerful, web-based interface automatically identifies video wall components such as the display configuration, power supply quantities and source inputs, significantly reducing the time it takes to configure a complex video wall. It offers the ability to drag-and-drop sources onto the video wall canvas and easily manipulate their size and position. Presets can recall video wall windowing layouts, making it easy to quickly configure content on a video wall.</p> <p>Leyard WallDirector also makes it possible to monitor the health status of all video wall components from a central, local or remote location—allowing customers the ability to proactively troubleshoot their video walls by automatically identifying non-functioning displays, power supplies and electronics in real time.</p> <p><strong>Unsurpassed Fault Tolerance and Energy Efficiency </strong></p> <p>Clarity Matrix G3 comes with a new Clarity Matrix G3 Remote Power Supply that moves heat, noise, weight and service points away from the video wall and into a convenient, well-ventilated rack room. The advanced Remote Power Supply offers three times the power density per rack unit of previous versions, minimizing rack unit requirements.</p> <p>It offers fault tolerance features unparalleled in the industry, including n+1 redundancy, hot-swappable power modules and circuit-level redundancy. With the Remote Power Supply, less than three watts of power are required in standby mode for the entire video wall, making the Clarity Matrix G3 one of the most energy-efficient LCD video wall solutions on the market.</p> <p><strong>An Award-Winning Product That Keeps Getting Better</strong></p> <p>Clarity Matrix G3 builds on the superior performance and mission-critical reliability of previous versions, delivering on the product line’s reputation as the best-in-class LCD video wall solution. As with Clarity Matrix G2, it offers a tiled bezel width as small as 1.7 millimeters for near seamless installations. It also includes standard and high brightness 46-inch and 55-inch models along with options for protected <a data-id="1357" href="#" title="ERO">Planar® ERO™</a> (Extended Ruggedness and Optics™) glass, fiber video extensions, <a data-id="2049" href="#" title="3D">passive 3D</a> and <a data-id="2051" href="#" title="MultiTouch">interactive multi-touch</a>.</p> <p>Clarity Matrix G3 also features the <a data-id="1863" href="#" title="Mounting System">Planar® EasyAxis™ Mounting System</a>, which continues to deliver the industry’s thinnest installed depth and includes built-in service access and micro adjustments for simplified video wall installation and servicing.</p> <p>“The new Clarity Matrix G3 LCD Video Wall System incorporates what we value with the unique architecture of Clarity Matrix, while adding great new capabilities,” said Mike Hancock, vice president at <a href="https://www.mechdyne.com/">Mechdyne</a>, an audiovisual technology and services company. “With these improvements, Mechdyne will be able to deliver LCD video wall systems that meet our clients’ needs while reducing the cost and complexity of their content delivery systems.”</p> <p>The Clarity Matrix G3 LCD Video Wall System will begin shipping in early 2018 through Leyard and Planar’s worldwide network of authorized resellers. It will be showcased Leyard and Planar’s booth at DistribuTECH 2018 (Booth #707) and Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) 2018 (Stand #12-H80).</p>b6ae745d-530f-4923-90d7-e33f077107b6https://www.planar.com/news/2018/1/5/introducing-the-latest-generation-of-clarity-vcs-video-wall-processor/Introducing the Latest Generation of Clarity VCS Video Wall Processor<p>Leyard and Planar are happy to announce the next-generation <a data-id="1698" href="#" title="VCS">Clarity® Visual Control Station™ (VCS™) video wall processor</a>. Clarity VCS now supports Windows® 10 with VCS™ Control Software, includes a simplified installation process and can be easily configured to drive any combination of Leyard and Planar video walls for both 4K and Full HD resolution content.</p> <p><strong>Next-Generation Clarity VCS Features: </strong></p> <ul> <li>Windows® 10–LTSB-based VCS Control Software and reliable SSD drives for Standard or Enterprise Editions</li> <li>Network-centric collaboration tools and user-friendly graphical user interface</li> <li>Extensive control of the software’s user access permissions with the integrated user rights management system</li> <li>Expanded connection options including HDMI and DVI capture with HDCP 1.4 support for 4K and Full HD sources</li> <li>Simplified installation process and multi-video wall support on all versions</li> </ul> <p>Through expanded connection options including 4K Display Port and IP Capture, the Clarity VCS video wall processor offers even more flexibility with HDCP 1.4 support to drive videos walls of up to 32 high-resolution displays. By adding one or more expansion chassis, Clarity VCS can easily support an increased number of high resolution displays and sources. Clarity VCS includes VCS Graphics DP4+ output cards, each with the ability to drive four displays at up to Full HD resolution (1920 x 1080) or two displays at up to 4K resolution (3840 x 2160).</p> <p>VCS Control Software is available in Standard and Enterprise editions that feature enhancements with network-centric collaboration, web interface, user rights management and IP capture. The latest VCS Control Software advancements allow users to take full advantage of the Enterprise edition, including the ability for users to share their computer screen with each other and/or with a video wall. IP capture capability allows the capture of H.264 networked cameras and sources to be decoded and displayed on the video wall. This functionality can be easily controlled with the Clarity VCS user rights management to prevent unauthorized users gaining access to sensitive video information. The software is also manageable on any local or network-connected desktop using Windows® 10 LTSB OS and linked to Clarity VCS.</p> <p>The next-generation Clarity VCS is available now through Leyard and Planar’s worldwide network of authorized resellers.</p>