Now that Rio 2016 has finished up and summer is winding down, it is time to look back at the games and recall some of the history that took place. Here are 6 historic moments from the Olympic Games.
Two of the greatest athletes compete in their final Olympic games
Michael Phelps and Usain Bolt are two of the greatest athletes to ever compete in their respective sports, swimming and track and field. Both are set to retire before the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo. Phelps will retire with 23 Olympic gold medals, Bolt with 9.
Diving for the finish line
Bahamas runner, Shaunae Miller won a gold medal in the women’s 400m final. This was no ordinary More…
Sep 26, 2016
This video showcases the Planar Touchmark Annotation and Whiteboarding Software for Planar's Large Format LCD Displays at InfoComm 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Sep 22, 2016
The Technology Association of Oregon (TAO) is hosting an auction to benefit STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education programs. These educational programs play a key role in the sustained growth and stability of the economy and are a critical component to the future success of the Oregon and Southwest Washington technology industry. STEM education creates critical thinkers, increases science literacy, and enables the next generation of innovators.
This year TAO announced their first annual Tech Exec Online Auction to benefit the work of STEM education programs Innovate Oregon, iUrbanTeen, Oregon Robotics, and Portland More…
Sep 15, 2016
All of the Leyard® CarbonLight™ solutions incorporate the use of carbon fiber in their designs. This feature is well known in other industries for providing durable, light-weight solutions and these products are no exception. Before you check out Leyard’s complete line-up of LED displays, here are 4 reasons you should be in favor of carbon fiber:
Lightweight
At nearly half the mass of other products in the market (ranging anywhere from 38%-65% lighter), the products made with carbon fiber are easy to lift and cheaper to ship. This translates into real profits for rental and staging companies wanting to lower their labor and freight More…
Sep 12, 2016
The U.S. Department of Justice has been working to ensure that buildings and spaces are safe and accessible for everyone, including those with disabilities. When it comes to the installation of protruding objects, such as a display system mounted to a wall, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) has set regulations in which public and government buildings must comply.
Section 4.4 of the ADA deals with regulations directly applicable to the installation of Planar and Leyard display systems. It states that objects must not extend more than four inches (.33 feet) from the wall, if leading edges are located between 27 (2.25 feet) and 80 inches (6.67 More…
Sep 05, 2016
This video showcases the 8K Leyard TWA1.2 Video Wall and 0.9mm LED Video Wall Technology Demonstration at InfoComm 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Sep 01, 2016
There are many things to consider when creating a new design. It is important that you are reflecting the values of the company, as well as finding ways to create a unique and professional setting to impress any visitors. Digital signage helps with creativity by allowing you to display original content at the touch of a button. The Planar® Mosaic® LCD architectural video walls take it a step further to present a wow factor unlike any other. Here are 4 key features that combine to set Planar Mosaic display tiles apart from the rest.
Design video walls with 3 different LCD display tiles
A feature that is unique to Planar, 3 different sized LCD More…