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Vectorworks 2023 to Provide Time-Saving Benefits to Designers

Vectorworks 2023 to Provide Time-Saving Benefits to Designers

Global design and BIM software provider Vectorworks, Inc. will soon launch the 2023 version of its product line, focused on providing time-saving tools that automate tedious processes and let designers focus on high-quality design. The upcoming release includes Vectorworks Architect, Landmark, Spotlight, and Fundamentals, along with 2023 versions of ConnectCAD, Braceworks, and Vision.Read More »Vectorworks 2023 to Provide Time-Saving Benefits to Designers

ChamSys Connects at PLASA 2022

The new MagicQ Compact Connect from ChamSys will be previewed at PLASA 2022 on Stand C-16

Trade shows are widely regarded as a forum for making and nurturing connections. The ChamSys team will be taking this to heart quite literally at PLASA on Stand C-16 staring 4 September, as they expand their popular Connect family of products with the world preview of the MagicQ Compact Connect and MagicQ Compact Mini Connect.Read More »ChamSys Connects at PLASA 2022

Robe at PLASA 2022

Robe anticipates a busy and vibrant PLASA 2022 with the industry, shows, and events back and working at full speed. It will be the official launch of Robe’s potent and impressive iFORTETM moving light, an IP65 version of FORTETM, the brand’s current highest-powered TETM (Transferable Engine) LED luminaire.Read More »Robe at PLASA 2022

American Theatre Wing Now Accepting Applications for Classroom Resource Grants

The American Theatre Wing launches applications for its 6th year of Classroom Resources Grants – a continuation to directly address key systemic issues that create obstacles in the education and training pipeline. With the generous support of the Andrew Lloyd Webber Foundation, the American Theatre Wing (The Wing) is investing in public K-12 schools to help drama teachers get more of the resources they need to provide quality theatre instruction in their schools. These grants were established to distribute funds directly to under-resourced public schools to provide equipment, instruments, and other necessary materials to create new teaching opportunities, enhance existing theatre programs, to provide access and an introduction to theatre for children in schools. You do need to Apply by Friday, September 30th at 11:59p.m. Eastern Time.Read More »American Theatre Wing Now Accepting Applications for Classroom Resource Grants

MEGA-LITE: DECO Indy Pendant Q96

MEGA-LITE offers a first look at the DECO Indy Pendant Q96, which offers a bold and elegant approach to indoor lighting. Featuring red, Green, blue and warm white color mixing, it provides bright radiant colors for ambient and wide key lighting. The 2,9ooK warm white allows it to create warm atmospheres. The adjustable cable length grants you the ability to adjust its hanging length between 0-8′ from the mounting base, ideal for a variety of ceiling heights. Here’s a video preview of the DECO Indy Pendant Q96:

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Scorpions World Tour Relies on ATEM Constellation 8K Live Production Workflow

The Scorpions’ Rock Believer World Tour is using a multicamera production workflow featuring Blackmagic URSA Broadcast G2 cameras and ATEM Constellation 8K live production switcher from Blackmagic Design. The Rock Believer World Tour follows the band’s Las Vegas residency at Planet Hollywood’s Zappos Theater, with Manfred Nikitser developing the creative concept, including video design and lighting.Read More »Scorpions World Tour Relies on ATEM Constellation 8K Live Production Workflow

Verge Aero Partners with T-Mobile and Google Pixel for Sky High Lollapalooza Drone Dance

Verge Aero launched the drone show using the T-Mobile 5G network, using a Google Pixel phone loaded with the Verge Aero-created app. © Verge Aero

Verge Aero took Chicago’s famous Lollapalooza festival to new highs in July as 300 of the company’s custom-built drones danced high above the site to elevate the experience.Read More »Verge Aero Partners with T-Mobile and Google Pixel for Sky High Lollapalooza Drone Dance

SES Invests in Ayrton Domino LT for Busy Summer and Fall in the US

Headquartered in Mocksville, NC, Special Event Services (SES) offers audio, lighting, design, video, staging and live event production to a wide array of clients. The company recently invested in Ayrton Domino LT fixtures expanding its inventory of Ayrton luminaires and putting the fixtures to work on a variety of projects across the country. ACT Entertainment is the exclusive distributor of Ayrton lighting in North America.Read More »SES Invests in Ayrton Domino LT for Busy Summer and Fall in the US

Audinate Announces Dante Domain Manager with Full Support for Dante Video

Dante Domain Manager 1.4 now encompasses all Dante audio and video products

Audinate, developer of the professional AV-industry leading Dante® AV over IP solution, announces the immediate availability of Dante Domain Manager v1.4 with support for Dante-enabled video products such as PTZ cameras, HDMI encoders and decoders, and the Dante Studio suite of video tools.Read More »Audinate Announces Dante Domain Manager with Full Support for Dante Video

Obsidian Control Systems Announces Shipping Release of NX1™ Control System and ONYX 4.8 Software Release    

Following the successful launch of the NX1 lighting control system at the Prolight + Sound tradeshow in Frankfurt in late April, the NX1™ console along with the add-on NX P™ playback wing and NX K™ keypad are now being delivered in large quantities to customers around the world.Read More »Obsidian Control Systems Announces Shipping Release of NX1™ Control System and ONYX 4.8 Software Release    

Beckhoff USA Names Azad Jafari I/O Product Manager

Azad Jafari is the I/O Product Manager for Beckhoff USA based at the company’s Silicon Valley Technical Center

Azad Jafari joined Beckhoff Automation as I/O Product Manager, a key role that oversees the company’s I/O systems, EtherCAT, and other industrial networking solutions across the U.S. In addition to deep engineering experience with complex automation solutions, Jafari possesses considerable expertise in business development and industry management, particularly in consumer electronics. Based at Beckhoff USA’s Silicon Valley Technical Center in San Jose, he is an impressive addition to the already strong product management team.Read More »Beckhoff USA Names Azad Jafari I/O Product Manager