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Lectrosonics DBSM/DBSMD Bodypack Transmitters Named as a Finalist for NAMM TEC Award

Lectrosonics is pleased to announce that the DBSM single battery/DBSMD dual-battery bodypack transmitters have been nominated as a finalist for the 37th Annual NAMM Technical Excellence & Creativity (TEC) Awards for Technical Achievement in the category of Wireless Technology. The NAMM TEC awards recognize innovative product design and excellence in audio and sound production, with outstanding technical achievement including 21 categories which span across the professional audio product spectrum.Read More »Lectrosonics DBSM/DBSMD Bodypack Transmitters Named as a Finalist for NAMM TEC Award

Beckhoff AA3000 Electric Cylinders Provide Precise, Energy-efficient Motion

The new AA3000 series electric cylinders from Beckhoff are ideally suited as direct drives for linear motion applications with high process forces and speeds. The series offers optimal force, dynamics and a compact footprint combined with the advantages of servo technology, such as closed-loop positioning, safe positioning at a standstill and high energy efficiency.Read More »Beckhoff AA3000 Electric Cylinders Provide Precise, Energy-efficient Motion

Beckhoff’s TwinCAT 3 Directly Integrates OPC UA Pub/Sub

Beckhoff Automation provides real-time-capable data communication via OPC UA with the new TF6105 function in its universal automation software

With the new TF6105 function, Beckhoff now offers direct integration of OPC UA Pub/Sub communication into the TwinCAT 3 runtime. This new capability establishes straightforward and secure machine-to-machine (M2M) and device-to-cloud (D2C) scenarios based on the OPC UA Pub/Sub specification.Read More »Beckhoff’s TwinCAT 3 Directly Integrates OPC UA Pub/Sub

MadMapper Releases MadLaser with Native ShowNET Implementation

MadMapper just released their MadLaser extension for the support of lasers with video mapping and volumetric projects. The ShowNET laser mainboard, which is the heart of a multitude of laser systems in the market nowadays, is natively supported by MadLaser. It does not require any additional software or licenses and works out-of-the-box: The laser is connected to the control computer via LAN cable and is instantly ready to go.Read More »MadMapper Releases MadLaser with Native ShowNET Implementation

ARRI Expands Orbiter’s Accessory Range

Orbiter Docking Ring—Compact, easy to apply and a smart investment—apply third-party manufacturer optics, while benefiting from the ARRI lighting quality

ARRI is expanding its accessory range for the Orbiter LED luminaire with the introduction of the Orbiter Docking Ring, the new Orbiter Bag-o-Light, Orbiter Glass Cover, and Orbiter Dome Mini. The Docking Ring and three other innovative tools extend Orbiter’s flexibility, making this advanced LED luminaire even more versatile.Read More »ARRI Expands Orbiter’s Accessory Range

Claypaky Sharpy X Frame Multifunction Luminaire

Adding to the family of the award-winning Sharpy fixtures, Claypaky introduces the Sharpy X Frame multifunction luminaire. The Sharpy X Frame takes the best features of the Sharpy line and integrates a four-focal plane shutter system in a lightweight, compact fixture. The unit’s source is a 550W arc lamp that makes this fixture extremely bright and produces deep and vivid uniform colors (including a deep red). Here’s an introductory video from Claypaky:

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January 2022 Buyer’s Guide | Truss Products

PLSN’s Buyer’s Guide for the Jan. 2022 issue focuses on truss products. While most manufacturers produce 12” and 20.5” box truss, connections and weight loads vary from truss to truss, and some offer design variations for varying requirements. We encourage you to go to each company’s websites to see what other truss and associated products they have available. Here are 14 truss products submitted from a range of manufacturers so that you can do some comparisons on products you might be considering.

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Prolights EclPanel TWC Now Available in North America

A.C. Lighting Inc., distributor of lighting and rigging technologies, announces that Prolights EclPanel TWC is now available in North America. The EclPanel TWC, a 2×1 softlight with tunable white and colors LED soft light, has now become available in the United States through A.C. Lighting Inc, Prolights’ exclusive distributor.Read More »Prolights EclPanel TWC Now Available in North America

NovaStar Virtual Product Launch | MX Series Solution, Jan. 6, 2022

NovaStar, a global LED display solution provider that designs and develops LED display control solutions, has announced a virtual launch event for its new MX Series Solution will take place via Zoom on Thursday, January 6, 2022. Everyone is welcome to join them, but you do need to register to view this launch session.Read More »NovaStar Virtual Product Launch | MX Series Solution, Jan. 6, 2022