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1. Basic information: Exhibition name: The 15th China (International) Commercial Display System Industry Leaders Summit (CBDS) & the 6th Shenzhen (International) Smart Display System Industry Application Expo (ISVE) Exhibition time: August 27 (Tuesday) 09:00-17:00August 28 (Wednesday) 09:00-17:00August 29 (Thursday) 09:00-16:30 Exhibition location: Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center (Futian) Hall 3 2. Highlights: Leaders Summit | Summit Dialogue | Special Conference | Exhibition Technology Innovation | Major New Products | Award Ceremony | Commercial Display Night • Keynote Speech + Smart Retail, Smart City , education interaction and other sub-sectors; • Exhibition + conference integration, immersive procurement, in-depth discussion of the development prospects of smart display; • Party and government leaders, corporate executives, and college professors, with high-quality topics and a lot of dry goods, one-stop to understand the latest developments of smart display; • Domestic and foreign, upstream and downstream companies in the supply chain jointly participate to discuss breaking through "involution" and high-quality development; • Professional buyers gather, and enjoy gifts for progress; • Meritorious enterprise/innovation achievement selection, VIP exchange dinner gathering, encourage technological innovation and market development, and establish valuable connections and cooperation opportunities. 3. Free visit: Real-name pre-registration is required in advance before entering the museum for quick entry

According to Korean media reports, Samsung Electronics is considering outsourcing the production of some Micro LED displays, and MTC is one of the outsourcing partners it is considering. Samsung may outsource part of its Micro LED production to MTC due to the urgent need to reduce costs Korean media quoted industry sources as saying that Samsung is currently evaluating the possibility of outsourcing production for cost considerations, and is mainly targeting low-end Micro LED display production in markets such as India and the Middle East. As for the proportion of outsourced orders, industry sources revealed that it is expected to account for 20%-30% of Samsung's total Micro LED display products. Korean media reports show that Samsung's Micro LED displays are divided into home and commercial directions. In terms of technical routes, Samsung's latest home Micro LED TV uses LTPS TFT (low-temperature polycrystalline silicon thin film transistor) technology, while commercial Micro LED currently still uses PCB technology South Korean media said that if Samsung outsources the production of commercial Micro LED modules to Micro LED manufacturers such as MTC, the latter will manufacture for Samsung through PCBA (printed circuit board assembly). At this stage, considering that the Micro LED module technology of relevant manufacturers in mainland China such as MTC has improved, Samsung believes that there is no obvious difference between outsourcing production and directly completing the relevant module process, but it can also reduce production costs. If it cooperates with MTC and others, Samsung Micro LED is expected to reduce costs by 5%-10%. In addition to reducing costs, South Korean media pointed out that Samsung's consideration of outsourcing low-end product production is conducive to its focus on the bonding and seamless process of Micro LED modules, focusing on semiconductor production processes. Industry insiders pointed out that the bonding and seamless technology of Micro LED modules are more "gold content". Although the Micro LED chip supply chains of various manufacturers are highly overlapped, the bonding and seamless splicing after module production are the key to determining the final quality of the entire product. MTC and Samsung are on the same wavelength, and effective cost reduction in the Micro LED industry is in sight It has long been an open secret in the industry that Samsung plans to reduce the cost of Micro LED. According to news at the beginning of last month, Samsung's cost reduction plan has been launched and is currently working with relevant partners to promote this project. But it is worth noting that the potential partner reported by the Korean media this time is BMTC. It is understood that in the MTC LED industry chain, the two mid- and downstream subsidiaries include VMTC and BMTC. VMTC is responsible for COB small-pitch LED display business, and BMTC is responsible for SMD LED packaging, backlight and lighting business. If it cooperates with Samsung in Micro LED foundry business, the corresponding product should theoretically be the COB module of MTC. However, there is no official news to confirm the authenticity, and the actual situation needs to be verified. But whether this news is true or half-true and half-false, MTC is indeed "on the same wavelength" with Samsung on the road of cost reduction. At the first half of this year's performance briefing, MTC emphasized its continued exploration of COB cost reduction ideas, which can be seen from the increase in its COB penetration rate, chip miniaturization, and virtual pixel technology layout. It is reported that MTC's COB penetration rate has been further improved in the first half of the year; in terms of chip miniaturization, MTC Semiconductor has further reduced the size of Mini LED chips from 3x6mil to 2x6mil this year; in terms of virtual pixel technology layout, MTC Crystal Display has developed three-lamp and four-lamp solutions and has achieved mass sales. As far as virtual pixel technology is concerned, in some application scenarios, this technology has been regarded as an ideal solution that can effectively drive down the cost of Micro LED. At present, it has attracted about 10 (incomplete statistics) LED manufacturers including MTC to join the layout. In the future, with the active promotion of manufacturers, if more actual products receive positive feedback after landing, Micro LED displays are expected to achieve the goal of reducing costs and improving quality by combining virtual pixel technology, thereby accelerating the penetration of conference room office, commercial applications and other scenarios. In terms of chip miniaturization, according to the "2024 Micro LED Market Trend and Technology Cost Analysis Report", the output value of Micro LED chips is expected to reach US$580 million by 2028, with a compound annual growth rate of 84% from 2023 to 2028. From the perspective of driving factors, in addition to the continuous investment of domestic and foreign manufacturers such as Samsung, LG, BOE and Vistar, the entire industry actively promotes the cost compression and size miniaturization of Micro LED chips. It is also an important driving factor. Back to Samsung's cost reduction, it is certain that Samsung has accelerated its pace both internally and externally. Externally, Samsung began to promote plans to cooperate with other manufacturers; internally, Samsung actively broke through the technical difficulties of mass transfer, thereby driving down costs. Although Samsung is currently facing difficulties in promoting Micro LED TVs, with the simultaneous efforts of both internal and external forces, Samsung's Micro LED TV business is expected to gradually break through. Combined with the efforts of the global Micro LED industry chain, the turnaround of the entire industry also has the opportunity to accelerate.

A proposal to bring 30 interactive digital kiosks to downtown Seattle — in the hopes of enhancing public safety, wayfinding, Wi-Fi access, community engagement and more — spotlighted the potential of the devices while raising a number of questions and concerns during a Thursday meeting of the Seattle Design Commission. Will the kiosks targeting residents and tourists in the core of the city, and potentially in outer neighborhoods, provide a meaningful benefit to the public? Or will the large screens planted alongside sidewalks and roadways further clutter Seattle’s landscape with bright light and excessive advertising?   For more info: email:info@szsmarts.com

Burger King will double-down on digital order kiosks, which bosses say are better for both staff and customers – and also lead to bigger orders. "We're starting to make some progress figuring out kiosks," Josh Kobza, the CEO of Restaurant Brands International, Burger King's owner, told investors Friday. Digital kiosks are large touchscreens where diners can order and pay in-restaurant instead of ordering from a staff member at a counter. Kobza said Burger King had started piloting kiosks in more company-owned restaurants with "tremendous results." The "vast majority" of orders in these restaurants were placed using kiosks, he added. The chain had already rolled out the tech more widely in its international markets, more than half of which have been "converted" to kiosks, Kobza said. Consumers had become more accepting of kiosks since it started installing them a few years ago, in his view: "I think the US is ready for kiosks now and we're likely to see a faster rollout of those around the world." Kobza said the technology eliminated "stressful interaction" for both customers and staff at counters, generally led to larger orders, and let staff spend more time to preparing food.

MINNEAPOLIS — Helpful and fun information towers are popping up along busy streets in downtown Minneapolis. They're called  interactive kiosk  The kiosk works as a big touch screen, allowing users to search for nearby restaurants, businesses, bathrooms, upcoming events in the city, and more. Once people find what they're looking for, the kiosk can help them plan their route through integrated transit. It works like GPS on a smartphone and shows which bus routes or light rail trains can get someone to their destination. Six kiosks are installed right now, most of which are along Nicollet Mall. One is near the Hennepin County Library on Hennepin Avenue. By the end of the summer, the Downtown Improvement District said the plan is to have 20 of them installed across busy downtown areas, like Hennepin Avenue and near stadiums.

InfoComm is back in full swing. After four years of a COVID-driven erratic schedule, the audio expo has returned with a four-day slate of training (June 8-11) and three days of exhibits (June 12-14) at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Backed by the Audio Visual and Integrated Experience Association (AVIXA), Infocomm is putatively the leading installed-AV trade show in the U.S. (AVIXA partners with CEDIA — Custom Electronic Design & Installation Association — for the similarly themed Integrated Systems Europe annual expo.) However, the rise of digital technology means that many of the same vendors who show at events like the NAB Show and IBC are also present in force at InfoComm. More specifically, InfoComm has become the de facto leading live-sound expo in the world. Sound-system manufacturers may make some deals at their booths on the show floor, but the meat-and-potatoes of their wares are on vividly loud display in the LVCC’s massive demo rooms. System subwoofers have the nearly 30 ft. needed to unroll just half a 20-Hz wavelength — the kind of low-frequency punch now required in a venue like Madison Square Garden, whether the featured act there is Justin Timberlake or the New York Knicks. Here, in the first of a two-part preview, are some of the new audio products that will be on the InfoComm show floor, including massive PA components that sports venues rely on to create sonic fan engagement. Audinate (Booth 8012), developer of the Dante AV-over-IP solution, will demo the addition of Dante Media Encryption to the evolving security features and benefits of the Dante platform. Dante Media Encryption protects the content of media flows using strong AES-256 encryption, safeguarding media from interception or unauthorized access. Designed with security at its core, Dante offers device-, network-, and media-level protections for pro-AV manufacturers to integrate into their products and system solutions. The accelerating convergence of AV equipment and IT network technologies has increased the need for integrators and manufacturers to provide network protection with security-conscious designs and adherence to emerging IoT (Internet-of-Things) network regulations. Clear-Com (Booth C5515) will announce an updated version of Arcadia intercom platform, equipped with new features and expanded device support. Features include I.V. Direct Interfacing, allowing effortless interfacing with LQ, Eclipse E-IPA, and other Arcadia systems over LAN, WAN, or the internet to ensure robust and versatile connectivity options for diverse operational needs. Additionally, the increased capacity for FreeSpeak II digital-wireless-system beltpacks and IP transceivers means that Arcadia now supports a significantly higher number of these devices, accommodating larger teams and more-complex communication requirements. Furthermore, Arcadia doubles the number of supported HelixNet User Stations, suiting it to larger and more demanding communication setups. Finally, the Gen-IC Virtual Intercom cloud-based communication technology is ready to ship. Studer Vista-BRAVO Evertz (Booth C5527) will be exhibiting the Studer Vista-BRAVO, which integrates Studer’s Vista digital mixing consoles with BRAVO Studio to create a complete production suite. The introduction of Vista BRAVO access to a full mixing console adds enhanced audio capabilities to the production platform. Vista BRAVO controls can be accessed with the 12-fader mixing console or through Evertz VUE and BRAVO-WAVEBOARD motorized fader unit for remote control. Also, Studer will be supporting the Waves FX plugins on Vista. Lawo HOME mc² DSP Lawo (Booth C5027) showcases scalable production-infrastructure solutions for stadium and campus applications as well as corporate broadcast. The ultra-low-latency Lawo HOME mc² DSP app is the latest addition to the HOME apps family. This server-based, agile audio engine combines the flexibility of the HOME Apps platform, in respect to connectivity and scalability, with Lawo’s audio-processing quality. HOME mc² DSP can be used with mc² mixing consoles or can function as a virtual mixing system. Part of the HOME Apps platform, the HOME mc² DSP app leverages Lawo’s Flex licensing and subscription model, allowing users to reallocate subscription credits to any available HOME App, whether audio or video, for tight budget control. It is also easy to move from one location to another, such as a production hub and a production truck or a remote location. With Lawo’s VSC app for macOS, users can connect a computer to any RAVENNA/AES67–compatible studio hardware or software. The Lawo Power Core Gateway is a software-defined, networked DSP mixing engine and modular I/O node for live sound and broadcast applications. It provides 128 channels of standard I/O, with functions controlled remotely from an mc² console or Lawo’s mxGUI software for Mac and PC. The new Gateway software update offers support for the 96 kHz/2 FS sample rate. Riedel Bolero beltpack Riedel Communications (Booth C5109) will feature the Bolero wireless intercom system, showcasing both the DECT 1.9-GHz and the 2.4-GHz versions compatible for combined networks. The company’s PunQtum digital partyline now seamlessly integrates with Bolero. The Artist-1024 will be on display alongside the SmartPanel 2300 and 1200, with hybrid-lever keys offering versatile interfaces. Riedel’s live-video-production arsenal will be featured, including the Simplylive Production Suite, RiMotion replay system, and the newly updated RiCapture ingest recording with new SSE interface alongside the venue gateway and web multiviewer, facilitating straightforward, scalable live video production from anywhere. Also featured: MediorNet IP solutions for comprehensive video and audio processing and distribution, the HorizoN hybrid processing platform, and the FusioN compact edge device for ST 2110/HDMI and SDI conversion and processing. RTS OMNEO main station RTS Intercom Systems (Booth C8901) will announce the global launch of the RTS NEO Intercom Management Suite, the next-generation software ecosystem designed for faster and more flexible configuration of OMNEO-based RTS intercom systems. The software supports ADAM, ADAM-M, and ODIN matrices, as well as OMS from the RTS Digital Partyline family. The software expands the capabilities of RTS AZedit configuration software for more efficiency, speeds up day-to-day tasks for RTS matrix intercom systems of any size and complexity, provides multi-window and multi-screen support for intuitive configuration and control, and supports Windows and macOS. RTS NEO Intercom Management Suite software is being introduced via a phased rollout: users can add the new software for access to additional modules and features as they are released. Shure SLX-D Portables Shure (Booth C8334) is showcasing SLX-D Portables, the latest expansion of its SLX-D digital wireless family. Included are the SLXD5 portable digital wireless receiver and SLXD3 plug-on digital wireless receiver. SLX-D Portables offer the scalability, high-performance wireless, digital audio, reliable RF performance, and convenient power management of SLX-D in a new form factor. The latest addition to the Axient Digital wireless system is the ADX3 plug-on transmitter, which enables real-time remote control of key parameters. Following the launch of the MXA902 ceiling array microphone and loudspeaker last year, Shure extended its Microflex Ecosystem array portfolio with the new Microflex Advance MXA901 conferencing ceiling array microphone. Onboard IntelliMix DSP delivers echo- and noise-free audio, and the next-generation array architecture ensures enhanced directional pickup. SSL Live Bundle for installed sound Solid State Logic (Booth C9441) will launch its SSL Live Bundles, which provide complete systems — console, I/O, interface — for installed sound, including in sports venues. SSL Live Bundles, which are scalable to meet the end user’s production requirements and budget, deliver advanced routing and connectivity, including remote control via TeamViewer and SuperAnalogue Dante and MADI-based I/O in bundles. SSL will also showcase its latest range of SSL Live mixing consoles, including the compact L350 Plus and the flagship L650 console, and a selection of its SuperAnalogue network I/O. SSL’s new virtual mixer, Tempest Control App (TCA), a fully featured software mixer that enables operators to control every aspect of System T’s mixing, routing, processing, and monitoring from a touchscreen, will be making its Infocomm debut. SSL is also expanding its Certified Training. Wisycom wireless and distributed-antenna systems Wisycom (Booth C9727) will present several of its latest wireless and distributed-antenna systems: the MPR52-ENG portable ultra-wideband receiver, MRK16 multichannel receiver system, and MTP61 miniature bodypack transmitter. The company will also highlight its RF-over-fiber support via the new BFL interfaces and optional EX3 card for the MRK16. Designed for professional ENG applications, the MPR52 compact, two-channel diversity receiver with both analog and digital outputs offers up to 790 MHz bandwidth in the 470-1260 MHz range, along with next-generation multi-band front-end filtering. Capable of managing up to 16 true diversity channels, the MRK16 modular wireless microphone receiver system in a 19-in. 1RU aluminum chassis can be daisy-chained up to four times for 64 channels of audio in just 4RU. The MTP61 miniature multiband bodypack transmitter is just 66.8 mm tall and 47 mm wide, weighs 94 g, and has the widest tuning range currently available (470 to 1260 MHz, country-dependent). The BFL portable RF-over-fiber interfaces, the BFLR1 receiver, and BFLT1 transmitter are compact, easy-to-set-up solutions offering a way for users to support RF coverage and distribution requirements without concern for cable loss.

InfoComm is back in full swing. After four years of a COVID-driven erratic schedule, the audio expo has returned with a four-day slate of training (June 8-11) and three days of exhibits (June 12-14) at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Backed by the Audio Visual and Integrated Experience Association (AVIXA), Infocomm is putatively the leading installed-AV trade show in the U.S. (AVIXA partners with CEDIA — Custom Electronic Design & Installation Association — for the similarly themed Integrated Systems Europe annual expo.) However, the rise of digital technology means that many of the same vendors who show at events like the NAB Show and IBC are also present in force at InfoComm. More specifically, InfoComm has become the de facto leading live-sound expo in the world. Sound-system manufacturers may make some deals at their booths on the show floor, but the meat-and-potatoes of their wares are on vividly loud display in the LVCC’s massive demo rooms. System subwoofers have the nearly 30 ft. needed to unroll just half a 20-Hz wavelength — the kind of low-frequency punch now required in a venue like Madison Square Garden, whether the featured act there is Justin Timberlake or the New York Knicks. Here, in the first of a two-part preview, are some of the new audio products that will be on the InfoComm show floor, including massive PA components that sports venues rely on to create sonic fan engagement. Audinate (Booth 8012), developer of the Dante AV-over-IP solution, will demo the addition of Dante Media Encryption to the evolving security features and benefits of the Dante platform. Dante Media Encryption protects the content of media flows using strong AES-256 encryption, safeguarding media from interception or unauthorized access. Designed with security at its core, Dante offers device-, network-, and media-level protections for pro-AV manufacturers to integrate into their products and system solutions. The accelerating convergence of AV equipment and IT network technologies has increased the need for integrators and manufacturers to provide network protection with security-conscious designs and adherence to emerging IoT (Internet-of-Things) network regulations. Clear-Com (Booth C5515) will announce an updated version of Arcadia intercom platform, equipped with new features and expanded device support. Features include I.V. Direct Interfacing, allowing effortless interfacing with LQ, Eclipse E-IPA, and other Arcadia systems over LAN, WAN, or the internet to ensure robust and versatile connectivity options for diverse operational needs. Additionally, the increased capacity for FreeSpeak II digital-wireless-system beltpacks and IP transceivers means that Arcadia now supports a significantly higher number of these devices, accommodating larger teams and more-complex communication requirements. Furthermore, Arcadia doubles the number of supported HelixNet User Stations, suiting it to larger and more demanding communication setups. Finally, the Gen-IC Virtual Intercom cloud-based communication technology is ready to ship. Studer Vista-BRAVO Evertz (Booth C5527) will be exhibiting the Studer Vista-BRAVO, which integrates Studer’s Vista digital mixing consoles with BRAVO Studio to create a complete production suite. The introduction of Vista BRAVO access to a full mixing console adds enhanced audio capabilities to the production platform. Vista BRAVO controls can be accessed with the 12-fader mixing console or through Evertz VUE and BRAVO-WAVEBOARD motorized fader unit for remote control. Also, Studer will be supporting the Waves FX plugins on Vista. Lawo HOME mc² DSP Lawo (Booth C5027) showcases scalable production-infrastructure solutions for stadium and campus applications as well as corporate broadcast. The ultra-low-latency Lawo HOME mc² DSP app is the latest addition to the HOME apps family. This server-based, agile audio engine combines the flexibility of the HOME Apps platform, in respect to connectivity and scalability, with Lawo’s audio-processing quality. HOME mc² DSP can be used with mc² mixing consoles or can function as a virtual mixing system. Part of the HOME Apps platform, the HOME mc² DSP app leverages Lawo’s Flex licensing and subscription model, allowing users to reallocate subscription credits to any available HOME App, whether audio or video, for tight budget control. It is also easy to move from one location to another, such as a production hub and a production truck or a remote location. With Lawo’s VSC app for macOS, users can connect a computer to any RAVENNA/AES67–compatible studio hardware or software. The Lawo Power Core Gateway is a software-defined, networked DSP mixing engine and modular I/O node for live sound and broadcast applications. It provides 128 channels of standard I/O, with functions controlled remotely from an mc² console or Lawo’s mxGUI software for Mac and PC. The new Gateway software update offers support for the 96 kHz/2 FS sample rate. Riedel Bolero beltpack Riedel Communications (Booth C5109) will feature the Bolero wireless intercom system, showcasing both the DECT 1.9-GHz and the 2.4-GHz versions compatible for combined networks. The company’s PunQtum digital partyline now seamlessly integrates with Bolero. The Artist-1024 will be on display alongside the SmartPanel 2300 and 1200, with hybrid-lever keys offering versatile interfaces. Riedel’s live-video-production arsenal will be featured, including the Simplylive Production Suite, RiMotion replay system, and the newly updated RiCapture ingest recording with new SSE interface alongside the venue gateway and web multiviewer, facilitating straightforward, scalable live video production from anywhere. Also featured: MediorNet IP solutions for comprehensive video and audio processing and distribution, the HorizoN hybrid processing platform, and the FusioN compact edge device for ST 2110/HDMI and SDI conversion and processing. RTS OMNEO main station RTS Intercom Systems (Booth C8901) will announce the global launch of the RTS NEO Intercom Management Suite, the next-generation software ecosystem designed for faster and more flexible configuration of OMNEO-based RTS intercom systems. The software supports ADAM, ADAM-M, and ODIN matrices, as well as OMS from the RTS Digital Partyline family. The software expands the capabilities of RTS AZedit configuration software for more efficiency, speeds up day-to-day tasks for RTS matrix intercom systems of any size and complexity, provides multi-window and multi-screen support for intuitive configuration and control, and supports Windows and macOS. RTS NEO Intercom Management Suite software is being introduced via a phased rollout: users can add the new software for access to additional modules and features as they are released. Shure SLX-D Portables Shure (Booth C8334) is showcasing SLX-D Portables, the latest expansion of its SLX-D digital wireless family. Included are the SLXD5 portable digital wireless receiver and SLXD3 plug-on digital wireless receiver. SLX-D Portables offer the scalability, high-performance wireless, digital audio, reliable RF performance, and convenient power management of SLX-D in a new form factor. The latest addition to the Axient Digital wireless system is the ADX3 plug-on transmitter, which enables real-time remote control of key parameters. Following the launch of the MXA902 ceiling array microphone and loudspeaker last year, Shure extended its Microflex Ecosystem array portfolio with the new Microflex Advance MXA901 conferencing ceiling array microphone. Onboard IntelliMix DSP delivers echo- and noise-free audio, and the next-generation array architecture ensures enhanced directional pickup. SSL Live Bundle for installed sound Solid State Logic (Booth C9441) will launch its SSL Live Bundles, which provide complete systems — console, I/O, interface — for installed sound, including in sports venues. SSL Live Bundles, which are scalable to meet the end user’s production requirements and budget, deliver advanced routing and connectivity, including remote control via TeamViewer and SuperAnalogue Dante and MADI-based I/O in bundles. SSL will also showcase its latest range of SSL Live mixing consoles, including the compact L350 Plus and the flagship L650 console, and a selection of its SuperAnalogue network I/O. SSL’s new virtual mixer, Tempest Control App (TCA), a fully featured software mixer that enables operators to control every aspect of System T’s mixing, routing, processing, and monitoring from a touchscreen, will be making its Infocomm debut. SSL is also expanding its Certified Training. Wisycom wireless and distributed-antenna systems Wisycom (Booth C9727) will present several of its latest wireless and distributed-antenna systems: the MPR52-ENG portable ultra-wideband receiver, MRK16 multichannel receiver system, and MTP61 miniature bodypack transmitter. The company will also highlight its RF-over-fiber support via the new BFL interfaces and optional EX3 card for the MRK16. Designed for professional ENG applications, the MPR52 compact, two-channel diversity receiver with both analog and digital outputs offers up to 790 MHz bandwidth in the 470-1260 MHz range, along with next-generation multi-band front-end filtering. Capable of managing up to 16 true diversity channels, the MRK16 modular wireless microphone receiver system in a 19-in. 1RU aluminum chassis can be daisy-chained up to four times for 64 channels of audio in just 4RU. The MTP61 miniature multiband bodypack transmitter is just 66.8 mm tall and 47 mm wide, weighs 94 g, and has the widest tuning range currently available (470 to 1260 MHz, country-dependent). The BFL portable RF-over-fiber interfaces, the BFLR1 receiver, and BFLT1 transmitter are compact, easy-to-set-up solutions offering a way for users to support RF coverage and distribution requirements without concern for cable loss.

Right now, as I start to write this, it’s 2:15 p.m. PDT, local time in Las Vegas. (Let’s be real. I will not be able to finish this in one go. I will have 20-minute increments in which to write this.) Both of us (me, who is writing this, and you, the reader) probably know that the show floor doesn’t close for nearly another three hours. So, I’ll preface this by saying I don’t have the fullest view or understanding of the show floor yet. I have spent half my day in the West Hall and the other half in the Central Hall, and good grief, I’ve barely even gotten my bearings within either hall. But trust I have absolutely become an expert on the trek between the two halls which is about 10-15 minutes. There is actually construction happening right in the walkway so that has been an interesting addition to this show, but I digress. Gary and I actually had the bright idea to film ourselves walking the entire thing and you can check that out here. He runs marathons and I used to live in New York City, so we’re fast walkers. It took us about 8 minutes.

In 2022, as global market was stalked by a vicious economic downturn, most LED video wall manufacturers reported poor financial results. But as the saying goes, beyond the bitter end of winter lies the promise of radiant skies and thawing days. Following an economic upturn in 2023, the demand side, industry chain, and end market of LED video wall industry have regained vitality, empowering the total market size of LED video wall industry to further expand. Overall LED Video Wall Market Picked up On the demand side, while Chinese domestic market demand slowly warmed up, overseas markets enjoyed massive demands, especially in high-margin segments like outdoor rental and outdoor advertising LED video walls, benefited from the resumption of various activities in commerce, entertainment, and other sectors. On the supply side, LED video wall manufacturers stayed vigorous in technological innovation and continually channelled efforts into research and development, further promoting the maturity of Micro/Mini LED technologies like COB and MIP, bringing down cost and boosting demand growth from the supply side. On the application side, emerging markets such as cinema display and LED All-in-One maintained steady growth. Meanwhile, LED video wall has an increasingly larger footprint in markets including commerce, entertainment, sports, healthcare, and military, representing the diversification of applications and the increase of growth opportunities for LED video wall. Against this backdrop, LED video wall manufacturers successfully reversed the situation of decline in business performance. According to five public companies’ annual financial reports for 2023, Unilumin, Absen, and Leyard achieved revenue growth. Unilumin, Absen and Ledman saw an increase in net profit, and Liantronics turned losses into profits. It is noteworthy that they delivered impressive results in overseas markets. For instance, Unilumin and Ledman further improved their gross margins for overseas business, with Unilumin achieving a gross margin of 37.55%. Overall, the LED video wall industry has showed positive signs. Unilumin Topped the List by Revenue, Reshaping the Market Landscape of LED Video Wall

The $1m screen runs the entire length of the sportsbook in New Hampshire. US.- The Brook Casino in New Hampshire has unveiled a new 4K screen at its race & sportsbook. The $1m video wall measures 144 feet wide by 9.5 feet high and runs the entire length of the sportsbook. The Brook’s CEO Andre Carrier said: “We are thrilled to unveil this fabulous new screen, solidifying The Brook as the premier sports viewing destination in New England. It underscores our commitment to making the fan experience so exceptional that if you can’t be at the game, then you’re watching it at The Brook. It really was an unmatched entertainment experience and we’re looking forward to doing it again on May 18 when we throw another party for this Saturday’s Preakness Stakes.” In March, Exacta Systems completed the installation of 175 Exacta Connect powered terminals at The Brook.   for more info： whatsapp +8615919847835

update the lobby in Newhouse 1, the I.M. Pei-designed building that Syracuse University’s S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications added in 1964. The video wall gives the university’s communications school a dynamic way to depict students’ experiences. Five MicroLED video panels separated by a 3-inch gap are used to highlight program initiatives, such as film projects and student profiles, according to IT Director Brian Tibbens. “We wanted to tell our story as a school,” Tibbens says. “We have really great facilities, but they don’t always showcase for students how they fit within that story. Newhouse 1 is where every single visitor and potential student comes in. This was a great opportunity to give it a look and feel that met our aesthetic design criteria.” The school typically selects five or six students per semester to feature in videos that touch on their achievements and goals. Our communications team tries to look at the broad student population — students who have interesting stories, from different programs,” Tibbens says. “For potential students who are interested in coming into the school, instead of staring at a big poster board, it’s a board that’s constantly changing and rotating, showcasing what we’re doing.” The video wall is powered by an HP Z8 G4 desktop workstation located behind the display and a NVIDIA Quadro RTX video card, hardwired to the screens to provide consistent video sequencing with little frame loss. Content is pushed via a local network from a shared text, image and video sequence database housed on an Intel NUC 11 Enthusiast computer, which also supports an alumni gallery wall composed of four 65-inch NEC touch panels located on the second floor. The Newhouse 1 lobby display, according to Tibbens, has added “a new form of life to the building.” “Even on the brightest day, it’s absolutely illuminated with this interactive colorful wall,” he says. “But at night it really shines. It literally illuminates the entire atrium of the building in bold colors and stories that just really pop. We have a lot of visitors come through our building, and you always see them hanging around watching the storylines and asking follow-up questions.” Universities Use Visual Systems to Laud Extracurricular Triumphs Colleges and universities initially relied on digital displays primarily for wayfinding and relaying safety information, but today a number of schools are using the technology to personalize the university experience, says Brian Gorg, executive director of the Digital Signage Federation, an industry association. “Whether it’s campus news, a promotion for research that’s been done or awards, we see it a lot on the recruitment side,” Gorg says. “When a prospective student comes to the campus, now they’re immersed in what the university’s about. They can even go to touch screens to see information while they wait.” The University of Tampa’s Benson Alex Riseman Fitness and Recreation Center has found numerous applications for its pool-adjacent Planar outdoor LED video wall since the facility opened in 2022. RELATED: How to incorporate interactive displays and whiteboard cameras in hybrid learning. The display’s uses have ranged from a swim meet scoreboard to a movie night screen and outlet for upcoming activity notifications, says Parker Sheppard, associate director of aquatics and safety in UT’s Office of Campus Recreation. “We get students who walk by, going from any given parking garage to any given class,” Sheppard says. “It’s a very central location for people to see information and to hold events. It allows for just about any kind of use; it’s an incredibly versatile piece of technology.” With an HP desktop computer, he’s able to broadcast music and other audio elements through a dozen speakers placed around the pool deck and project visuals onto the 16-by-10-foot multipanel wall. These visuals include swim team member photos, which were placed in rotation after a conference win, when the athletes were training for an upcoming national competition. They seemed elated, Sheppard says, to see themselves on the screen. “I’d hear them up on the blocks all the time saying, ‘Oh, hey, look, it’s you!’” Sheppard says. “Swimming is not the most visible sport, especially at bigger universities. You don’t get as much visibility as you do in football, so to have this capability to display the success of our athletes is wonderful.” User-Friendly Access May Help Displays Supply Social Benefits At Clarkson University’s main Potsdam, N.Y., campus, students can directly control the content that’s shown on the student center’s Planar TVF Series video wall. “The system is set up to be self-serve,” says Jeff Yette, manager of customer service and communications. “You have to reserve and check out things like microphones, but if students want to watch soap operas or a sporting event, they can turn the system on and change the channel, or they can stream the university radio station.” During the 2020 winter break, the school removed its previous standard-definition, tile-based video wall, and an audiovisual company installed a new one that stands 14 feet wide by 8 feet high in just a few days.  

InfoComm 2024 (8-14 June at the Las Vegas Convention Centre) will be home to a digital signage program featuring training courses, the D=SIGN conference, workshops, networking events, and a digital signage focused show floor tour.   The spotlight on digital signage will begin with two full-day trainings: “Digital Signage Certified Expert (DSCE)” on Sun June 9 and “Digital Content & Media Expert (DCME)” on Mon June 10, presented by Jonathan Brawn, principal of Brawn Consulting. On Tues June 11, the D=SIGN conference, produced in partnership with the Digital Signage Federation, will feature six sessions, including: “D=SIGN: AI Primer for Digital Signage” with Jim Nista, creative director, Nista Digital Content; “D=SIGN: Green Signage, Easier Than You Think,” with speakers from Legrand AV, Global Display Solutions, Sony, and BrightSign; and “D=SIGN: Futureproofing Your Hardware From Day 2 to Day 2000” with panelists from Bluefin International, BrightSign, Nanolumens, Legrand AV, and AVI-SPL. Also on Tues June 11, the Market Insights Lunch: Digital Signage Forum, hosted by Florian Rotberg and Stefan Schieker from Invidis Consulting, will provide a global outlook on the digital signage industry in addition to a networking lunch. On Wed June 12 the Technology Innovation Stage (Booth C8676) will feature a panel of digital signage experts who will explore how interactive digital signage applications can maximize the user experience. They’ll also discuss what’s next for the sector, including green signage and the role of computer vision AI. Panelists include Jim Nista of Nista Digital Content, Michelle Montazeri from Legrand AV, and Jenny Hicks from Midwich Group. The InfoComm trade show floor will feature more than 100 exhibitors showcasing digital signage products. Paul Fleuranges, board member of the Digital Signage Federation, will lead two tours on Wednesday and Thursday mornings at 10 a.m. The tours will highlight display innovation, content management systems, cloud technology, cybersecurity, and more. In addition, InfoComm attendees are invited to join the digital signage meetup at AVIXA Xchange LIVE (Booth W2847) on Thurs June 13 for conversation and refreshments. And on Thursday evening, Sixteen:Nine and Experience United Social Club (XUSC) will host the sold-out Buzz & Bullseyes Digital Signage Mixer at the darts-themed Flight Club at the Venetian.