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There are more enterprises and products that reflect new quality productivity. Among the exhibitors in the first phase of this Canton Fair, there are more than 1,700 new enterprises. There are more than 4,200 enterprises with titles such as specialized and new small giants, single champions in manufacturing, and national high-tech, with 11,181 booths, accounting for 37.6% and 44.9% of the total number of enterprises and booths in the first phase of the export exhibition, respectively, an increase of 39.8% and 35.5% over the previous session. There are 3,600 enterprises related to themes such as "new three things", digital technology, and intelligent manufacturing, and a batch of humanoid robots, smart devices, brain-computer interface products are favored by overseas buyers. Trade promotion activities are more abundant. Since the current Canton Fair, 432 trade promotion activities have been held, an increase of 19.3% over the previous session. Among them, there are activities that lead the market and interpret development trends. Such as seminars on improving the level of trade digitalization, cross-border e-commerce compliance seminars, consumer electronics and other industry forums. There are also activities focusing on transactions and service supply and procurement docking, such as new product launches, first exhibitions, and trade bridge activities. In addition, in view of the characteristics of industry development, information exchange was strengthened, and more than 10 cutting-edge and trend-oriented industry reports were released. The integration of online and offline is higher. This session launched the Canton Fair App, further optimized 18 functions of the online platform, and provided exhibitors with more convenient and efficient multi-scenario applications and mobile services. For example, buyers can obtain all the information of exhibitors and exhibits by scanning the QR code on site, and can follow the online booth of the enterprise with one click, eliminating the trouble of collecting information. At the same time, exhibitors and visitors can also follow each other through the App, and can also communicate and negotiate conveniently through mobile devices such as mobile phones after the meeting. Buyers are more satisfied. From the first two days, buyers of this session came to the meeting enthusiastically. Many buyers said that it is more convenient to apply for visas to China, faster to apply for Canton Fair entry documents, more convenient to pay inside and outside the hall, and more innovative products at the Canton Fair. From the scene, the negotiation and transaction between exhibitors and visitors is in full swing, and it is expected that positive results will be achieved by the end of this period. He Yadong said that the Ministry of Commerce will continue to provide various services, create a good environment, and go all out to ensure the success of this Canton Fair.

In 2024, the LED display market has entered a new stage of development with new expectations and confidence. Against the backdrop of the gradual recovery of the global economy, what specific changes is this market experiencing? What new trends and characteristics are being shown? It is worth paying attention to. Overseas markets have become an important "engine" for performance growth. The LED display market continues to adjust and grow during the economic cycle. According to TrendForce's "2025 Global LED Display Market Outlook and Price Cost Analysis Report", China's market demand is sluggish, government budget cuts, social investment intentions are weakening, and LED display prices are fiercely competitive. It is expected that China's LED display market output value will decline in 2024. This means that although China's overall market demand may be affected, companies can make up for this gap by exploring overseas markets. In terms of overseas markets, TrendForce expects that the demand for LED display markets in Europe and the United States will remain stable in 2024. At the same time, the demand for LED displays in the Asian market, especially in the Middle East and Southeast Asia, continues to rise rapidly, and is expected to become the best performing region in 2024. Other markets such as Africa, Latin America and Oceania are also growing steadily. Such a market structure highlights the development potential of the overseas LED display market and brings new opportunities for LED display companies. In the first half of this year, the overseas market has become an important driving force for the performance growth of LED display manufacturers. Specifically, Leyard's overseas revenue in the first half of 2024 reached 1.291 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 12.76%. Among them, Asia, Africa and Latin America performed particularly well, with revenue reaching 462 million yuan, a year-on-year increase of 50.74%; Zhouming Technology's performance was also remarkable, with overseas revenue reaching 2.171 billion yuan in the first half of this year, a year-on-year increase of 19.34%; Absen's overseas market revenue in the first half of this year was about 1.4 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of about 24%, of which North America's growth rate was about 32%, while Europe and Asia, Africa and Latin America both exceeded 20%. The company signed orders for about 1.5 billion yuan in overseas markets, a year-on-year increase of 18%. Driven by overseas demand, Absen's LED display sales increased by about 28% year-on-year to 177,000 square meters; Leman Optoelectronics' international business revenue reached 510 million yuan in the first half of this year, a year-on-year increase of 34.8%, accounting for 78% of total revenue, a record high; Lianjian Optoelectronics' international business also showed a positive development trend, with revenue of 174 million yuan, accounting for 59.31% of total revenue, showing that the international market occupies an important position in its business.

Recently, the industry has reported that TSMC has decided to purchase another old plant of Innolux in Nankai, mainly to meet the CoWoS demand driven by AI. The industry estimates that after the purchase of the plant, it can be put into production as early as 2026. The monthly production capacity of CoWoS in that year has the opportunity to reach 150,000 to 160,000 pieces, which means that the production capacity has doubled for three consecutive years. Innolux has been actively transforming into the semiconductor field. Chairman Hong Jinyang once emphasized that he hopes to start technical cooperation with semiconductor manufacturers by selling factories. Recently, the 5.5-generation production line of Fab4 (Factory 4) in Nankai was sold to TSMC (2330). Regarding the market rumor that Innolux will sell Fab3) or Fab5 (both 5-generation LCD factories) to TSMC in the near future, Innolux said that it will not respond to market comments. It is understood that when TSMC was evaluating its process and plants, it was most interested in Innolux's Fab6 (Fab 6) located in the Tree Valley Park, and the Fab's 6th generation line specifications best met TSMC's future FOPLP needs. However, the property rights of Innolux's Fab 6 still belonged to Chi Mei Industrial, which made the transaction more complicated. Therefore, TSMC's evaluation target was further transferred to Innolux's Fab 3 or Fab 5. Industry insiders analyzed that TSMC had previously purchased Innolux's Fab 4, and Innolux's Fab 3 and Fab 5 in Nanke had a geographical relationship with Fab 4, and the property rights were simple. TSMC's new plant is very likely to be one of Fab 3 or Fab 5. Based on the previous sale of Fab 4 to TSMC for a settlement amount of NT$17.14 billion and the recognition of NT$14.7 billion in disposal profits, if Innolux sells a plant with a similar scale and generation to Fab 4 this time, it will have considerable disposal profits to be recognized in this year's financial statements. The building area of ​​Innolux's 4 plants is 317,444.93 square meters. Innolux is deploying FOPLP technology. According to the current plan, Chip-first (chip-first process) will be mass-produced at the end of this year and will start to contribute revenue in the first quarter of next year; RDL (rewiring layer) is still in the verification stage and is expected to be mass-produced in 1-2 years; TGV packaging (glass through-via) will be mass-produced in about 2-3 years. Innolux said that the sale of Innolux's plants to TSMC will help the company's operations to turn losses into profits this year, and with the accelerated demand for semiconductor companies to expand their plants, Innolux also has other plants with sales potential and is expected to obtain more funds. The production capacity of Chip-first is mainly for IDM plants for automotive and PMIC products. It is expected that when the production capacity is fully loaded, the revenue can grow by mid-single digits; RDL and TGV focus on glass processing processes, and the applications are mainly in high-end fields such as AI/HPC. Potential customers include OSAT plants, and it is expected that 2026 and 2027 will be the time for flowering and bearing fruit.

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