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
Building on its tried-and-trusted CrewCom professional wireless intercom solution, Pliant Technologies announces the CrewCom v1.10 Update. The latest CrewCom firmware and software update, version 1.10, adds two new major features as well as several enhancements to its already long list of capabilities.Read More »Pliant Technologies Announces High Density Mode Update for CrewCom
Designed with both touring and permanent installation applications in mind, ADJ Lighting’s new D4 Branch RM is a 4-way DMX Splitter and Booster. The robust and reliable unit offers all the features lighting professionals need to distribute a DMX signal, packed into a compact and lightweight unit.Read More »ADJ: D4 Branch RM DMX Splitter and Booster
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 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
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:
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.
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, 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
The Proteus Excalibur™ from Elation Professional is a powerful IP65 beam moving head fixture set to assume the role as the lighting industry’s new 21st Century searchlight. The newest member in Elation’s industry-leading Proteus range of IP65 automated fixtures, Excalibur’s extreme power, long throw beam, and wide front aperture make it perfect for creating aerial light columns, sweeping beams, throws of CMY color, and prismatic/air FX rivaling existing Xenon searchlights.Read More »Proteus Excalibur™ Launches as the 21st Century’s Ultimate Searchlight Effect
Industry-voted awards are always a great endorsement for any brand or product, so Astera is delighted to announce that its popular Titan Tube is a 2021 Pro Moviemaker Gear of The Year winner in the Lighting Innovation category.Read More »Astera Titan Tube Wins Third Major Industry Award
L8, producer of the L8 software package for visualization, announced that it now supports the MA Lighting grandMA3 viz-key. L8 visualizers render a variety of entertainment disciplines including lighting, lasers, pyrotechnics, automated DMX-controlled objects, and other effects in a photorealistic environment.