by KMB Communications | Sep 16, 2022 | News, Quantum Media
The trend of LED video walls in home theater and media room environments is growing, for good reason. Video walls offer distinct advantages over projectors, such as saving needed space normally occupied by a projector while protecting the room’s design aesthetic. With only four inches of total build-out depth for the LED Wall, the XDR also conserves the needed space typically used for speakers behind a projection screen. Additionally, LED walls eliminate the concern of disrupting the projector’s light path to the screen wall, freeing up your seating arrangements. The XDR delivers complete image uniformity, including Brightness, Focus, and Convergence as compared to traditional projector and screen applications.
Quantum Media Systems’ XDR LED video wall will debut at CEDIA Expo 2022 in the Arts District #7 Demo Room in the Skywalk to the Omni hotel, adjacent to the convention center. learn more here: https://www.qmsprivatetheater.com/.
by KMB Communications | Sep 15, 2022 | News
Designed with the needs of integrators, designers, and architects in mind, SI’s next-generation Nano 2 streamlines fabric swaps, leveling, and smart home integration while maintaining a sleek, modern aesthetic.
AUSTIN, TX — Whether Screen Innovations (SI) introduces a novel product category or adds cutting-edge features and capabilities to their existing line, SI is insistent that innovation never stops. The premier shade and screen manufacturer continues to push technological and design boundaries with the launch of a new and improved motorized shading cassette, Nano 2. This smart, stylish solution embodies a suite of revolutionary new features in direct response to requests from dealers and maintains the same sleek, modern aesthetic that has made the Nano line a favorite among systems integrators, designers, and end-users alike.
An enhancement especially helpful to integrators, designers, and architects is the Nano 2’s removable front cover which provides easy access to the motors, technology, and shading fabric inside the cassette. This feature enables leveling adjustments, maintenance, and fabric swaps to be handled easily without detaching the cassette from the window. The Nano 2 motor as well as power and control cables can be removed from the mounted shading cassette for service. Other refinements enable smoother, quieter raising and lowering of the shade and quicker programming and integration with other 485-controlled devices and systems.
“This product transformation demonstrates SI’s commitment to evolving and advancing its motorized shading solutions to meet the needs of integrators, designers, architects, and window covering specialists,” explains SI CEO Ryan Gustafson. “We focused on the technology inside and the cosmetics outside to create a one-of-a-kind product that gives our dealers an edge when bidding and completing projects. It helps position SI as a key player in the window fashion and interior design industry.”
The Nano 2’s rich feature set is built into SI’s 275, 375, 475 and Duo cassettes. The new Nano 2 cassettes mirror SI’s original Nano cassette, lending to a clean, consistent aesthetic in projects where both versions are employed.
Where to See Screen Innovations
CEDIA Expo 2022 attendees can see Nano 2 installed and in full at Booth #19061. It joins SI’s wealth of design-forward solutions, including Zen 2 outdoor motorized shading and Solo 3 motorized projection screen cassettes. Systems integrators, designers, and architects can learn more about Nano 2 and SI’s complete line of residential and commercial shade and screen solutions at www.screeninnovations.com.
About Screen Innovations
Innovative shades & projection screens, making life beautiful, convenient & fun
Dedicated to developing the most innovative and design-forward projection screens, window coverings, and outdoor shading and screen solutions for home and corporate environments, Screen Innovations engineers and hand-builds every product it sells in its 75,000-square-foot factory in Austin, Texas. Always putting the customer first, SI listens, learns, and delivers a wide variety of design-forward products, services, and online tools. Committed to doing its part to limit the company’s impact on the environment, SI follows LEAN manufacturing principles and monitors production processes closely to minimize waste wherever possible. For more information about SI please visit screeninnovations.com and follow the company on social media platforms Facebook @screen innovations, Twitter @SIScreens, Instagram @siscreens, and LinkedIn screen-innovations.
Media Contact
For interviews, reviews, or more information please contact Katye (McGregor) Bennett of KMB Communications by phoning (425) 328-8640 or emailing [email protected].
All products, product names, trademarks, and registrations mentioned are the property of their respective owners, all rights reserved.
by KMB Communications | Sep 14, 2022 | News
Epson, LG, Samsung, and Sony lean on SI screens to deliver superior imaging clarity, color matching, and ultra-wide viewing angles for CEDIA Expo 2022 demonstrations of premium ultra-short-throw and laser projectors.
AUSTIN, TX — The definition of home theater has shifted vastly throughout the years, but no matter what a home theater looks like or where it’s located, big screens that accurately and reliably reproduce projected images still dictate. When Epson, LG, Samsung, and Sony needed projection materials to showcase the imaging qualities of their respective video projectors debuting at CEDIA Expo 2022, they looked to Screen Innovations.
Several screens from SI’s vast portfolio will be prominently displayed throughout the CEDIA Expo show floor, demonstrating the versatility and exceptional optical performance of the line. At the LG Electronics Booth #14041, the ambient light rejecting (ALR) capabilities of SI’s Slate 1.2 and Short-Throw screen optics optimize the brightness and color accuracy of three LG projectors: the ultra-short-throw (UST) HU715QW and HU915QB and the laser projector AU810PD.
SI’s short-throw screen materials also pair up with Samsung ultra-Short-throw projectors, the SP-LST7T and SP-LST9T, at Booth #14017 and #14021. For its debut of an all-new projector at Booth #13035, Epson also chose an SI screen.
In addition to their strong presence in the CEDIA Expo exhibit hall, SI plays a critical role in Sony’s private training room, where three new laser projectors, the VPL-XW 5000ES, VPL-XW 6000ES, and VPL-XW 7000ES, rely on two SI Unity 1.0 screens to deliver crisp, clear visuals to the audience.
“Systems integrators who stop by the Epson, LG, and Samsung CEDIA Expo booths will be able to envision how an SI screen— when paired with a premium projector— can support the video needs of a wide range of residential environments,” explains SI CEO Ryan Gustafson. “From projection materials serving small, intimate media rooms to large dedicated theater spaces, with or without high levels of ambient light, SI offers screens of all sizes to produce high-quality images no matter the viewing conditions.”
SI Slate 1.2 Screen Combats Ambient Lighting at LG CEDIA Expo Booth #14041
It’s hard to render bright images under the harsh lights of a trade show, let alone exceptional black levels and contrast. Paired with LG AU810PB laser projector and HU715QW and HU915 QB ultra-short-throw projectors, SI’s ambient light rejection Slate 1.2 screen addresses the issue. The compelling projector/screen combinations are well suited for environments with high levels of ambient light, giving systems integrators viable big-screen options for today’s popular multi-purpose entertainment spaces.
SI Short-Throw ALR Screens Set a New Standard for Home Entertainment at LG and Samsung Booths #14041 and #14017/#14021
Short-throw projectors singlehandedly altered the home theater landscape, making it possible for small rooms to function as high-performance viewing environments. SI’s line of short-throw screens ensures that the pictures produced by this special breed of projector stay pristine whether a room is illuminated or not. SI’s short-throw screens use nearly invisible lenticular optics to reject all light in the room except for the light produced by an ultra-short-throw projector positioned directly below the viewing surface. Systems integrators can see how UST projectors from LG (HU715QW and HU915QB) and Samsung (SP-LST7T and SP-LST9T) combine with SI short-throw screens to deliver an immersive big-screen viewing experience at these CEDIA Expo exhibits.
SI Unity 1.0 Reference Screen Material Makes an Impact in Sony’s Light-Controlled Training Room
With nearly undiscernible texture, sparkle, or color shift, SI’s Unity 1.0 reference material excels at accurately reproducing projected images in light-controlled rooms. It also boasts an exceptionally wide viewing angle, making it an ideal choice for auditorium-style presentations and a partner for Sony’s new VPL-XW 5000ES, VPL-XW 6000ES, and VPL-XW 7000ES laser projectors.
Where to See Screen Innovations at CEDIA Expo 2022
CEDIA Expo 2022 attendees can see demonstrations SI’s newest screen and shade solutions at Booth #19061. Making their debut are Solo 3, Zen 2, and Nano 2, products engineered to deliver an unprecedented level of design appeal and installation ease. Systems integrators, designers, and architects can learn more about SI’s complete line of residential and commercial shade and screen products at www.screeninnovations.com.
About Screen Innovations
Screen Innovations engineers and hand-builds all its screen and shade solutions at its 75,000-square-foot factory in Austin, Texas. Dedicated to developing the most unique and innovative screens and shade for the custom residential and commercial markets, the company offers a wide variety of design-forward products that suit any viewing environment. As a leading manufacturer of screen and shade solutions, Screen Innovations is focused on the implementation of new technologies into its products and providing its dealers with the services and tools they need to differentiate themselves and grow their custom installation businesses.
Media Contact
For interviews, editorial appointments, or media tours, please contact Katye (McGregor) Bennett of KMB Communications by phoning (425) 328-8640 or emailing [email protected].
by KMB Communications | Sep 13, 2022 | News
SI’s refined Solo 3 motorized projection screen cassettes blend seamlessly into indoor and outdoor environments, offering a multitude of customization, integration, and installation options.
AUSTIN, TX — Screen Innovations (SI), a leading manufacturer of screen and shade solutions, redefines big-screen home entertainment with Solo 3, a re-envisioned line of design-centered motorized projection screen cassettes that discreetly blends into surrounding environments. The clean, sharp lines of the self-contained cassette complement trending contemporary and minimalist home designs.
Unlike most other motorized projection screen cassettes, Solo 3 is manufactured as a visually flawless unit with no typical demarcations of the end caps. Units come powder-coated in white, black, or painted to match the surrounding surface. Alternatively, when mounted above the ceiling, the entire cassette beautifully vanishes into the structure of the room. The new Solo 3— available in 375, 575, and 675 cassette sizes— replaces SI’s legacy 3 and 5 Series motorized projection screen lines. The stylish design attributes of Solo 3 help systems integrators appeal to the discerning tastes of clients who want an immersive, dynamic entertainment experience of a big screen that won’t compromise the room’s aesthetics.
Installation and programming ease is equally important to system integrators; the 575 and 675 Solo 3 models accomplish this, thanks in part, to the inclusion of a newly designed intelligent brain known as Moab. “Mother of all Boards,” this advanced 485-based control board enables faster programming of setpoints, rotation, and motor reset; it automates discovery and programming of keypads and remotes; and provides seamless, customizable integration with third-party control systems.
Designed and engineered by SI, Moab features numerous inputs and outputs to support a wide range of 485-based automation and control configurations and simplify the commissioning of screen settings with other control devices such as SI keypads. Built into the eye-catching translucent housing of Moab, which may be purchased separately for programming assistance, are 485- and dry contact ports, 12-volt triggers, and IR receivers. All programming can be accomplished using Moab without a computer or software.
While Moab is tucked neatly and securely inside the Solo 3 575 and 675 motorized projection screen cassettes, systems integrators can easily access it, as well as the internal motor, cabling, and screen material, through Solo 3’s unique removable fascia. Even when the Solo 3 cassette is mounted, systems integrators can quickly access the internal components to program, level the projection fabric and readjust settings.
Solo 3 is suitable for a wide range of applications, as the cassette accommodates SI’s many projection screen materials: This includes short-throw screen material for small spaces, Ambient Light Rejecting (ALR) materials for rooms tackling an abundance of natural and artificial light, acoustically transparent screens for concealing speakers, and twin-view which presents images on both sides of the material for a 360-degree view.
Like SI’s celebrated Zen 2 and Nano 2 shading solutions, the Solo 3 cassette may be preinstalled during construction (with the cassette and tube as separate pieces); this noteworthy, deconstructed design makes the Solo 3 lighter and easier to handle, requiring less muscle, manpower, and time to install than previous models. The Solo 3 375 cassette may be powered by a rechargeable lithium battery for applications where running wires is more difficult than typical projects. The lithium battery can be charged manually via SI’s revolutionary recharging wand, or energy harvested by a forthcoming integrated solar panel. Solo Outdoor will be available later in 2022.
“We’ve taken the best features of our most popular indoor and outdoor screen and shade systems and applied them to our signature Solo 3 motorized screen assembly,” says SI CEO Ryan Gustafson. “Thanks to all the feedback from our dealers and customers, we hit the nail on the head with this total refresh, which gives systems integrators, designers, architects, and builders an easy, effective, and revolutionary way to bring big-screen entertainment anywhere, inside or outside the home. The home entertainment trend shows no sign of slowing, and Solo 3 strives to help our dealers capitalize on this burgeoning market.”
Where to See Solo 3
Solo 3 will debut during CEDIA Expo in Booth #19061. As a focal point of the booth, a 575 Solo 3 cassette with 160-inch Slate projection screen fabric demonstrates the brawn and beauty of this innovative motorized projection screen solution. It joins SI’s other design-forward solutions, including Zen 2 outdoor motorized shading and Nano 2 motorized indoor shading. Systems integrators can learn more about SI’s complete line of residential and commercial shade and screen solutions at www.screeninnovations.com.
About Screen Innovations
Screen Innovations engineers and hand-builds all its screen and shade solutions at its 75,000-square-foot factory in Austin, Texas. Dedicated to developing the most unique and innovative screens and shade for the custom residential and commercial markets, the company offers a wide variety of design-forward products that suit any viewing environment. As a leading manufacturer of screen and shade solutions, Screen Innovations is focused on the implementation of new technologies into its products and providing its dealers with the services and tools they need to differentiate themselves and grow their custom installation businesses.
Media Contact
For interviews, editorial appointments, or media tours, please contact Katye (McGregor) Bennett of KMB Communications by phoning (425) 328-8640 or emailing [email protected].
All products, product names, trademarks, and registrations mentioned are the property of their respective owners, all rights reserved.
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by KMB Communications | Sep 12, 2022 | News
SI’s worldwide team of systems integrators influences the development of several key products and technologies showcased at CEDIA Expo 2022, enabling simpler, more beautiful, efficient, and affordable shade and screen installations, both indoors and outdoors.
AUSTIN, TX — Screen Innovations (SI) demonstrates its dedication to the success of home systems integrators in the motorized shade and screen business by introducing a host of problem-solving new products at CEDIA Expo 2022. Always striving to make integrators’ jobs simpler and more profitable, SI drew inspiration from its network of systems integrators to develop technologies, products, and systems that overcome common challenges in the field effectively and efficiently, while bestowing end-users with beautiful, convenient, and fun smart home environments.
Whether it was an integrator’s wish for a simpler means of programming, a line of sleeker, smaller motorized shade and screen cassettes, or more affordable installation hardware and software, SI listened, quickly pivoting to engineer and design the ideal shade and screen solution.
“Despite a rocky, pandemic-ridden 2020 and ongoing supply chain issues, we never stop listening to our integrators and innovating products that make a real difference in their livelihoods,” says SI CEO Ryan Gustafson. “They are the reason we do what we do and our top priority has always been to develop the types of shading and screen products they want. They tell us what we can do to improve, and we take their suggestions to the design and engineering drawing board.”
SI’s CEDIA Expo 2022 exhibit in Booth #19061 will include a range of indoor and outdoor entertainment and ambiance-enhancing solutions, including:
NEW Solo 3 Outdoor Entertainment Pavilion Featuring Shades and Screens
A focal point of SI’s CEDIA 2022 exhibit is Solo 3, a re-envisioned line of design-centric motorized projection screen cassettes that discreetly blends into surrounding environments. The clean, sharp lines of the self-contained Solo 3 cassette complement trending contemporary and minimalist home designs.
Unlike most other motorized projection screen cassettes, Solo 3 is manufactured as a visually flawless unit without typical demarcations of the end caps. Units come powder-coated in white, black, or painted to match the surrounding surface. Alternatively, when mounted above the ceiling, the entire cassette beautifully vanishes into the structure of the room. The new Solo 3— available in 375, 575, and 675 cassette sizes— replaces SI’s legacy 3 and 5 Series motorized projection screen lines. The stylish design attributes of Solo 3 help systems integrators appeal to the discerning tastes of clients who want to enjoy an immersive, dynamic entertainment experience on a big screen without compromising room aesthetics.
NEW Moab “Mother of All Boards”
Installation and programming ease has always been top priorities of systems integrators; SI showcases within its 575 and 675 Solo 3 models a newly designed 485-based control board to facilitate faster programming of setpoints, rotation, and motor reset, automation of discovery and programming of keypads and remotes, and seamless integration with third-party control systems. This “Mother of all Boards,” Moab, features numerous inputs and outputs to support a wide range of 485-based automation and control configurations and simplifies the commissioning of screen settings with other control devices such as SI keypads. Built into the eye-catching, translucent housing of Moab, which may be purchased separately from Solo 3 for programming assistance, are 485- and dry contact ports, 12-volt triggers, and IR receivers. All programming can be accomplished using Moab without a computer or software.
Zen 2 Design-Inspired Outdoor Motorized Shade Cassette
The first décor-minded outdoor shading solution, Zen 2 boasts an elegant, customizable, architecturally friendly design that effortlessly transforms decks, gazebos, patios, and other outdoor areas into comfortable, stylish living spaces, expanding the usable space of any home. Zen 2 gives architects and designers an option that seamlessly blends into today’s home designs, thanks to a custom paintable, primed option for a perfect color match. Accommodating popular outdoor shading fabrics to 25 feet wide and 16 feet tall, Zen 2 includes everything needed for a complete installation. Another perk: Zen 2 installs in half the time of other outdoor shading systems, thanks to its unique snap-in tube and hidden bracket attachment.
NEW Nano 2 Adds Decorative, Installation-Friendly Features to Motorized Shading
Leveraging the popularity of its fashion-forward Nano line of motorized shading solutions, SI’s next-generation Nano 2 embodies a suite of revolutionary new features in direct response to requests from dealers, yet maintains the same sleek, modern aesthetic that made the Nano line a favorite among systems integrators, designers, and end-users alike.
An enhancement especially helpful to integrators, designers, and architects is Nano 2’s removable front cover which provides easy access to the motors, technology, and shading fabric inside the cassette. This feature enables any necessary leveling adjustments, maintenance, and fabric swaps to be handled easily without detaching the cassette from the window. The Nano 2 motor, power, and control cables can be removed from the mounted shading cassette for service. Other refinements enable smoother, quieter raising and lowering of the shade and quicker programming and integration with other 485-controlled devices and systems.
.Where to See Screen Innovations
CEDIA Expo 2022 attendees can see demonstrations of Solo 3, Zen 2, Nano 2, Moab and other innovative shade and screen solutions at Booth #19061. Systems integrators, designers, and architects can learn more about SI’s complete line of residential and commercial shade and screen products at www.screeninnovations.com.
About Screen Innovations
Innovative shades & projection screens, making life beautiful, convenient & fun
Dedicated to developing the most innovative and design-forward projection screens, window coverings, and outdoor shading and screen solutions for home and corporate environments, Screen Innovations engineers and hand-builds every product it sells in its 75,000-square-foot factory in Austin, Texas. Always putting the customer first, SI listens, learns, and delivers a wide variety of design-forward products, services, and online tools. Committed to doing its part to limit the company’s impact on the environment, SI follows LEAN manufacturing principles and monitors production processes closely to minimize waste wherever possible. For more information about SI please visit screeninnovations.com and follow the company on social media platforms Facebook @screen innovations, Twitter @SIScreens, Instagram @siscreens, and LinkedIn screen-innovations.
Media Contact
For interviews, reviews, or more information please contact Katye (McGregor) Bennett of KMB Communications by phoning (425) 328-8640 or emailing [email protected].
All products, product names, trademarks, and registrations mentioned are the property of their respective owners, all rights reserved.
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