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Workstations Shrink, But Remain Above PCs

Workstations again proved that they are not subject to the same market trends as PCs, falling only 0.8% YoY in Q4’15, and roughly the same for 2015 overall, compared to double-digit declines in PC shipments. Jon Peddie Research (JPR) reports that around 1.04 million workstations were shipped in Q4’15. While PCs and workstations are largely … Read more

Ateme’s HE-MPEG2 Enables Mux Density Increase

Ateme, following work with ATSC groups, cable operators and others, has introduced a High Efficiency MPEG 2 (HE-MPEG2) codec. The new codec is compatible with MPEG2-compliant decoders, including legacy STBs. The system enables ATSC stations to increase their mux density to 30%, without affecting video quality – or maintain their current line-up and lower mux … Read more

Epson Takes South Bank Far, Far Away

Seeper, a London-based firm, has been taken on by Merlin and Dreamworks to create a series of experiences for a new Shrek attraction on London’s South Bank. The whole experience takes 90 minutes and involves a mixture of actors, 4D effects and projected environments, using Epson projectors. Mapping is utilised throughout the venue, such as … Read more

Protec Tracks Movement at FAI 2015

Dubai-based rental house, Protec, used the BlackTrax motion-tracking tool at the opening ceremony of the World Air Games in late 2015. A 6m-wide spherical projection surface was suspended 330m above the stage, alongside aerial performers on cable lines. Protec used 15 BlackTrax stringers and five BlackTrax cameras to track the sphere’s movement, in order to … Read more

AOC Has a Monitor for Everyone

The 75 Series is AOC’s new range of IPS- and TN-panel monitors, with 16:9 aspect ratios and flicker-free technology. All of the 13 models feature VESA mounting brackets, speakers and 1920 x 1080 resolution (excluding E975SWDA (1366 x 768) and the Q2775PQU (2560 x 1440)). Each, barring the E975SWDA (no HDMI) features VGA, DVI and … Read more

ECR Lively, but Misses Some Display Vendors

This year’s European Congress of Radiology took place, as usual in Vienna. We managed a flying visit in this busy event season to check out the latest in radiology displays. These displays are highly regulated. Although there are a number of types of specialist “medical” monitors, it is those that are used for medical diagnostics … Read more

Applied Materials Honored as a 2016 World’s Most Ethical Company

Applied Materials, Inc. today announced it has been recognized as a 2016 World’s Most Ethical Company® by the Ethisphere Institute, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices. “We strive to maintain a high ethical standard in every interaction with employees, customers, suppliers, competitors and the public,” said Steve Adams, … Read more

Eizo Adds 2 MP Radiology Display

At the RSNA, Eizo announced its new RX350 Radiforce three megapixel diagnostics monitor at the RSNA event last year (Eizo Sharpness Recovery Becomes Clearer) and at ECR this year, the company added a two megapixel version, the RX250. The new monitor has narrower bezels than the previous 21.3″ versions which means that images can be … Read more

Jusha Claims Global Patent for Mixed Mode Operation

Jusha of China is very ambitious to develop its business in Europe and has recently appointed a full time sales person in the UK. At ECR it showed the latest version of the autostereoscopic 3D (AS3D) medical display that it showed at the event last year. The monitor has six views and uses lenticular lenses … Read more