Planar Launches First Thin Video Wall Solution Targeting Large and Growing Wall Coverings Market
February 07 2012 - 4:03PM
Business Wire
Planar Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: PLNR), a worldwide leader in
specialty display solutions, today announced the introduction of
Planar® Mosaic™, the only video wall system providing three flat
panel tiles, including a new square LCD, and unique features
designed specifically for the global architectural wall coverings
market, expected to be $26 billion in 2015, according to the Global
Industry Analysts.
Planar Mosaic Architectural Displays
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Combining one-of-a-kind video wall expertise with nearly 30
years of display innovation, the Planar Mosaic video wall solution
was developed in direct response to a growing trend in the
architecture and design industry, and unleashes architectural
expression.
A large-scale prototype exhibit of the Planar Mosaic video wall
system will debut February 16 through March 30 at the Cristin
Tierney Gallery in New York, New York, in conjunction with video
artist, Yorgo Alexopoulos.
Planar Mosaic is the only video wall system that allows
designers to integrate three different LCD tile sizes and
shapes—including a truly square LCD tile measuring 21.6 inches on
the diagonal.
The Planar® Salvador™ is a trend-setting 1:1 aspect ratio tile
measuring 15.6 inches / 39.5 cm on each side, that allows for
creative installation and is akin to the shape of other building
materials. The Planar® Vincent™ (48 inches / 122 cm wide) and the
Planar® Pablo™ (40 inches / 103 cm wide) are both rectangular LCD
tiles. Utilizing proprietary Mosaic Ensemble™ software and
hardware, the tiles can be rotated at virtually any angle and
mounted in any position, encouraging designers to experiment with
negative space while extending project budgets.
The Planar Mosaic video wall system features LED backlit
displays, consuming less energy than traditional LCD displays. The
video tiles boast a slim installation depth of less than 4 inches
(10.16 cm), which is compliant with the Americans with Disabilities
Act (ADA).
“The new Planar Mosaic elevates video from the realm of
information to one of inspiration, and will allow installations and
designs never before possible,” said Jennifer Davis, vice president
of marketing at Planar Systems. “Planar is changing the rules,
creating a new category of thin architecture video displays.”
Simplicity Reimagines Video Walls with Flexible
Design
Architects and designers realize the impact of video tiles as a
dynamic option to traditional wall coverings with Planar Mosaic.
This video wall system offers three different ultra-thin LCD tile
sizes elevating video to an architectural material. In projects
ranging from museums to hotels, from residences to student centers,
with the Planar Mosaic video wall system, video displays are no
longer relegated to simply rectangles showing information.
Stunning Designs Unfold
The Mosaic Ensemble includes:
- One-of-a-kind mounting system featuring
auto-alignment posts allowing the video wall system to be installed
error-free with unrestricted angles and positioning, in concave and
convex patterns, or with overlapping displays while retaining the
ability to front-service the displays.
- Off-board power supply, creating a
whisper quiet wall where no power outlets are required behind the
tiles, reducing installation costs and site preparation. The power,
video, and system control of the wall can be daisy-chained to
reduce installation complexity and cost.
- Planar Mosaic Project Designer™
software, which eliminates significant cost and complexity by
empowering the user to design a layout of video tiles and configure
the system during installation.
This unique combination of software and image processing allows
the display of a single image or video over the entire layout with
unmatched simplicity.
“Planar Mosaic provides an unprecedented growth opportunity for
system integrators like us, opening up completely new markets and
applications,” said Mary Ellen Milanese-DiStasio, President of
Video Visions, Inc. “We admire the cutting-edge system
architecture, the flexibility and slim profile, and Planar’s
perfectly square LCD video tile, an industry first. Planar
continues its tradition of delivering innovations that help us
reach new audiences, solve new problems, and grow our
revenues.”
Planar Mosaic will be displayed to the vibrant and growing
digital signage market at the Digital Signage Expo 2012 in Las
Vegas, Nevada, March 6-9. Planar Mosaic will be available for
purchase through Planar’s worldwide network of authorized resellers
in spring 2012. For more information, please visit
www.planar.com/mosaic.
Planar Mosaic, Mosaic Project Designer, Vincent, Pablo,
Salvador, Mosaic Ensemble are trademarks of Planar System. All
rights reserved.
About Planar
Planar Systems Inc. (NASDAQ: PLNR) is a global leader in digital
display technology providing premier solutions for the world's most
demanding environments. Retailers, educational institutions,
government agencies, businesses, utilities and energy firms, and
home theater enthusiasts all depend on Planar to provide superior
performance when image experience is of the highest importance.
Planar solutions are used by the world’s leading organizations in
applications ranging from digital signage to simulation and from
interactive kiosks to large-scale data visualization. Founded in
1983, Planar is headquartered in Oregon, USA, with offices,
manufacturing partners, and customers worldwide. For more
information, visit http://www.planar.com.
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