Press releases from ILDA Members

ILDA Members have submitted these press releases about their shows and services. We have listed a brief excerpt, plus a link for the full release.

In addition to the press releases below, you may also want to check the New products and services page and the Laser shows and projects page to find additional news from ILDA Members.

(Members: If would like to add your release, please send it to ILDA's Executive Director.)

 

March 2010

LaserAnimation Sollinger/RTI is first to sell over 200 Coherent Taipan high-power lasers

The LaserAnimation Sollinger GmbH / Ray Technologies International GmbH group (LA/RTI) was recognized as the first company to sell more than 200 of Coherent's Taipan high-power (>3W) laser modules. This was achieved just four months after reaching the 100-unit mark. The photo below shows P. Vogt, Coherent sales manager for Europe, congratulating Michael Sollinger for this February 2010 achievement.

All Taipan laser heads have been integrated into PHAENON, NANO or BLITZ projectors.

Together with the history of more than 500 Jenoptik 5W/8W modules sold, LaserAnimation Sollinger GmbH / Ray Technologies International GmbH is the company with the broadest experience in high power solid state lasers.

The legendary field proven quality of the LA / RTI products, the unbeaten after sales service and the reasonable prices make LaserAnimation Sollinger GmbH / Ray Technologies International GmbH the prime choice for high power, high quality solid state laser projectors. (Added to this page March 10 2010)

October 2009

ILDA notable receives honor for encyclopedia article

ILDA Member and Career Achievement Award recipient L. Michael Roberts was awarded an Honorable Mention for an article on the "Google Knol" online encyclopedia. Google Knol is similar to Wikipedia except that entries are written by authorities in their field, are verified by Google, and can only be edited by the author.
     The Knol article, "How Magnetic Induction lamps work", can be read here. A press release with details on the award and on L. Michael Roberts is here. (Added to this page Jan. 21 2010)

December 2008

Pangolin offering holiday special prices

From December 1 2008 to January 10 2009, Pangolin Laser Systems is offering special prices on system upgrades and selected software. Products include Lasershow Designer 2000, LivePRO, and SMS Text Messaging for Video and Laser. To see the complete list and the special prices, visit this page at Pangolin's website. (Added to this page Dec. 10 2008)

March 2008

Phoenix Showcontroller adds MediaLas as a distributor

To the occasion of this year's international Prolight & Sound 2008 in Frankfurt, Phoenix Showcontroller GmbH & Co. KG gladly welcomes ILDA Member MediaLas Laserproducts GmbH from Balingen/Germany to their team of distributors.
     Including the Phoenix Showcontroller software into their line of products, MediaLas pays once again tribute to their future-oriented business style and demonstrates the innovative capacities of Phoenix Showcontroller. Users of Phoenix Showcontroller have an extensive range of applications to their disposal: Controlling full-color laser systems such as Mystique and Infinity, on-time triggering of DMX equipment, sound- and video-output via the integrated time line – not a problem at all with this exciting tool. Additional 3D modules extend the functions of the software far into the professional domain.
     MediaLas Laserproducts GmbH is an enterprise operating on the global market, and the initiator of many applications and innovations that are now the golden standard in the field. Many awards, registered trademarks, and international patents give further evidence of their technical capabilities.
     A staff of more than 10 people is working on the development, production, and distribution of parts and equipment serving and including laser technology for show and industry. As a certified apprenticing company, MediaLas started offering courses and trainings for Laser Safety Representatives already in the mid-90s. More than 1000 professional users were thus trained successfully in laser safety and know-how.

November 2006

Job opening at Cambridge's Lexel Laser division

The Lexel Laser division of Cambridge Lasers Laboratories Inc (CLLinc) has a job opening for a Technical Laser Sales / Engineering position. The position requires excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. It also requires a good understanding of ion lasers and electronics. The scope of the position is both varied and rewarding. The position is salaried and offers standard benefits such as health care, paid vacation and sick pay.
     Lexel products range from simple single phase argon and krypton lasers (Model 85/95) to state of the art frequency-doubled deep UV systems (85/95-SHG). These products are sold worldwide through a network of distributors and representatives, with applications ranging from cutting edge research labs to the high tech entertainment segment.
     CLLinc has a large inventory of ion lasers and associated equipment for use in the entertainment field and have recently created a "pilot division" (Cambridge Lightworks) to cater for corporate shows in the high tech businesses of the area (Silicon Valley).
     Please contact Brian Bohan for further information at (+1) 510-651-0110, or send resume to: brian@camlaser.com (Added to this page November 15 2006.)
 

U.K. safety-professional association holds first meeting

A U.K.-based group, the Association of Laser Safety Professionals, held its first general meeting earlier this year at the Institute of Physics in London. The Association was founded in January 2005 by a group of nine leading experts in laser safety. Membership of the Association is open to experienced, practising laser safety professionals -- including those in laser display/entertainment -- who can demonstrate a sufficiently high level of knowledge of, and competence in, laser safety. The ALSP aims to:

• Provide a forum in the UK for laser safety expertise
• Establish, promote and maintain high standards in the provision of laser safety services in all application areas
• Award the qualification of Certificated Laser Protection Adviser to those who are sufficiently competent and knowledgeable in matters of laser safety
• Organise meetings, events and other appropriate activities relating to laser safety

The ALSP press release, dated 6 October 2006 (but only received at ILDA on 14 November) is available here. The ALSP website is www.laserprotectionadvisor.com. (Added to this page November 14 2006.)
 

New Method Laser president Bob Ash retires

Bob Ash, president of former ILDA member New Method Lasers, "has retired from the laser light show business, to focus on his medical software company" according to a Nov. 8 posting on the Laserist List. The announcement noted "Just a few of his many accomplishments in the laser light show industry over the last decade are: The first commercially available laser light show controller to run under Microsoft Windows (X29). The first controller to offer true 3D digitizing input via the MicroScribe 3D digitizing arm (FullAuto). The first demonstration of an electronically modulatable all solid state RGB laser."
     For current status on NML equipment that was previously sent to NML for repair (or new warranty repairs) call 727-465-6822, or email to NML@LaserLightShow.com. For new equipment purchases and service on non-warranty NML items, contact One Stop Laser Shop Inc. at 727-441-1805. (Added to this page November 2006.)

October 2006

LaserNet announces that their CEO, Tom Harman, celebrated 30 years in the laser light show business at this year’s Lighting Dimensions International Trade show in Las Vegas.

In 1976, Mr. Harman left the broadcast television industry and joined a traveling light show troupe doing light shows in planetariums. The company, Eye See The Light Show, grew to five simultaneous planetarium shows running across the United States in 1980. In 1983, the company moved to Miami, FL and changed its name to Laser Productions. As the company phased out of planetarium shows and expanded into corporate shows, the name became Laser Production Network in 1992.

Laser Production’s “Network” now has extends around the globe with expansion happening every time a system is sold. LaserNet now imports systems, as well as designing and building custom installations world wide.

As a founding member of the International Laser Display Association (ILDA) and still active in the organization, Harman supports the safe use of lasers and adheres to the principles set forth by ILDA. To learn more about Tom Harman and LaserNet, go to www.lasernet.com. (Added to this page October 28 2006.)

September 2006

Pangolin Laser Systems will be holding a Pangolin User Meeting in Amsterdam on October 11-12, 2006. It will include presentations with "tricks and tips"; sessions demonstrating advanced techniques with Lasershow Designer 2000, Showtime, and Lasershow Converter; and detailed instructions on the use of LivePro from Glenn Turner and Hugo Bunk.
     The Pangolin Prize competition will also be held, with prizes worth up to $3500.
    The user meeting is open to anyone, whether they currently own Pangolin products or are just interested. The cost is €45 to €225 depending on meal choices and whether attendance is for one or both days.
     For more information, visit the Amsterdam Pangolin User Meeting webpage.

 
August 2006

Spectrabeam.de announces laser show subscriptions for the Pangolin LD2000 system.  They are available in Trial, Annual and XXL versions which run for 6, 12 or 24 months.
     Founder Bernd Steinert (pictured at right) states: "Now we are offering in addition to single laser shows the so-called showware, subscriptions of shows from all our manufacturers and programmers....Our customers are on the safe side because payment is done monthly and not in advance for the whole subscription period. The subscriptions include all our showware and all music CDs.... Our customers can choose a show each month from our portfolio.... If there isn't a suitable show in our offer, our customers can suspend the subscription for one month."
     Spectrabeam.de is "the leading internet online shop for laser shows." For more information, visit the Spectrabeam.de subscription webpage or click here for the full press release. (Added to this page August 18 2006.)
 

July 2006

Image Engineering Inc. has been named a finalist for the Event Solutions "Spotlight Award", for Technical Support Company of the Year. This is the second year in a row that the company has been nominated for this prestigious honor. Voting closes July 23 2006; winners will be announced August 23.

March 2006

Bernd Steinert, the entrepreneur from Oberschleißheim has officially opened the doors to his laser show software online shop on the internet, www.spectrabeam.de, on March 1st, 2006. Under this address, he provides potential users such as discotheques and laser show operators with shows from various manufacturers and programmers on a single website....
    “Every developed show can be adapted to special wishes, and we design or arrange individually programmed laser shows on demand. Our specialty in this area is the customized programming of animated 3-D graphics shows for special occasions."
     Click for full spectrabeam.de press release. (Added to this page April 21 2006)
 

Orlando Sentinel story about ILDA

On May 29 2006, ILDA was featured in a brief story in the Orlando Sentinel, about new laser technology. Details are here.