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Barco high-resolution LED display greets visitors of the interactive museum of news in Washington

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 07:00:00 GMT

'Electronic Window on the World' plays a very visible role in furthering Newseum's mission

Barco to install six additional LED screens for live broadcasting of 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing

Fri, 16 Nov 2007 06:30:00 GMT

KORTRIJK, BELGIUM – 16 November 2007 - Barco, a world leader in visualization and display solutions, has been contracted to install LED screens for the second phase of the Beijing Olympic Cultural Square project. This new order brings the total number of displays provided during phases I and II of the program to 14, with a total contract value of 6.5 million euro. The LED screens, strategically located throughout Beijing, will be used for live broadcasting of the 2008 Olympic games.

Barco LED displays chosen by leading Lebanese broadcaster, Future TV, for use in Super Stars Show

Fri, 31 Aug 2007 08:00:00 GMT

Kuurne, Belgium, 30 August 2007. Visualization specialist Barco is pleased to announce that its LED display products have been chosen by Future TV, a leading Lebanese broadcaster, for use in its television broadcast studio. This sale was secured by ORBINET, a Barco reseller in Lebanon

Barco creative LED strip selected by Toyo Ito for Fira Barcelona Gran Via

Mon, 27 Aug 2007 16:00:00 GMT

Kortrijk, Belgium, 27 August 2007. Barco, a leader in architectural visualization, is proud to announce that MiSTRIP, its new creative LED element, has been chosen by world renowned Japanese architect Toyo Ito and Fira 2000 for use in the Fira Barcelona Gran Via exhibition center in Barcelona, Spain.

Barco converts La Geode into Europe's largest digital 3D dome

Thu, 15 Mar 2007 16:00:00 GMT

Paris, France – Barco, a leading global provider of visual display solutions, has recently brought digital 3D projection to the La Geode giant dome in Paris. La Geode is one of the largest geodesic domes in the world and the Barco installation makes this exhibit the largest 3D digital presentation ever to be displayed on a spherical surface. The grand opening was held on 6 March and inaugurated by Renaud Donnedieu de Vabre, French Minister of Culture and Communication.

Barco enters architectural market with first permanent LED installation on building facade

Fri, 12 May 2006 12:00:00 GMT

Kuurne, Belgium, 12 May, 2006 - Barco, a pioneer in creative LED technology, is delighted to announce the first permanent LED installation on a building facade. The Uniqa building in Vienna, Austria stands at an impressive 20 floors and has been fitted with 45,000 LED blocks covering a staggering 7000sqm. The LED blocks, attached to profiles in between the window panes, bring the building to life and make it one of the most striking towers in Vienna.

Barco brings magic to science at 'Lumière Lumières' exhibition in Paris, France

Tue, 25 Apr 2006 16:00:00 GMT

For the "Lumiere Lumieres" (Light,Lights) exhibition at the Palais de la Decouverte, Barco partnered with Fogscreen, Alterface and Electronic Shadow to turn the complexity of light in its many aspects into an exciting interactive experience. The exhibition, set up in the World Year of Physics 2005, is expected to attract more than 700,000 visitors by the end of August this year. Barco highlights include the enchanting virtual rainbow of colors upon entering and the "Panorama of the Waves", where visitors interact with the spectrum of electronic radiations to discover the true origins of light and color.

Barco enables "interactive time travel" at "Our Dynamic Earth", Edinburgh, Scotland

Mon, 27 Mar 2006 09:00:00 GMT

Edinburgh, 27 March 2006 - At the official opening, visitors to "Our Dynamic Earth", one of Edinburgh's leading visitor attractions, travel forward in time and witness how decisions they take today influence life on our planet in years to come. This new experience features a 360-degree high-definition seamless digital projection, sensory seating set on rotating floors complete with interactive voting in an immersive dome theater. As main contractor for the "FutureDome" project, Barco teamed up with Alterface – a company based at Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium - to design the entire interactive program and content.

Barco launches new outdoor LED solution, specifically built for large screen outdoor applications.

Tue, 21 Mar 2006 15:00:00 GMT

Kuurne, Belgium, 21 March 2006 - Visualisation specialist Barco, is delighted to announce the latest addition to the SLite family of outdoor LED display solutions. Ideally suited for large outdoor venues, the latest SLite product combines excellent visualization characteristics and extreme reliability with a very competitive price setting to suit this competitive market.

Barco amazes visitors of l'Astralia at the 'Cité de l'Espace' Science Center in Toulouse, France

Thu, 19 Jan 2006 13:00:00 GMT

When l'Astralia reopens its doors end of January 2006, visitors of the Cite de l'Espace Center in Toulouse, will again enjoy the wonders of the universe at the largest planetarium in the south of France. Barco recently provided the newly constructed Astralia center with a number of exciting and immersive visualization solutions in the attendance hall and the 20-meter domed planetarium, and equipped the conference room and the IMAX theater with latest state-of-the-art digital projection systems.

Barco's stereoscopic dome projection: a world's first at the IMAX Tycho Brahe Planetarium, Copenhagen

Thu, 12 Jan 2006 16:00:00 GMT

IMAX Tycho Brahe Planetarium, Denmark's most advanced centre for popularizing astronomy and space research, has cooperated with Barco for a world's first: a 1000 m² full stereoscopic projection on its impressive 24 meter large dome. As a prime contractor, Barco partnered with 7th Sense for the Image generating hard- and software, with nWave for spectacular 3D stereoscopic content and with Infitec for advanced stereoscopic eye-wear.
Since 11 January, the audience has been immersed in new breathtaking stereoscopic experiences, as well as views of the night sky, company presentations and IMAX films.

Barco increases broadcast studio presence with new LED solutions

Thu, 22 Dec 2005 16:00:00 GMT

Virtual scenery trend ramps up internationally, with new Barco ILite LED tile installations for creative in-studio broadcast applications.

Victory Media Network awards Barco 18 million USD contract for LED displays in Victory Park, Dallas

Fri, 16 Dec 2005 13:00:00 GMT

Over 46,000 Barco LED modules to be installed in both fixed and movable configurations, for Hillwood's new Victory Park development in Dallas.

Sacramento, CA, 16 December 2005 — Barco announced today that Dallas-based Hillwood, a Perot Company® and Hicks Holdings, a Tom Hicks Company have selected Barco to provide over 46,000 OLITE 510 outdoor LED modules for the new Victory Park development in downtown Dallas.

Barco delighted to support the Unicorn Theatre, London with permanent LED artwork by David Cotterrell.

Fri, 02 Dec 2005 16:00:00 GMT

Reading, UK – Barco, pioneer in innovative and creative LED technology, is delighted to announce that the new Unicorn Theatre in London features an amazing artwork by David Cotterrell, made up entirely of Barco LED.

Barco's video control system turns Vegas blue

Wed, 23 Nov 2005 11:00:00 GMT

Sacramento, CA, November 21, 2005 — Barco announces that the innovative Blue Man Group's new show at The Venetian in Las Vegas is using the Encore Presentation System exclusively for all video control. For the Blue Man Group production, Encore control encompasses switching and routing for cameras, background graphics, front and rear projectors, LED walls and digital disk playback systems.

Barco total visual solution provider for new SKY facilities

Thu, 03 Nov 2005 07:00:00 GMT

Kuurne, Belgium, 3rd November 2005 - Sky News is now broadcasting from its hotly awaited new, state-of-the-art Sky News Centre studio complex in the UK. At its heart is the main combined studio-newsroom, complete with the first LED backdrop solution in a 24/7 UK broadcast facility. Visualization specialist Barco is proud to have supplied all of the LED backdrop walls equipped with unique diffusers especially developed for the broadcast market, and projectors used in news studios and monitoring rooms in the new purpose built facility in West London.

Barco wins manufacturer of the year Award at annual AV awards

Fri, 14 Oct 2005 12:00:00 GMT

Reading, UK. On Monday 10 October, visualization specialist Barco received the Manufacturer of the Year Award at the 2005 AV Awards ceremony. AV Magazine is one of the most prominent magazines in Europe in the audio/video world. Barco collected the very prestigious award for its work, in conjunction with Innovative Designs and rental partner XL Video, in designing and creating the MiSPHERE LED modules for U2's Vertigo Tour.

Barco Breaks the Mold and launches Revolutionary, Creative LED Platform

Fri, 07 Oct 2005 16:00:00 GMT

Kortrijk, 5 October 2005. In response to an ever increasing market demand to utilize LED display technology in a creative way, visualization specialist Barco today releases 3 products that are ready to go beyond creativity. MiSPHERE, CREATIVE MiPIX and CREATIVE OLITE enable set/show designers, architects and consultants to add shape, form and perspective to fully redefine the LED imaging landscape.

Barco Exclusive Technology Partner for the 7th Annual CLIO Ad-China Show

Tue, 13 Sep 2005 16:00:00 GMT

Shanghai, China – 13 September, 2005 – Barco is proud to have been selected as the Exclusive Technology Partner for the 7th Annual CLIO Advertising Awards China show.

Barco indoor LED display awarded at BIRTV broadcast and film exhibition

Thu, 25 Aug 2005 16:00:00 GMT

Beijing, China, 25 August 2005 – Barco, a world leader in visualization, is pleased to announce that it has won the BIRTV Product Award for its ILite 6 indoor LED display solution. Barco's LED solution is the only LED product awarded at this year's Bejing International Radio, TV & Film Equipment Exhibition.

Bishop Planetarium, Florida, USA, celebrates grand re-opening with Barco

Fri, 08 Jul 2005 13:00:00 GMT

The South Florida Museum's Bishop Planetarium officially reopened on 26 June 2005. Images projected on the screen will be from state-of-the-art Barco projection systems, which will immerse their audiences in breath-taking scenarios.

Barco Provides Video and Scoring Solutions for Stadiums at Four Major American Universities

Tue, 22 Mar 2005 16:40:00 GMT

Colorado State, Rutgers, George Washington and Mississippi State add new LED display solutions, bolstering game-day experience for fans and players .

Kuurne, Belgium – March 22, 2005 – Barco, a leading provider of display solutions for professional and collegiate sports markets, today announced installations at the sports facilities of four American universities: Colorado State, Rutgers, George Washington and Mississippi State. The total value of the four projects amounts to more than USD 3 million.

Barco Enhances Gaming Experience Through Stunning Visual Displays

Wed, 02 Feb 2005 16:00:00 GMT

LOGAN, Utah - February 2, 2005 – Barco, the world's most innovative supplier of indoor and outdoor video displays, today announced the completion of visual display solutions adding light and advertising value, and enhancing the customer's gaming experience in three gaming establishments across the nation.

Barco opens state-of-the-art "Light Street" demonstration area

Wed, 08 Dec 2004 16:00:00 GMT

Barco today hosts the official opening of its brand new "Light Street" demonstration area in Kuurne, Belgium.

"Kaluoka'hina, The Enchanted Reef" first film for the 360° dome format, premiered on Barco I-DomeTM projection system at Hamburg Planetarium

Wed, 13 Oct 2004 16:00:00 GMT

Hamburg, 11 October 2004 - How is a fish supposed to touch the moon? This is just one of the intriguing puzzles that Jake, a cool sawfish and his pal Shorty have to solve on their most exciting adventure ever: the quest to save their beloved reef. "Kaluoka'hina, The Enchanted Reef", produced at "Softmachine" is the first feature family entertainment film originally produced for the 360° Dome Projection Format and premiered on Barco's I-Dome full-dome projection system at the Hamburg Planetarium on Friday 8 October.

Barco gets interactive with virtual chess exhibit at ASTC 2004

Fri, 17 Sep 2004 16:00:00 GMT

San Jose, CA – Barco's 3D interactive exhibit concept plans to turn heads at ASTC 2004, September 18 - 21.

Barco introduces LD indoor LED display solution

Fri, 13 Aug 2004 13:00:00 GMT

High-impact LED solution for digital signage in the retail, entertainment and corporate branding markets

South Florida Museum selects Barco to install state-of-the-art immersive digital dome system

Thu, 22 Jul 2004 16:00:00 GMT

Bradenton, FL – Residents of South Florida will experience breathtaking space visualizations and dazzling shows at the newly refurbished 50-foot diameter dome, 139-seat Bishop planetarium.

Barco demonstrates dedicated projection solutions for planetariums at IPS 2004

Fri, 16 Jul 2004 16:00:00 GMT

IPS2004, Valencia - At the International Planetarium Society conference 2004, that took place from July 5 till 8 in Valencia, Barco demonstrated its state-of-the-art solutions for large-screen dome projection. Six SIM4 DLP™ projectors filled l'Hemisferic theatre with starry skies and breathtaking video images. As a world's first, two Barco Galaxy WARP stereo three chip DLP™ projectors produced seamless, high-brightness active stereo images that immerse the audience in a stereoscopic virtual experience.

Second Quarter Confirms Barco's Breakthrough in Chinese market

Wed, 30 Jun 2004 11:55:00 GMT

Beijing, China, (June 30, 2004) – BarcoLeyard, the joint venture of Barco NV (80%) and Beijing Leyard Electronics (20%), is pleased to announce that it is off to a very good start. After production of LED displays started at the site in Changping, China, in the beginning of this year, it has already signed 9 contracts for LED display solutions. These contracts cover sports, entertainment, branding and advertising applications, showing BarcoLeyard's ability to address a wide range of specific customer needs, with strong local customer support. These projects were all signed in the 2nd quarter, and have substantially strengthened BarcoLeyard's position in the Chinese market.