Stewart Filmscreen launches Iten at ISE 2015-- a masking screen system featuring Tela 80, the first acoustically transparent woven screen material from the company.

Iten is a constant height, variable masking system with a native 2.40:1 image area promising a more widescreen experience. It features vertical panels that simultaneously glide in from the left and ride sides to properly mask content, including 2.40:1, 1.85:1, 1.78:1 and 1.33:1 aspect ratios, to perfectly frame images without black bars.

The screen also includes black backing to eliminate light originating from behind the screen, be it from light sources or LED equipment lights. Meanwhile the masking panels maintain acoustic transparency, absorb projector overscan and boost contrast.

dnp shows off the Supernova XL screen for the first time at ISE 2015-- the biggest optical front projection screen in the world according to the company, with an image area of up to 5.3 x 3.0m (or 240-inch in 16:9).

Another dnp projection screen at ISE is the 110-inch Supernova Blade screen, which the company will be putting against a conventional white screen material through split-screen comparison, allowing visitors to evaluate the difference.

Also on show are a pair of prototype high contrast front projection screens-- a higher gain (0.9) version of the Supernova STS screen for single lens projector use complete with new frame and mounting method, and a high contrast screen designed for use with ultra short throw projectors.

Sony launches the VPL-VW350ES at CES 2015-- a home theatre projector featuring 4K (4096x2160) native resolution as paired with the company's SXRDTM and Triluminos technologies for further image improvements.

According to Sony SXRDTM panel technology allows for high resolution images without compromises on contrast and fast motion, while the Triluminos optical engine offers "pure, bold colours." Brightness clocks at 1500 lumens, while an additional low latency mode makes the projector ideal for gaming applications.

Italian projector maker SIM2 Multimedia announces a team up with China's Shanxi OV-LaserTec in the development of a "breakthrough" projector based on SIM2's Alphapath platform and OV-LaserTec's pure-laser despeckle technology.

The co-development still lacks a name, but according to the two companies it will deliver up to 12000 lumens of brightness and expanded colour gamut within a smaller, lower-cost form factor.

The OV-LaserTec RGB laser light illumination engine uses speckle reduction technology to eliminate first speckle, speckled speckle and colour speckle from the screen, with no optical power loss. It features a dust-free structure and an accurate cooling system to provide reliability and safe performance. The technology is combined with a re-engineered version of the SIM2 Alphapath engine and SIM2 calibration software to ensure smooth performance even in 3D mode.

The EMEA projector market sees Q3 2014 shipment growth of 2% Y-o-Y on shipments reaching 584000 units, Futuresource Consulting reports-- growth largely retained within the installation and large venue segments.

Fueling such growth are the successful launches of products from the likes of Epson, NEC and Panasonic. According to the analyst the 5000-7000 lumens category is up by 40% Y-o-Y to 13000 units.

Also helping is a less-than-expected -10% decline in XGA volumes, as bolstering sales of such products are end-of-line product discounts in MEA territories. As a result XGA market share is down by 4 percentage points to 32%.

Elite Screens announces a tensioned variation of its Saker electric projection screens, one joining the original fibreglass-backed option, featuring the addition of a tab-tensioning system for added flatness.

Designed for the CE retail and pro AV sales channels, the Saker electric projection screens feature a streamlined and durable accurate profile casing. A corrugated design adds structural integrity, while sliding wall mounts allow for perfectly centered installation.

A silent and power-saving synchronous motor drops and rises the material. Control includes RJ45 (for 3rd party control systems), a full IR/RF control package and a 5-12V trigger to coordinate screen operation with projector power cycles.

The package includes an RF remote doubling as a 12V trigger.