Stewart Filmscreen launches the Balón Edge-- an ultra-thin frame screen with a minimalistic black border finish ideal for both residential and commercial customers demanding two-piece projection.

“The new Balón Edge is the perfect wall-mount screen for those who want a thinly framed projection screen,” the company says. “Each Balón Edge projection screen is handmade to match your specific viewing needs and made to order for your particular venue. You know you are getting the best when you choose Stewart Filmscreen, and you’ll know this as soon as you open the box.”

CEDIA Expo 2019 is all about the Screen Assistant CPQ screen quoting system for Stewart Filmscreen, with attendees able to visit with specs or prints and leave with a consultation and quote in hand.

The Expo will also have Stewart Filmscreen feature masking systems and fabrics for a variety of screen models, from the value-driven Cima brand to the Director's Choice Slimline, VistaScope and CineCurve models. Another CEDIA showcase involves the redesigned Luxus below-ceiling screen system. Ideal for use in multipurpose rooms, the retractable screen works well with UST projectors. An integrated wifi interface links the system to Alexa and other home automation platforms. Luxus is available in Phantom HALR, Firehwak, StudioTek 100 and other 16K+ screen fabrics.

The Seymour-Screen Excellence Adjustable Ratio Theatre (ART) is what the company calls a "luxury" reference-grade acoustically-transparent motorised masking system spanning up to 6m tall and 9m wide for a 350-inch viewable image.

Available with either 2- or 4-way masking, the system is built on-wall rather than the traditional method of assembling, lifting and hanging, making for easier installation. As the largest of the three masking screen platforms available from the company, it comes complete with removable velvet fascia and 4:3 ratio with masking up to 120-inch per side.

The PolarMax Aerie Tension from EPV Screens is a motorised "in-ceiling" projector screen using a specialty material able to reject the washout effects of ceiling lights, as well as off-axis ambient lighting.

EPV says the 1.3 Gain PolarStar ceiling and ambient light rejecting (CLR/ALR) material is durable enough for heavy use without degrading. It achieves off-axis light rejection by using a multi-layer matrix with reflective and absorbent micro-particles with high contrast diffusion layers to eliminate up to 85% of ambient light. It is ISF-certified and GREENGUARD/UL 2818 certified for safe indoor air quality emissions. A tab-tensioning system provides a flat, taut surface for optimal picture performance.