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Epson projects wide range at ENTECH Roadshow 2023

SYDNEY, 9 October 2023 – ENTECH Roadshow is the only trade show for AV and entertainment technology professionals that visits every major population centre in Australia, visiting Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth in October 2023. Bringing a fresh perspective on the industry as a whole to every local market, Epson will once again be demonstrating a wide range of innovative projectors which suit multiple requirements at every venue

EB-PU2220B

The first product demonstrated on the Epson stand is their 3LCD EB-PU2220B projector which boasts a powerhouse of specs in the world of multimedia projectors. Featuring a high-resolution WUXGA display with 4K enhanced resolution and impressive brightness of 20,000 lumens, images and presentations shine even in well-lit environments making it ideal for universities, museums, event halls and corporate installations.

EB-L770U

Alongside the EB-PU2220B is the EB-L770U, a projector designed to meet the demands of modern professional projection with excellence. This impressive projector delivers stunning visuals with its high brightness of 7,000 lumens and sharp WUXGA with 4K enhanced resolution using Epson’s 3LCD laser technology.

EB-L635SU

Then we have the EB-L635SU which features up to 6,000 lumens colour brightness and 6,000 lumens white brightness. The EB-L635SU is a short throw lens model for enhanced install flexibility in smaller spaces, has wireless screen sharing (with the optional ELPWP10 screen sharing device) and utilises image enhancement features so users experience crisp images with super resolution and detail.

Next on the Epson stand is a favourite that comes in the form of the remarkably versatile EV-115 LightScene projector which enables users to create captivating digital signage, immersive art installations, or engaging presentations. Combining 3LCD laser technology with a fully sealed optical engine structure, the EV-115 delivers up to 20,000 hours of virtually maintenance-free operation. Its flexible mounting options, including portrait mode, make it a perfect design to blend in discreetly to any setting from retail, hospitality and event spaces to showrooms and museums.

EV-115 LightScene projector

Following on from the EV-115 is the cutting-edge EH-LS800B ultra short-throw laser projector. Whether you’re watching live sports, gaming on the latest generation of consoles, or streaming your favourite movie, the EH-LS800B delivers an epic big screen experience that will simply amaze you.

Epson has designed an all-new multi-element precision glass ultra-short-throw lens technology for the EH-LS800B, allowing for a modern case design that drastically reduces the throw distance.

This enables the EH-LS800B to sit beautifully on normal audio video cabinets and other furniture while displaying a sharp picture up to 150-inches from just a few centimetres away. The EH-LS800B also boasts up to 4,000 lumens colour brightness and 4,000 lumens white brightness.

EH-LS800B

For even better picture quality this amazing projector incorporates and utilises Epson’s 4K PRO-UHD resolution with advanced proprietary 4K home theatre pixel-shifting technology. These key features precisely control three individual high-definition LCD chips to produce an exceptionally sharp 4K experience without sacrificing brightness. If that were not enough, the EH-LS800B also features smart home entertainment via Android TV and sound by Yamaha.

Last but by no means least on the Epson ENTECH Roadshow stand is the EB-805F laser display solution. This projector has been designed to bring informative signage to life and provide scalable projections up to 130 inches.

The EB-805F demonstrates how you can bring a fresh dimension to signage with borderless images and projection onto ultra-wide surfaces. It also features Full HD 1080p image quality and presents a truly immersive experience in retail spaces, hospitality venues and visitor attractions.

EB-805F

The ENTECH Roadshow will run from 11am to 6pm at the following venues on the following dates:

1. Sydney
Tuesday, 10 October 2023
Hordern Pavilion, 1 Driver Ave, Moore Park, NSW 2021
2. Melbourne
Thursday, 12 October 2023
Melbourne Showground Agricultural Pavilion, Epsom Road, Ascot Vale, VIC 3032
3. Brisbane
Monday, 16 October 2023
Brisbane Showground, Exhibition Building (new and opposite previous venue), 600 Gregory Terrace, Bowen Hills, QLD 4006
4. Adelaide
Thursday, 19 October 2023
Adelaide Showground Wayville Pavilion, Goodwood Road, Wayville, SA 5034
5. Perth
Tuesday, 24 October 2023
Claremont Showground Silver Jubilee, 1 Graylands Road, Claremont, WA 6010

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The Epson 3LCD EB-PU2220B projector
The Epson EB-L770U projector
The Epson EB-L635SU projector with flexible display options and sizes
The versatile Epson EV-115 LightScene projector
The cutting-edge Epson EH-LS800B ultra short-throw laser projector
The Epson EB-805F laser display solution

Follow Epson on social media:
LinkedIn: @Epson-Australia
Facebook: @EpsonAustralia
Twitter: @EpsonAust
YouTube: @EpsonAustralia
Instagram: @EpsonAust

=Brad

Epson furthers commitment to environment and sustainability with new Botanic Gardens of Sydney partnership aimed at saving endangered rainforest species

SYDNEY, 27 September 2023 – Furthering its commitment to the environment and sustainability, Epson Australia has entered a new partnership with Botanic Gardens of Sydney to help address critical environmental challenges, with a specific focus on saving Australia’s vulnerable rainforest species.

Vulnerable rainforest species Sloanea woollsii. Photo credit: Botanic Gardens of Sydney

Epson Australia MD Craig Heckenberg explained, “Our partnership with Botanic Gardens of Sydney is deeply committed to playing a role in preventing the rapid loss of plants and the impending extinction of species impacted by the harmful myrtle rust fungal disease. This partnership aligns closely with Epson’s dedication to achieving sustainability and enriching communities. By emphasising the importance of progressing toward a nature-positive and climate-resilient nation, this further highlights Epson’s commitment to making a meaningful difference in both the environment and the communities we serve.”

he Epson Australia team inside the award-winning Australian PlantBank conservation and research facility at the Australian Botanic Garden Mount Annan, with Dr Cathy Offord, Head of Australian PlantBank Research

Australian rainforest plant species face numerous threats, including habitat fragmentation, invasive species, diseases and the impacts of climate change. At present, there are at least 16 rainforest species that are likely to become extinct within one generation, and there are over 350 other species that are also affected by myrtle rust – a significant proportion of our unique Australian flora.

Through the partnership, Epson will be supporting the Botanic Gardens of Sydney’s research and conservation efforts, with a primary focus on the Rainforest Seed Conservation Program. This program propels innovative conservation methods for storing seeds and plant material of rainforest species, many of which cannot be conserved by traditional seedbank storage methods, making them more vulnerable to the risk of becoming threatened or extinct.

Epson’s partnership with the Botanic Gardens of Sydney will support the team at the Australian PlantBank to continue advancing the development of alternative conservation techniques, including tissue culture, cryogenic storage and living plant collections. This crucial ‘protective custody’ provides an ongoing source of material for research and enables plants to be returned to the wild as part of rewilding or restoration programs.

Amanda Rollason, Botanic Gardens of Sydney’s Technical Officer, prepares plant specimens for storage in sterile tissue culture at the Australian PlantBank, an alternative to traditional seed banking. Picture credit: Botanic Gardens of Sydney.

Botanic Gardens of Sydney Chief Executive, Denise Ora, said Botanic Gardens of Sydney is a purpose driven organisation that relies on support from partners such as Epson to help achieve positive environmental outcomes through shared values in sustainability and conservation.

Epson volunteer planting session at the Australian Botanic Garden Mount Annan.

“Native Guava is a critically endangered rainforest species and with Epson’s support, our scientists will conduct critical work in developing a genetically diverse collection in tissue culture at the Australian PlantBank. This will help to secure this species in our living collections and enable a range of research outcomes aimed at eventually restoring this species in the wild to help build more resilient ecosystems for generations to come,” Ms Ora said.

Epson Australia Environment & Sustainability Manager, Fatida Un, added, “This partnership not only underscores the importance of conservation and biodiversity but also aligns seamlessly with the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals by promoting community education and advancing climate action.”

To celebrate the partnership, Epson employees recently joined the Botanic Gardens of Sydney’s horticulture team to help restore habitats with understorey plant species such as shrubs and grasses, which play a vital role in the natural landscape by protecting the soil and providing food and shelter for insects and animals.

Craig Heckenberg concluded, “As we collaborate with the Botanic Gardens of Sydney, we are inspired by the diverse range of initiatives they advocate for as their iconic botanic gardens, cutting-edge research facilities, powerful community engagement programs and youth education initiatives open doors for our partnership to thrive. Our new partnership will truly help Epson and the Botanic Gardens of Sydney to co-create meaningful value within our local communities.”

More about The Rainforest Seed Conservation Program
The Rainforest Seed Conservation Program aims to increase the Australian and global capacity to conserve rainforest species by improving our understanding of their biology, developing best-practice methods of conservation, and working with other conservation agencies to prevent future loss of plant species in the wild.

Follow Epson on social media:
LinkedIn: @Epson-Australia
Facebook: @EpsonAustralia
Facebook: @Epson New Zealand
Twitter: @EpsonAust
YouTube: @EpsonAustralia
Instagram: @EpsonAust

-Brad

Epson Invests in startup AI Silk Developer and manufacturer of high-performance conductive textiles

Epson Invests in startup AI Silk
Developer and manufacturer of high-performance conductive textiles

SYDNEY, 30 August 2023 – Epson and its subsidiary company Epson X Investment Corporation (EXI) have invested in startup company AI Silk Corporation through a joint fund, the EP-GB Investment Limited Partnership. Sendai-based AI Silk, a startup that spun out of Tohoku University, develops and manufactures a high-performance conductive textile called LEAD SKIN®.

Conductive textiles have been used as materials for automotive parts and wearable devices in applications such as biological measurement and EMS1. However, there have been a number of issues. Sensing accuracy can be affected by conductive resistance. The feel and changes in properties (rust) can affect comfort and safety. There have also been issues in terms of manufacturing cost and durability.

LEAD SKIN®, a high-performance conductive textile developed and manufactured by AI Silk, solves these issues.

AI Silk has succeeded in making a variety of materials conductive, including silk, polyester, nonwoven fabrics and suede. This was achieved by dramatically improving the manufacturing process by adopting a proprietary conductive polymer coating technology based on technology invented at Tohoku University. This technology improves sensing accuracy by reducing conductive resistance. It also improves the feel, texture, comfort, and durability of the textile while also reducing manufacturing costs.

AI Silk intends to use this third-party allotment of shares to expand volume production of LEAD SKIN®. The company plans to expand beyond Japan and to sell LEAD SILK® as a material to meet the growing global demand for automotive parts and wearable devices such as EMS products. It is also considering expanding into the medical field.

Epson aims to give people lifestyle choices and enable them to live enriched lifestyles founded on physical and mental well-being. Epson decided to invest in AI Silk because it sees LEAD SKIN® as an interface technology for converting biological data captured through daily life into new value.

Going forward, Epson will help to achieve a sustainable society by creating a variety of partnerships and synergies based on its proprietary technologies, products, and services.

1 EMS: Electrical muscle stimulation. The elicitation of muscle contractions using small electric impulses in the expectation of the same type of effect as strength training.
* LEAD SKIN is a trademark or registered trademark of AI Silk Corporation.
* AI Silk is a registered trademark of AI Silk corporation.

Follow Epson on social media:
LinkedIn: @Epson-Australia
Facebook: @EpsonAustralia
Facebook: @Epson New Zealand
Twitter: @EpsonAust
YouTube: @EpsonAustralia
Instagram: @EpsonAust

-Brad

D-Link launches new DIS Series of Industrial Gigabit Switches with Long Reach PoE Designed with robust, reliable and flexible Industrial endurance

D-Link launches new DIS Series of Industrial Gigabit Switches with Long Reach PoE
Designed with robust, reliable and flexible Industrial endurance

SYDNEY, 22 August 2023 – D-Link A/NZ has launched its new DIS Series of Industrial Gigabit Long Reach PoE+ Switches consisting of the unmanaged DIS-F100G Series and the Layer 2 Smart Managed DIS-F200G Series, both with Long Reach PoE support. Built from the ground up for reliability and durability, the DIS Series Industrial Gigabit Switches offer a complete solution for demanding indoor and outdoor Industrial network applications, including factory automation, warehousing, intelligent transportation systems including automated carpark facilities and wherever harsh environmental conditions exist.

E 10-Port Gigabit Industrial PoE+ Switch with 8 Long Range PoE+ ports and 2 SFP ports

To accommodate such deployments, the new DIS-F100G and DIS-F200G Series Switches are housed in a highly durable, industrial-grade enclosure with IP40 ingress protection. Their fan-less energy-efficient design and robust housing enable operation in harsh environments with wide operating temperatures. For optimal reliability, the DIS Series provides cold start capability in environments with temperatures as low as -40°C with full-load operation at up to 75°C.

D-Link also designed the DIS Series with hardened components to reliably withstand environments with high electromagnetic interference (EMI) that would damage ordinary enterprise devices. Over and above this, all switches in the DIS Series also support dual power inputs to provide power redundancy, ensuring the connected networks keep running in the event of a power failure.

rial Smart Managed PoE+ Switch with 8 Long Range PoE+ ports and 2 SFP ports

The DIS Series features models that support IEEE 802.3at PoE+ to deliver up to 30W of power per port to connected PoE devices with a total PoE power budget of 120W or 240W. These models dynamically allocate power to connected PoE devices, such as IP phones, wireless access points, surveillance cameras and other standard PoE devices efficiently with lower deployment costs.

The DIS-F100G and DIS-F200G Series furthermore offer Long Reach PoE technology, allowing the use of longer network cable runs which are normally limited to 100m. The Long Reach PoE technology supports cables up to 250m long.

Importantly for devices with usage criteria that may include exposure to outdoor applications, the RJ-45 Ethernet ports on the DIS-F100G and DIS-F200G Series feature embedded 6 kV surge protection. This helps protect the switches against sudden electrical surges caused by events such as lightning strikes or unstable electrical currents. Built-in surge protection significantly reduces the chances of equipment being damaged by these surges and effectively lowers management costs by minimising the need for expensive equipment repairs or replacement.

The DIS-F200G Series also features carrier-grade RUN-Ring technology with 10-20ms recovery for high-speed metro Ethernet ring resilience. In addition, support for loop detection and cable diagnostics for network troubleshooting and maintenance provide reliable network access for non-stop service.

DIS-F100G Series Gigabit Industrial PoE+ Switches with Long Range PoE+ ports

DIS-F100G Series – summary, key features, pricing and availability
The DIS-F100G Series of Gigabit Industrial Unmanaged Switches are equipped with a variety of port combinations including 10/100/1000BASE-T Long Reach PoE+ ports and SFP ports. These switches feature a robust design making them ideal for deployment in Industrial and outdoor cabinet surveillance settings and capable of withstanding the harshest environments. In addition, the DIS-F100G Series are plug-and-play, allowing for eﬀortless and swift deployment.

DIS-F100G-6PS-E
6-Port Gigabit Industrial PoE+ Switch with 4 Long Reach PoE+ ports and 2 SFP ports
• 4 1000BASE-T Long Reach PoE+ ports and 2 SFP ports
• PoE budget is 120 watts
• IP40 Rated Robust, high-reliability design
• DIN rail mountable
• Fan-less, passive cooling design
• High EMC endurance
• 6kV surge protection on copper ports
• Dual power input for redundant power supplies
RRP AU$399.95 and NZ$499.99

DIS-F100G-10PS-E
10-Port Gigabit Industrial PoE+ Switch with 8 Long Reach PoE+ ports and 2 SFP ports
• 8 1000BASE-T Long Reach PoE+ ports and 2 SFP ports
• PoE budget is 240 watts
• IP40 Rated Robust, high-reliability design
• DIN rail mountable
• Fan-less, passive cooling design
• High EMC endurance
• 6kV surge protection on copper ports
• Dual power input for redundant power supplies
RRP AU$559.95 and NZ$699.99

DIS-F200G Series Smart Managed Gigabit Industrial PoE+ Switches with Long Range PoE+ ports

DIS-F200G Series – summary, key features, pricing and availability
The DIS-200G Series Layer 2 Gigabit Industrial Smart Managed Switches are equipped with 4 (DIS-F200G-6PS-E) and 8 (DIS-F200G-10PS-E) Long Reach PoE+ capable 10/100/1000BASE-T ports and 2 SFP ports. These switches feature a robust design making them ideal for deployment in Industrial and outdoor settings and are capable of withstanding the harshest environments. The DIS-F200G Series furthermore integrates advanced management and security functions to provide a complete solution.

DIS-F200G-6PS-E
6-Port Gigabit Industrial Smart Managed PoE+ Switch with 4 Long Reach PoE+ ports and 2 SFP ports
• 4 1000BASE-T Long Reach PoE+ ports and 2 SFP ports
• PoE budget is 120 Watts
• IP40 Rated Robust, high-reliability design
• DIN rail mountable
• Fan-less, passive cooling design
• High EMC endurance
• 6kV surge protection on copper ports
• Dual power input for redundant power supplies
• Advanced networking features
• RUN-Ring technology with <10ms self-healing RRP AU$499.95 and NZ$599.99 DIS-F200G-10PS-E 10-Port Gigabit Industrial Smart Managed PoE+ Switch with 8 Long Reach PoE+ ports and 2 SFP ports • 8 1000BASE-T Long Reach PoE+ ports and 2 SFP ports • PoE budget is 240 Watts • IP40 Rated Robust, high-reliability design • DIN rail mountable • Fan-less, passive cooling design • High EMC endurance • 6kV surge protection on copper ports • Dual power input for redundant power supplies • Advanced networking features • RUN-Ring technology with <10ms self-healing RRP AU$679.95 and NZ$789.99 The new DIS-F100G and DIS-F200G Series Industrial Gigabit Switches are available now from www.dlink.com.au, www.dlink.co.nz and from all D-Link authorised partners and resellers in both countries. Picture credits The new D-Link DIS-F100G-10PS-E 10-Port Gigabit Industrial PoE+ switch with 8 Long Reach PoE+ ports and 2 SFP ports For more images go to: http://files.dlink.com.au/Products/DIS-F100G-10PS-E/Images/ The new D-Link DIS-F200G-10PS-E 10-Port Gigabit Industrial Smart Managed PoE+ Switch with 8 Long Reach PoE+ ports and 2 SFP ports For more images go to: http://files.dlink.com.au/Products/DIS-F200G-10PS-E/Images/ -Brad

Sony announces finalists for Catchlight Film Festival 2023

SYDNEY, 24 AUGUST 2023, Sony has announced the finalists for the third annual Catchlight Film Festival. Presented by Sony Australia, the Catchlight Film Festival celebrates the best short-form filmmaking shot on Sony cameras across Australia and New Zealand. The festival aims to encourage filmmakers at all levels, by showcasing the exceptional talent and abilities of cinematographers and filmmakers who are using the Sony system to capture their stories.

Winners of this year’s Catchlight Film Festival will be announced on Saturday 9 September at the 2023 Catchlight Film Festival awards ceremony in Sydney, hosted by Sony Australia.

In 2023, the Catchlight Film Festival includes four categories – Fiction (scripted), Non-Fiction (documentary), Student Fiction and Music Video, once again encouraging submissions from short filmmakers of all kinds.

Movie poster for The Urn, winner of Fiction category at the 2022 Catchlight Film Festival

Building on Sony’s deep roots in the global film and television industry and its technology leadership in digital imaging, the Catchlight Film Festival aims to support the vibrant and flourishing filmmaking community in Australia and New Zealand.

Catchlight Film Festival 2023 finalists
Fiction
HAVEN – Krish Maharaj
Straight on ‘til Mourning – Kaitlyn Boye
Subject – Fraser Whitehead
Bangay Lore – Jahvis Loveday
Forgiving – Chromatic Aberration Productions

Non-Fiction
HaMidbar – Kirsten Slemint
We Can Be Heroes – Hayden Huynh
The Instigator – Chelsea Williams
Pitch Black – Guillym Davenport
Where The Dreamings Come From – Matt Deavin

Music Video
Baby Prince – Shake ft. Blessed – Bronson Moyle
Burnout – Jon Copson
Tatsuya & Moog – Celosia Fields

Student Fiction
It Takes a Village – Amelia P
The Extra – Tyler Kang
Hill’s Hoist – Angus Becke-Smith
Bovine Rider – Percibrey Constance

To view the finalists’ films please visit – https://filmfestival.sony.com.au/

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Catchlight Film Festival logo
Movie poster for The Urn, winner of Fiction category at the 2022 Catchlight Film Festival

-Brad

Epson makes investment in space robotics development

SYDNEY, 15 August 2023 – Epson and its subsidiary Epson X Investment Corporation (EXI) have made an additional investment in GITAI, a startup company that develops general-purpose space robots

ell versatile space robots that will serve as a workforce for tasks both inside and outside space stations, in Earth’s orbit, as well as on the Moon and Mars. Additionally, they aim to provide services in space.

With the acceleration of space development, including lunar resource development, Mars exploration, and the commercialisation of the International Space Station (ISS), a rapid increase in various types of work within space is anticipated, such as the construction of new space stations, lunar bases, and Mars bases. This work is potentially dangerous and is currently being performed by astronauts, who must be trained and transported at tremendous expense.

GITAI is developing general-purpose robots that can significantly reduce the risk and burden on astronauts while also dramatically reducing the overall cost of transportation and training associated with space labour. By doing so, GITAI aims to make space exploration and development both safe and affordable. Since 2021, they have been steadily building a strong track record by developing lunar work robots and extravehicular robots, as well as by successfully completing on-board experiments using demonstration models on the ISS.

As outlined in the Epson 25 Renewed corporate vision, Epson aims to drive manufacturing innovation by co-creating flexible, high-throughput production systems that reduce environmental impacts. GITAI’s space robot technology has potential applications in Epson’s robotics business and has proven to be competitive in the expanding space business market.

The company continues to forge growth with its strong technical and organisation capabilities. Recognising its impressive track record and the significant technological advancements it has achieved, Epson decided to follow up its initial investment in 2021 with this additional investment.

Going forward, Epson will help to achieve a sustainable society by creating a variety of partnerships and synergies based on its proprietary technologies, products, and services.

Follow Epson on social media:
LinkedIn: @Epson-Australia
Facebook: @EpsonAustralia
Facebook: @Epson New Zealand
Twitter: @EpsonAust
YouTube: @EpsonAustralia
Instagram: @EpsonAust

-Brad

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