Christie to showcase tour de force in DLP and LED at I/ITSEC’09

ORLANDO, USA: Christie will showcase a tour de force in DLP and LED-powered technologies with the world’s first LED simulation projection system with simultaneous visible and infrared illumination, the Christie Matrix StIM, and the first modular, ultra-high resolution digital display system, Christie MicroTiles on its booth at I/ITSEC, #1449.

Building upon the great success of the Matrix StIM, Christie also announces its global lead in developing next generation simulation products featuring Texas Instruments’ (TI) WQXGA (2560x1600)-resolution DLP technology.

Nancy Fares, business manager for DLP technology, TI comments: “Christie has been developing TI DLP-based projection systems since 1995. Its breakthrough innovations marrying DLP platforms with LED-illumination are affirmations of the Company’s leadership in providing discerning customers, like those in training and simulation, with purpose-built, long-life and comprehensive projection systems that consistently meet the mark on ultra-high resolution, brightness levels and optical efficiency. The newest offering of Christie WQXGA DLP solutions will certainly carry on their tradition.”

Available mid-2010, the WQXGA Christie Matrix StIM continues to evolve the revolutionary simulation technology introduced at I/ITSEC 2008. With the integration of the WQXGA chip, the award-winning Christie Matrix StIM platform continues to be the world’s first and only LED-based simulation projection system featuring InfraScene, ArrayLOC and AccuFrame.

Christie Twist, remote electronics with compact projection head, a ruggedized option and other supporting mounting structures for custom installations will be available.

“Unlike other solutions offered, Christie’s WQXGA platform will maximize the total package, not just the resolution but also higher brightness. It’s about how well the DLP and LED technologies fit together - Christie’s deep understanding of customer needs, our credibility in the market and our integration experience will provide the maximum benefits for customers in the simulation market,” says Zoran Veselic, vice president, Visual Environment at Christie.