Press Releases

Laser Illuminated Projector Association Hails Decision by U.S. FDA to Harmonize Classification for LIPs

Industry Association Regularly Worked with FDA to Help Bring About Important Changes to Regulatory Standards in the U.S. SAN FRANCISCO, California – July 1, 2019 – The Laser Illuminated Projector Association (LIPA) has said that recent changes to regulatory classification and standards for Laser-Illuminated Projector (LIP) technology announced by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) will …
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Laser Illuminated Projector Association Appoints new Chair, new Board Members, Launches Recruitment Drive

SAN FRANCISCO, California – February 14, 2019 – Following its recent annual general meeting in Osaka, Japan, the Laser Illuminated Projector Association (LIPA) announced that it has appointed Goran Stojmenovik, of Barco, as its new Chair of the Board, and has also elected a number of new Board members. LIPA also said it was launching a global recruitment …
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LIPA Sees Continuing Strong Growth in Uptake of Laser Projectors Worldwide

Posted on June 11, 2018 BARCELONA, Spain – June 11, 2018 – Against the backdrop of the CineEurope 2018 industry event here in Barcelona, the Laser Illuminated Projector Association (LIPA) is pleased to report that the industry has witnessed continuing strong growth over the last two years in the adoption of digital laser projectors, worldwide. As of the end of …
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Epson Joins LIPA, the Laser Illuminated Projector Association

Posted on January 10, 2017 LONG BEACH and SAN JOSE, Calif. – Jan. 10, 2017 – Epson, the number-one selling projector brand worldwide, is proud to announce that it has joined the Laser Illuminated Projector Association (LIPA) as a Leader Level member. LIPA is focused on speeding the adoption of laser illuminated projectors across all venues worldwide and enacting …
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LIPA’s Governing Board Meets at Barco One’s Campus

Posted on November 9, 2016 The Governing Board of the Laser Illuminated Projectors Association (LIPA) held their quarterly meeting at Barco’s new worldwide headquarters on 8 September. The group was very impressed with the beautiful new campus, high-quality demo areas, the open workspace and conference concept, and the very professional, yet welcoming, Barco staff. The LIPA …
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LIPA Chairman Addresses Successes and Challenges During Annual General Meeting

Posted on December 7, 2016 December 7, 2017 LIPA’s 2016 Annual General was held on November 17, 2016 at the River Terrace Inn in Napa, California. The event began with a welcome speech from Chairman, Jan Daem of Barco. Jan reminded those assembled of the reasons we were all there – to address the common issues …
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Laser Illuminated Projector Association (LIPA) Elects New Chairman and Officers

Posted on June 22, 2015 San Jose, CA – The Laser Illuminated Projector Association (LIPA) is pleased to announce the election of new officers for the organization which is focused on speeding the adoption of laser-illuminated projection systems across multiple venues, including theaters, theme parks, museums, planetariums, schools, and businesses facilities. Assuming the role of Chairman …
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LIPA Releases Recommended Industry Practice for Measuring Speckle

Posted on December 22, 2015 Today, the Laser Illuminated Projector Association (LIPA) released to the public its Recommended Practice: Measurement of Speckle in Laboratory Conditions, a guide for laser projector makers, installers, and theater operators to measure and compare this common laser attribute caused when coherent light bounces off a rough surface. The practice is the …
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‘Tomorrowland’ in Dolby Cinema: the best picture I’ve seen in a theater

Posted on May 22, 2015 In the Dolby Cinema presentation of Disney’s “Tomorrowland,” fiber-optic-fed laser light engines, 4K resolution, HDR contrast and Atmos sound combine to create a breathtaking cinema experience. Tomorrow’s theater experience can’t come home soon enough. by Geoffrey Morrison @TechWriterGeoff George Clooney’s grizzled face filled the screen, and I was in awe. Not at the …
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Furious 7’ film shows off sharp new Imax laser technology

Posted on April 1, 2015 By RYAN NAKASHIMA LOS ANGELES (AP) — Deeper blacks, brighter whites, even bigger screens and better sound. When the high-speed action sequel “Furious 7” debuts this weekend, audiences at Hollywood’s famous TCL Chinese Theatre will see every tire skid and fistfight in Imax’s brand-new laser format. Lasers are supposed to be able …
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