Welcome to Friday folks. Let’s get you Wired In to some of the major product announcements you might have missed from this week. After a rousing crowdfunding round, AWOL Vision is introducing new accessories for its forthcoming projector. ProjX360 has several new updates to its business software. And Lucetta has an all-new lighting line designed exclusively for the CI channel.
ProjX360 QuickBooks and Stripe Integrations
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Image of the new invoice panel on ProjX360. Image courtesy of ProjX360
ProjX360 announced several updates to its core software stack including a new Accrual Accounting module, enhanced QuickBooks Online integration, and Stripe merchant processing integration.
According to ProjX360, the new updates are meant to give integrators tighter financial control, cleaner accounting workflows and faster payment options when using the company’s software.
“Most AV integration businesses are running complex, multi-phase projects,” said Doug Greenwald, Founder & CEO of ProjX360.
“Cash-based accounting doesn’t tell the full story. With accrual accounting inside ProjX360, our clients finally see the true financial health of every project as it progresses.”
Legrand OFRBC-4 Base and Cover
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Legrand | AV (Legrand) has announced the availability of the Wiremold 4 ft. OFR Overfloor Raceway Base & Cover (OFRBC-4), a new addition to the OFR Series for organized power, data, and AV distribution.
Maintaining the ADA-compliant profile of the OFR platform, the new 4 ft. version introduces a form factor designed to reduce costs, eliminate on-site cutting and support “room-in-a-box” AV deployment models.
The system installs directly over existing floor coverings without coring or trenching and separates power, data, and AV pathways within four dedicated channels, featuring a durable aluminum base with a long-lasting black powder-coated steel cover as well as a tamper-resistant design suited for high-traffic environments.
AWOL Vision Fresnel ALR Screen and Vanish TV Cabinet
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AWOL Vision introduced two new premium accessories for its Aetherion Pro and Aetherion Max projectors this week: a 150” Fresnel ALR (Ambient Light Rejecting) screen and a Vanish TV Cabinet designed to discreetly house screens and projectors.
According to AWOL, the Fresnel screen provides a peak optical gain of up to 1.5 dB, representing a 36% improvement over the company’s previous generation of ALR screens. The screen also features a foldable frame that designed to simplify installation.
The new Vanish TV Cabinet, meanwhile, features a discreet built-in compartment that houses speakers within the cabinet and comes with a sleek stainless-steel top and leather detailing.
The cabinet also features an integrated active cooling system and built-in 12-port power hub that’s meant to minimize visible cables and clutter.
Lucetta CI Linear Lighting Line
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Earlier this week, Lucetta announced it would be doubling down on its commitment to the CI channel with an all-new linear lighting line designed exclusively for the channel.
The new set of linear lighting solutions includes tape light, flexible and rigid linear systems, profiles, drivers, controls and accessories that Lucetta says have been engineered specifically for integration projects.
With the new products, Lucetta states it is also expanding its resources and support for integrators that includes a complete refresh of its online portal.
The update is intended to streamline navigation, simplify ordering and provide clear, comprehensive product information to support a more efficient workflow from planning through installation.
