Architectural Display Technologies

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Navigate the Waters

Which technology is right for your

application?

We can help you navigate the waters, and choose the best

solution for your clients!

A Brief History of Indoor Signs

Static PrintDigital

SignageNeon-lit Signage

Backlit Signage

The Digital Signage Evolution

1980’s

1990’s

2000’s

2010’s

What are the Options?

LCD or Plasma – Flat Panel Displays

Video Wall Systems

Front or Rear Projection

LED – Light Emitting Diode

LCD Basics

• Discovered in 1888• Replaced Cathode Ray Tubes

(CRT’s)• More energy efficient than CRT• Safe disposal (vs CRT or plasma)• Typically a 16:9 flat panel

display.• Also used in many devices such

as: mobile devices, televisions, computer monitors, etc.

LCD Pro vs Con

• Pro– Relatively inexpensive– Easily sourced– Can be touchscreen

• Con– Not viewed as “special”– Wide bezel gaps– Locked into 16:9 aspect ratio– Relatively few sizes available– Limited maximum size

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Projection Basics

• Reflected light system • Can be front or rear projection• Simplest explanation:

– Light is projected through a color wheel and then through a “chip”

– Typically this “chip” is LCOS or DLP

– Passes through projection lens to the wall or a screen

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Projection Pro vs Con

• Pro– Least expensive option for

very large display area– Easily sourced

• Con– Not ambient light tolerant– Requires “throw” distance– Expensive to maintain (bulbs)

Micro-tiles or Mosaic Displays Self Contained Rear Projection

Units

LCD or Plasma

Video Wall Basics

Pro High resolution Great for “command center” Can be touchscreen

Con Relatively short lifespan Even “zero bezel” models have

black dividing lines RPU modules are heavy

Video Wall Pro vs Con

• Light Emitting Diode • Brief History-

– Original LED developed in 1927

– First practical developed in the 60’s at G.E.

LED Display Basics

• Pro– Power efficiency– Unlimited maximum size– Long life

• Con– Initial investment cost– Relatively coarse

resolution

LED Display Pro vs Con

LCD vs LED

LCD• Higher Resolution

• Bezel Gaps

• Some types are heavy

• Difficult to calibrate and maintain

LED Resolution Dependent on

Pixel Pitch

No Bezels

Lightweight

Streamlined calibration and low-maintenance

Projection vs LED

Projection• Lowest upfront cost

• Requires light-controlled room, NO direct sunlight

• Front Projection – Requires unimpeded light path to screen

• Rear Projection – Requires “throw distance” behind screen

• Lots of bulbs to replace!

LED Higher price point

Can out-perform ambient light

No space required behind display, or in front of display

Low maintenance – No bulbs to replace and a lifecycle of over 10 years with good technology

Video Walls vs LED

Video Walls• Heavy

• Thick and bulky

• Visible gaps between units

• Complications with uniformity between units – especially in aging models

LED Lightweight

Thin

No bezels or gaps

A display of any size is one unit, meaning uniform image 100% of the time.

• Ask yourself:– How far away is your

expected viewer? Are they expected to be near?

– Does your application need to be touchscreen?

Is LED For You?

Who We Are

• NanoLumens® creates LED display solutions that produce a brilliant image while offering engaging solutions that businesses need.

• We engineer and design ultra-slim, lightweight, and stunning large-format digital displays in virtually any shape, size or curvature with patented processes and designs.

• NanoLumens displays are designed and assembled in the U.S.A with one goal: create displays that break all the rules and change digital signage forever.

The NanoLumens Advantage

Every NanoLumens Display Offers:

A Slim, Lightweight Design

Eco-Friendly Technology

Brilliant Image Quality

User-Friendly Design

Product Solutions

NanoSlimNanoCurve

NanoWrapStudio Pro

Our specialized LED boards, built with patented technology to make them the best in the industry.

The Nixel

Commitment to Quality

Six years of coverage

Zero failure, down to a single LED

Our Warranty: If a single pixel on a

NanoLumens display goes out, we will repair or replace it for six years, so that your

display will always be perfect.

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Contact Us

NanoLumens Headquarters is located just north of Atlanta, GA and features a 6,000 sq. ft. showroom, the largest indoor LED display showroom in the US. We welcome visitors to come see the latest innovations in digital display technology

NanoLumens4900 Avalon Ridge ParkwayNorcross, GA 30071

Office: 678-974-1544

Sales: 1-888-771-NANO (6266)

Web: www.NanoLumens.com

Email: info@NanoLumens.com