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Martin MAC One Beam with Laser Source

Martin unveils the MAC One Beam, a compact moving head featuring a laser light source, the MAC Encore in its Two version with significantly increased output, and Macula, a remote followspot control system.
Text & photos: Jérôme Boutié – Video: Allison Cussigh

Ayrton RawBeam 350 laser source, announced at ISE 2026

Ayrton unveiled at ISE 2026 the prototype of the RawBeam 350, a compact and highly versatile beam fixture featuring Laser technology and, of course, IP65 protection. We also discovered the Nando 1202 Wash as well as an impressive laser Beam: the Naja.

Text & Photos: Jérôme Boutié – Video: Allison Cussigh

Arolla Aqua S-LT and M-LT: Claypaky strengthens its IP66 profile range

2026 marks the 50th anniversary of Claypaky. Under the banner of celebration, two new compact white LED profile fixtures, IP66, ultra-competitive, with continuous pan & tilt rotation, are joining the Arolla Aqua LT range.
Text & photos: Jérôme Boutié – Vidéo: Allison Cussigh

Robe GigaPointe: Mega Laser Power!

The famous MegaPointe hybrid beam/spot moving light boosted by a white laser light source and IP65 rating, winning the SLU Innovation Award. RoboSpot also integrates many new features, and the MySvopatt on a motorized yoke has been announced.
Text & photos: Jérôme Boutié – Video: Allison Cussigh

Controllux B.V. Appointed as OXO’s New Distributor in the Netherlands

OXO Show Solutions announces Controllux as its new official distributor in the Netherlands, strengthening its presence in professional lighting for theatres, events, entertainment and architectural projects.
Text & photos : Oxo Show Solution

ETC Acquires Pharos Architectural Controls

ETC is pleased to announce a major step forward in shaping the next era of architectural lighting control with the acquisition of its long-time collaborator, Pharos Architectural Controls.

Text : ETC

ATG Audiovisueel Steps Up a Gear with Astera

The Dutch rental and production company ATG Audiovisueel is making a major investment in Astera products. In 2025, they added 64 Titan Tubes, 16 Hyperion Tubes, and 24 Helios Tubes to their rental inventory and have just placed an order for 72 QuikSpots and 64 QuikPunches.

Text & photos : Astera

HazeBase Fab2 and Bazer, two thoughtfully designed and connected fog generators

German manufacturer Hazebase, a specialist in Haze and smoke machines, introduces two new, thoughtfully designed generators fully integrated into flight cases.
Text & photos: jérôme Boutié

4 Robe iFORTE LTX installed at the Dutch National Opera

Four Robe iFORTE LTX moving lights with HCF engine enhance the followspot system at the Dutch National Opera in Amsterdam.

Text from Robe Lighting – Photos : Louise Stickland

StageSmarts XR48, high-protection power distribution

Scalable 48-channel power distribution unit with advanced protection, system monitoring, relay-controlled switching and GPIO interface. The StageSmarts XR48 provides the required capacity for safe touring applications.
Text: Jérôme Boutié – Video : Allison Cussigh

Chauvet Silens 2X Profile: precision without noise emissions

A new addition to the Chauvet Maverick family, the Silens 2X Profile reaches the highest levels of CRI and promises outstanding beam quality while eliminating unwanted noise emissions.
Text & photo: Jérôme Boutié

Ayrton EagleStrike: LED Profile, IP65, ultra-powerful and versatile

Ayrton introduces a Profile designed to delight users in need of a highly powerful and versatile fixture, capable of producing wide effect projections as well as a “cannonball” type beam, or even servo-controlled followspot operation.
Text & photos: Jérôme Boutié – Video: Allison Cussigh

ETC reinvents the Fresnel wash with MegaPix and GigaPix

The North American manufacturer ETC unveils a new series of wash moving heads: two compact and versatile fixtures benefiting from a high level of engineering, refined down to the smallest details.
Text & photos: Jérôme Boutié – Video: Allison Cussigh

Robert Juliat announces an 8-color LED engine for the Bizet series and introduces Morgane

Robert-Juliat announces, as a world premiere, the release of a new 8-color-LED light source for the Bizet series and introduces Morgane, a compact followspot using the same LED engine as Tristan.
Text & photos : Jérome Boutié – vidéo : Allison Cussigh

Arolla Aqua HP, Claypaky’s super LED profile

To compete with the highest standards of the lighting industry, Claypaky’s R&D teams unveil the direct evolution of the Arolla Aqua HP over-equipped and over-powered.
Text & photos from Jérôme Boutié – vidéos from Allison Cussigh & Claypaky
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