TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8
Robe launches Five New Products: Arianne Family Complete, LEDBeam 400, iT10 Profile, and mySVOPATT
Robe was at PLASA 2026 at Earls Court with five new product launches — the most significant being the completion of the Arianne IP65 multisource family with the addition of the Arianne 4 and Arianne 12, plus new entries in the LEDBeam and profile categories and a motorized update to the SVOPATT. The show also marks the first PLASA appearance of the GigaPointe laser source fixture, and Robe is rolling its AERIS air-scrubbing technology across… Read more
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9
ETC Refreshes the Hog HPU as the HPU+
ETC has announced the HPU+, a refreshed version of the Hog Hybrid Processor Unit that replaces the original HPU. The unit does two things: run as a headless rack-mounted Hog console for permanent installs where a physical front panel isn’t needed, or bolt onto an existing Hog system as a DMX processor adding 64 universes of output. The upgrade over the original is mostly mechanical and I/O — a simplified internal design for easier servicing,… Read more
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9
CuePoints v2.0: Cloud Sync and MUCH More
CuePoints — the macOS (and now Windows) cue management and timecode tool that’s become a staple for lighting programmers and show callers on timecoded productions — has released v2.0, and it’s a substantial overhaul. The headline feature is real-time cloud sync for collaborative projects, but there’s also a new recording workflow, significant timecode improvements, NDI in and out, OSC bidirectionally, and Windows reaching full feature parity with macOS. The pricing model has also changed. If… Read more
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10
Obsidian’s Netron FS16; Includes Fiber Switching
Obsidian Control Systems has released a fiber-capable network switch built specifically for lighting and show control applications, stepping into territory that’s been dominated by repurposed IT hardware. The Netron FS16 is Obsidian’s first fiber switch, and it’s clearly aimed at the growing number of productions where copper runs just don’t cut it anymore. With four fiber ports alongside twelve gigabit copper ports and 180W of PoE+ budget, it’s positioned as a one-box solution for distributing… Read more
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11
City Theatrical’s QolorPoint Mrk3 Brings Zoom Control to Wireless Uplighting
The third generation of City Theatrical’s battery-powered uplighter adds electronic zoom, a redesigned OLED interface, and maintains the Multiverse wireless ecosystem that’s made the QolorPoint line a staple for event lighting. City Theatrical has been refining the QolorPoint formula since the original, and the Mrk3 addresses some practical gaps. The headline addition is an electronically variable zoom (15° to 55°) on the 7100 model—controllable via wireless DMX, which means you can adjust beam spread from… Read more
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11
Luminex LumiNode and LumiCore Firmware v2.9.1: Three Bug Fixes, Upgrade Recommended
Luminex is pushing firmware v2.9.1 for the LumiNode and LumiCore ranges — a bugfix-only release with no new features. All v2.9.0 users are advised to update. Three fixes in this one, and the VLAN bug and the boot race condition are both worth having sorted. Bug Fixes Fixed an issue on the LCD & jog button interface where changing process engine parameters resulted in incorrect configurations Resolved a bug where packets arriving on a port… Read more
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11
Golden Sea Acquires Follow-Me, Bringing Tracking Tech Into Its Growing Portfolio
The fixture-agnostic tracking specialist Follow-Me has joined Golden Sea Group, marking the conglomerate’s latest move to build out a vertically integrated entertainment technology portfolio. The acquisition, finalized September 8th, gives Follow-Me access to Golden Sea’s R&D resources and manufacturing muscle while the Dutch company maintains its independent operation. For users of Follow-Me’s Track-iT auto-tracking system or the newer DELT∆ manual tracking platform, the immediate question is whether this means faster development cycles and broader product… Read more
