Request

From the start of the GeoFort in Herwijnen (NL) there has been a strong collaboration with their audio visual partner MVIE from Gorinchem (NL). The GeoFort was voted the best children's museum in the world in 2016. Fun is central but serious topics are nevertheless addressed. Everything in the GeoFort revolves around the earth. The children but also their parents are introduced to things like Big Data, geo-design, climate, new energy sources etc.

The fort has a completely new entrance building. This building had to match the historical appearance of the fort, but also the state-of-the-art exhibition. A wish was to make a panorama view of 10x1 meters above the reception desk with a video presentation of Big Data. Naturally, our professional AV reseller MVIE was able to realize this for the GeoFort and he sought cooperation with SmartMetals for this.

DEUTSCH
Anfrage:
Seit Eröffnung des GeoFort in Herwijnen (NL) besteht eine enge Zusammenarbeit mit dem audiovisuellen Partner MVIE aus Gorinchem (NL).
Das GeoFort wurde 2016 zum besten Kindermuseum der Welt gewählt. Spaß ist das Wichtigste, aber ernsthafte Themen werden genauso angesprochen. Alles im GeoFort dreht sich um die Erde. Die Kinder, aber auch ihre Eltern werden mit Dingen wie Big Data, Geodesign, Klima, neuen Energiequellen, usw. vertraut gemacht.

Das Fort hat ein komplett neues Eingangsgebäude. Dieses Gebäude musste dem historischen Erscheinungsbild der Festung entsprechen, aber auch einer hochmodernen Ausstellung. Ein Wunsch war es, einen Panoramablick von 10 x 1 Meter über der Rezeption mit einer Videopräsentation von Big Data zu machen. Natürlich konnte unser professioneller AV-Reseller MVIE dies für das GeoFort umsetzen und suchte dafür die Zusammenarbeit mit SmartMetals.

Solutions

MVIE chose 17 monitors for  their customer with a bezel of only 1.7mm, which were mounted in portrait position. The SmartMetals videowall solution was used for wall mounting these monitors. In order to be able to easily level over the entire length, one long aluminium rail was first levelled on the wall. These rails consist of several parts that are easily connected and can be further adjusted using the corresponding wall-mounting brackets. Unevenness of the wall can also be compensated with these brackets. Then the monitors, were each separately fitted with a pair of mounting arms with which they were hung on the aluminium rails. These mounting arms are also equipped with adjustment options, resulting in a perfectly aligned row of monitors.

DEUTSCH
Lösung:
MVIE wählte für seinen Kunden 17 Monitore mit einem Steg/Rahmen von nur 1,7 mm, die nach Wunsch im Hochformat montiert wurden. Für die Wandmontage dieser Monitore wurde die SmartMetals VideoWall-Lösung verwendet. Um über die gesamte Länge problemlos nivellieren zu können, wurde zunächst eine lange Aluminiumschiene an der Wand montiert und nivelliert. Diese Schiene besteht aus mehreren Teilen, die leicht zu verbinden sind und mit den zugehörigen Wandhalterungen richtig ausgerichtet wurden. Mit diesen Halterungen können auch Unebenheiten der Wand ausgeglichen werden. Dann wurden die Monitore jeweils einzeln mit einem Paar Montagearmen ausgestattet, mit denen sie an den Aluminiumschienen aufgehängt wurden. Diese Montagearme sind auch mit Einstellmöglichkeiten ausgestattet, was zu einer perfekt ausgerichteten Reihe von Monitoren führt.

Concept

The videowall solutions from SmartMetals are modular and very easy and accurate to assemble. For wall mounting, the concept consists of an aluminium profile on which the monitors are mounted with mounting arms. The profiles are available in standard lengths that are easy to connect. SmartMetals also makes profiles exactly to the required length of your project. Mounting monitors is done using one of our three different mounting arms, from “basic” up to and including “push-to-open” brackets for a quick service or change of the monitors. Ideal for videowalls used in control rooms for business-critical processes.

For the “single row” mounting in this project, the 172.0300 mounting arms with portrait adapters were chosen. This “basic” mounting facility already has sufficient adjustment options for the requested setup. The photos speak for themselves.

If you are looking for a comparable solution or mounting solution for a different videowall of monitors or LED modules, please call us on +31 88 70 60 100 or mail to info@smartmetals.nl.

DEUTSCH

Konzept:
Die VideoWall-Lösungen von SmartMetals sind modular aufgebaut und sehr einfach und exakt zu montieren. Für die Wandmontage besteht das Konzept aus einem Aluminiumprofil, auf dem die Monitore mit Montagearmen montiert sind. Die Profile sind in Standardlängen erhältlich, die einfach zu verbinden sind. SmartMetals erstellt die Profile auch genau auf die für Ihr Projekt erforderliche Länge. Für die Montage der Monitore stehen drei verschiedene Montagearme zur Auswahl, von „Basic“ bis hin zu „Push-to-Open“-Halterungen für einen schnellen Service oder Austausch der Monitore. Ideal für VideoWalls, die in Kontrollräumen für geschäftskritische Prozesse verwendet werden.

Für die „einreihige“ Montage in diesem Projekt wurden die Montagearme 172.0300 mit Porträtadaptern ausgewählt. Diese „Basic“-Montagemöglichkeit verfügt bereits über ausreichende Einstellmöglichkeiten für das gewünschte Setup. Die Fotos sprechen für sich.

Wenn Sie nach einer vergleichbaren Lösung oder einer Montagelösung für eine andere VideoWall von Monitoren oder LED-Modulen suchen, rufen Sie uns bitte unter +31 88 70 60 100 an oder senden Sie uns eine E-Mail an info@smartmetals.nl.

Request

The police headquarters in Dresden has recently been fully equipped with modern facilities due to which also the central control room and command center have been completely redecorated. After design and supervision of engineering agency Steffen Dreßler from Dresden, these rooms are now equipped with the latest audiovisual technologies. For displaying images also a number of VideoWalls have been integrated. In the old historical building, the walls however proved insufficiently strong to bear these VideoWalls. In the control centre that among other things is used in the coordination of large-scale operations a VideoWall of 24 monitors with a diagonal of 55 inches is installed in a 8x3 configuration. In addition, on both sides of the command center two separable conference rooms are situated both of which, among other things, are equipped with a 2x2 VideoWall.
In the control room workstations for the 112 central, the duty officer and a workplace for supervision and coordination are located. In this room a 3x3 VideoWall is placed and between the pillars of the building several separate monitors are mounted on an aluminum tubular system.

Solutions

Based on the desired composition and functionality, we have delivered several custom mounting systems, all based on our standard solutions. In this case it concerned the floor to ceiling and floor to wall solutions with an appropriate height and customized horizontal profiles. All VideoWalls feature our “Push-to-Open” mounting system so that in case of failure, the cabling is quickly accessible and if necessary, the monitor can be quickly exchanged. Continuity and the possibility of quick service was of great importance. The speakers mentioned in the specification mounted to the VideoWall system with customized brackets to the video wall design confirmed. Prior to delivery, we provided the consultant with detailed drawings by position and/or room. Upon delivery of these arangements these are packed as a kit with numbered parts per assembly system and per room. The executive system integrator therefore could quickly and perfectly install the appropriate solutions. This system integrator had no experience with the SmartMetals Video Wall mounting system but in the meantime we have received several follow-up orders for similar systems. Even after the project in Dresden several police stations in Germany have been equipped with mounting systems supplied by SmartMetals.

Concept

By choosing for a SmartMetals mounting solution and the design and supervision of engineering agency Steffen Dreßler, the police headquarters In Dresden has been fully equipped with modern facilities despite the constraints of the monumental building.

Request

After a tender Fidato in Arnhem, the Netherlands, has been chosen as the AV system integrator for the revitalization of the headquarters of a.s.r. Nederland N.V. built in 1974.
The location counts approx. 84.000 m2 and has approximately 2.800 flexible workstations for 4.000 employees.

Because of the wide variety of presentations and seminars a.s.r. needed a flexible solution. Fidato turned to SmartMetals for a corresponding solution.

Solutions

We developed a versatile solution making it possible for the customer to use a 3x3 VideoWall in multiple rooms. The VideoWall has wheels and therefore is easy to move. This way a variation of set-ups is possible within a room.
With nine 55 inch screens this VideoWall offers the opportunity to give presentations to large audiences. And with its electrical height adjustability the screens can easily be risen above the audience.

Concept

By choosing for a SmartMetals mounting solution and the services by Fidato, a.s.r. can give presentations and seminars to large audiences in different locations within the building.



a.s.r. is a Dutch insurance company for all insurance. a.s.r. has nearly 3900 employees and with a turnover of € 3.8 billion, a.s.r. is one of the largest insurers in the Netherlands.

Request

As a modern exhibition and convention centre in the MECC the need originated for a modern Digital Signage system. After a careful selection this order is awarded to Heuvelman Sound and Vision in Culemborg. The best view locations for the monitors are not always the locations where they also are easily installed. For a correct implementation Heuvelman appealed to SmartMetals.

Solutions

Heuvelmans question has resulted in a variety of custom installation solutions. After a preliminary phase in which according to situation pictures and floor plans target prices were determined, we have accurately worked out and calculated the various solutions after an inventory on location.

There were solutions for 40-inch monitors to be attached to an aluminum frame above the door, both to a single style or between two styles.

In addition there are 55 inch monitors mounted in a triangle with a tube length of up to six meters. This tube was connected to an H-beam construction above the false the ceiling. The monitors are protected by a lightweight yet vandal resistant housing. The housings are designed to be  tilted up to 13 degrees in order to set the optimum viewing angle.

Furthermore, there are 55 inch monitors back-to-back, also in a housing and to a long ceiling tube. A smaller version of this is mounted in a hallway near the ceiling.

Finally, we have also created a mounting solution in which three 55 inch monitors are fixed by means of a clamping construction to a column.

Concept

By careful selection of hard- and software and the desired monitor positions the MECC is able to educate its visitors well and quickly on the activities and locations within the MECC.

Request

Digital Signage organisation Retail Channel from Zaandam (NL) has requested flexible and representable solution for a monitor in a supermarket. Our digital signage expert had taken a look at the budget friendliness of the solution, because the supermarket was investing in such a solution for a pilot and its main purpose was an investment for a good cause foundation.

Solutions

SmartMetals tries to integrate as many standard assortment products/parts during the development of custom solutions. For this PortraitTotem she has used her aluminium profile, that is also integrated in the regular SmartMetals floor stands, for this 47 inch monitor which would be placed in portrait position. A monitor interface is added with a custom designed front and back enclosure. We have powder coated all in the Albert Heijn (supermarket) blue colour, and we have integrated multifunctional ventilation holes to which blister hooks can be attached.

Concept

With this solution provided by Retail Channel to AH XL, inhabitants from the foundation www.stichtingachterdeduinen.nl have access to the totem to place messages via Facebook. The manager of the supermarket can control central content and promote local actions via his mobile phone.

Request

One of our customers requested a special floor solution including motorized height adjustment. The end user required a sophisticated mobile solution for its meeting rooms, by which the edges and the brand of the touch display, cabling and the PC were hidden in the enclosure.

Solutions

Based upon the existing assortment flatscreen enclosures, totems and covers, SmartMetals showed a couple concept designs. Following these sketches are discussed with the end-user and a design is chosen. Important to find out was, by means of showing these designs, what the customer’s preferences and wishes are. SmartMetals tries to integrate as many standard assortment products during the development of custom solutions. For this Presentation Furniture, SmartMetals has chosen for the technique of product 052.7200; a floor lift for displays up to 120 kg, which allows electrical height adjustment of 600 mm. The end solution consisted of a large base plate, constructed as such, that the wheels are hidden as far as possible, a strong and stable construction with a front and back cover including ventilation holes; in which room is reserved to hide
product 052.7200, a PC and cabling. Furthermore a screen specific interface and enclosure was designed including ventilation holes for the touch display. The design team had also taken into account the ease of use with the design of this product; by its movable construction and handles placed on the back side, this Presentation Furniture makes easy to implement in mobile purposes.

Concept

By integrating the monitor and its accessories in one multi-functional furniture, the customer is enabled to hold presentations in several places of his office. The computer is driven by its internal network, making it an actual “plug and play” solution. The motorized silent height adjustment allows the customer to adjust their height of choice per individual user, creating an optimal user friendliness of the touch display.