Applied Technology Review: Specials Magazine

For more than four decades, Audiotek has been recognised as a creative powerhouse in the field of audiovisual (AV) design and build. Driven by its founder, Frank Murray, who is himself considered a world leader in AV design & build, their ability to integrate sound, lighting and video systems to create mind blowing, immersive experiences has kept them ahead of the pack. Renowned for turning complex artistic visions into tangible realities, the company consistently leaves an indelible mark on the world’s grandest stages. Chris Kmiec, Audiotek’s UK Director, encapsulates his company’s philosophy of placing creativity at the heart of its tech-driven AV solutions. He says, “We do not allow technology to dictate the creative process. Instead, we leverage AV technologies into the creative engineering journey to enhance our clients’ performances and experiences. Keeping ahead of tech development keeps us nimble, allowing us to adapt to changing industry needs.” The proof of this approach is out there. The teams’ essence lies in their remarkable ability to adapt and flex to seamlessly navigate through a project. Their understanding of the AV space comes from decades of experience and listening. Every project begins with engaging clients in meaningful conversations, delving into insightful questions to capture the essence of their initial idea. This type of proactive collaboration is critical when laying the groundwork for each AV solution. Collaboration extends throughout the entire team, involving set designers, technical teams and external partners to ensure the final product seamlessly aligns with the client’s vision. The organic nature of the development phase is supported by some pretty hard-core technologies, allowing Audiotek to transform ideas into visual concepts using everything from 3D modelling to sophisticated simulations.

Grandperspective is ushering in a new era of emission and safety management with its scanfeld system, the world’s first comprehensive solution for monitoring emissions in industrial facilities. This groundbreaking technology, powered by sensors, can detect over 400 chemicals from long distances, automatically visualise and pinpoint gas clouds, leaks, and deliver real-time emission reports to enhance safety and operational efficiency in complex industrial environments. “When I speak to the managers of large chemical companies, who are responsible for process safety and reducing emissions, there is one key trait that they all share. They exhibit a deep sense of responsibility, and they are constantly aware that the wellbeing of thousands depends upon their skills, knowledge and experience. They want to better understand the emissions landscape, so they can be in control of the emission detection narrative for the plants that they manage,” says René Braun, CEO and founder. Grandperspective is driven by the same desire. Braun and Peter Maas, the CTO and co-founder established the company after realising the inability of existing solutions to adequately track the diverse range of chemical emissions. The scanfeld system meets these challenges head-on. Whether it’s technical, process or fugitive emissions, it ensures immediate detection. “Our technology gives health and safety teams real-time situational awareness, clearly identifying which individuals in the plant are at risk,” says Braun. Scanfeld represents a leap in emission management. Unlike conventional sensor-based methods, it employs remote sensors and advanced data fusion to identify emissions in real time across large industrial sites. Tailored for extensive production and storage facilities, it allows remote monitoring of hundreds of compounds with exceptional versatility. It operates accurately across different altitude profiles without the need for calibration, delivering precision that differentiates between routine emissions and critical safety incidents.