Stage and Entertainment Automation
EKA are used many of the most prestigious theatrical and music venues around the world as well as many large professional sporting events and Hollywood blockbuster films.
Driving technology in stage and entertainment automation
- Used all over the world in some of the most prestigious theatres, sporting venues, movie production sets, and theme parks, EKA and motor solutions have been key contributors to the automation of entertainment-related industries for over three decades.
- This includes iconic projects such as the Sydney Opera House, Hollywood blockbuster films, and the Super Bowl.
Advanced Technology for High Performance
- Evolving technology has led to higher levels of performance, enabling increasingly complex motion and synchronization of scenery, props, lighting, and sound.
- These advancements have expanded the possibilities for dramatic effects in theatrical productions and amusement park installations.
Ensuring Safety Across Venues
At the same time, our solutions help ensure the safety of performers, audiences, and thrill-seekers in a wide range of environments—whether indoors or outdoors, on land or at sea.
Key Benefits
Silent operation of automation equipment during performances
Increased safety systems where people and heavy moving parts are in close proximity
Maximising the capacity of venues with more stage performances possible and quicker production changeovers
Modularisation and distributed control of stage solutions to maximise flexibility and touring capabilities
Enhancing reliability and repeatability of equipment
Easier and reduced maintenance of stage effects
Compact equipment in locations where space is at a premium
Energy saving solutions through the use of drive regeneration capabilities
Typical Applications
Stage and scenery automation for theatres, cruise ships and touring performances
Upper/lower stage machinery, hoists and platform control
Lighting rigging and array automation
Multiple backdrops/screen operation
Automatic safety curtain
Sports simulators
Theme park rides