Application
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
- Film stunts often involving rigging and accurate hoist control
Planning an upgrade or a new machine?
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Next step
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