C2C's redesigned XpanD X101 leading the 3D market to the next generation.
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Ever since XpanD, the international authority in 3D cinemas and technology platforms, announced in February 2009 the official roll-out of its newest model of 3D glasses redesigned by C2C Studio – the X101 Series – it has been the most sophisticated technology in today’s marketplace for viewing stereoscopic 3D digital cinema.
The newly designed X101 Series of 3D active glasses represent several months of comprehensive R&D, engineering and design to equip them with state-of-the-art technical features and a streamlined, stylish appearance to optimize guest experience, comfort and to ease exhibitor operations. The core 3D viewing technology is XpanD’s patented “pi-cell” system, in which a specialized, fast-switching liquid crystal cell provides rapid, stereoscopic shutter action to deliver alternate right- and left-eye images.
When XpanD was faced with aesthetic challenges with the former series of glasses, they turned to C2C Studio for solutions. With the older generation, the glasses did not accommodate different head sizes and facial features internationally, and the big bulky frame was a big turn off for the female viewers. The challenge was not just to create a better looking and more comfortable frame, but the technology needed to be altered to fit the new design.
Upon XpanD's request, the C2C design team has upgraded features of the redesign with both exhibitors and their customers, as well as the environments in mind. They include rugged construction with built-in flex points and replaceable batteries that extend product life, a lightweight and stylish form factor that is comfortable even when worn over eyeglasses, a modular design to accommodate both adults and children, environmentally friendly diodes, and a power-saving auto on/off mechanism. C2C has also worked with XpanD's technical team to restructure the PCB board, allowing the light-efficient technology delivers the brightest possible picture and saves projector lamp power. The glasses also feature long-range IR signal activation, compatibility with DLP cinema chips, and a choice of two elective anti-theft systems.
“Now is a time of dramatic growth in 3D digital exhibition, and our company is fully committed to providing exhibitors with a complete line of top-quality 3D cinema products that are both robust and well priced,” says XpanD CEO Maria Costeira. “Technology never stands still and the new X101 Series active glasses are designed to be better, brighter, less costly and easier to maintain. Our dedication and constant efforts to improve XpanD's offerings mean that everybody wins: Theater patrons have a fulfilling experience and make repeat visits, and operators maximize their returns.”
Aside from the redesign of the glasses, C2C Studio has also been appointed to design a rolling trolley for storing, distributing and collecting the glasses before and after screenings. After weeks of R&D, C2C presented an easy-load trolley that holds about 250 sets of glasses.
Topping just over 1000 installations over five continents, XpanD has become a major player in 3D and the newly designed X101 active glasses have been a dominant choice for exhibitors seeking the most optimal guest experience. Hosting many special features, the ecology-minded reusable glasses have a durable and contemporary design that moviegoers prefer.
For more information, please visit XpanD's Official Site, or contact:
Richard Carlow at richard@c2c-studio.com
Eugenia Chen at eugenia@c2c-studio.com
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