The Netherlands - PPDS supported the Beeld & Geluid museum– home to one of the largest media archives in the world – introducing its ‘zero power’ and advanced colour Philips Tableaux ePaper and initiating a new era of sustainable displays.
Located on Media Park in the Dutch city of Hilversum – a 30-minute drive from central Amsterdam, museum – also known as the Netherlands Institute for Sound and Vision – is one of the country’s most recognisable buildings, with a colourful façade of 2,244 rotatable glass panels.
Opened in 2006, all areas of the building – from 16 m underground to 26m above – are dedicated to managing, safeguarding (archiving), and showcasing all types of media, from radio and television programs to video games, podcasts, and social media.
In addition to revolving exhibitions, the venue also regularly hosts a variety of public, educational, and corporate events, and features two large theatre halls, each with large screens and coloured LEDs incorporated into the walls and ceilings.
Hylke Thiry, team manager sales and business developer, Beeld & Geluid, commented: “Philips has been at the forefront of audiovisual innovation since the very beginning, and with its Dutch heritage, we are immensely proud to be home to many of its products.”
Aligned in their commitments to sustainability, the Beeld & Geluid team wanted to cut down on the amount of paper wastage generated through the museum, which included personalised welcome messages, upcoming events, exhibit information, wayfinding, and more.
Seeking a digital alternative and working closely with PPDS, Beeld & Geluid found the latest innovations and breakthroughs in ePaper display technology, a market being driven by PPDS and long-term technology partner, E Ink.
Capable of displaying a static image 24/7 for days, weeks, months, or even years without using a single kilowatt of energy (or even needing to be plugged in) PPDS’ 25” Philips Tableaux displays were chosen for the museum.
Versatile and portable, the Philips Tableaux displays can be placed anywhere in the museum, including in permanent and temporary installations. Running on an Android SoC, the museum’s team can manage and update content either manually or entirely remotely. This allows easy tailoring of screens to meet the needs of guests and visitors; content can easily be changed based on factors like location, time of day, current event, personalised greetings, or important safety information.
Displays only require a connection to an electricity source in the museum when content is being updated, immediately reverting to zero power upon completion.
With no cables required, the setup in the museum is hassle free, and the team were quickly in command of content creation and management, able to simply swap out content when required.
Hylke Thiry added: “Philips Tableaux are at the forefront of a new and more sustainable display era. The Philips Tableaux has led the way again in digital display and we are very pleased to be able to welcome our visitors with these most sustainable ePaper displays. Perfect to highlight innovation in action and the ongoing story of AV here at Beeld & Geluid.”
Ron Cottaar, head of global marketing at PPDS, concluded: “PPDS and the Philips brand have a long and successful association with the Beeld & Geluid, providing a rich history of innovation throughout the museum, both on display and in its archives. We were delighted to once again support the team in delivering a new generation of technology and visual capabilities, while, crucially, helping to bring new sustainable opportunities and financial savings, with Philips Tableaux.”
