▲ invidis recognized SMART Signage QxC in its “Green Signage – Hall of Fame”

Samsung Electronics announced that its SMART Signage QxC has been honored in the prestigious “Green Signage – Hall of Fame” by invidis, a German digital signage consultancy.

The “Green Signage – Hall of Fame” recognizes sustainable digital signage products from display manufacturers around the world. This year, Samsung’s SMART Signage QxC series — specifically the QH55C model — has been recognized for reducing 168 listed carbon footprint metrics.

▲Samsung’s SMART Signage QH55C was awarded a place in invidis’ Green Signage Hall of Fame

Samsung remains committed to eco-conscious initiatives across the product lifecycle, exemplifying its sustainability efforts with the latest SMART Signage Q series (QHC, QMC and QBC).

These SMART Signage Q series models feature an Eco Sensor feature that adjusts screen brightness based on the surrounding environment, allowing users to manage power consumption more efficiently. Additionally, the rear covers on these models contain 10% post-consumer materials (PCM) to reduce the use of regular plastic during manufacturing.

Apart from this “Hall of Fame” honor, the Q series has achieved several other notable certifications including:

• Carbon Footprint certification from TÜV Rheinland – Making the Q series the first signage model to receive this award
• ENERGY STAR 8.0 certification from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) – Recognizing the series’ energy efficiency
• Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT) certification from the Global Electronics Council – Acknowledging the series’ eco-conscious design and manufacturing processes

The QH55C model was also featured at the Digital Signage Summit Europe (DSSE) in May 2024 where the latest innovations in digital signage sustainability were showcased.

Samsung’s ongoing efforts toward sustainability and innovation will continue to raise the bar within the digital signage industry, ensuring that environmental responsibility remains a priority alongside technological advancement.

▲ Samsung Electronics won a total of seven awards at InfoComm 2023.

Everyday Sustainability With Samsung Signage Solutions

Sustainability is at the core of Samsung’s innovative signage solutions. Samsung’s commitment to sustainability was recognized by System Contractor News (SCN), a leading audio and visual publication, with the Installation Product Awards for Most Innovative Sustainable Product Strategy, highlighting Samsung’s efforts to provide exceptional environmental strategy in the signage industry.

In addition, The Wall All-in-One and 2023 Smart Signage (QMC Model) have become the first signage models to receive carbon footprint certifications from TÜV Rheinland.¹

▲ Samsung Booth visitors were welcomed by The Wall All-in-One, a 263-inch ultrawide 8K resolution screen, which played videos featuring Samsung’s sustainable future signage technologies.

▲ Scott Griggs, Managing Director of TÜV Rheinland, and Hyeong-gyu Park, Head of Enterprise PM Group for Samsung Electronics North America & LATAM, took part in the carbon footprint certification ceremony for Samsung’s new The Wall All-in-One and 2023 Smart Signage QxC Series.

▲ Samsung’s environmental strategy was awarded Most Innovative Sustainable Product Strategy in SCN’s Installation Product Awards.

▲ In an automotive showroom featuring The Wall, visitors could experience the enhanced contrast and increased brightness of the display and learn about the low-reflection film that minimizes light in different conditions.

The Wall for Virtual Production: Redefining Virtual Content Creation

One of the showstoppers at InfoComm 2023 was The Wall: a customizable modular display solution that offers high-resolution immersive viewing experiences. The screen has been used in diverse environments including traffic control centers, automobile design centers and product launch events.

At this year’s event, Samsung collaborated with Lux Machina, a pioneer in virtual production and ICVFX (In-Camera Visual Effects), to showcase the capabilities of The Wall for Virtual Production.

▲ The Wall for Virtual Production enables studios to streamline content production by leveraging ultra-large LED walls and real-time visual effects technology (left). The Wall for Virtual Production can be stacked or hung on a wall (right).

Empowering Businesses With Industry-Specific Display Solutions

At InfoComm 2023, Samsung presented its ever-expanding lineup of display solutions for various industries, ranging from corporate and retail to education, sports, hospitality and beyond.

▲ The recently launched 130-inch LED All-in-One (IAC Model) for corporate display solutions captivated attendees with its convenient installation process — a pre-assembled frame kit allows users to install the display by simply hanging it on a wall.

Samsung offers personalized options to help retailers meet customers’ unique needs — from kiosk solutions, now available on Windows OS, to touch displays.

▲ With enhanced usability and convenience through an all-in-one solution, Samsung Smart Signage products (QxC Series) received the 2023 Best of Show award from Digital Signage Magazine, the official media partner of InfoComm 2023.

▲ With no PC necessary, retailers can manage content, accept orders and process payments with ease using Samsung Kiosk. The solution received Digital Signage Magazine’s 2023 Best of Show award.

At InfoComm 2023, Samsung continued to make strides in the education sector with its remarkable retail display solutions. The award-winning Interactive Display (WAC Model) based on Android OS was recognized as the Most Innovative Collaboration Product in SCN’s Installation Product Awards, empowering educators and businesses with its cutting-edge features, software and connectivity.

▲ The Interactive Display (WAC Model) once again won Most Innovative Collaboration Product in SCN’s Installation Product Awards.

Samsung is one of the most recognized display solutions providers in the sports space, exemplified by the world-famous Infinity Screen at SoFi Stadium and the latest LED solutions at Citi Field and Minute Maid Park. At InfoComm 2023, Samsung showcased the Outdoor LED Signage XHB Series which received the BEST Awards for Outdoor Displays from audio and visual publication Commercial Integrator.

▲ With increased power efficiency compared to its predecessor, Samsung’s XHB Series offers an impressive peak brightness of 8,000nits, providing clear visibility under direct sunlight, and supports flexible installation options.

▲ Samsung displayed its commercial hospitality TV and projector solutions that enhance guest experiences, reflecting the increased interest in luxury and boutique design hotels.

Samsung Electronics, a global signage market leader for 14 years, has catered to the unique needs of various industries, pushing the boundaries of visual excellence and customer satisfaction through its display and signage solutions.

Through InfoComm 2023, Samsung reaffirmed its position as a commercial display market leader. Samsung will continue to redefine visual experiences across industries through exceptional signage solutions.

▲ Samsung received the rAVE 2023 Readers’ Choice Awards for Favorite Display Brand.

▲ InfoComm 2023 was held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida.

¹ TÜV Rheinland is a globally recognized testing body based in Cologne, Germany that provides quality and safety certifications across multiple industries.

Samsung Electronics today announced its new digital signage lineup at InfoComm 2023, North America’s largest audiovisual trade show, taking place in Orlando, Florida from June 14 to 16.

“Technology is a vital part of any business, and the innovative signage lineup we’re showcasing at InfoComm empowers businesses across industries to grow,” said Hoon Chung, Executive Vice President of Visual Display Business at Samsung Electronics. “The newest addition to The Wall lineup is especially exciting, making production faster and easier in TV, film and other creative industries.”

Introducing The Wall for Virtual Production

At InfoComm, Samsung unveiled a new dedicated display, The Wall for Virtual Production (IVC Model), which will be available globally starting from today.

Virtual production studios can use ultra-large LED walls to create virtual content, integrating them with real-time visual effects technology to reduce the time and cost of content production. The Wall for Virtual Production leads the market in the application of this technology.

The Wall for Virtual Production’s LED display features pixel pitch options of P1.68 and P2.1, dedicated studio frame rates (23.976, 29.97 and 59.94Hz) and genlocking, which can synchronize the screen with a camera’s video signal. The display also boasts a refresh rate of up to 12,288Hz, a max brightness of 1,500nits, a 35,000:1 fixed contrast ratio (for P2.1) and up to 170-degree wide viewing angles. All these new features combine to enable an unprecedented level of picture quality for virtual content.

The Wall for Virtual Production is based on modular technology, allowing for a variety of installation options for different production environments and needs, ranging from a perfectly flat screen to up to 6,000R curvature. It can also be hung or stacked with other screens, and it is designed to be resilient to the dust and particles that are common in production environments.

The integrated Virtual Production Management (VPM) solution and the intuitive interface it provides make it easy to manage the screen and facilitate the highest-possible picture quality. To display colors as accurately and consistently as possible, The Wall for Virtual Production also features 3D lookup tables (LUTs) for color correction, wide-gamut HDR color processing and color adjustment between individual cabinets or modules. The VPM is also capable of detecting and resolving any potential LED-related issues.

At InfoComm, Samsung will be collaborating with Lux Machina, a pioneer of virtual production and modern ICVFX (In-Camera Visual Effects), to showcase The Wall for Virtual Production in actual use. Lux Machina has implemented technology like this in television series like “The Mandalorian” and “House of the Dragon,” as well as in broadcast events like the League of Legends World Championship, NFL Honors and The ACM Awards.

“The Wall has been designed for virtual production,” said Zach Alexander, President of Lux Machina. “With a high refresh rate, true color representation and a wide viewing angle, we believe that display technologies like this could help usher in the next generation of visual effects, making it much easier for studios to deliver high-quality virtual production projects.”

Samsung is also working with Wētā FX as a technical partner. Wētā FX is a New Zealand-based digital visual effects company that has produced visual effects for some of the highest-grossing films ever made, such as “The Lord of the Rings” series, “Avatar” and “Avatar: The Way of Water.”

“Samsung’s The Wall for Virtual Production provides excellent color rendition and picture quality, and with the screen properties and black levels, one is able to control the precision of light it sends into a volume with ease. We look forward to working with the innovative team at Samsung and seeing how new techniques and capabilities can improve the experience for our storytellers,” said Kimball Thurston, CTO of Wētā FX.

The All-New Samsung QxC Series Crystal UHD Signage

In addition to The Wall, Samsung is introducing its full lineup of 20 new models in the globally available QxC Series Crystal UHD Signage Series. The displays feature significant upgrades in design and performance for unparalleled features and picture quality in any commercial environment.

The QxC lineup includes five QHC displays with 700nits of brightness (75”, 65”, 55”, 50” and 43”), eight QMC displays with 500nits of brightness (98”, 85”, 75”, 65”, 55”, 50”, 43” and 32”) and seven QBC displays with 350nits of brightness (98”, 85”, 75”, 65”, 55”, 50” and 43”).

The bezels on the QxC series are consistent and even on all four sides of the display, using the same thickness and dimensions to create a symmetrical design. The VESA mounting holes are in the center of the displays to ensure secure mounting. The series is 28.5mm thick, 40% slimmer than the previous model.¹

All QxC displays offer an easy and intuitive new user interface, 4K UHD resolution, Tizen 7.0 for optimized performance of web services and industry-leading durability. SmartView+ wirelessly connects the displays to up to six devices at once, while anti-glare panels minimize light reflection for an unimpeded viewing experience. Plus, all QxC models have an Eco Sensor that can detect the brightness of the surrounding environment and optimize the brightness of the display accordingly.

Samsung Ushers in the Era of All-in-One LED Displays

Samsung is also unveiling the LED All-in-One (IAC Model), a 130-inch full HD LED screen with a 16:9 aspect ratio. Its pre-assembled frame kit allows users to install the display simply by hanging it on a wall.

The LED All-in-One has a slim 56mm design (up to 64mm with the Slim Fit Wall Mount). The screen provides 1,000nits of peak brightness and a 3,840Hz refresh rate, resulting in stunning video quality. The built-in Samsung S-Box has support for integrated media play and Microsoft 365, delivering the latest commercial tools to make the most out of the large LED display in business environments.

Industry-First Carbon Footprint Certification From TÜV Rheinland

Separately, Samsung Electronics announced that its 2023 Smart Signage lineup has earned a series of certifications for environmentally preferable products from highly recognized institutes in Germany and the U.S.

The 2023 Smart Signage (QMC Model) and The Wall All-in-One (IAB Model) have become the first signage models to receive a product carbon footprint certification from TÜV Rheinland, a global testing body. Established in 1872 and headquartered in Cologne, Germany, TÜV Rheinland provides quality and safety certification services to multiple industries.

The organization calculates its carbon footprint certification by evaluating the amount of greenhouse gases generated throughout the entire product lifecycle, ranging from production to disposal, based on internationally recognized standards. The certification from TÜV Rheinland follows another recent and notable recognition for Samsung from the Carbon Trust.²

The 2023 Smart Signage (QMC Model) has also earned an ENERGY STAR 8.0 certification from the Environmental Protection Agency for its energy efficiency and an Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT) certification in recognition of its eco-conscious efforts, such as its recycled plastic use.

Samsung looks forward to seeing its peers, customers and partners in person at booth #1143 at InfoComm 2023. To learn more about Samsung’s visual display products, please visit: https://displaysolutions.samsung.com/main/index.

¹ 98-inch model excluded.
² Samsung’s 2023 Neo QLED Achieves ‘Reducing CO2’ Certification From the Carbon Trust – Samsung Global Newsroom