Amid soaring demand for high-tech AV solutions in the healthcare sector, system integrator SIGMA AV has installed INFiLED’s WP Wrap series of cutting-edge curved LED displays in two healthcare experience centres in Germany.
Praxis4FUTURE is an initiative of the KV Nordrhein doctors’ association that seeks to demonstrate how technology can transform medical practices. Its experience centres, located in Düsseldorf and Cologne, utilise LED technology to illustrate how digital tools can streamline workflows and transform patient care.
Christian Backes, head of AV integration for SIGMA AV, explains that Praxis4FUTURE’s goal is to encourage doctors and medical professionals to embrace digitalisation by demonstrating the possibilities offered by new technologies.
The client wanted a space where doctors, medical staff and administrators could explore the possibilities of a more connected, digital future. It’s designed to illustrate how technology can modernise patient interactions and streamline workflows in healthcare settings, he comments.
To fulfil the brief from Praxis4FUTURE, SIGMA AV chose INFiLED’s WP Wrap series of curved LED screens. Offering a wide viewing angle and high-impact visual performance – boasting a fine pixel pitch (1.2 mm–3.1 mm), high contrast ratio and ultra-thin design (just 29.5 mm edge thickness) – the WP Wrap series’ dynamic control system also enables multi-level user management, making it an ideal solution for mission-critical applications such as command centres, monitoring and dispatching centres, and control rooms.
WP Wrap displays also offer silent operation, making them ideal for showroom environments where zero-noise running is a must, and are electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) class-B certified, meaning they meet the strict safety requirements and safety standards.
At the Praxis4FUTURE experience centres, the WP Wrap-series screens are used to create seamlessly curved LED walls that envelop visitors in an immersive 180° visual environment. In Düsseldorf, SIGMA AV specified a 10.8 m × 2.02 m WP Wrap 1.56 display, while the Cologne centre employs WP Wrap 1.25 at 7.2 m × 1.35 m. SIGMA AV opted for LED technology to create an all-encompassing display without visible seams or corners.
From the beginning, the client wanted a futuristic, sleek setup – white, clean, and seamless. LED was the perfect choice for this, as it represents cutting-edge technology and offers a more immersive experience. Very often, LED screens are flat panels side by side and have corners, but we didn’t want that. Not too many companies could achieve a completely seamless design, but INFiLED could. We had worked with INFiLED before and trusted their expertise and their technology, so it was an ideal match, Christian Backes says.
Working closely with INFiLED, SIGMA AV tailored the displays to the specific dimensions and visual requirements of each Praxis4FUTURE centre, aligning pixel pitch and resolution to maintain consistency in the visual content across both locations.
The final result is two state-of-the-art 180° LED walls that allow visitors to engage directly with realistic medical scenarios and help them understand the benefits that new digital tools can bring to the workplace.
“We want visitors to the space to feel that when they stand there, they are inside the story, so that they can better understand the benefits of digitalisation and technology-based advancements from the future", continues Christian Backes.
According to Christian Backes, the long standing relationship between SIGMA AV and INFiLED – one built on the companies’ shared dedication to providing one-of-a-kind experiences for customers – as well as effective communication between the integrator and the manufacturer at all stages of the project, were the secrets to its success. From early planning to final installation, the INFiLED team, led by VP of sales for Europe Andreas Voss, provided support in customising the displays and delivered technical guidance on resolution and pixel density, enabling SIGMA AV to overcome challenges associated with aligning the content for different screen dimensions.
INFiLED's support went beyond standard consultations. They provided detailed plans, drawing adjustments, and technical insights tailored to each location. This responsiveness and expertise ensured a flawless execution, Christian Backes concludes.
Photo credit: Kassenärztliche Vereinigung Nordrhein
