Robe took part in PLASA 2026, held at Olympia London, where it presented its latest developments to lighting and production professionals from a range of sectors.
The atmosphere and energy of PLASA provided the perfect setting for Robe to present five new and innovative moving-head and LED lighting products, as well as showcase its latest technologies alongside its associated companies Avolites, Anolis, LSC Control Systems and Artistic Licence.
The products launched by Robe at PLASA 2026 included Arianne 4 and Arianne 12, which expand the Arianne series of IP65-rated multi-source LED fixtures following the launch of Arianne 2 and Arianne 6 earlier this year, thereby completing the family. Their features include a 55 W RGB Lime multichip LED source that delivers truly intense colours and keeps everyone in the spotlight.
LEDBeam 400, iT10 Profile and mySVOPATT were also presented. The latter is a new version of the distinctive SVOPATT fixture, now equipped with pan and tilt movement.
More new products
Robe’s new GigaPointe multifunctional laser source made its first appearance at a PLASA show after being used with great success at numerous festivals across Europe this summer.
Another new development for PLASA was the addition of Robe’s patented AERIS™ technology to the entire LT series of fixtures. This technology was originally introduced in the iPAINTE LTM, which was nominated for one of this year’s PLASA Innovation Awards.
AERIS™ technology (Airborne Emission Removal In-head System) instantly filters and purifies the air inside the moving-head compartment, preventing airborne residues such as oils and other volatile organic compounds from settling on optical components including lenses, prisms, gobos and dichroic filters. AERIS™ keeps surfaces in optimal condition, extends service intervals and significantly reduces maintenance costs.
Beyond reflection
PLASA 2026 saw the premiere of a new Robe live show concept entitled A World Beyond Reflection – Where Light Reveals All.
Characterised by the customary energy of Robe’s shows, the narrative unfolded in a highly stylised, high-tech anime universe in which artificial intelligence has taken control of everything people see and hear, suppressing emotions and preventing human imagination and creativity from functioning.
The audience was taken on a journey through a wide variety of musical genres, performed live by an explosive ten-piece percussion and brass band.
The performers portrayed rebellious robotic musicians who burst onto the stage and triggered a surge of energy through their instruments, enabling them to manipulate the lighting around them. The big question was whether they would manage to wrest control from the robots and open a new path towards truly human creativity.
The show featured around 200 Robe fixtures, including all the products presented, as well as GigaPointe, Arianne 2, Arianne 6, Tetra2, iFORTE LTX, iESPRITE LTM, PAINTE LTL, iBOLT, WTF! and Footsie.
The different Robe product groups were integrated into the show to demonstrate their capabilities in a real-world environment that was easily recognisable to PLASA visitors from all disciplines.
The lighting was programmed and controlled using an Avolites D9-215 and a D7-215, together with two TITAN Net processors. The multimedia content was run on an Avo Q3 Pro Ai server featuring the latest version of Prism.
The stand featured several demonstration areas where visitors could explore all the products in greater depth and speak with the Robe team.
The Avolites area was located to the left of Robe’s main stage, while Anolis, Artistic Licence and LSC were positioned to the right.
Avolites
Visual and lighting control systems manufacturer Avolites presented its range of consoles at PLASA London.
The highlight of the company’s 50th-anniversary celebrations, held under the Avo50 banner, came when the winner of an exclusive gold console created to commemorate this important milestone was announced.
After eight months of intriguing clues, intense monitoring of the rankings and fierce competition, the Avo50 contest concluded with a draw among the 50 highest-ranked participants. One of them took home the exclusive Golden Console. A celebratory toast was held for the winner and everyone who took part.
In terms of products, from Avolites’ compact and portable Travel Collection to the flagship D9, the exhibition allowed visitors to try out the range in one place. Whether controlling a small touring rig or programming visual content for the largest stages, the stand featured a console designed for every task.
Avolites offered the first Prism training sessions since the launch of its multimedia control platform and software, as well as free Titan training throughout the show. This allowed attendees to see the software in action and speak directly with the Avolites team about how to optimise it for different shows. They were also able to see how Prism integrates with the entire console range and gain a clear understanding of how lighting and visual content can work simultaneously and harmoniously as a single system.
The R&D and product teams were available throughout PLASA to answer questions, receive feedback and present Avolites’ upcoming developments.
Anolis
Anolis presented a selection of architectural LED fixtures designed to provide precision, flexibility and durability across a wide range of applications. The stand showcased linear, façade, accent and in-ground lighting solutions, demonstrating the versatility of the Anolis portfolio in different architectural environments.
Visitors were able to discover Lamari™, a compact linear fixture offering a wide range of beam angles for versatile architectural lighting applications, alongside the compact yet powerful Appoli™, designed for spot, accent and floodlighting applications.
Also on display was Agame™, which creates a uniform line of light with a 180° beam angle to enhance architectural features, along with the Lyrae™ in-ground fixture, which offers different optical distributions and remote tilt adjustment of up to 25° for precise surface illumination.
Together, these fixtures demonstrate Anolis’ commitment to precise optical control, installation flexibility and robust design, offering adaptable lighting solutions for a wide variety of architectural projects.
LSC Control Systems
LSC Control Systems presented its latest products, APSX and GENX. These advanced power distribution and dimming systems incorporate Ethernet connectivity for seamless integration into modern control, monitoring and automation workflows.
The NEXEN range was also displayed in the LSC area. This new Ethernet/DMX converter is designed to provide robust and reliable data control and distribution. It enables seamless conversion between entertainment-industry protocols such as ArtNet, sACN, DMX, RDM and ArtRDM.
New for 2026, the NEXEN range includes four- and eight-port rackmount versions, a portable two-port model and a two-port wall-mounted version for the installation market.
Visitors were also able to discover UNITOUR, the award-winning portable power solution, and UNITY, the versatile cabinet system for dimming and power-control installations. With these new developments, LSC Control Systems continues to offer reliable and innovative solutions for the global entertainment industry.
Artistic Licence
Artistic Licence had a prominent presence at PLASA 2026, where it offered new technologies, practical demonstrations and specialist advice throughout the event.
In the Cyber Security Pavilion, visitors were able to discover artPlay, while DMX Protect Extreme was nominated for one of the PLASA Innovation Awards. The team also presented the latest developments in cueLumen, including the first presentation of Composer, a free configuration tool designed to streamline and improve system deployment for installers and integrators.
Product application specialist Tim Smith delivered the presentation Getting Started with Sig-Net on Monday, 7 September, at 10:30 a.m. in the Lighting & Staging Theatre. During the session, he introduced this next-generation lighting-control protocol and explained its importance in addressing new cybersecurity requirements.
Visitors were able to meet the Artistic Licence team, try the technology first-hand and explore how its latest developments could contribute to their upcoming control projects.
