The Robe Group and all its businesses were at the 2025 ISE expo in Barcelona last week, on Booth P100 in Hall 6 (Lighting & Staging). Robe launched two exciting new products, the iSTROBE™ and iESPRITE® LTL WashBeam, underlining the growing influence and importance of this trade show for the rental, staging, and live events sectors.
Several other new products that were showcased included the newly launched iFORTE® Fresnel, the PAINTE® Fresnel, the SVOPATT™, and the SVB1™.
For the first time at ISE, Robe presented an eye-catching live performance expo-special show, another nod to the ever-growing significance of ISE for the live production community. The Robe booth featured a stage, and in between the live shows, fully choreographed and time-coded VOG (Voice of God) product presentations took place throughout all four days of the expo.
The Robe Group’s businesses – architectural and LED lighting brand Anolis, legendary UK-based lighting console and media server manufacturer Avolites, Australian-based power distribution experts LSC Control Systems, and ingenious lighting control and integration solutions specialist Artistic License – each had their own sections on Booth P100, illustrating the synergy integral to Robe’s vision and future plans.
Launched by Robe at ISE 2025
iSTROBE™
Robe’s iSTROBE was built to deliver blazing stroboscopic brilliance and exceptional performance for any production, anytime, anywhere.
With incredible speed, three rapid motorized zooms (including a unique linear zoom for the central white LED strobe) and continuous pan and tilt rotational control, the iSTROBE™ became the most dynamic moving multi-zoomed strobe on the market.
The main features included:
- Extreme output and unrivaled zoom control, providing bright washes and an intense beam of light.
- Incredible high-intensity Blinder feature.
- Exceptionally fast Pan and Tilt, with zonal control for dynamic mapping and macros, enabling even faster programming.
- Precise control of every beat with variable flash durations.
- Robe’s patented RAINS™, POLAR+™, and parCOAT™ IP65 active protection technologies.
iESPRITE® LTL WashBeam - Robe Reliability in all Weathers
Inspired by Robe’s award-winning iFORTE® LTX WB, the smaller and lighter iESPRITE® LTL WB combined iSERIES durability with next-generation performance and enormous versatility for concerts, theatre, and broadcast applications – indoors or outdoors.
The iESPRITE® LTL WashBeam had a class-leading form factor, optical precision with an impressive 200mm front lens, and a rich feature set, delivering high-performance medium-to-long throw output from its compact, well-protected 37 kg frame.
Key Features:
- Longevity and high performance, thanks to the iSE-TE™ 750W XP (Xtra Power) LED light source and HCF (High Colour Fidelity).
- Easy installation, exchange, and replacement of the LED engine.
- Full color control via the CMY color mixing system.
- Flexible zoom range depending on the mode, with no intensity loss when using the iris.
- Complete effects package, perfect for enhancing creativity and achieving stunning looks.
- Full outdoor protection with RAINS™, POLAR+™, and parCOAT™ technologies.
The iESPRITE® LTL WashBeam was broadcast friendly and also featured other advanced Robe technologies, such as Plano4™ FC full curtain shutters, MAPS™ static calibration, and airLOC™ cooling for ultra-quiet operation and cleaner optics.
The RoboSpot™-ready iESPRITE LTL WashBeam was internally pre-wired and pre-balanced for IP65 camera installation and use as a remote follow spot or connection to a Robe RoboSpot™ system.
New from Robe at ISE 2025
iFORTE Fresnel
The most powerful Fresnel wash of the Robe iSeries, the IP65-rated iFORTE® Fresnel delivered a beautiful soft beam with advanced control, designed to withstand the harshest weather! The iFORTE® Fresnel combined immense power with great subtlety, ideal for any outdoor show environment.
To maximize the flexible beam control, Robe’s patented PLANO4™ framing shutter module featured four individual blades on separate planes, with a module rotation of +/- 60°.
PAINTE Fresnel
The compact yet potent PAINTE was a massive success for Robe, proving that small can definitely be beautiful! The PAINTE® Fresnel provided a quiet, high-quality wash solution for short to medium-throw applications in theatrical, television, installation, live, or corporate settings.
SVOPATT
Robe created a brand-new, super-cool original fixture in the SVOPATT™ – and as with all Robe products, it was proudly made in the Czech Republic.
SVOPATT™ transformed a unique classic design into a cool contemporary housing with nine individual modules, each containing 7 x 40W RGBW multichips and a 200W white LED strobe in the center pixel – seriously bright, worthy of its lineage and ready to make an impact both as a scenic element and a source of captivating effects.
Each individual module contained a motorized zoom with a range of 3.8° - 50°, so tight beams or wide washes could be created from each module.
SVB1
The eye-catching SVB1™ was a multifunctional effect, beam, and wash luminaire – a versatile, compact powerhouse in the new Robe SVOPATT™ family!
It delivered high output and extreme speed, with continuous pan and tilt rotation for spectacular results! Featuring seven individual 40W RGBW LED cells plus a central pixel with both RGBW and a powerful 200W white strobe LED module, the SVB1™ offered full pixel mapping for mind-blowing looks or beautifully ephemeral effects.
The SVB1™ stood out with its motorized zoom range, offering precise 3.8° beams up to expansive 50° washes.
Avolites
Avolites Ltd presented the Diamond 7 (D7), the latest addition to the Diamond collection of consoles, for the first time at ISE on stand 6P100.
Two variants, D7-330 and D7-215, designed as ultimate travel and performance consoles – packable into a standard Peli Air case for checking in as hold luggage – were demonstrated.
In-person training on Avo’s Titan console software was also available on the stand throughout the show.
Other hardware included the flagship Diamond 9 (D9-215 variant) lighting control console along with the T3 and T3-W, Avo’s smallest professional lighting control products, where portability, compactness, and performance were crucial. The tried-and-trusted Tiger Touch II and Quartz consoles were also there, delivering great performance and a popular choice for more cost-conscious projects seeking value without sacrificing quality.
Avo’s powerful ‘Production Grade’ Q-series media server range was also present with the Q3 demonstrating the Synergy feature set (uniting lighting and video, offering creative programmers a streamlined workflow for all visual elements on stage).
Anolis
Anolis, Robe’s architectural LED lighting division, occupied an elegant new-look section of the booth this year, showcasing products designed to enhance any building or space, exterior or interior.
A highlight was a pole featuring 4 x Calumma fixtures – 3 x Calumma Urban S (in RGBW / RGBA / TW variants) and 1 x Calumma S MC PW 3000K.
Calumma featured a durable housing built to withstand any exterior conditions, plus a special finish for harsh and marine environments, resulting in a high-performance outdoor LED luminaire in an elegant design.
A recessed window frame cut into a wall on the booth showcased Anolis’s Agame window reveal luminaire, specifically crafted to accentuate window and arch perimeters and also functioning as a quality multi-purpose lighting solution.
The booth design included a shelf for highlighting some of Anolis’ inground fixtures – namely the Eminere Inground 2 and the complete Lyrae series (XS Fix, XS, S, M) at ISE 2025.
Lyrae offered powerful, high-output LEDs available with a variety of optics, from narrow to wide, including a bi-symmetrical option. The light source could be tilted remotely by up to 25° from its horizontal position to accurately illuminate the targeted surface.
To top it all off at ISE 2025, Anolis presented a special “chandelier” installation made from four Anolis Ambiane luminaires – two Ambiane SP16 Pendant Remotes and two Ambiane MP111 Pendant Remotes.
The Ambiane range was designed for areas needing general ambient light, with the added ability to create mood. The SP16 was the smallest Ambiane luminaire, while the MP111 was the mid-sized one; both delivered a powerful, efficient, and high-quality solution for lower ceiling applications.
LSC Control Systems
LSC Control Systems showcased its complete lineup of power management solutions, designed for the unique demands of today’s high-tech production environments. Featuring advanced protections and monitoring capabilities, LSC’s products provided safety, reliability, and peace of mind to busy professionals working at the forefront of show and event creation.
Featured products:
- UNITOUR: LSC’s premium portable power solution, designed for video, audio, and lighting systems in events, touring, film, and television. Available in 24- and 48-channel configurations, it offered advanced features such as individual ground fault monitoring, staggered startup, neutral loss protection, and more.
- UNIPLATE: A new wall-mounted touchscreen designed for use with LSC products, including Mantra Mini.
- NEXEN: An expansion of the range with a new Ethernet/DMX gateway in wall-plate format, featuring a touchscreen for configuration.
Artistic License
Artistic Licence looked forward to meeting friends and colleagues, old and new, and was thrilled to offer exclusive pre-release access to several new products at ISE, scheduled for launch in Q2.
- artPlay – A 10” Art-Net touchscreen controller designed for intuitive scene editing and recall. With up to two universes of control (1024 channels), Art-Net scene capture, and on-screen editing, artPlay was ideal for auditoriums, small venues, places of worship, museums, performance spaces, and multi-use areas that required both day-to-day and performance control.
- artCore – A scalable control and integration solution in a compact form factor. artCore expanded artPlay’s capabilities for larger installations, enabling iOS/Android app control, sequence capture and replay, user-configurable timed events, system integration, external triggers, and more.
- DMX Gateway Series – The first products in a dedicated range of installation-focused DMX gateways.
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In addition to these innovations, Artistic Licence showcased its extensive range of load controllers, user interfaces, and the robust ‘Extreme’ range of DMX-protected products. Artistic Licence provided complete end-to-end control solutions, empowering designers, specifiers, and installers to bring ambitious lighting concepts to life.
