On the cover
At the Missouri Botanical Garden visitor center, a young visitor gives his attention to the new LED videowall, engineered by Mad Systems to maintain its vivid display even in direct sunlight. Photo by Michael Oliver.
Table of contents
Editorial
Looking back to the future by Martin Palicki, InPark Magazine Publisher
Features
Alcorn’s tech ecosystem At 6488 Binloop Drive, you’ll find AV leader Alcorn McBride by Gabrielle Russon
Interactive writing UCF/Meow Wolf Writers Workshop
a conversation with Ken Neville, Todd Richins, Peter Weishar and Michael Wilson
Getting the IDEA Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Accessibility
by Dr. Kathryn Woodcock, P.Eng., C.C.P.E., I.C.A.E
The army of media servers behind Illuminarium disguise servers power Illuminarium venues in Atlanta and Las Vegas
by Judith Rubin and Martin Palicki
The Mad Magic Mad Systems takes AV++® to global markets
by Michael Oliver
Expanding the brand Angry Birds grows their footprint with three new partnerships
by Martin Palicki
Nanolumens takes LEDs around the curve Nanolumens’ Nixel Series LED monitors wrap around shapes and curves
by James Careless
Storm ready Supply chain challenges and attractions technology
by Scott Harkless, Alcorn McBride
Acquisition stories RWS becomes a mega one-stop shop
by Wendy M. Grant
Boarding pass Flying theaters take guests on the ride of their lives
by Joe Kleiman
Notes from the bleeding edge Tips for successful technology-rich projects
by Joe Fox, Alchemy Controls
Magic is in the air Ambient scent helps immerse Illuminarium guests
by Heather Lane, Prolitec
Welcome to the jungle Bleck & Bleck Architects digs into Kings Dominion’s new themed land
by Martin Palicki
Engineered to succeed EXP’s global consulting practice
by Gene Jeffers
It’s everywhere The changing nature of media-based attractions
edited by Judith Rubin and Joe Kleiman
The power of fire and water Technifex® continues to build on its substantial legacy
by Judith Rubin
Making fun of everything The many interactive faces of Alterface
by Gene Jeffers