by Chris Broome | Oct 7, 2026 | Draper Updates
In our efforts to be responsible partners and good stewards, we take reducing waste very seriously. Still, each year Draper, like many companies, ends up with unused inventory. This could be due to returns, discontinued product, scrap, or various other reasons. We...
by Nathan Bowman | Sep 30, 2026 | Solar Control & Window Shades
We’re often asked if IntelliFlex I/O DC is a Power over Ethernet (PoE) system. The short answer is no. We consider it Distributed DC, which we believe is a better solution for window shading systems. Power Delivery Designed around Shades. PoE was developed to power...
by Clint Childress | Sep 23, 2026 | Draper At Home, Residential Technology, Screen Technology
Football season is in full swing, and fans everywhere gather in living rooms, family rooms, and even dedicated home theatre spaces to watch and cheer on their favorite team in the Big Game. But many of these gatherings are marred by an issue that, unfortunately, ruins...
by Terry Coffey | Sep 16, 2026 | Pro AV Integration, Screen Technology
Successful projection in large multipurpose auditoriums, often called gymnatoriums or cafetoriums, requires careful planning. It requires the right projector and screen viewing surface to best fit the lighting and space configuration. These multi-use spaces are...
by Matt Schultz | Sep 9, 2026 | Gym Equipment
Ceiling suspended gymnasium equipment, such as basketball backstops, gym dividers, overhead volleyball systems, and more, is very heavy. And keeping that equipment maintained and in good working order is important to ensure the safety of athletes, students, and...
by Terry Coffey | Sep 2, 2026 | Pro AV Integration, Screen Technology
Poor projection planning for classrooms, whether in K-12 or Higher Education settings, can lead to washed out images and other performance issues due to high amounts of ambient light competing with the projected light. It’s extremely important to begin planning...