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Are Battery-Operated Shades Safe?

by Terry Coffey | Jun 9, 2017 | Draper Updates, Home Theatre, Pro AV Integration, Solar Control & Window Shades

Last year, lithium-ion batteries hit the news when Samsung recalled some portable devices after battery flaws caused fires. Now lithium batteries are making news in the window coverings industry. A Draper competitor recently recalled lithium batteries used in their...

Smart Shades for a Smart Home

by Terry Coffey | May 30, 2017 | Draper Updates, Home Theatre, Pro AV Integration, Solar Control & Window Shades

The “smart home” is a huge trend in residential construction. Homebuyers want the various devices in their houses to be connected and communicate with one another. They want to be able to remotely control appliances, lights, media devices, camera systems, and HVAC,...

TecVision and the Immersive CAVE Experience

by Terry Coffey | May 16, 2017 | Draper Updates, International Update, Pro AV Integration, Screen Technology

The intersection of AV, virtual reality, 3D, and Computer Aided Virtual Environments (CAVE) allows companies to take clients inside a design concept and have a look around. This tool offers limitless possibilities for such diverse applications as automotive...

Why Projection Screen Names Matter

by Terry Coffey | May 5, 2017 | Draper Updates, Home Theatre, Houses of Worship, International Update, Pro AV Integration, Screen Technology

Why do projection screen names matter? At Draper, we believe a good name combines clarity with vital information. So, we are introducing some small but important changes to how we name some of our projection viewing surfaces. This small change continues our effort to...

Three Reasons the Education Market needs 4K Projection

by Terry Coffey | May 2, 2017 | Draper Updates, International Update, Pro AV Integration, Screen Technology

One of the hottest projection trends the past couple of years has been 4K. Yet, one market continues to lag behind in implementing this higher resolution technology: educational AV. According to a recent piece for AV Technology Magazine by Brian Nadel, the main reason...

2017 AV Price List Released

by Terry Coffey | Apr 25, 2017 | Draper Updates, Pro AV Integration

You can be one of the first to get a sneak peek at our latest innovations! Draper’s AV price list is now available via our online Pro Portal! And with it comes the addition of some new products! This year’s price list takes effect May 22, but you can be one of the...