History
2019
- new feature Digital Geometrical Correction and Mapping for laser projectors
- Availability and application of AVB devices
- Support for the audiovisuel installation DEEP WEB at Kraftwerk Berlin
- Production and selling of our 250. PHAENON X 30000 projector
- Support of the events Fusion Festival, 100 Jahre Bauhaus, "Zukunft braucht Herkunft" at Badischen Staatstheater Karlsruhe, Christmas Garden Berlin
2018
- Provision of all laser systems for the events at ILDA 2018
- Use and provision of the ADREM adapter to convert an analog SMPTE timecode signal into a MIDI timecode signal
- Support of our South Korean partner Laser Witchery Production Inc. at the final ceremony of the Olympic Games 2018
- ILDA Viewer as new tool for displaying laser show frames in "ILDA Image Data Transfer" format on a PC or Mac
- Support of ER Production with the light installation at the Generali Tower in Milan
- Support of the events Fusion Festival, Road Technology Days, Illuminale Trier, Interference and Berlin lights up
2017
- New design for all "BLITZ Lasergrid" components
- Enhancement of the machinery: New CNC milling machine type "Datron Neo" for in-house fabrication of mechanical components
- The 50th PHAENON Accurate was shipped in December
- Supply of 30 new "BLITZ Lasegrid" modules for installation in the Komischen Oper Berlin
- Support of the Numen/For Use group for the scenography of the opera "Parsifal" in the National Opera Sofia
- Support of the audio visual laser performances "Phospor" and "Spline" by R. Henke
- Comprehensive collaboration with media technology company "Lightvert" during realization of the new advertising medium "ECHO"
2016
- Our PHAENON Accurate - the first full color laser projector with carbon housing - has been significantly redesigned. CEO M. Sollinger has presented the 'new' PHAENON Accurate as first RGB laser projector with IEEE 802.1 AVB support at the ILDA conference in Baltimore (USA)
- Two "Artistic" ILDA awards - one for the art installation "Deep Web" and one for the laser show "Empire State of Mind"
- Award for 700 integrated Taipan laser sources
- The 100th PHAENON X laser projector was shipped in February
- Intensive collaboration and extensive support with equipment and know-how for the "Deep Web" installation during world premiere in February in Berlin as well as during "Fêtes des Lumières" in Lyon (France)
- Close cooperation with Yvette Mattern in her project "Global Rainbow" by providing new laser equipment for further installations
- Support of the audio visual laser installation "Fall" by R. Henke
2015
- The company celebrates its 30th anniversary in September in a leisure park near Berlin.
- Rollout of the new Lasergraph DSP Playback, a low coast playback unit for Lasergraph DSP shows to make realizing setups with multiple Lasergraph DSP more affordable
- New software level Licensor for the Lasergraph DSP Mark 2
- 4 ILDA awards on the occasion of ILDA conference in Dubai (UAE)
- Prototype PHAENON Accurate presented during PLS - first RGB laser projector in Carbon housing for laser applications without elaborate installation
- PHAENON X series enhanced with the PHAENON X Mini
- Award for 600 integrated Taipan laser sources (status April 2015)
- New distribution partner in Dubai (UAE)
- Collaboration with the artists Christoph Bauder and Robert Henke at the art project "Deep Web" (will be continued in 2016)
- Support of our partner tarm Showlaser by providing of a total of 16 laser projectors and 18 Lasergraph DSPs for the opening of the 1st European Games
- Support of the audio-visual laser installation "Lumière II" by R. Henke
2014
- New hardware platform Lasergraph DSP travel launched - the smart laser show controller in small lightweight Polymer housing for mobile applications
- PHAENON X AT series enhanced: Laser projector with 7 Taipans (total laser output of 30,000 mW) available
- LAN functionality of LA Toolbox software for Mac and PC
- System Integrator Award for 500 integrated Taipan OPSL laser sources
- 1 artistic ILDA award for art project “FLUIDIC – Sculpture in Motion” designed and produced by WHITEvoid design studio in collaboration with LaserAnimation
- Support for ECA2’s multimedia project “Wings of Time” on Sentosa island by providing the necessary laser equipment
- Collaboration with R. Henke on the laser project “Destructive Observation Field”
- Support for FLASH ART GmbH by providing special laser technology for forming a laser grid to present the Audi R18 headlights during the trade fair CES in Las Vegas
- “Festival of Lights” and “Berlin leuchtet” with LA laser equipment, among others during the opening concert “Lumissimo” staged at the Berliner Dom
- Support for project “25 YEARS FALL OF THE BERLIN WALL” on the Brandenburg Gate on November 9th 2014 accomplished by phase 7 performing.arts
2013
- Innovations for the Lasergraph DSP
- With the new timeline application "ShowLine" a new software component is available for Lasergraph DSP users which allows arranging laser effects with audio or video files simple and clear.
- New hardware platform for the Lasergraph DSP series: Lasergraph DSP compact dual Mark 2 - the popular "Compact" is also available as "dual" version with two scanner outputs
- Next Generation PHAENON X launched
Special features: Electronic mask , motorized beam adjust, remote control by IPod - 2 artistic ILDA awards
- Support of our distributor Laser Kinetics by supplying in total eight laser projectors for the installation at opening ceremony of the Universiade in Kazan (Russia)
- Continued collaboration with artist Robert Henke during the laser installation “Lumière
- Special installations using LA projectors: Grand Coulee Dam
- Collaboration with White Void art and design: Laser installation “Fluidic Sculpture” for Hyundai shown in Milan (Tortona Design Week 2013)
- Continued collaboration with artist Roland Burkart on a the improved laser installation WHITE ARCHITECTURE NO. 1 shown in Munich
2012
- New features enhance the Lasergraph DSP Mark 2:
- Mac OS-X support – for the Lasergraph
- Support of visualization software Capture Polar and Depence V:3d - Next Generation PHAENON X
Start of development for the next generation of RGB laser projectors PHAENON X - System Integrator Award for 400 integrated Taipan OPSL laser sources
- Special installations using LA projectors:
Disney Land Paris, Disney Land Tokyo, Big O Korea - 5 artistic ILDA awards
- Collaboration with artist Robert Henke: Laser installation “Fragile Territories” shown in Nantes (France) for 2 months
- Collaboration with artist Roland Burkart: Laser installation WHITE ARCHITECTURE NO. 1 shown in Munich
2011
- 20th Anniversary Lasergraph DSP
LaserAnimation offers birthday presents to all owners - birthday updates/ upgrades - Company certified according to ISO 9001:2008
- Compact "Phaenon RGB Basic" with RGB output powers from 2.5 – 5.5 W launched
- More variations of the Phaenon AT series
- LaserAnimation receives a special award from Coherent in occasion of the 1000th Taipan sold by Coherent
- Special installations using LA projectors: OCT Shenzhen
- 1 artistic ILDA award
2010
- Award for 200 (February) and 300 (April) integrated laser diodes of the Coherent® Genesis TAIPAN series
- Redesign of the website, additional Russian and Korean versions are available
- LaserAnimation SOLLINGER has celebrated its 25 years existence - a success story!
Started as one-man business in 1985 the company employs twelve permanent workers today and became firmly established as manufacturer of high-end laser projection units as well as laser show controllers all over the world. - Special installations using LA projectors:
Disneyland Anaheim, Disney’s California Adventure
2009
- PHAENON RGB series launched - several models for a wide range of output powers are available.
- Compliment by the Coherent Corporation for integration of the 100th Coherent® Genesis TAIPAN laser diode.
- Two trainees finished their apprenticeship as "Electronic Technician for Devices and Systems".
One trainee completed her apprenticeship as industrial business management assistant.
2008
- Launch of next generation laser show controllers "compact Mark 2" and "workstation Mark 2" (Lasergraph DSP Mark2 series).
- Certified integrator of Coherent Taipan modules.
- Government funded co-operation with Fraunhofer IPM, University of Potsdam and several companies for development of a novel measuring system.
- Development of a novel technique for stacking low power laser diodes.
- Development of the PHAENON RGB series.
2007
- Government funded research project "Spectral Beam Combining of Red Laser Sources".
- Delivery of the 400th BLITZ unit.
- LaserAnimation becomes a training company and forms two electronic technicians and two industrial traders
2006
- Development of novel factory aligned and sealed RGB laser light engine.
- First units of PHAENON 500 delivered.
- Carsten Nicolai ‘s "syn chron" was shown during the first Singapore Biennale.
2005
- Launch of the first DMX-controlled moving-head 5W laser system with integrated grating wheel: BLITZ Stage.
- Delivery of the 150th BLITZ projector.
- Peter Jakubek leaves LaserAnimation.
- 3 artistic ILDA awards
- Collaboration with artist Carsten Nicolai on his installation "syn chron" at the National Gallery in Berlin, later shown this year in Bern/Switzerland and in Yamaguchi/Japan
2004
- The success of the BLITZ projectors led to the expansion of the product line with the models BLITZ Laser and BLITZ Tipo Basic -
- Delivery of the 75th BLITZ projector.
- 1 artistic ILDA award
2003
- Another milestone was set. Following comprehensive development, LaserAnimation began delivering the BLITZ laser projectors.
- New layout of the web page.
- 3 artistic ILDA awards
2002
- First Asian DSP user meeting held in Tokyo, Japan.
- Begin of development of the later BLITZ series based on Jenoptik OEM laser modules - a novel DPSS diode laser together with a scanner unit in a compact housing form a compact ultra mobile laser show system.
- Launch of the proTize max Plug-in for direct rendering of 3ds max™ scenes in perfect laser graphics / sequences.
- Launch of the proTize converter Software for converting bitmap and vector graphics into high resolution laser images.
- Introduction of the BLITZ projector at ILDA meeting in Florida, U.S.A.
- Michael Sollinger becomes Chairman of the technical committee of ILDA.
- 2 artistic ILDA awards
2001
- Over 50 Lasergraph DSP compact units delivered.
- Delivery of the 200th Lasergraph workstation.
- Delivery of the 300th Accurate projector.
- More than 700 fibre optics were sold.
- Membership of IAAPA organisation.
- Collaboration with artist Hiro Yamagata’s laser installation "Photon 999" at the Guggenheim in Bilbao, Spain.
- 6 artistic ILDA awards
2000
- Production of the Lasergraph DSP compact started.
- Delivery of the 200th Accurate projector.
- 1 artistic ILDA award
1999
- New hardware platform: The Lasergraph DSP compact, the slimline NET version controlled by Ethernet was launched at the ILDA trade show.
- 3 artistic ILDA awards
1998
- Patent DE 4125241 for the 3D laser projector granted.
- 2 artistic ILDA awards
1997
- Over 90 Lasergraph DSPs were sold; the 200th Scanamp was delivered.
- Launch of the "Accurate" projectors based on CTI 6800 scanners with LaserAnimation’s SMD drivers and integrated Scan Fail Safety function
- Lasergraph DSP workstations can now be connected by Ethernet to a PC.
- LaserAnimation goes online: www.laseranimation.com
1996
- First use of graphical curves in laser show controllers to represent chronological movements.
1995
- Further development of Lasergraph DSP controllers: The "Lasergraph DSP II" was introduced and sold over 35 times within the year.
- Sales of the new fiber optics had begun.
- Move to current premises in 10827 Berlin Crellestraße 19-20.
- First DSP user meeting (Berlin)
- First introduction of sophisticated features "Depth Cueing" and "Softblanking" (smoothly ending lines) in real time on a laser show computer.
- 1 artistic ILDA award
1994
- Delivery of the 100th Scanamp projector.
- Development of easy to use, robust fiber optics for laser light transmission.
- Pioneering the concept of a virtual camera in a laser show computer.
1992/1993
- Establishment of LaserAnimation Sollinger GmbH (Partners M. Sollinger and P. Jakubek)
- New company direction: step back from being a lasershow company doing everything to a company specialised into R&D and manufacturing of laser show devices marketed by system integrating sales partners
- ILDA Member (1992) , ILDA Technical Committee member
- First appearance worldwide of real time "Image Masking" (concealing background images through foreground objects) on a laser show computer.
1991
- Delivery of the first Lasergraph DSP series.
- The Trimagic® method with one set of scanners for full colour stereoscopic 3D laser shows was launched. Patent applied.
- Installation of a 3D laser system in Berlin’s “Magic Ballon” Club.
1990
- "Scanamp" was launched, a quicker and more reliable controller for the GS-120 Scanner, with a new blanking method and compact housing.
- Artistic cooperation with Michael Simon; production of his stage play Newton’s Casino (TAT Frankfurt / Main (guest performances in Hamburg and Vienna).
1989
- Move to premises in Frankenstraße (Berlin).
- Prototype of the "Lasergraph DSP" was introduced at a large corporate event.
The real-time - interactive - 3D-database controller concept was completely new, an ingenious vision which became reality and caused a sensation in the laser- and light business worldwide.
1988
- More than 100 "Lasergraph II" were sold.
- Initiator and organizer of a 2 day public festival dedicated to evaluate the following combinations - laser and ballet (to Stravinsky’s "Firebird’); Laser and video projection (to Holst’s "The Planets") and laser and modern dance.
1987
- Peter Jakubek became the first permanent employee.
- Start of the development of the Lasergraph DSP based on the "Digital Signal Processor (DSP)" which was new back then.
1986
- 32 "Lasergraph II" delivered to users and discotheques.
- Collaboration with artist Rolf Lieberknecht : Laserinstallation L’Albatros
1985
- Presentation of the prototype "Lasergraph II“ at the SIB show, Rimini through ACR Switzerland.
- Founding of LaserAnimation and soon after the first five units of Lasergraph II were delivered.
- Installation of two units in East Berlin at the Friedrichstadtpalast and the Palace of the Republic
- Collaboration with artist Ouhi Cha.
1984
As a member of the laser research group at the TU Berlin, Dipl.-Phys. Michael Sollinger meets guest laser artist Paul Earls (MIT, Institute of Advanced Visual Studies). Excited and inspired by a contact with ACR Switzerland, began the development of a laser show control on an Apple II home computer.