Robe is a 15-year manufacturer of moving light systems that are widely used in theatrical, touring, television and other entertainment applications. Its LED-based product lines apply Color Kinetics' proprietary control methods to generate millions of colours and colour-changing effects. The global license will apply to sales of Robe products in all markets covered by Color Kinetics' patent portfolio.
Bill Sims, president and CEO of Color Kinetics, says: "The entertainment lighting market was among the first to embrace intelligent LED lighting technology, and with ever-increasing LED performance, we believe that demand will grow in stride with a host of new, exciting applications. Robe is the latest in a growing number of major entertainment lighting companies to recognize this opportunity and the value of licensing our well-established international patent portfolio. We're very pleased to enable their efforts."
Josef Valchá?, general manager and CEO of Robe Show Lighting, says: "The early commercial success of our LED Series and Anolis products suggests that LEDs are perfectly suited for a wide range of uses in entertainment and themed environments. We recognise that LED lighting will be an important focus for Robe moving forward, and our commitment is underscored by our decision to align with Color Kinetics."
(Chris Henry)
