Today, lamp-based projectors are rarely used in professional applications anymore. The disadvantages regarding lifetime and power consumption are too significant.
The choice of light source is depending on the needs of the customer and the application. Barco has all technologies in house to deliver the solution the customer needs, and we are not limited to one type of light source. That is why we can really offer customers with the technology that best suits their needs, regardless of portfolio.
Indoor or outdoor projection mapping applications need the brightest projectors. Using an RGB laser or laser phosphor light source, these high intensity projections are feasible (with RGB laser serving the brightest applications, and laser phosphor the mid-bright). Both 3DLP and 1DLP products are applicable.
When customers need a very large color gamut to display, then RGB light sources are most suited, which are capable to deliver Rec2020 color space for special use cases. Furthermore, they can also deliver P3 color space for digital cinema applications.
But also, a more cost-effective light source, like 1DLP products with a laser phosphor light source, can guarantee the impeccable image quality. It all depends on your needs, so it’s best to talk to an expert about your expectations.
Some applications require projectors that were designed specifically for the task. Simulators with a motion platform, for example. The brutal forces unleashed on the projector are just too much or many models. So, it’s best to check this ability upfront!