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Designing the right servo drive for camera motion in deep sea explorations meant the drive had to experience extreme pressures up to 8,800 psi. How a Deep Sea Camera Servo Drive Endures Extreme Pressures Designing the right servo drive for camera motion in deep sea explorations meant the drive had to experience extreme pressures up to 8,800 psi. Edited by EE Staff Cool Stuff Dec 2, 2025 At 6,000 meters below the surface of the sea, pressures can reach 8,800psi. The Titanic is only 3,800 meters below the surface. Equipment, such as the camera motion device, used at that depth often has to be encased inside a thick sealed container. When the customer approached ADVANCED Motion Controls (AMC) about using their servo drives without a sealed container, the customer suggested an alternative approach—submerging the electronics in a non-conducting oil bath. After speaking with AMC’s applications engineers the customer was encouraged to “give it a try” even though AMC had never tested their devices at the required depths. The customer purchased a standard DigiFlex servo drive and performed high-pressure testing of the device while submerged in the oil bath. The drive held up considerably well except that the standard electrolytic capacitors (shaped like small cans) were being crushed by the pressure. The customer’s solution during the testing process was to drill a small hole in the capacitor housing and allow the oil to equalize the pressure. This worked perfectly for the prototype but as a manual modification would be costly and inefficient in a production setting. Images courtesy of ADVANCED Motion Controls. After some design considerations, the AMC applications engineering team provided a custom solution using high-pressure tolerant, solid-state capacitors, which could easily handle the pressure naturally and without needing additional modification. For feedback, the customer proposed incorporating a magnetic encoder chip, which required a magnet on the rotating shaft and a sensor chip positioned precisely above it. The AMC team chose to design a custom daughterboard that the drive could plug into. The daughterboard held the sensor chip in perfect alignment with the motor shaft magnet—solving the mechanical difficulty of alignment and saving the customer from having to build their own brackets—reducing the mounting footprint. The customer required that the main communications between the drive and the host was set up using standard RS-232. Images courtesy of ADVANCED Motion Controls. Through a committed approach to make the design work, and by overcoming multiple challenges, AMC was able to work with their customer to produce the perfect solution to a difficult project. The underwater camera became a successful and integral product for undersea explorations. Cross industry applications for AMC technologies are explained in this video: For more information: ADVANCED Motion Controls DigiFlex Drive Servo Drive Selector Other underwater applications >>> Previous Facebook LinkedIn Copy link Next

Subscribe to Entertainment Engineering Subscribe to Entertainment Engineering Subscribe to Entertainment Engineering 1/2 Robotics and Motion Control Articles focusing on Belt & Chain Drives, Cables & Harnesses, Gears, Gearheads, Grippers, Linear Actuators, Linear Slides, Motion Controls, Motors & Drives, Power Transmission, Rotary Devices, and more. How a Deep Sea Camera Servo Drive Endures Extreme Pressures Designing the right servo drive for camera motion in deep sea explorations meant the drive had to experience extreme pressures up to 8,800 psi. Read More The Secret Behind Quiet and Comfortable Golf Carts? Industrial Grade Products All terrain buggies offer performance, robustness, and quiet operation due to advanced drive system design. Read More EARL the Bowling Robot Can Reproduce Virtually Any Throw How this automated bowling system — created for testing bowling balls, lanes, and related equipment — was engineered. Read More Electric Mobility Technology Meets Utility With This Highly Versatile Vehicle Innovation has no bounds when an engineer tackles an industry need and comes up with a single e-mobility concept to fit multiple applications. Read More World's Largest Binoculars Allow Astronomers to Achieve Sharper Images The most powerful standalone telescope in the world uses modern miniature drives commonly used in industrial automation Read More Motion Simulation Provides Essential Training, Theme Park Thrills, and More Moog offers simulation motion bases and solutions installed in flight simulators, 4D theaters, and theme park rides around the globe. Read More WATCH: One-on-One with Henry O’Bryan of Biomerics A discussion about why one might get into engineering and the many ways to apply continued learning and experience. Read More Can These Robots Bring Enchantment to the World? Meet the Mirokai What happens when you take fictional characters and bring them to life? How does this change interactions with humans? And how does it all work? Read More Giant Laser-Headed Robot Dances at Drake Concert Industrial class robots holding other robots deliver a light show with precision of motion with the grace of a dancer. Read More Fountain Technology Transforms Iconic Water Feature A rehabilitation of Atlanta’s historic Fountain of Rings earlier this year included the installation of a new, transformative technology that’s dramatically improved the water feature’s programming capabilities. Read More New Tech for Yachts Subscribe to EE Mag! Interview with Legacy New Tech for Yachts 1/3 Subscribe to Entertainment Engineering Subscribe to Entertainment Engineering Subscribe to Entertainment Engineering 1/2

Subscribe to Entertainment Engineering Subscribe to Entertainment Engineering Subscribe to Entertainment Engineering 1/2 Electronics Articles focusing on Broadcasting Equipment, Communications Equipment, Control Panels, Controller Cards, PC Boards, Hybrid Circuits, Data Systems, Instrumentation, Microcontrollers, Microphones, Power Conversion, Sound Systems, Speakers & Speaker Systems, and more. Why This Laser Tag Arena Replaced Walkie-Talkies with Professional-Grade Comms Upgrading to professional-grade comms offered better sound quality and interference-free communication, but involved numerous behind-the-scenes considerations. Read More Big Animation Dreams Mean Big Storage Needs When a Vancouver-based boutique animation studio outgrew its consumer-grade storage when it took on bigger projects for film, TV, and commercials, it looked to a more scalable solution. Read More Mushrooms Playing Music? How an Engineer and a Musician Turn Bioelectric Signals into Art Bionic and the Wires uses bionic arms, bio-sensors, and electronic instruments to create music from plants and fungi. Read More Complex Communication Needs at TED's Live Events Require Seamless Comms Tailored to TED’s high-stakes live event environment, the new communications upgrade provides robust, real-time capabilities across both on-site and remote production teams. Read More Dampening Festival Noise to Create Positive Experience for Attendees and Neighbors Although 18,000 festival goers are listening to live music for several days, neighbors needed the noise limited so that they could go on with their normal lives. Read More Mapping the Seafloor for Underwater Explorations Acoustic echosounder simultaneously collects bathymetric, seafloor backscatter, and water column backscatter data to identify seafloor and water column features. Read More Unique Optically Bonded Touch Display Improves Viewing Experience Touch screen displays with an optical bond are designed to offer an improved viewing angle. Read More Haptic Feedback Rumbles Your iPhone for the F1 Movie Trailer Pulled from aviation technology for pilot feedback and arcade games like Astro’s Playroom and Cyberpunk 2077, haptic feedback is used in movie trailers — among numerous other applications. Read More Martial Arts Smart Training Vest Technology Aims to “Revolutionize” Combat Training The vests provide athletes and instructors with “data-driven insights on striking power, reaction time, stamina, and overall performance." Read More Here's How Jurassic World Rebirth Captured the Nostalgia of Film Using Kodak film and Panavision lenses, director Gareth Edwards sought to capture the magic of Spielberg's original vision. Read More Subscribe to EE Mag! Interview with Legacy New Tech for Yachts Subscribe to EE Mag! 1/3 Subscribe to Entertainment Engineering Subscribe to Entertainment Engineering Subscribe to Entertainment Engineering 1/2

Subscribe to Entertainment Engineering Subscribe to Entertainment Engineering Subscribe to Entertainment Engineering 1/2 Mechanical Articles focusing on Actuators, Assemblies, Bearings, Brakes & Clutches, Claps, Conveyors, Couplings, Fans, Fasteners, Linear Slides, Machining, Mechanical Components, Mounting Components, Packaging Systems, Pipes & Tubes, Pulleys and Sprockets, Seals, Shafts & Axles, Snap Rings, Springs, Stamping, and more. How NASCAR's R&D Group Optimized Its Machining Processes with Next-Level Components Innovative tools help to make NASCAR manufacturing of parts faster, more efficient, and of higher quality. Read More Prototypes Played a Crucial Role in Development of Tabletop Cricket Game Before a full-scale model could be manufactured, prototyping focused on smaller, more manageable designs allowing for greater creativity while keeping costs down. Read More Innovative Pins Used in High-End Cosmetics Cases Small details like easy-to-use cases with squeak-free hinges enhance the high-end makeup experience. Read More To Capture Fast-Moving Subjects, Photographers Need the Right Equipment Gimbal fluid head enables smooth, shake-free panning without micro-jitters for perfect shots. Read More Filming Elusive Wild Horses Requires Reliable High End Equipment Wildlife Filmmaker Remy Tarasin tells stories about the flourishing natural world, but also highlights where it’s struggling. It takes special camera gear to do the job right. Read More Precision Tooling Solutions Meets Creative Motorcycle Innovation High performance tooling proves essential in motorcycle design and rider experience. Read More Coiled Pins Prove More Reliable for Stage Event Truss Systems Truss systems used for public events require the right fastener and interface components to withstand shock, vibration, and the high shear values needed for public safety. Read More WATCH: One-on-One with Chris Porter of igus An insightful dialogue about what goes into designing something new and how it relates to other projects. Read More Bed of Nails Museum Exhibit Lifts with Ease Lifting a Bed-of-Nails in a museum display demanded reliable performance, long product life, and simple integration. Read More Creative Rigging Solution for Moveable Nightclub Ceiling Stage lighting rigging uses spring cable drums to solve a complex challenge. Read More Interview with Legacy New Tech for Yachts Subscribe to EE Mag! Interview with Legacy 1/3 Subscribe to Entertainment Engineering Subscribe to Entertainment Engineering Subscribe to Entertainment Engineering 1/2

MIT engineers recently developed a method to grow artificial muscle tissue that twitches and flexes in multiple coordinated directions.  Artificial Muscle Flexes in Multiple Directions MIT engineers recently developed a method to grow artificial muscle tissue that twitches and flexes in multiple coordinated directions. Edited by EE Staff Mini Story Dec 2, 2025 In recent years, scientists and engineers have looked to muscles as potential actuators for “biohybrid” robots that could squirm and wiggle through spaces where traditional machines cannot. For the most part, however, researchers have only been able to fabricate artificial muscle that pulls in one direction, limiting any robot’s range of motion. MIT engineers recently developed a method to grow artificial muscle tissue that twitches and flexes in multiple coordinated directions. MIT researchers fabricated an artificial iris using a new “stamping” approach they developed. First, they 3D-printed a small, handheld stamp patterned with microscopic grooves, each as small as a single cell. Then they pressed the stamp into a soft hydrogel and seeded the resulting grooves with real muscle cells. The cells grew along these grooves within the hydrogel, forming fibers. When the researchers stimulated the fibers, the muscle contracted in multiple directions, following the fibers’ orientation. “With the iris design, we believe we have demonstrated the first skeletal muscle-powered robot that generates force in more than one direction,” said Ritu Raman, the Eugene Bell Career Development Professor of Tissue Engineering in MIT’s Department of Mechanical Engineering. Get all the details in this fascinating article written by Jennifer Chu for MIT News. You can find the entire piece here. *Image courtesy of the researchers. Previous Facebook LinkedIn Copy link Next

Subscribe to Entertainment Engineering Subscribe to Entertainment Engineering Subscribe to Entertainment Engineering 1/2 3D Printing and Materials Articles focusing on 3D Printers, Coatings, Fabrics, Ferrous Metals, Finishing Components, Glues, Material Processing Equipment, Metalworking Equipment, Non-Ferrous Metals, Plastics & Thermoplastics, and more. Printing Sushi in Space? It's Not As "Out There" As You Think Unique dispenser technology can produce various types of sushi at the press of a button. Read More Violins Too Expensive? School Superintendent Turns to 3D Printing An innovative approach to teaching music brings music education and technology together. Read More Robot 3D Prints Fiberglass Boat Lightweight boat demonstrates flexible on-site manufacturing capabilities of 3D printing using industrial robots. Read More Race Car Crosses Continent With Nothing But Solar Power A team of students from a broad mix of engineering disciplines designed, built, and raced a solar-powered car across 3,000 kilometers of Australian wilderness. Here's how they did it. Read More High-Speed Parts for High-Speed Racing Innovative components allowed Harley-Davidson® to reduce the weight of its souped-up Road Glide® motorcycles. Read More Film Studios and 3D Printing 3D Printing is a game-changer in the movie and digital EFX industry. Large build volume and reliability at an affordable price for stunning special effects design has become a no-brainer investment. Read More Electric Race Car Uses 3D-Printed Components Aixtreme Racing is reaching a new milestone for the 2025 season by developing their first-ever electric vehicle. Read More Carbon Fiber Foam Core Pickleball Paddle Pickleball is the fastest-growing sport for three years in a row. Find out how engineers are designing paddles for maximum performance. Read More Electric VTOL Aircraft Unique cooling solution is optimized to provide cooling for an electric Vertical Take Off and Landing aircraft capable of traveling flight distances of 1,000 km. Read More Robotic Additive Manufacturing Technology The sport utility yacht industry is using Large Format Added Manufacturing technology to produce aerodynamic grille vents and elegant structures. Read More Interview with Legacy Subscribe to EE Mag! New Tech for Yachts Interview with Legacy 1/3 Subscribe to Entertainment Engineering Subscribe to Entertainment Engineering Subscribe to Entertainment Engineering 1/2

Subscribe to Entertainment Engineering Subscribe to Entertainment Engineering Subscribe to Entertainment Engineering 1/2 Electrical Articles focusing on Cables & Wring, Circuit Breakers & Fuses, Displays & Monitors, Inserts & Standoffs, Lighting Components, Relays & Switches, Sensors & Transducers, Switches, Wire Harnesses, and more. Steel Roller Coaster Hybrid Ride Uses Advanced Conductor Rail System The ride required energy supply and data transmission capabilities for every vehicle along the track, operating both indoors and outside. Read More Wicked Technology on Stage at Comic-Con Blending creativity, innovation, and technology helped make this Comic-Con event light up. Read More Fire Trucks Get a Ladder Safety Upgrade Rushed and dangerous scenarios require equipment that's safe and reliable. Here's how the aerial ladders on firetrucks just got safer. Read More Specialized Lighting Illuminates Environmental Education Center This education center required lighting that could adjust vertically and rotate with precision, while also blending in with the aesthetics of the space. Read More LA Historic City Hall Park Turns Greener Multiple Acorn-Style Post-Top LED lamps are used to illuminate the Los Angeles City Hall building and surrounding public park. Read More Historic SF Cable Cars Upgrade to LED Lights The entire fleet of San Francisco Cable Cars now have better illumination while reducing the need for battery changes. Read More This Electric Air Taxi has Only One Byproduct: Water Vertical take-off and landing aircraft uses hydrogen-electric technology to complete landmark 523-mile flight. Read More Three Light Units Help Create Cinematic Visual Effects Special lighting with various accessories and optimized controls are used by one creative boutique to light multiple scenes easily and effectively. Read More Axceleron LED Lighting Fixtures The Axceleron LED lighting fixtures bring unprecedented flexibility to theater, museum, convention center, and industrial/commercial settings. Read More Thermal Management for Concert Lighting Multiple industries including broadcasting, medical, military, consumer, and others require heating and cooling depending on their application. Read More Subscribe to EE Mag! Interview with Legacy New Tech for Yachts Subscribe to EE Mag! 1/3 Subscribe to Entertainment Engineering Subscribe to Entertainment Engineering Subscribe to Entertainment Engineering 1/2

Article Archive Dec 2, 2025 How a Deep Sea Camera Servo Drive Endures Extreme Pressures Designing the right servo drive for camera motion in deep sea explorations meant the drive had to experience extreme pressures up to 8,800 psi. Read More Dec 1, 2025 How NASCAR's R&D Group Optimized Its Machining Processes with Next-Level Components Innovative tools help to make NASCAR manufacturing of parts faster, more efficient, and of higher quality. Read More Dec 1, 2025 Steel Roller Coaster Hybrid Ride Uses Advanced Conductor Rail System The ride required energy supply and data transmission capabilities for every vehicle along the track, operating both indoors and outside. Read More Dec 1, 2025 Editor's Note: You Can't Have Innovation Without Failure Entertainment Engineering co-founder Terry Persun shares his thoughts on innovation and failure for December 2025's editor's note. 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Read More Jun 12, 2025 Camera Positioning System for Theme Park How Tolomatic accurately positioned a large and heavy camera in a very tight space. Read More Jun 11, 2025 Thermal Management for Concert Lighting Multiple industries including broadcasting, medical, military, consumer, and others require heating and cooling depending on their application. Read More Jun 10, 2025 Electric VTOL Aircraft Unique cooling solution is optimized to provide cooling for an electric Vertical Take Off and Landing aircraft capable of traveling flight distances of 1,000 km. Read More Jun 4, 2025 Robotic Additive Manufacturing Technology The sport utility yacht industry is using Large Format Added Manufacturing technology to produce aerodynamic grille vents and elegant structures. Read More Jun 7, 2025 Building High-End Animatronics An animatronic is more than a handfull of actuators stuffed inside a furry package. True animatronics must look authentic and move in a realistic manner, producing smooth motion across a range of operating speeds. Read More Jun 7, 2025 The Wizard of Oz at Sphere in Las Vegas Will Use Google’s AI to Create an Immersive Experience Generative AI will expand scenes and enhance characters Read More Jun 7, 2025 The James Webb Space Telescope Here’s a look at some of the challenges overcome to build the remarkable space science observatory Read More Jun 4, 2025 Creativity on a Monstrous Scale Entertainment Engineering talks with the best-known and most highly respected special effects companies in the film business to discuss creativity, freedom, and herding cats. Dave Merritt is Model Shop Supervisor at Legacy Effects, and took time out of a very busy day to speak with us. Here is part of that conversation. Read More Jun 4, 2025 World’s Tallest Observation Wheel Caesars Entertainment in Las Vegas uses SKF giant main bearings and related technologies. Read More

Subscribe to Entertainment Engineering Subscribe to Entertainment Engineering Subscribe to Entertainment Engineering 1/2 Fluid Power Articles focusing on Accumulators, Actuators, Conductors, Controllers, Cylinders, Filters, Fittings, Hoses, Hydraulic Systems, Pneumatic Systems, Pressure Sensors & Gauges, Pumps, Reservoirs, Temperature Sensors & Gauges, Tubing, Valves, and more. The Water Systems Behind the Most Technologically Advanced Legoland See how the Legoland Shanghai Resort integrated technology and creativity to produce fun and interesting water systems for a fully immersive experience. Read More These Robot Bugs Inspired by Nature Mimic the Real Thing Creating new designs includes a wide view of the possibilities long before nailing down the details. Read More Formula 1 Wings Use Mini Solenoid Valves The fast-moving world of Formula 1 motor racing technology is constantly changing as a result of the desire to gain an advantage in such a highly competitive arena, as well as the need to comply with ever-changing rules and regulations. Read More Industrial Pumps Power and Cool the Internet Data centers handle vast amounts of information and depend on reliable power and efficient cooling. Read More Wicked Technology Defies Gravity on Broadway Fluid power components help the wicked witch levitate at the end of Act 1. Read More Pump Technology Keeps EV Charging Stations Cool The increase in the number of EVs on the road has also increased the demand for more charging stations, which require high-end components to keep them running cool. Read More Creativity on a Monstrous Scale Entertainment Engineering talks with the best-known and most highly respected special effects companies in the film business to discuss creativity, freedom, and herding cats. Dave Merritt is Model Shop Supervisor at Legacy Effects, and took time out of a very busy day to speak with us. Here is part of that conversation. Read More Hydraulic Gimbal Aids Iron Man’s Motion Control Gimbal suspended from crane controls the motion of Iron Man props during street fight scenes with Iron Man’s nemesis, Iron Monger Read More Pneumatic Guitar Mimics Motion of Human Hand Automated guitar plays more than two dozen songs Read More New Tech for Yachts Subscribe to EE Mag! Interview with Legacy New Tech for Yachts 1/3 Subscribe to Entertainment Engineering Subscribe to Entertainment Engineering Subscribe to Entertainment Engineering 1/2

Subscribe to Entertainment Engineering Subscribe to Entertainment Engineering Subscribe to Entertainment Engineering 1/2 Automation Articles focusing on Controllers, Control Panels, Data Collection & Monitoring Systems, Displays & Monitors, Lighting Controls, Cranes & Hoists, Networks, Human-Machine Interfaces, PLCs, Operational Control Systems & Software, and more. How an Engineer Used Spare Automation Components for Spooky Halloween Fun Inspired by the automation used in Halloween props, this engineer used creativity and technology to pull together a Halloween Box specifically designed to scare trick-or-treaters. Read More 60 Stage Configurations Supported by Flexible Automation Beckhoff provides the automation flexibility and reliability needed to convert walls, floors, and backdrops according to performance schedules. Read More Electronic Waste is On the Rise — This Metal Recovery Technology is a Golden Solution An automation system integral to successful precious metals recovery technology is now set for global rollout. Read More Museum Exhibit Technology Simulates Echolocation It takes a creative approach to develop the controls for a museum exhibit that simulates a bat’s echolocation. Read More Escape Room Experience Uses Automation Tools Industrial automation products can be applied to a wide number of unique applications, like the advanced control needed for a sophisticated escape room. Read More PC-Controlled Water, Light, and Audio Installation Font dels Colors fountain in Andorra’s capital city is automated and synchronized using PC-based control system. Read More The Technology Behind Protecting Casino Assets, Both Money and Equipment Read More Subscribe to EE Mag! Interview with Legacy New Tech for Yachts Subscribe to EE Mag! 1/3 Subscribe to Entertainment Engineering Subscribe to Entertainment Engineering Subscribe to Entertainment Engineering 1/2

Entertainment Engineering magazine was created as a magazine for engineers. Our goal is to provide technological pieces that provide ideas for tech transfer across all vertical markets from aerospace to semiconductor and from off highway to medical. While providing interesting information, we want engineers to ‘enjoy the ride’, to feel good about their jobs and themselves. And to enjoyably educate themselves along the way. Water, Light, Audio Read EE Foam Core Water, Light, Audio 1/3 The latest innovative technologies and epic applications How a Deep Sea Camera Servo Drive Endures Extreme Pressures Designing the right servo drive for camera motion in deep sea explorations meant the drive had to experience extreme pressures up to 8,800 psi. Read More How NASCAR's R&D Group Optimized Its Machining Processes with Next-Level Components Innovative tools help to make NASCAR manufacturing of parts faster, more efficient, and of higher quality. Read More Steel Roller Coaster Hybrid Ride Uses Advanced Conductor Rail System The ride required energy supply and data transmission capabilities for every vehicle along the track, operating both indoors and outside. Read More Editor's Note: You Can't Have Innovation Without Failure Entertainment Engineering co-founder Terry Persun shares his thoughts on innovation and failure for December 2025's editor's note. Read More Wicked Technology on Stage at Comic-Con Blending creativity, innovation, and technology helped make this Comic-Con event light up. Read More Why This Laser Tag Arena Replaced Walkie-Talkies with Professional-Grade Comms Upgrading to professional-grade comms offered better sound quality and interference-free communication, but involved numerous behind-the-scenes considerations. Read More The Secret Behind Quiet and Comfortable Golf Carts? Industrial Grade Products All terrain buggies offer performance, robustness, and quiet operation due to advanced drive system design. Read More Big Animation Dreams Mean Big Storage Needs When a Vancouver-based boutique animation studio outgrew its consumer-grade storage when it took on bigger projects for film, TV, and commercials, it looked to a more scalable solution. Read More Water, Light, Audio Read EE Foam Core Water, Light, Audio 1/3 New Tech for Yachts Subscribe to EE Mag! Interview with Legacy New Tech for Yachts 1/3 Subscribe to Entertainment Engineering Subscribe to Entertainment Engineering Subscribe to Entertainment Engineering 1/2 Past digital issues

Subscribe to Entertainment Engineering Subscribe to Entertainment Engineering Subscribe to Entertainment Engineering 1/2 Software Articles focusing on Application-Specific, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Aided Design, Computer Aided Engineering, Computer Aided Manufacturing, Computer Graphics Imaging, Controllers, Data Centers, Development Software, Games & Gaming, Manufacturing Execution Systems, Motion Control, Online Development, Operational, Organizational, Production, Productivity Tools, Project Management, Software as a Service, and more. Groundbreaking Dance Performance Uses Motion Capture, Aerial Drones, and Visual Effects How technology and performance combine to create expressive storytelling and audience immersion. Read More Spatial Computing Allows Engineers and Designers to Bring 3D Designs to Life Leveraging the power of spatial computing with manufacturing’s digital twin technology leads to more capabilities for engineering collaboration, from product design to manufacturing. Read More Explore the International Space Station with Immersive VR Experience This VR experience features realistic and intuitive navigation, helpful advice from Mission Control, and compelling and visceral science-related content. Read More AI Workflows Boost Efficiency for Artists and Producers Software provides creatives with innovative, time-saving solutions. Read More Kart Klash Merges Go-Karts and Video Games for a Unique Experience The U.S. debut at RPM Raceway brings an immersive, game-like experience. Read More Georgia Aquarium Uses Technology to Give Low Vision Visitors an Enhanced Experience The aquarium is partnering with ReBokeh to enable low vision visitors to explore the aquarium using their own eyesight. Read More Volcanoes Explode on Interactive Table Exhibit Building a large interactive exhibit took insight, innovation, and the perfect systems to get it right. Read More Disney Short Film Brings Augmented Reality Into Your Living Room This original short film, Remembering, was produced using virtual production techniques and a companion Augmented Reality experience to extend the film beyond the screen and into the audience’s home. Read More Complete Automotive Design Through Virtual Prototyping As differentiating features of automobiles are increasingly defined by software, OEMs are transforming their development processes from hardware- and component-centric to software-centric approaches. Read More Capturing Ball Speed and Spin Rates with Radar for Live Broadcasts Baseball speed and spin rates will be integrated into app and live broadcasts and used for recruiting. Read More Interview with Legacy Subscribe to EE Mag! New Tech for Yachts Interview with Legacy 1/3 Subscribe to Entertainment Engineering Subscribe to Entertainment Engineering Subscribe to Entertainment Engineering 1/2