PPDS, the exclusive global provider of Philips Professional Displays, has supported the internationally acclaimed Beeld & Geluid museum – home to one of the largest media archives in the world – by introducing its ‘zero power’ Philips Tableaux ePaper displays, welcoming a new era of sustainable technology.
Located in the Dutch city of Hilversum – 30 minutes from central Amsterdam – the spectacular Beeld & Geluid museum, also known as the Netherlands Institute for Sound and Vision, is one of the country’s most recognizable buildings.
Opened in 2006, all areas of the building – from 16 metres underground to 26 meters above – are dedicated to managing, safeguarding (archiving), and showcasing all types of media, from radio and television programs to video games, podcasts, and social media.
History meets the future
In addition to revolving exhibitions, the venue also regularly hosts a variety of public, educational, and corporate events, and features two large theatre halls, each with large screens and colored LEDs incorporated into the walls and ceilings.
The Beeld & Geluid team wanted to cut down on the amount of paper wastage generated through the museum, which included personalized welcome messages, upcoming events, exhibit information, wayfinding, and more.
Seeking a digital alternative and working closely with PPDS, Beeld & Geluid were able to seize the latest innovations and breakthroughs in ePaper display technology, using 25” Philips Tableaux displays.
e-Papering over the cracks
Capable of displaying a static image 24/7 for days, weeks, months, or even years without using a single kilowatt of energy (or even needing to be plugged in), Philips Tableaux has been a true game changer for the museum, adding an ever growing list of benefits, including substantial cost of ownership and energy savings.
Versatile and portable by design, the Philips Tableaux displays can be placed anywhere in the museum, including in permanent and temporary installations. Running on an Android SoC, the museum’s team can manage and update content either manually or entirely remotely. This allows effortless tailoring of screens to meet the unique needs of guests and visitors; content can easily be changed based on factors like location, time of day, current event, personalised greetings, or important safety information.
With no cables required, the setup in the museum is hassle free, and the team were quickly in command of content creation and management, able to simply swap out content when required.
Instant savings
The installation has been deemed a complete and immediate success by the museum, with reductions in paper usage and wastage throughout the venue, while also cutting printing costs.
The introduction of Philips Tableaux displays has also brought time management savings for staff, with content updates able to be handled centrally and instantly, as well as scheduling and revolving messaging to suit.
Hylke Thiry, Team Manager Sales and Business Developer, Beeld & Geluid, commented: “Philips Tableaux are at the forefront of a new and more sustainable display era. The Philips Tableaux has led the way again in digital display innovation, and we are very pleased to be able to welcome our visitors with these most sustainable ePaper displays. Perfect to highlight innovation in action and the ongoing story of AV here at Beeld & Geluid.”
Ron Cottaar, Head of Global Marketing at PPDS, concluded: “PPDS and the Philips brand have a long and successful association with the Beeld & Geluid, providing a rich history of innovation throughout the museum, both on display and in its archives. We were delighted to once again support the team in delivering a new generation of technology and visual capabilities, while, crucially, helping to bring new sustainable opportunities and financial savings, with Philips Tableaux.”