Premium Educational Courses Just Dropped
We are proud to announce the release of our new Premium Educational Center, designed for users who want to take their laser programming and show design skills to the next level with BEYOND. At laun...
Chris Brown's Breezy Bowl XX Tour
How BPM SFX used KVANT laser systems and Pangolin BEYOND software as part of the effects and lighting package on Chris Brown’s Breezy Bowl XX Tour. Working closely with Chris Brown’s creative and p...
Chris Benchetler’s Mountains of the Moon
Explore how KVANT lasers, Pangolin BEYOND, and advanced laser safety techniques were used to produce the surreal nighttime visuals in Chris Benchetler’s Mountains of the Moon. Laser designer and LS...
Synchronize Laser Light Shows To Music
More and more, people are fascinated by laser light shows. With the different colors, shapes, and patterns that can be created, laser shows can truly take over an event, helping transport people to...
Laser Scanners & The ILDA Test Pattern
The “ILDA Test Pattern” was created to ensure a user is able to accurately tune their laser scanners to the standard in which ILDA has specified. For example, a 30K scanner should be tuned at appro...
What is a Laser Light Show Projector?
Getting started Defining a laser light show projector A laser projector, also known as a “show laser” in different parts of the world, is a system that allows you to project various types of laser...
How to create a safe audience scanning laser show
Making laser light shows safe and enjoyable By William R. Benner, Jr. An earlier version of this article originally appeared in the fall 1997 edition of The Laserist Magazine Successfully deter...
For some applications, it may be necessary to figure out the scan angle, the screen distance, or the image width. The formulas and table below will make this easy. To use the formulas, you must kno...
The concept of creating a three-dimensional (3D) laser shows has intrigued laser enthusiasts and lighting designers for many years. Many clients often ask for a “3D Laser” or how to create “3D Lase...
ILDA Organization Official Logo The history of the ILDA laser Explaining the ILDA laser connection. An ILDA laser is a type of laser projector that uses a DB-25 connection to carry it's signal f...
WHAT LASER CONTROL HARDWARE IS RIGHT FOR YOU To create and run a laser show, you need a laser control system. A laser control system is a combination of laser control hardware and software. The sof...
How to create and control live laser shows
Live laser shows Live laser shows are perhaps the most popular way of controlling a laser show. You see these often at festivals, nightclubs, and similar events and they are mostly “laser beam and ...
Laser Light Show Projector Purchasing Guide
There are so many different types of laser light show projectors, and laser manufacturers on the market today. Trying to determine which brand, model, or type of laser projector you need can be qui...
The chart below lists pins for the ILDA DB-25F female connector. This connector conforms to the ILDA DB-25 connector standard. The ILDA standard uses differential signals for projector inputs, prim...
Laser Mapping | Understanding The Effect
Laser mapping has emerged as one of the hottest effects being created in the lighting design and architectural scene. The Pangolin team has been hard at work, trying to make laser mapping easier ...
HOW TO DESIGN A LASER SHOW What laser show software is right for you In order to create a real laser show, you need laser design and control software. These programs are required in order to creat...
Pangolin Laser Systems Achieves ISO 9001:2015 Certification
As of August 18, 2025, Pangolin Laser Systems is officially certified to the ISO 9001:2015 standard. We are excited to share this achievement with our clients and partners, as it reflects our ongo...
Photo Credit: Sil Vanderbruggen Held at the iconic Rajamangala National Stadium in Bangkok, S20 Songkran Festival 2025 was once again a monumental celebration of Thailand’s traditional New Year—fus...
Depence R4 | Major Version Release!
Depence R4, the latest evolution of the industry-leading multimedia show design and visualization software, is now available! Packed with even more features, this release unlocks even more creative...
Electric Daisy Carnival (EDC) Orlando is one of the biggest and most anticipated electronic dance music festivals in Florida, United States. Known for its immersive stage designs, breathtaking visu...
Twenty One Pilots’ The Clancy World Tour
With the release of their seventh studio album “Clancy,” Twenty One Pilots announced their tenth concert tour, aptly named the “Clancy World Tour.” This tour takes fans on a journey through the eni...
Lancôme Meets Anyma Génifique Ultimate Serum Launch Event
Lancôme, a name synonymous with elegance and innovation in skincare, recently unveiled its new Génifique Ultimate Serum at their launch event in Shanghai late August 2024. Held at the Shanghai Orie...
The Eurovision Song Contest is an iconic global show uniting music, culture, and creativity. Since its inception in 1956, Eurovision has grown into one of the world's most watched and technically s...
Beam Analyzer for Laser Beam Measurement
In the ever-evolving world of technology, lasers have become indispensable across various industries, from manufacturing to entertainment. Ensuring the quality and accuracy of laser beams is paramo...
