14, May 2026
ENTECH 2026 ready to roll with new attractions
SYDNEY, 14 May 2026 – ENTECH, Australia’s longest-running AV trade roadshow and the only event for AV and entertainment technology professionals that visits every major population centre, is back for 2026. Starting next week it will tour five cities across the country with a packed one-day program of seminars, hands-on demonstrations and its new Tech Train.
ENTECH Roadshow to Experience event
The ENTECH Roadshow kicks off in Sydney on Tuesday 19 May followed by Brisbane on Thursday 21 May, Melbourne on Tuesday 26 May, Adelaide on Thursday 28 May and wraps up its Australian tour in Perth on Tuesday 2 June.
A highlight of every city stop, the Tech Train runs three times daily departing at 12pm, 1:30pm and 3pm from the NW Group ENTECH Theatre. Hosted by Keils, the guided floor walk takes attendees through exhibitor stands to see the latest products and technologies in action.
ENTECH CEO Kate McKenzie explained, “The Tech Train is the fastest way to get across what’s new without missing a thing.”
This year ENTECH also introduces two brand-new interactive demo zones, an Audio Demo Zone and a Tech Demo Zone, running back-to-back 15-minute sessions throughout the day.
McKenzie added, “Both zones offer attendees a close-up look at new systems from leading manufacturers, with audio sessions running from 11:30am and Tech sessions from 12:30pm.”
The Keynotes will be in the NW Group Theatre with hot topics at midday including Electrical Compliance to which McKenzie added, “Here our industry will detail the current hot mess of state-by-state regulations, Test and Tag and the dreadful new electrical Certificate of Compliance risk. Australia and New Zealand are the only places on earth that do Test and Tag in such a shambolic manner, and the eCoC is real: ENTECH will meet it at one of our venues.”
Immediately after the keynote, attendees can join Susan Twartz as she seeks to unify the challenging induction regimes, with some solid examples of a unified venue approach. Sessions run all day in the Theatre and like all ENTECH experiences, they are free.
The main event is the trade show itself which features most major distributors across pro audio, lighting, staging and vision for the entertainment and installation markets. With 60 stands the floor is bust and all attractions are contained within the show so it is easy and efficient to navigate, making even the most time poor people happy.
ENTECH CEO Kate McKenzie
Kate McKenzie concluded, “Running since 1994, ENTECH is a one-day trade event designed for integrators, AV designers and end-users who want direct access to top suppliers and manufacturers. The compact format keeps things sharp, so exhibitors focus on key and new products only and conversations on the floor are worth having. With 30% of attendees carrying annual budgets of $100K or more, it’s a quality crowd.”
After the Australian ENTECH the roadshow is staged fresh in NZ, opening at the new Auckland International Convention Centre on Tuesday 28 July then rolling Thursday 30 July into Lower Hutt Events Centre in Wellington, and crossing the straight to Te Pae in Christchurch for Tuesday 4 August.
Attendance is free for trade guests.
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14, May 2026
AVer and Lightware Launch Global Collaboration to Enhance AI-Powered Video Experiences
Taipei, Taiwan – May 14: AVer Information Inc. , an award-winning provider of AI audio-video solutions, today announced a worldwide collaboration with Lightware Visual Engineering. This joint effort brings together AVer’s AI-powered camera technology and Lightware’s premier signal management solutions to address the growing demand for high-quality video in modern hybrid environments.
By featuring AVer’s Pro AV and USB video conferencing lines alongside the Lightware Taurus UCX, Taurus TPX, Taurus TPN, and USB20 Extender Family, the two companies are providing a comprehensive visual and connectivity portfolio for global enterprise and education markets.
Focusing on the User Experience
This collaboration is centered on providing users with a streamlined approach to “Bring Your Own Meeting” (BYOM) setups. By utilizing AVer’s AI-driven imaging designed— for intelligent tracking and framing — together with Lightware’s signal delivery platforms, organizations can create professional grade meeting spaces that are easy to navigate and operate.
“At AVer, we are constantly looking for ways to enhance how people connect through our AI audio-video solutions,” said David Kuo, President of AVer Information Inc. “Collaborating with Lightware allows us to showcase our professional cameras within a world-class connectivity environment. We are excited to define a new benchmark for the Pro AV community, illustrating how our combined portfolios advance modern collaboration.”
“Lightware is excited to join forces with AVer to highlight the power of high-quality imaging combined with world-class signal management,” said Gergely Vida CEO at Lightware. “The combination of the Taurus product family and AVer’s camera solutions creates the ideal foundation for a professional meeting space.”
See the Solutions in Action
The highlight of this collaboration is the ability for partners and customers to see these solutions working side-by-side in real-world scenarios. AVer and Lightware are inviting the industry to explore these setups at dedicated training and experience hubs.
- Düsseldorf: The Lightware Düsseldorf Training Center is now featuring AVer’s AI tracking cameras as part of its live demonstration environment.
- Dubai & London: Additional showcases are coming soon to the Lightware Dubai and London Experience Centres, providing regional hubs for professionals to see these solutions paired together in person.
A Shared Vision for the Future
As leaders in their respective fields, AVer and Lightware are dedicated to enhancing the professional AV and video conferencing landscape. By aligning AVer’s AI-driven visual technology with Lightware’s world-class signal management, this collaboration offers a forward-thinking approach to modern, flexible workspaces. Together, the two companies are focused on making professional grade collaboration more accessible and effective for users worldwide.
14, May 2026
Spendflo Launches Flo AI: An Autonomous Procurement Workforce for Mid-Market Companies
Flo AI runs the full intake-to-pay lifecycle autonomously, giving lean procurement teams the capacity to operate as a much larger function without the headcount to match.
San Francisco, CA – May 14: Spendflo has launched Flo AI, an autonomous procurement workforce designed for mid-market companies. Flo AI runs the complete procurement lifecycle: intake, approvals, vendor management, contract review, and accounts payable, as a single connected system. It does not assist procurement teams. It acts on their behalf.
Most companies at this stage run procurement with a small team, often one to five people, managing a volume of requests, renewals, and vendor relationships that a larger operation would handle with a dedicated department. Flo AI was built for exactly this: giving lean procurement functions the capacity to operate at a speed and scale that was previously out of reach.
Three agents. One connected system.
Flo is made up of three purpose-built agents, each covering a distinct phase of the procurement lifecycle.
- Flo Procure handles every purchase request from first submission to approved purchase order. It routes requests, checks budget and policy, collects vendor documentation, and drives approval workflows to completion. Requests no longer wait on a procurement manager to coordinate them through the process.
- Flo Contracts reads, redlines, and tracks vendor agreements. It surfaces non-standard clauses, extracts key commercial terms, and flags upcoming renewals before they slip through. Every contract processed through Spendflo informs how Flo Contracts handles the next one.
- Flo AP (Accounts Payable) matches incoming invoices against purchase orders and contracts, routes exceptions for human review, and processes payment. Because Flo AP shares context with Flo Procure and Flo Contracts, it verifies invoices against what was actually agreed at sourcing, not just what the vendor submitted.
The three agents work as one system. Context carries forward at every stage. What Flo Procure learns about a vendor informs how Flo Contracts reads their agreement. What Flo Contracts extracts from the agreement informs how Flo AP handles the invoice. This continuity is what separates Flo from the point solutions most procurement teams are stitching together today.
The problem Flo AI was built to solve
Mid-market companies face a specific procurement challenge. They have outgrown informal processes but have not yet built the procurement infrastructure that larger organisations rely on. The gap is filled by small teams doing high volumes of manual work: chasing approvals, reconciling invoices, managing renewals, and fielding requests from across the business.
The tools available to them have not kept up. Most procurement software was designed either for large enterprise deployments with dedicated implementation teams, or for early-stage companies with simpler needs. Point solutions for intake, contracts, and accounts payable exist in abundance. What has been missing is a system that connects them, one that carries the context of a purchase request all the way through to the payment that closes it.
Flo was built on that full context from the ground up. Since founding, Spendflo has processed more than $3.2 billion in total spend across invoices, purchase orders, and contracts on its platform. That data informs how Flo categorises spend, identifies exceptions, and understands what efficient procurement looks like across different industries and company sizes.
Siddharth Sridharan, CEO, Spendflo commented: “The companies we work with are not looking for more software to manage. They are looking for a procurement function that runs. Flo handles intake, approvals, contracts, and accounts payable. What remains for the procurement team is the work that actually requires their judgment: vendor strategy, commercial negotiation, and the decisions that move the business forward. We are starting to see a new kind of procurement professional emerge at these companies. Someone who thinks in systems, sets the strategy, and lets the agents execute. That is the direction this is heading.”
The rise of the procurement engineer
With this launch, Spendflo is introducing a new role it believes will define the next generation of procurement operations: the procurement engineer.
The procurement engineer is not a coordinator. They do not spend their days chasing approvals, tracking down documents, or manually reconciling invoices. They configure and orchestrate an AI agent workforce to run procurement operations end to end. They design the workflows Flo executes. They own the vendor strategy Flo acts on. They set the policies Flo enforces. Their time goes to the work that requires human judgment: negotiations, vendor relationships, commercial strategy, and the systems thinking that makes procurement a lever for the business rather than a cost centre behind it.
This is a structural shift in what procurement functions look like. Most procurement teams today are built around coordination and process management. People spend the majority of their time moving information between systems and stakeholders. As AI agents take over that operational layer, the procurement function reorganises around a smaller, more senior profile: one person with strong commercial instincts and deep systems thinking, running an agent workforce that executes on their behalf.
The analogy is the GTM engineer, a role that emerged when revenue teams realised that configuring and orchestrating go-to-market tooling required a distinct skill set closer to systems design than sales execution. Procurement is undergoing the same shift. The procurement engineer is the person who makes Flo smarter and more precisely tuned to their organisation over time. They are not replaced by AI. They are the ones who run it.
For mid-market companies, lean procurement is not a constraint. It is the operating model. One procurement engineer orchestrating an agent workforce will run procurement with more speed, more intelligence, and more commercial impact than a headcount-heavy team running manual processes.
Availability
Flo is available now. It is designed for mid-market companies between $50 million and $1 billion in revenue, and connects to existing ERP, finance, and contract infrastructure without requiring organisations to replace current systems.
14, May 2026
Air India Announces Major Summer Flight Cuts Due to Fuel Prices and Airspace Restrictions !
New Delhi, May 14 (BNP): Facing mounting financial pressure amid the ongoing fuel crisis and geopolitical tensions, Air India has announced a major reduction in its international summer flight operations, suspending and scaling down services on several key routes till August 2026.
According to the revised schedule, the airline will operate nearly 37 per cent fewer international flights between June and August compared to April operations. Monthly international departures are expected to drop significantly as rising aviation turbine fuel prices, restricted airspace due to the West Asia conflict and declining route profitability continue to impact operations.
Several major routes connecting India with North America, Europe, Australia and Asia have been affected. Services on routes such as Delhi-Chicago, Delhi-Shanghai and Chennai-Singapore have been temporarily suspended, while flight frequencies on destinations including Paris, Melbourne, Singapore and Kathmandu have been reduced.
Air India, however, said it will continue operating more than 1,200 international flights every month during the affected period. The airline has offered affected passengers options including alternative flights, free rescheduling and full refunds if the revised schedules are not suitable.
The operational changes come at a time when the Tata Group-owned airline is battling heavy financial losses, rising fuel costs and global travel disruptions. Industry experts believe the airline is prioritising cost control and operational stability as part of its ongoing turnaround strategy.
Air India has also reportedly initiated several internal cost-cutting measures, including curbing discretionary spending and reviewing operational expenses, as it attempts to navigate one of the toughest phases for the aviation sector in recent years.
14, May 2026
Sdeira Group and Metal Park sign MoU – Integrated Workforce and Infrastructure in the UAE
UAE, 14 May 2026 – Sdeira Group has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Metal Park, the world’s first pay-as-you-go metals ecosystem located in KEZAD, to co-develop a customised staff accommodation community in KEZAD Al Mamourah A dedicated to Metal Park’s companies and the wider metals manufacturing and operations base. The collaboration brings together Sdeira’s integrated group-living platform and Metal Park’s innovative industrial model to create a workforce community designed around the specific needs of metals industry tenants and end users.
Metal Park, a 500,000 sqm ecosystem launched in KEZAD with an investment of AED 430 million, is engineered to help downstream metals businesses scale using a flexible, pay-as-you-go framework, supported by production, storage and business hubs in one connected destination. By aligning a dedicated accommodation community with this ecosystem, the MoU aims to ensure that the people powering metals production benefit from the same level of planning, integration and operational efficiency as the industrial assets they serve.
The planned community will leverage Sdeira’s experience in developing and operating integrated workforce environments close to industrial and logistics corridors, ensuring organised movement, shared services and daily-life support that are closely mapped to shift-based operations and safety requirements in metals manufacturing. For Metal Park tenants, this is intended to translate into improved workforce attraction and retention, reduced commuting time and a more stable operational base within KEZAD.
Commenting on the MoU, a Sdeira Group spokesperson said:
“Sdeira Group is redefining group living communities in industrial and economic zones, to be integrated ecosystems enabling industries and enforcing infrastructures, and that aligns with Metal Park’s scalable and flexible model, which marks the importance of this partnership through co-planning a customized staff accommodation community in KEZAD Al Mamoura A.”
A representative of Metal Park added:
“Our ecosystem is built to remove complexity and heavy upfront investment for metals businesses. Partnering with Sdeira allows us to offer a more complete proposition to our members—linking advanced industrial facilities with high-quality, well-managed accommodation within the same strategic industrial zone.”
The MoU forms a part of Sdeira’s broader program at Make it in the Emirates 2026, where the Group is highlighting how integrated group living can act as critical infrastructure for industrial clusters across KEZAD and beyond.
14, May 2026
Knowledge Realty Trust, India’s largest REIT , delivers strong Q4 & FY26 results
FY26 Revenue up 16% YoY; NOI up 18% YoY; Rs 21,019 million distributions since listing in Aug’25
Mumbai, India, May 14: Knowledge Realty Trust, India’s largest1 and most geographically diverse office REIT, announced its quarterly and year ended March 31, 2026, results, today.
KRT was included in FTSE All World, All Cap and Nareit Global REITs indices in FY26, reflecting growing global investor recognition. The company also saw broadening participation across investor classes, with the unitholder base more than doubling since listing.
Business Highlights:
•AI resilient portfolio backed by three attributes – 45% of gross rentals from GCC occupiers; Negligible exposure to traditional IT Services sector; and 31% of portfolio value in Front Office assets
•In Q4 FY26, achieved gross leasing of 1.1 million square feet taking cumulative leasing for FY26 to 3.5 million square feet and portfolio occupancy to 92%
•In FY26, in-place rents grew 7% YoY and achieved strong leasing spreads of 26%
•Rents achieved on new leasing in FY26 were at 5% premium to market rents reflecting superior asset quality and embedded pricing power
•Front office demand drove Central Mumbai portfolio occupancy up 10% YoY. Rentals achieved for leasing during the year up 27% YoY
•Expansions by existing tenants contributed to 56%2 of new leasing done in FY26, evidencing strong occupier satisfaction and long-term relationships
•Achieved annual escalations in over 87% of FY26 leasing
•Sizeable mark-to-market potential of 25% supported by a well-phased lease expiry profile
•Commenced construction of a new 1.4 million square feet block at Sattva Global City in Bengaluru, over and above existing under construction portfolio of 1.2 million square feet
Financial / Distribution Highlights:
•FY26 Revenue grew 16% YoY to Rs. 45,772 million. NOI up 18% YoY to Rs. 40,484 million translating to NOI margin of 88%
•Raised debt of Rs 42,000 million in FY26 at a blended cost of 7.3%
•During FY26, high-cost debt replacement, rate re-negotiations & rate cuts reduced cost of debt from 8.6% to 7.2% • Low LTV of 18% enables significant headroom for inorganic growth
•Declared distributions of Rs 7,166 million or Rs 1.62 per unit for Q4 FY26 taking cumulative distributions since listing in Aug’25 to Rs 21,019 million or Rs 4.74 per unit.
Shirish Godbole, Chief Executive Officer of Knowledge Realty Trust, said,
“We are delighted to report strong FY26 operating performance and robust distributions of Rs. 21,019 million (Rs. 4.74 per unit since listing. We are happy to inform that KRT was included in FTSE All World, All Cap and Nareit Global REITs indices in FY26, reflecting growing global investor recognition. Encouragingly, we continue to see broadening participation across investor classes, with our unitholder base more than doubling since listing. We enter FY27 with strong operating momentum, a resilient balance sheet and multiple visible growth levers.”
Quaiser Parvez, Chief Operating Officer of Knowledge Realty Trust, said,
“During FY26, we saw robust leasing momentum led by expansions from existing marquee tenants, resulting in revenue growth of 16% YoY. NOI grew 18% YoY to Rs. 40,484 million with industry-leading margins. We achieved cumulative leasing of 3.5 million square feet for the year ended March 2026 at an average spread of 26% driven by global and domestic occupiers. With an AI resilient portfolio representing one of India’s finest Grade-A office ecosystems, concentrated in the strongest markets of the country, we are well positioned to deliver sustainable growth to our unitholders.”
Investor Materials and Quarterly Investor Call Details
Knowledge Realty Trust has released a package of information on the results and performance, which includes an earnings presentation covering Q4 & FY26 results. All these materials are available in the Investor Relations section of our website at www.knowledgerealtytrust.com. Knowledge Realty Trust will host a conference call on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at 16:30 hours Indian Standard Time to discuss the Q4 & FY26 results. A replay of the call will be available in the Investor Relations section of our website at www.knowledgerealtytrust.com.
14, May 2026
J. Kumar Infraprojects Achieves TBM Breakthrough on DMRC Corridor
May, 14 : J. Kumar Infraprojects Ltd. (JKIL) today announced the successful breakthrough of Tunnel Boring Machine at Mahipalpur, marking a critical progress milestone on Contract DC-08 awarded by Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC).
The breakthrough forms part of a technically complex underground package covering the design and construction of twin tunnels, a crossover box, and four underground stations along the Aerocity to Tughlakabad corridor of DMRC Phase-IV, one of the most significant urban metro expansions currently underway in India.
The TBM drive was executed under sustained adverse ground conditions: hard strata interspersed with unexpected boulders, micaceous zones, and continuous water ingress throughout the alignment. The most significant challenge was a stretch of nearly 300 metres beneath multiple interconnected ponds, creating persistent hydrostatic pressure and highly sensitive surface conditions that required continuous monitoring and real-time geotechnical intervention.
The breakthrough at the diaphragm wall at Mahipalpur was achieved without compromise to safety or structural integrity; a result of disciplined engineering execution and coordinated on-ground effort sustained across the full duration of the drive.
Dr. Nalin Gupta, Managing Director, J. Kumar Infraprojects Ltd. said:
“The TBM drive at Mahipalpur tested us in ways that few projects do. The geotechnical conditions were among the most demanding we have worked through, but the team never lost focus. What broke through that D-wall was not just a machine. It was months of precision, persistence, and collective resolve. This is what JKIL is built on.”
The Mahipalpur breakthrough adds to JKIL’s expanding record of complex underground works under DMRC. The company currently operates seven TBM machines across active project sites and has established itself as one of DMRC’s most prominent contractors by order book.
14, May 2026
Magna Systems adds telco solutions From Coverage to Experience alongside Building the Future Broadcast Stack at BroadcastAsia 2026
20-22 May at Singapore Expo on stand 5D1-1
SINGAPORE, 14 May 2026 – Magna Systems is adding the latest telco solutions From Coverage to Experience in 4G, 5G and NTN Performance alongside its Building the Future Broadcast Stack demos at BroadcastAsia 2026 from 20-22 May at Singapore Expo on stand 5D1-1.
Magna’s telco offering at the show includes demonstrations of LIG Accuver solutions for comprehensive wireless testing, measurement and optimisation for 4G, 5G, emerging 6G networks as well as NTN (Non-Terrestrial Networks).
They will also be demonstrating JSDenki’s premier electromagnetical compatibility (EMC) test and measurement solutions and WaveControl’s professional instruments for measuring and monitoring electromagnetic fields (EMF).
Alongside these will be demos from iBWave and their solutions for designing, planning and surveying in-building wireless networks, including Wi-Fi, 5G, LTE and 5G and Pegatron the company that specialises in the development of 5G private network products and energy-saving solutions.
The telco solutions on Magna’s BroadcastAsia stand will further complement cutting-edge and best-of-breed solutions and demonstrations from their broadcast technology partners including:
• Actus showcasing its latest Compliance Logger, featuring enhanced content recording, monitoring, and regulatory compliance capabilities
• Arkona demonstrating its Easy IP Router together with the Manifold Production Multiviewer on the AT300, highlighting flexible and scalable IP-based signal routing and monitoring for modern broadcast operations
• Caton Technology demonstrating Caton Media XStream, its intelligent IP transport platform, showcasing AI-driven smart routing, resilient delivery architecture and real-time network visibility for high-quality live video delivery across regions
• Chyron showcasing its end-to-end production graphics solutions, highlighting the Prime Platform, seamless newsroom integration and advanced VR/AR and cloud-based live production workflows
• Dalet presenting the newest release of the Dalet Flex System, demonstrating flexible, cloud-native media workflows for content production, management and distribution
• Enensys introducing IPGuardX and StreamProbe, focusing on robust signal protection, advanced monitoring and enhanced reliability for contribution and distribution networks
• Kaltura showcasing its Streaming Platform alongside its new Conversational Avatars, highlighting interactive and immersive video experiences
• NetOnLive presenting LiveOS, a software-defined, IP-based production system that virtualises the TV control room and OB truck by converting dedicated hardware into software modules running on IT servers over a SMPTE ST 2110 network, enabling local, remote and decentralised live production
• Providius presenting NVRT, demonstrating how it provides critical network visibility for organisations that depend on secure, high-value IP network performance
• RTS unveiling its latest intercom solutions including NoMAD and RVOC, designed to support scalable, IP-based communications for broadcast and live production teams
• Synamedia showcasing a set of end‑to‑end video distribution and streaming capabilities, all demonstrated via their demo portal with the focus on flexibility, resilience and cloud‑native delivery models
• TAG Video Systems showcasing the latest version of its Multiviewer, including QC Station, Operations Panel and Lens designed for comprehensive monitoring in IP-based broadcast infrastructures
• Techex demonstrating TxDarwin and TxEdge, illustrating how software-defined technologies can modernise and increase the flexibility of Master Control Room (MCR) operations
• TSL presenting its latest Hummingbird broadcast control system, alongside audio monitoring solutions and control panels designed to improve efficiency and enable centralised control
Magna Systems will also have a full team of product specialists from across the globe at BroadcastAsia 2026 to help visitors to their stand explore opportunities arising from integrating the very latest broadcast and telco technologies.
14, May 2026
Epson to showcase latest projector innovations at ENTECH 2026 Australian Roadshows
SYDNEY, May 14 – Epson will be among the key exhibitors at this year’s ENTECH 2026 Australian Roadshows, presenting its latest high-brightness and creative display solutions for the professional AV industry across five major cities from 19 May to 2 June 2026.
PQ2220B 4K 20,000‑lumen projector
Now in its 33rd year, ENTECH is recognised as one of the world’s most respected touring trade events for the professional audio-visual community.
The one-day format in each city attracts consultants, system integrators, AV designers, engineers, operators and venue decision-makers looking for hands-on experience with the newest technologies in projection, lighting, audio and integrated visual communications.
Epson will present a range of projection solutions designed for demanding installation, live event and commercial AV environments, demonstrating the performance and versatility of its 3LCD laser technology.
EB‑PQ2220B 4K 20,000‑lumen projector
The lineup will include the EB‑PQ2220B 4K 20,000‑lumen projector with an LX02S lens and 120” screen. Setting a new benchmark for image precision and brightness, the EB‑PQ2220B will be a key attraction for rental and staging specialists and integration professionals who demand uncompromising image quality.
With 4K Crystal Motion technology, a powerful 20,000‑lumen laser light source and interchangeable lenses, it delivers exceptional clarity and colour accuracy over large surfaces.
On display with the LX02S ultra-short throw lens, the projector will demonstrate how high-impact projection can be achieved within limited installation distances making it ideal for event spaces, immersive attractions and corporate venues.
EB‑L690SE short‑throw projector
Also on the Epson stand will be two compact yet powerful 6,000-lumen EB‑L690SE projectors set up in a vertically stacked formation for a total light output of 12,000 lumens. The brightness and positioning versatility of this model makes it ideal for meeting spaces, retail environments, education and museum displays where space is at a premium.
LightScene EV‑110
The model’s short‑throw capability enables large, vivid presentations from short distances without shadowing, showcasing Epson’s continued focus on installation flexibility and cost-effective performance.
Adding an artistic twist to the Epson stand at ENTECH will be the LightScene EV‑110 which can show how light‑based storytelling transforms physical spaces.
Blending digital content with real-world environments, the EV‑110 combines sleek design and discreet form, making it ideal for retail environments, hospitality, gallery installations and
LightScene EV‑110
Senior product manager – VI at Epson Australia Paige van Saarloos said, “ENTECH is where the professional AV community meets technology in action. It’s the perfect environment for showcasing how our projectors help professionals bring creative and operational visions to life, from large‑scale projection mapping to high‑impact retail installations and dependable venue integration.”
Visitors to Epson’s stand will be able to interact with the latest generation of 3LCD laser projection, explore lens flexibility and control options and discuss real‑world applications with Epson’s technical specialists across every event.
ENTECH 2026 Roadshow dates and locations
Sydney
Tuesday 19 May 2026
11am – 6pm
Hordern Pavilion
Brisbane
Thursday 21 May 2026
11am – 6pm
Brisbane Showgrounds
Melbourne
Tuesday 26 May 2026
11am – 6pm
Melbourne Showgrounds
Adelaide
Thursday 28 May 2026
11am – 6pm
Adelaide Showground
Perth
Tuesday 2 June 2026
11am – 6pm
HPC Stadium
Registration for the 2026 Australian and New Zealand ENTECH Roadshows is free and open now.
14, May 2026
Apex Hospital in Borivali Brings Advanced Minimally Invasive Bunion Surgery to Mumbai’s Suburban Area
Mumbai, May 14: A major breakthrough in orthopaedic innovation has been achieved at Apex Hospital, Borivali with the successful performance of a fourth-generation minimally invasive Hallux Valgus correction surgery, introducing a highly advanced treatment option for patients suffering from painful bunion deformities. The cutting-edge procedure offers reduced pain, faster recovery, minimal scarring, and quicker return to mobility compared to conventional open surgeries.
The surgery was successfully performed at Apex Hospital, Borivali by Dr. Pratik Vishavadia, an Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Specialist, using the advanced META technique Minimally-invasive Extra-articular Transverse metatarsal with Akin’s osteotomy using a specialised high-precision burr system. Unlike traditional bunion correction procedures that require large incisions and extensive soft tissue dissection, this next-generation technique is performed through multiple tiny stab incisions, significantly reducing tissue trauma and post-operative discomfort.
Speaking about the advancement, Dr. Pratik Vishavadia from Apex Hospital, Borivali said,
“Minimally invasive foot and ankle surgery is transforming the future of orthopaedic care. Advanced procedures such as META osteotomy enable us to correct complex bunion deformities while preserving surrounding soft tissues. Patients experience significantly less pain, minimal blood loss, faster rehabilitation, and earlier return to normal activities. This approach reflects the global shift toward patient-friendly orthopaedic solutions that prioritise both clinical excellence and quality of recovery.”
Hallux Valgus, commonly referred to as a bunion deformity, is a progressive condition affecting the great toe joint. It often leads to chronic pain, difficulty in wearing footwear, cosmetic deformity, imbalance while walking, and restricted mobility. Orthopaedic experts note that untreated bunions can gradually worsen over time, impacting overall gait mechanics and quality of life.
Globally, studies indicate that bunion deformities affect nearly one in four adults between the ages of 18 and 65, with prevalence rising sharply among women and elderly individuals. The increasing preference for minimally invasive orthopaedic procedures reflects growing patient awareness around shorter hospital stays, enhanced cosmetic outcomes, and accelerated recovery timelines.
The successful adoption of this fourth-generation minimally invasive technique further strengthens the position of Apex Hospital, Borivali as a centre for advanced orthopaedic and Foot & Ankle care in the region. Experts believe such innovations will play a crucial role in improving long-term functional outcomes, patient comfort, and rehabilitation standards in modern orthopaedics.
