Epson and Show Sage to Highlight Award-Winning Laser Projection and Multi-Display Technologies at USITT 2026

LOS ALAMITOS, Calif. - March 12, 2026 - As digital scenery and media integration become central to both academic programs and live productions, adaptable projection technology is taking center stage to enhance immersive visuals and audience engagement. Epson today announced it will exhibit alongside Show Sage at the USITT Conference and Stage Expo in Long Beach, California from March 19-21 at booth #574. Attendees will see firsthand how to create compelling on-stage environments using scenic projection tools that combine advanced mapping software, Epson's large venue projection technology and Show Sage's extensive media server solutions.

"Epson is committed to providing versatile projection technology that transforms campus theatres and performance venues into immersive, visually engaging spaces, while remaining easy to setup and install," said Chris Teguh, product manager, Epson America, Inc. "At this year's USITT show in Long Beach, we're excited to demonstrate the power of our large venue laser projectors, delivering high-quality visuals without the hassle of complicated installation."

Epson at USITT

Designed to withstand the demands of theatre and live entertainment, Epson's large-venue laser projectors transform stage visuals to support deeper, more immersive storytelling. With proven 3-chip, 3LCD technology and powerful features such as a mechanical shutter that helps preserve the projector's energy, Epson projectors are built to deliver consistent performance throughout live shows. Accompanied by DMX/Art-Net support, production teams can also control Epson projectors from theater lighting consoles and controllers. Highlighting high-performance projection, effortless integration and support for other stage-design tools, at USITT Epson will demonstrate the following projector solution:

• EB-PU2220B Projector: The 20,000-lumen¹ EB-PU2220B is incredibly compact, lightweight and energy efficient.² Featuring a sleek, black cabinet, it's optimized for live events with 3G-SDI input and output to accommodate daisy-chaining and long cable runs. The projector uses a 20,000-hour virtually maintenance-free laser light source,³ a hermetically sealed optical engine for high dust resistance and a filterless cabinet for low-maintenance operation. Plus, it offers 19,000 lumens¹ at standard 120-volt power, eliminating any need for rewiring to accommodate high brightness projection. Pairing with nine optional powered lenses (sold separately) to simplify installation, it includes a host of premium features for fast setup, such as built-in NFC functionality⁴ and an optional attachable PixAlign^® camera to streamline multi-projector setups. Built for enhanced flexibility and convenience during installation with outstanding image quality, this projector transforms stages into mesmerizing scenery with vivid detail, vibrant colors and deep blacks

Show Sage at USITT

Show Sage provides a variety of media server and control solutions that can be tailored to fit system requirements large or small, simple or highly interactive, with real-time content. Empowering creative professionals to produce impressive multi-display events, scenery, and installations, Show Sage will feature the following solutions at USITT:

• Dataton WATCHOUT and WATCHPAX: WATCHOUT is a versatile multi-display production and playback software solution that is powerful, impressive and easy to use. With WATCHOUT, users can seamlessly orchestrate still images, animations, graphics, video, audio, and live feeds into a cohesive, visually stunning presentation across multiple display surfaces. WATCHOUT is fully scalable and runs on the Windows platform. While it doesn't require proprietary hardware, Dataton offers a lineup of WATCHPAX servers designed to optimize playback performance.
• Hive Media Control System: Hive is a flexible system designed to create complex, engaging visuals without relying on large, power-consuming servers, or software that's overloaded with unnecessary features. Designed to scale from small exhibitions to large, long-term installations, Hive enables seamless collaboration between devices, with a central 'queen bee' controlling a network of 'worker bees.' This intelligent, interconnected approach powers inspiring visual experiences for events, shows, and installations of any size.
• LightAct Media Server Software and Hardware: LightAct is an advanced software and hardware platform built for live events, permanent installations, and broadcast applications, delivering exceptional flexibility and performance for live-events, fixed installations, and broadcast industries. The suite includes LightAct, LightAct Manager, and WebUIs, providing robust tools to ensure precise pixel delivery to any surface. A LightAct server empowers users to create mind-blowing AV creations. Iris is LightAct's computer vision system, enabling users to calibrate dozens of projectors in just a few moments and adjust virtual scenes to match reality.

About Show Sage

Show Sage is a provider of A/V display and control solutions. Now in its third decade, Show Sage is the team behind your team, supplying solutions to create stunning multi-display events, scenery, and installations. Show Sage solution set includes Dataton WATCHOUT, LightAct, Hive, Blocks® (PIXILAB), Ovation (Merging Technologies), and Medialon (7th Sense). Show Sage has helped numerous customers tell their stories in dramatic and engaging ways and is always looking for new ways to help solve challenging multi-channel A/V problems. Further information is available at https://www.showsage.com.

About Epson

Epson is a global technology leader whose philosophy of efficient, compact and precise innovation enriches lives and helps create a better world. The company is focused on solving societal issues through innovations in home and office printing, commercial and industrial printing, manufacturing, visual and lifestyle. Epson's goal is to become carbon negative and eliminate use of exhaustible underground resources such as oil and metal by 2050.

Led by the Japan-based Seiko Epson Corporation, the worldwide Epson Group generates annual sales of more than JPY 1 trillion. global.epson.com/

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1 Color brightness (color light output) and white brightness (white light output) will vary depending on usage conditions. Color light output measured in accordance with IDMS 15.4; white light output measured in accordance with ISO 21118.

2 Versus previous generation models.

3 No required maintenance for the light source and filter for up to 30,000 hours (Extended Mode) or 20,000 hours (Normal Mode). Approximate time until brightness decreases 50% from first usage. Measured by acceleration test assuming use of 0.04 - 0.20 mg/m3 of particulate matter. Time varies depending on usage conditions and environment. Replacement of parts other than the light source may be required in a shorter period.

4 NFC requires use of a device that includes NFC, and may require additional software.

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