In 2003, the city council of Valladolid, Spain, proudly inaugurated its Science Museum, featuring Spain’s very first digital planetarium as its centerpiece. Six Barco CRT projectors helped bring the solar system, galaxies and stars to life on the 11-meter diameter planetarium dome. “The planetarium has always been the most popular part of our science museum,” explains Inés Rodríguez Hidalgo, Museum Director. “After 12 years, however, it was high time for more advanced projectors and new simulation software.”
Shootouts: a good way to go
‘Sustainability’ was one of the main criteria in the Planetarium’s choice for new technology. So they resolutely chose LED projectors. “We have been working together with Barco successfully for many years, so we were happy to suggest Barco solutions for the Valladolid planetarium. A Barco team organized a shootout at the planetarium, so that the client could see how the projection would look in their dome. Such tests are very valuable to help the client decide,” said Estelle Pacalon, Sales and Marketing Manager of planetarium manufacturer RSA Cosmos.
30%+ energy savings
Barco’s FL35 WQXGA – the world’s highest resolution LED DLP projector – appeared to be just the ticket. Since early 2015, the Valladolid Planetarium has been featuring six FL35 projectors. With its 2,560 x 1,600 native resolution, a brightness level of up 1,000 ANSI lumens and 24/7 operating time, the FL35 truly excels in image quality and stability. “The result is magnificent, both with live programs such as the night sky viewing and the projection of films. Equally important, however, is the projectors’ low eco- footprint. We save over 30% on power consumption, compared to projectors with conventional lamps,” Rodríguez Hidalgo concluded. A great way to help preserve our planet …
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A graduate of DeVry Institute of Technology, Doug has been in the Technology industry since 1976 and actively oversees Fearing’s daily operations. Along with his wife, Lois, and three others, Doug started Fearing’s in a 600 square-foot facility in Portage, Wisconsin. In the 25 years since, the company has grown to over 30 employees with offices in Madison and Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Doug likes to say he’s a “TV Technician with a dream� going back to his history with the family’s original business-Fearing’s TV and Appliance.
Doug values time with family, watersports, hiking, snowshoeing and skiing. In addition to being a devoted member of his church, Doug serves as Board President for Kinship Mentoring of Columbia County, Board member of Schools for Haiti and Scripture Chair of the Gideons-Portage camp.
A graduate of MATC, Lois oversees Fearing’s daily book keeping along with various HR responsibilities.
Along with Doug, Lois is deeply connected to community outreach, serving as a Board member and Fundraising Committee Chairperson for Kinship Mentoring of Columbia County. She also serves on the Schools for Haiti Fundraising committee. In addition, Lois’ ongoing passion and commitment to provide care for the elderly comes from her 10-year history of working in a Reedsburg, Wisconsin Nursing home.
Lois enjoys singing, hiking, sunny days on the pontoon, and spending time with her 4 grandchildren.
Ehren drives Fearing’s technology by continually seeking out trends to enhance capabilities while supporting Sales, Engineering and Installation teams. Throughout his years with Fearing’s, Ehren’s talent and vision have joined forces to create a wide variety of projects and strategic solutions that exceed expectation.
Ehren loves music, family time, movies, nature, sustainability efforts and electric vehicles.
With 10 years with Fearing’s and over twice that long in the industry, Ben continues to lead, coordinate, and develop the Commercial AV team.
By consistently delivering an outstanding experience and outcome, Ben contributes to the Fearing’s legacy of long-lasting partnerships that truly make a difference. Whatever the Commercial AV need may be, Ben and team deliver at the highest level.
Ben is an avid fisherman and photographer. He enjoys coaching his sons and other youth.
Chris has been with Fearing’s for 20 years and in the industry for over 2 decades. As a Certified leader in Sales Acceleration and trained in EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating Systems), Chris successfully utilizes his skills to lead the Fearing’s Salesforce. Chris and team are motivated and driven to develop new client partnerships while continuing to reinforce loyal long-term relationships with ongoing Service excellence.
Married for 19 years with 3 children, Chris enjoys skiing, hiking, fishing, boating, hunting, camping and golf. He’s also been actively involved as a Youth Football and Softball coach for his family and others.
