AV Stumpfl energizes the image of the Chicago Science Museum

After its reopening, he Museum of Science and Industry of Chicago has visually boosted its iconic Pioneer Zephyr exhibit thanks to BY Stumpfl, with three Fullwhite screens with Pixera mini Quad.

The well-known exhibition Pioneer Zephyr, which is part of the Museum of Science and Industry (Chicago’s Museum of Science and Industry – MSI) from Chicago, invites visitors to be amazed by this famous diesel passenger train, of almost 60 meters long, to show its formidable history through a combination of technological systems.

The Zephyr Train, with an aerodynamic stainless steel body and a state-of-the-art diesel-electric engine, revolutionized the image of train travel and reduced fuel and maintenance costs. Although at first people were shocked, ended up falling in love with this 'aerodynamic' transport’ and its elegant design, which was even reflected in articles of daily use in society.

This is what John Llewellyn says., MSI creative director: “Pioneer Zephyr is a beloved piece of transportation and museum history that has captivated visitors for generations. We are delighted to reopen this icon to the public to experience its beautiful design and incredible history up close., that sets the stage for what to expect when they explore the rest of the museum”.

A key part of the exhibition refresh - which was carried out to help energize the Zephyr for new generations- is the projected media piece, of some 52 meters long, that runs along the train making the visitor feel that they are part of it and its movement.

The projections also show the so-called West wind vista, that not only provides a sensation of movement, but highlights the influence of the Pioneer Zephyr on the evolution of transportation, aerodynamics and the rationalization of industrial design.

For this renovation project, Creative Technology Group took care of the installation, supervised by the director, Michael Fuller, who with his team selected the screen Fullwhite from AV Stumpfl as the perfect projection surface for this, as its borderless appearance would help create the immersive environment of the projected content.

Specifically, A total of three AV Stumpfl Fullwhihe screens have been installed for the exhibition, with dimensions each 43,8 wide by 13,8 high. The team also specified the media server Pixera mini Quad from this Austrian manufacturer to control the three projectors and the content they displayed.

“Using AV Stumpfl products in our design for the Pioneer Zephyr project was the best option we could make - explains Fuller -. “Its technology is leading in the industry, with high quality products with meticulous details, and that really shows in the final result. The customer service assistance we received from them was tremendous, and the fact that they trained our installation team beforehand was key to our 180º projection surface”.

For your part, Hans Christian Stucken, asesor de marketing global de AV Stumpfl, points out that “We are very satisfied that our solutions have been deployed in such a prestigious project. Just as this exhibition showcases the latest in display technology, alongside the timeless engineering of the Zephyr, With the help of the CT team we have demonstrated that both our digital and analog products can be used together to bring out the best in each”.

museum visitors “They are delighted with the new exhibition, and are captivated by the large multimedia piece that brings energy and movement to the train - adds Sheila Cawley, vp. MSI External Affairs. Children and their parents are inspired to learn the history of the Zephyr and explore the science and engineering behind train travel. The new exhibition is a spectacle”.

The renovation of the Pioneer Zephyr exhibition has been made possible thanks to the support of the Grainger Foundation de Lake Forest, As those responsible for the museum have pointed out.