Canon USA Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, recently introduced the LX-MU800Z. The LX-MU800Z is the company’s first single-chip DLP projector with a laser phosphor light source that delivers at maximum brightness for 20,000 hours of virtually maintenance-free operation, reducing total cost of ownership. Key features on the LX-MU800Z projector include native WUXGA (1920 x 1200) resolution, up-to-8000 lumens, a dynamic contrast ratio up to 10,500:1, and seven interchangeable lens options with motorized lens shift for installation flexibility.

Chicago Faucets drinking fountains, designed for the education market, are low-lead compliant to meet stringent national and local laws for the reduction of lead in drinking water. All Chicago Faucets units feature chrome-plated, solid brass bodies and vandal-resistant volume controls. A variety of convenient, water-saving options are available, such as push handles with timed water dispensing and lever handles with an instant-off cartridge for maximum water savings. An antimicrobial, flexible plastic mouth guard, standard on some models, helps reduce the spread of diseases common in schools.

Hitachi America Ltd. Digital Media Division announced the release of four new models to the company’s high-end projector line: CP-X5505, CP-WX5505, CP-WU5500 and CP-WU5505. Using 3LCD technology, each was designed for medium- to large-venue applications and provides flexibility for ease of installation. The CP-X5505 delivers 5,500 lumens of brightness while the other models deliver 5,000 lumens of brightness. Resolutions available in this series cover WUXGA, WXGA and XGA.

SAF Metal Fabrication introduced a new item to its insulated panel product line: Factory-fabricated Insul M5000 Insulated Spandrel Pans incorporating mineral wool. Insulated Spandrel Pans are designed for energy savings in the opaque glazing areas of a building envelope. Mineral wool insulation in the spandrel pans can withstand temperatures above 2,000 degrees Fahrenheit, is moisture resistant, provides acoustical noise damping and qualifies for LEED green building credits.

Kawneer AA 250/425 Thermal Entrance doorframe jambs and transom bar/door headers have a dual perimeter seal featuring Kawneer’s Sealair bulb weathering. The entrance provides triple-finned, soft pile weather stripping that minimizes airflow around the door’s perimeter edge. The combination of a thermally blocked threshold and dual bottom door sweeps minimizes air infiltration into the building. The door is 2.25-inches deep and has a 1/8-inch typical wall thickness. It includes offset pivots, butt hinges or geared hinges and offers surface-mounted or concealed closures.