Edwards Lifesciences

Dave Novak, Chief Technologist and Account Manager, alongside his team, was tasked with designing a creative AV system with standardized technology that any employee, regardless of their AV experience, can operate with ease. 

Armando Cueto, Audiovisual Sr. Manager of IT at Edwards Lifesciences, said, “Our vision was to have ultra-wide video walls displaying sceneries that make you feel like you’re running in a forest, in a street, or touring France. Employees should know how to change things like sound, displays, and controls without complications.”

The Spinitar team turned to their manufacturing partner, Nanolumens, for large, high-resolution displays that allow users to separate images or showcase one large stitch image. This included two curved video walls that are 36’ wide and one curved video wall that is 24’ wide, designed to match the radius of the wall. With Christie’s Pandoras Box video processor, users can upload video content on their visual signage. Additionally, the system includes a powerful background music system with QSC equipment, enhancing the audio throughout the facility.

As a result of installing state-of-the-art AV technology in the employee community center, patrons at Edwards Lifesciences get to experience simplified communication and collaboration at its finest. The refreshed technology empowers people to collaborate on-site and globally with their partners and peers regardless of their location. 

Empowering employees to harness creativity and expertise, Edwards Lifesciences invested in state-of-the-art tools to help individuals and teams thrive. As a result, employees are now offered one-of-a-kind experiences that result in best practices for good health, wellness, and innovation.

“In the end, it’s about value. We don’t look for the least expensive. We don’t look for the most expensive. We look for the best value”. Said Tom Porter, Sr. Vice President of Corporate Service, Edwards Lifesciences.

Despite inevitable supply chain challenges, Spinitar managed to be flexible and execute alternative solutions to ensure that Edwards’ AV system remains up and running for important meetings and daily activities.

"My team always knocks it out of the park. They get everything done on task and schedule. So many hours went into pre-production, but seeing it all come to life was a matter of their collaboration, teamwork, and working around the clock to make this project a reality." Said Dave Novak, Chief Technologist.

As a preferred AV partner, Spinitar, a Solutionz, Inc. company, will continue to provide Edwards Lifesciences with the latest technology designed to support their employees as they innovate to help people live longer, healthier, and more productive lives.

Tom continues, “If you bring people together, you help people get to know each other. When they finally get to know each other, they get to trust each other. When people trust each other, they’re willing to take risks. When you take risks, that’s where innovation evolves! The community center creates opportunities and options for employees- things that they use and need to work.”