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Who is Guddland digital ?
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Created in 1987, Guddland digital S.A. is a specialist in process
automation. The founders were co-developers of a process control
system which was used for all new projects until 1992. Three theatres
were installed with a CAT system based on this hardware.
Starting with a new system generation in 1992, Guddland digital
S.A. was able to supply the stage control system for the National
Theatre in Mannheim (February 1994, Germany) and for the Vienna State
Opera (Decembre 1994, Austria). The German Theatre in Munich
(Germany) and the Raimund Theatre in Vienna (Austria) are just
finished.
The site of Guddland digital S.A. is a 660 sqm buildung in
Rodange (Luxembourg)
Fields of activity
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Outside the theatre stage installation, Guddland digital S.A.
activities cover a variety of fields, as for instance :
* Elektrisola (D, I, CH, USA, Malaysia, Mexico)
Process automation for copper wire enameling machines. OS/2
is used as operating system since 1989.
* Arbed (LUX)
Control of an experimental rolling mill.
* Goodyear (LUX)
Measuring of rubber thickness and quality insurance.
* BASF (GER)
Control and power economising on chemical liquid pumps.
* Effem (GER)
Control of a sterilisation unit for pet food.
* Opéra de la Bastille (F)
Expert opinion for the feasibility of the main platform regulation.
* Paul Würth (LUX)
Molt level regulation.
The company
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Currently, the company employs 6 engineers. Two of them are
system developers and are responsible for an ongoing development of
the process computer system, while the other four are in charge of the
current projects. As a rule, two engineers work together on one of
these projects. Special care is taken that all the staff is well
informed about current developments and projects at all times. Thus,
no project ever depends on one person, and Guddland digital S.A. is
able to guarantee for its customers the most reliable and fastest
service.
Guddland digital S.A. is a registered member of :
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* IEEE
* ACM
* Internet Society ISOC
* Guddland digital S.A. is in touch with the National High School
of Technology.
The compuserve link is: 73627,2325 Roland Jacoby
Know-how in the theatre field
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The CAT (CAT means "Computer Aided Theatre") system was developed
in close cooperation with stage engineers. It benefits from the
substantial know-how of these people, some of whom have been working
in this field for over 20 years.
Since 1988, the following theatres were equipped with CAT systems:
Stadttheater Oberhausen Germany
Grillo Theater Essen Germany
Nationaltheater Maribor Slovenia
Volksoper Vienna Austria
Nationaltheater Mannheim Germany
Staatsoper Vienna Austria
Deutsches Theater Munich Germany
Raimund Theater Vienna Austria
Conclusion
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A computer aided system means a great relief and an increase in
new options for theatre operations. However, counter-weighted hoists
should not be completely banished from the theatre as they are needed
for special effects. For safety reasons, electrical drives cannot be
used for highly dynamic procedures, which can be performed by means of
counter-weighted hoists. According to international standards, in
these operations acceleration may not exceed 1.0 m/s^2 and the
maximum speed may not be more than 1.2 m/s.
The CAT system is modular in structure and is based on standard
assemblies already used successfully in industry. Thanks to its
parallel structure, the sytem can be expanded to include a customer
defined number of machines with a simultaneity factor of 1. According
to the specifications of the german technical control association, the
system has been classified under the safety category 3 and the service
requirements category 5 with a diversified, two-channel structure.
The supervising computer is optional and can be added on later.
Thanks to its compact dimensions, the user interface computer can be
dwelled in the control panel itself. The dimensions of the machine
control cabinets can also be kept small.
Any performances, no matter how complex, can be stored and loaded
in again later. The complex movements incorporate asynchronicity,
time-synchronicity, time-delayed, path-synchronicity and any desired
combinations. The time-tested software and the experience in the
process and theatre fields guarantee short putting into operation
times.
The system is suitable both for electrical and for hydraulic
drives. Regular checks by means of remote diagnosis (modem) ensure
the system's availability.
CAT is undergoing constant further development and is adapted to
each customer's individual wishes.
A special 3D set-up mode (optional) makes it possible to move
complex scenery hanging on several point hoists freely in space. The
movement is controlled by a special control lever and is a great help
for instance for setting up large ceilings.
The TouchScreen, first presented at ShowTech '92 in Berlin,
permits even more sophisticated operator control and also permits
problem-free software expansion later. In order to perfect the
operation of the system, a text suited to the current situation can be
shown by means of a help key. In the simulation mode the system can
even be completely programmed and manipulated without the machines.
A 3D representation (optional) of the actual positions facilitates
the orientation of the machines. This is helpful for the managment of
complex sceneries.
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Group: Guddland digital S.A.
b.p.10
L-4801 Rodange
Luxembourg
Tel: +352 503521 Fax: +352 503524
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