Spitz and Evans & Sutherland pioneered the planetarium and immersive computer graphics fields. We design, fabricate, program, and create content for dome theaters and dome classrooms around the world. Our installations are the focal points of major science museums and planetariums, and deliver signature experiences at the world's most prominent theme parks and attractions.
Armand Spitz's revolutionary Model A1 made the planetarium affordable for schools and museums of all sizes. Ivan Sutherland invents Sketchpad, considered to be the first computer-aided design (CAD) program - a major breakthrough in the development of computer graphics. The workhorse Spitz A3P went on to become the world's most popular planetarium projector, with nearly 1,000 installations worldwide.
The Spitz Space Transit Planetarium includes a third axis of rotation and precision planet projector control able to simulate travel away from Earth. E&S demonstrates virtual reality with a prototype nicknamed Sword of Damocles, in reference to a component suspended somewhat ominously above the operator.
Armand Spitz's revolutionary Model A1 made the planetarium affordable for schools and museums of all sizes. Ivan Sutherland invents Sketchpad, considered to be the first computer-aided design (CAD) program - a major breakthrough in the development of computer graphics. The workhorse Spitz A3P went on to become the world's most popular planetarium projector, with nearly 1,000 installations worldwide.
The Spitz Space Transit Planetarium includes a third axis of rotation and precision planet projector control able to simulate travel away from Earth. E&S demonstrates virtual reality with a prototype nicknamed Sword of Damocles, in reference to a component suspended somewhat ominously above the operator.
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Spitz offers the full line of Digistar planetarium solutions from our sister Cosm company, Evans & Sutherland. Spitz offers comprehensive phone and email support for Spitz-provided products and software. The world's leading provider of projection domes, Spitz has delivered over 2,000 domes worldwide.
Spitz, Inc. is the world's leading provider of dome projection screens with over 2,000 installations on six continents. Spitz domes are the first choice for the world's large format film theaters, planetariums, and attractions. Prestigious clients such as The Griffith Observatory, Disney, IMAX, Zeiss, Universal Studios and The Adler Planetarium choose Spitz immersive screens for their unmatched surface characteristics and structural quality.
When design projects call for domes, spherical panels, or freeform architecture, Spitz provides the solution. We bring engineering, manufacturing, and installation skills together to build custom structures. At Spitz, architectural domes are just the beginning: Our projects include specialized architectural treatments, soaring free-standing structures, and unique projection environments.
We manufacture all Spitz projection domes, architectural domes, and SciDome planetarium systems in our 47,000 square foot facility in Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania. Our dome factory houses specialty machines for creating spherical aluminum paneling and structural frames. Our capabilities include precision rolling of extruded aluminum sections, and a custom stretch press for accurate die forming of solid or perforated aluminum sheets.
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Michael Snow
Nov 01, 2017
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