BARCO is sharpening its software narrative with two distinct yet strategically aligned launches that underscore how deeply software intelligence is reshaping visual and live production workflows, from immersive multi-projector environments to corporate event control rooms. On one front, the company has introduced a new camera-based auto-alignment tool co-developed with Scalable Display Technologies; while on the other, it has rolled out SwiftAgent – a software-based switcher aimed squarely at the evolving needs of corporate event production.

The new auto-alignment tool, created in collaboration with Scalable Display Technologies, uses camera-guided calibration to automatically align, warp, and blend images from multiple projectors into a single seamless display. Designed to dramatically simplify setup while improving precision, the fully integrated software solution targets environments where visual continuity is mission-critical, including museums, theme parks, auditoria, and other immersive venues. The system automates image warping, edge blending, and realignment in just a few clicks, with calibration guided by the camera’s view of the projection surface to deliver fast, precise, and repeatable results. By reducing the need for manual adjustments, the workflow becomes more streamlined on site, cutting setup time and lowering the barrier to complex multi-projector calibration.

The foundation of the solution lies in Scalable’s mature, field-tested technology, refined through more than 20 years in high-end simulation systems. Barco’s role in shaping workflow and integration ensures the tool aligns with the practical realities of immersive installations and operator requirements, while full compatibility with Barco’s Pulse projection platform reinforces a broader push towards tightly integrated, future-ready ecosystems.

“The Scalable software was developed for high-end simulation and training environments, and that same reliability and accuracy are now the expected standard across markets,” says James Pietsch, Director at Scalable Display Technologies. “Extending our core values – accuracy, reliability, and ease of use – into a fully integrated solution on Barco’s Pulse platform is a natural evolution that benefits the broader market. Together, we’re making multi-projector alignment faster, simpler, and more consistent, so operators can focus on the experience, not the setup.”

Thomas Poppe, Product Manager Software Immersive Experiences at Barco concludes: “This new collaboration with Scalable and the launch of our auto-alignment tool reflects Barco’s growing focus on software-driven solutions that enhance workflow efficiency and simplify operations. As part of our evolving ecosystem, where hardware, software, and services work seamlessly together, this tool empowers integrators and operators to deliver high-impact immersive experiences with greater speed, reliability, and ease.”

Running in parallel to its immersive push, Barco is also addressing the corporate segment with SwiftAgent, a new software-based switcher positioned as an intelligent, flexible, and simple solution for event production. Set for its full public debut at ISE 2026 in Barcelona with live demonstrations at the Barco booth, SwiftAgent combines the roles of a production switcher and a presentation switcher within a single platform. Developed for single operators and small teams, it deploys AI-driven camera tracking, framing, and switching to achieve smooth, professional-quality results without constant manual intervention, allowing operators to concentrate on content and audience engagement.

“Event teams today need tools that are as agile as they are,” said Carla Munoz Arellano, Product Manager SwiftAgent at Barco. “SwiftAgent delivers intelligent assistance that supports a small team of operators, or even just one operator, throughout the entire production workflow, whether they’re managing a live event on-site or operating remotely.”

With centralized management and AVoIP technology at its core, SwiftAgent enables control from any location and is tailored for hybrid and distributed corporate setups. Screen management tools, automation workflows, streaming capabilities, and brand-agnostic device compatibility are designed to unify the production chain, while its usability opens the door for event coordinators and IT staff without deep AV specialisation. Taken together, Barco’s latest moves point to a clear trajectory: software not just as a feature layer, but as the engine driving efficiency, accessibility, and creative possibility across both immersive experiences and live corporate events.