CHINA: Christie’s Jazz Series 1DLP laser projectors are bringing prehistoric worlds vividly back to life at the new Zoo of Extinction exhibition hall in the Suzhou Science and Technology Museum, where an immersive blend of projection, extended reality (XR) and mixed reality technologies is redefining visitor engagement.

Located on the second floor of the museum at Shishan Cultural Square in Jiangsu Province, the 12-metre-high exhibition hall takes visitors on a journey of discovery, understanding, renewal and coexistence, using lifelike visualisations and interactive storytelling to showcase extinct species ranging from trilobites and dinosaurs to mammoths. Since opening for trial operations in March 2026, the gallery has emerged as one of the museum’s flagship immersive attractions.

The installation features 28 Christie Jazz Series projectors, comprising 15 4K1600-JS and 13 4K2100-JS models, delivering high-resolution visuals across the expansive exhibition space. Shanghai Qingying Digital Technology was responsible for the project’s end-to-end delivery, including system design, equipment selection and the complex multi-projector installation.

“The ‘Zoo of Extinction’ project places stringent demands on projection equipment,” said Yueyi Wu, General Manager of Shanghai Qingying Digital Technology. “The Christie 4K1600-JS and 4K2100-JS projectors, with their ultra-sharp 4K UHD+ resolution, high brightness, and high contrast, perfectly blend digital imagery with real-world scenes. Their low latency and high refresh rate ensure precise alignment across multiple projectors, audio-visual systems, and interactive devices. Furthermore, the Jazz Series operates with low noise and is backed by a five-year warranty, fully meeting the stringent standards for uninterrupted 24/7 operation in cultural and tourism venues.”

Wu added that the latest deployment builds on Christie’s established presence at the Suzhou Science and Technology Museum, where more than 50 Inspire Series DWU760-iS 1DLP laser projectors have already been installed across multiple galleries to support a variety of visual experiences.

“Suzhou Science and Technology Museum’s ‘Zoo of Extinction’ demonstrates the growing role of advanced projection in shaping next-generation science and cultural venues,” said Gene Wang, Senior Director of ProAV Sales for China, Christie. “Our Jazz Series projectors provide the brightness, image precision, and installation flexibility required for a variety of applications. Working closely with partners like Shanghai Qingying Digital Technology, we ensure these solutions are deployed seamlessly to create engaging, high-impact experiences for audiences.”

Powered by the new 0.8” HEP DMD, the Christie Jazz Series delivers enhanced colour performance, improved contrast and efficient thermal management, while offering brightness levels of up to 23,750 lumens and 4K UHD+ resolution from a compact chassis weighing less than 30 kilograms. Supporting a wide range of interchangeable lenses, built-in warping and blending with Christie Twist, and compatibility with automated alignment tools such as Christie Mystique, the Jazz Series is engineered to deliver installation flexibility and reliable performance across immersive applications including museums, science centres, theme parks and visitor attractions.