Video delivery infrastructure provider Harmonic and satellite service provider Intelsat have announced they are partnering on the launch of HVN Intelsat UHD, a linear UHD demonstration channel for the North American TV markets. Broadcasted via Intelsat’s Galaxy 13 satellite, the new channel will provide multichannel video programming distributors with an opportunity to test UHD transmissions as soon as they downlink content from the Galaxy 13 through their networks and into subscribers’ homes; U.S. cable programmers will also be able to conduct tests of their own of UHD content.

The group formerly known as Quantel and Snell has officially announced that it has formed a new company under the banner of Snell Advanced Media. The announcement was made at IBC 2015.

At IBC 2015 Dutch manufacturer Vocas announced new wooden handle with Lanc control and a prototype of self-adjusting double follow focus.

Harmonic has joined forces with German IP broadcast specialist Dimetis to create a fully integrated field test system to accelerate the distribution of next-generation terrestrial TV services in Germany.

LEADER announces a new addition to its range of broadcast-quality test instruments. The LV 5480 is a multi-format waveform monitor capable of displaying and evaluating signals from up to four 3G-SDI input channels simultaneously. Based on the award-winning LV 5490, the LV 5480 provides the features broadcast cameramen, post-production houses and technical support staff need in today's HD world. The LV 5480 can be upgraded quickly and easily to the full 4K feature set of the LV 5490, including 4K pattern generator, eye pattern and digital audio card.

Apantac, provider of cost-effective multiviewers, video walls, extenders, and signal processing solutions is launching its new TAHOMA-ID Hybrid Multiviewer accepting IP/ASI streams and Multimedia signals. The new Hybrid Multiviewer is part of the award-winning TAHOMA Platform.

Zylight, a leading manufacturer of innovative LED lightingsolutions, has announced its new F8-200 LED Fresnel and Newz on-camera LED light at IBC2015. The F8-200 is designed for location shoots or studio installations, while the compact Newz is built for broadcast news and other run-and-gun shooting applications.

Tiffen unveils geared rotating Multi Rota Tray & 138 Variable ND filter.

Canon introduces two new 2/3” 4K field lenses – the UHD DIGISUPER 86 (UJ86x9.3B) and UHD DIGISUPER 90 (UJ90x9B). Delivering exceptional optical performance, with the UHD DIGISUPER 86 (UJ86x9.3B) surpassing even 4K resolution, both offer outstanding focal range and are ideal for use within live broadcast production environments.

Axon Digital Design, leading supplier of broadcast network infrastructure products and solutions, today announced the launch of TIDE, a new high-performance multi-codec, multi-format, modular processing platform for the contribution and distribution of live video. The platform will be unveiled at IBC 2015.