The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, known for the Oscars, is to award Barco with the Scientific and Engineering Academy Award for its contribution to the design and development of laser projection in cinema.
The Academy’s Scientific and Technical Awards honour individuals and companies whose discoveries and innovations have contributed in significant and lasting ways to motion pictures.
As part of the 96th Academy Awards, the award ceremony for the Scientific and Technical Awards will take place on 23 February 2024. During this occasion, Barco’s Wouter D’Oosterlinck, VP R&D, Goran Stojmenovik, R&D director, and Peter Janssens, senior expert optical design, will take home the Academy Award.
Also among the winners is Barco's EVP of Cinema, Gerwin Damberg, for his contribution to the Dolby Cinema system development.
“Innovation has been running through our veins for 90 years and the recognition by the Academy is nothing less than historical. We are extremely proud that our team is added to the exclusive list of winners of a Scientific and Engineering Academy Award,” comments An Steegen, co-CEO of Barco. “We have been visioneering in cinema technology and the motion picture industry for over 25 years and this achievement is a testament to our leadership and commitment to the industry.”