Several of our partner companies gave presentations on their technologies and most had representatives onsite to mingle and answer questions. Almost a mini-trade show, we had production companies, media specialty, muscle cars, event planners, museum exhibit, and even a specialty cake baker.

Following the Open House, the comment we most often heard was “I didn’t know you guys did all this.” It’s true, we do.

Of special note, the lobby business card bowl drawing was done on Friday afternoon, and Monday afternoon, Nayte Carrick, Director of Marketing for Entech, presented Debbie Mooser, an Account Manager for WFTV Channel 9, with the lime green iPod Shuffle. Congratulations Debbie!

If you missed this open house, never fear, you can come to the next one. Scheduled for Thursday, November 5th from 4-7PM here at Entech’s Facility, I can guarantee that you’ll not want to miss this one.

At this point two main means of distribution are being considered; development and construction of new and customized robotic characters and actroids, and rental of existing creations. With a large library of existing characters and animals readily available, Entech will be offering rental and leasing options for short term delivery. As well, with the ability to plan and develop highly developed, photo-realistic, multi-lingual actroids capable of complex motions and emotive expressions at a price point that is extremely competitive, Entech will be aggressively marketing these special built applications to a broad range of current and new customers.

Kokoro is very well known for life-like human robots (see the video in this post and the other video links to the Kokoro marketing videos we swiped on the way out of the lobby).  The precision and hand craftsmanship of each of their robot projects is astounding and has been featured in a number of US publications, including Wired.com.

Future product launches for the Kokoro line are planned in the Theme and Amusement Park Industries (at the IAAPA show), Museum Industry (at ASTC and AAM), Experiential Marketing (through Entech’s marketing and advertising channels), and other direct sales and marketing routes.

MORE VIDEOS

Entech Creative – Kokoro – T-Rex collection

Entech Creative – Kokoro – Actroid partnership

For more information on these products, feel free to contact us, and definitely stay tuned for more information!

Henry McKinley, Entech Creative' Systems Shop Manager

Henry McKinley has been with Entech Creative for more than two years and in that time has proven to be an invaluable member of our technical and systems team. Henry brings experience in electrical and systems troubleshooting, CAD Drafting, and PLC & Touch screen programming, and having served four years in the US Navy troubleshooting and repairing missile launch and fire control interfaces, Henry’s tactical approach to efficient problem solving means that Entech’s Systems shop runs like a well oiled machine.

Stepping into the back room of the office where the shop is located, you’ll undoubtedly hear classical music from the custom built stereo. It is from this shop that Henry and his team have worked on several key projects, including Space Ship Earth, Simpson’s Ride, Hard Rock Honolulu’s Waikiki Wave, and many of our roller coaster control systems, including those for Star Liner, Cypress Gardens/Kima Coaster, and Kima Texas/Ridge Rider.

“There’s no obstacle I can’t overcome,” said Henry recently. This might sound like hot air to anyone who doesn’t know his record. On his most memorable job, the Simpson’s ride, Henry and his seven man team completed all of the systems work on this large project on time and above the client’s expectation. To date, not a single electrical or systems problem has been reported on any of Henry’s work, even with thousands of duty cycles already complete.

If you’re wondering who’s working on your electrical and control systems, if it’s Entech, it just might be Henry. Henry, we salute you.

The Arizona Science Center’s 140,000 square foot facility was opened in 1997 and includes 40,000 square feet of gallery space with more than 300 hands on exhibits, a 300 person IMAX theater, and a 200 person planetarium with world leading projection and audio technology.

Shortly after the installation, we received this letter from Joshua Sheehan who is the Guest Experience Manager for the Science Center:

Thank you for all of your amazing work to get the Arizona Science Centers SkyCycle High Wire Bike Exhibit installed. Thank you for a great job well done and please keep in contact if there are any new accessories designed for this exhibit in the future.

The Science Center puts a lot of work into remaining a vital and relevant resource for schools, teachers, and family visitors, and Entech is proud that the SkyCycle is a part of that mission

For more information on SkyCycle, click HERE

Tom DeVore

Tom DeVore has been with Entech for 5 years and has an extensive background in structural and mechanical design, fabrication, and installation. Tom’s knowledge and experience make him perfect for his new position as Entech’s Production Director.  We’re excited and pleased to have him in this new and expanded position.

You can read more about Tom DeVore in his company bio.

Entech President and COO Anne Herzog was recently consulted for an Event Design article titled “The Break Up” which spoke about how companies can better deal with clients backing out of in progress work. 

Also this year, Anne was flown to New York to participate in a conversation on bringing excitement to retail. The video will be released on Sound and Communication’s website and can be seen on Youtube.com

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