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In a trade show environment where space is at a premium, every square inch has to work harder to stop attendee traffic. Enter The Firefly, a new rental reception counter from 3DL Design that features a built-in curved video display designed to draw visitor attention in a compact footprint. Measuring 51 inches wide by 37 inches tall and 20 inches deep, the counter includes hidden, lockable storage. Its curved digital display transforms what is typically a static branded surface into a dynamic canvas for video content and messaging. This display is part of 3DL Design's broader line of flexible video technology that can be integrated into counters, walls, and other curved structures. Contact: 3DL Design; Zion, IL; 262-842-0530; 3dldesign.com

Geoforce recently launched the GT1c, a cellular asset tracker designed to monitor non-powered inventory and equipment across large-scale operations. Developed alongside AT&T Business, the device has long-life cellular connectivity and a lower price point, potentially making asset tracking more practical across broader categories of movable exhibit property. From crates and kiosks to rental furnishings, charging stations, and portable displays, live events involve a constant flow of assets moving between warehouses, convention centers, freight partners, and show sites. The GT1c is designed to provide visibility into the location and movement of those assets through Geoforce's asset intelligence platform, offering both indoor and outdoor tracking capabilities. Built for demanding environments, the device features a reinforced exterior, intrinsic safety certification, and up to a 10-year battery life intended to reduce maintenance requirements. Contact: Geoforce; Plano, TX; 888.574.3878; geoforce.com

It's move-in day. Your crew is scattered across three halls, a freight shipment is missing, and you're managing it all through a jumble of texts, emails, and spreadsheets that don't talk to each other. It's a familiar scenario. Enter There.app, a new mobile-first platform designed to streamline on-site exhibit execution by consolidating key tools into one centralized workspace. Features include opt-in live location sharing, task management, searchable team directories, centralized file storage, organized chat channels, and shared calendars to keep crews aligned during installation, client walkthroughs, and teardown. The platform also includes customizable dashboards, media sharing, and embedded web resources. Contact: There.app; 312-919-5544; there.app
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