Custom Control Concepts (CCC) announced here at the EBACE show that it has received “studio-approval” for the movies distributed through its AVOD inflight entertainment system. The U.S.-based company’s on-demand audio video system incorporates full digital rights management and, with studio approval, allows viewing of “Early Window” movies before their release on Blu-ray. Content will be viewable throughout the cabin on CCC’s 4k monitors, high-definition monitors, large format touchscreen monitors, and in-seat monitors.

This week in Geneva, CCC also is demonstrating a new surround sound system, developed using 3-D printing technology. The result is a lightweight, space-saving system that produces a theatre quality experience. The 3-D printing technology enables CCC to create speaker housings that create deeper, richer tones in smaller speakers, custom designed for each installation. Attendees can experience the low profile subwoofer and full-range speaker that form the surround sound system at the company’s exhibit (Booth C017).

Additionally, CCC is demoing the latest update to its Spectrum Lighting, now available in AC versions. The smaller and lighter equipment utilizes the plentiful AC power available on the Boeing 787 and Airbus A350. Two new Spectrum Lighting products, AC can lighting and a miniature 30-watt lighting control unit, are on display side-by-side with DC versions, demonstrating the uniformity of color and brightness between the two. The AC versions weight less and reduce the need to convert AC current to 28 volt DC with heavy Transformer Rectifier Units.

Also unveiled here is CCCentinel, a system that monitors the status of IFE/CMS devices, and can update device software onboard an aircraft. CCCentinel gives technicians access to data via a laptop, enabling them to easily manage cabin electronics. CCC is installing it in all its new inflight entertainment and cabin management systems, and plans to make it available as an upgrade for most CCC systems.

The company also announced two executive appointments. Jason Danforth has been promoted to chief operating officer, responsible for manufacturing operations, the program management office, and customer service and support. Meanwhile Jay McGrath has been hired as vice president business development, the position vacated by Danforth.