Why Choose a Smart-Lightboard™
Key benefits that the Smart-Lightboard™ offers over the traditional Lightboard
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As the leading lightboard manufacturer in Europe, we have many years’ experiences working with lightboard technology. We’ve used this knowledge to help clarify and summarise the key benefits that the Smart-Lightboard™ offers over the traditional Lightboard.
No physical pen required
- Doesn’t run out of ink!
- Write with your finger or stylus.
- Infinite pallet of colours. Choose your brand’s colour!
- No cleaning required. Glass always ‘smudge free’ and no ‘spots’.
- Considerable cost savings in pens and cleaning products.
- Keep it GREEN! Better for the environment – No plastic waste.
Display of Digital Assets such as Images, Graphics, Videos
- All assets completely visible to the presenter on the glass surface.
- Presenters can annotate with high precision. No monitor needed.
- Increases direct ‘eye contact’ with the audience.
- Move graphics and writing on the board with your finger.
Use 3D holographic images
- Rotate 3D graphics to show all perspectives
- ‘Drag and drop’ to reposition your 3D Image on the board
- ‘Zoom in’ to explore details or ‘Zoom out’ to minimise
Save, Share and Edit content in real time
- Minimal prep time – all previous lesson slides accessible/editable.
- Go ‘back and forth’ between slides and edit content ‘on the fly’.
- Everything you do is recorded/captured digitally.
- Share content with colleagues – they can adapt and edit to suit their needs.
Infinite Canvas
- No ‘running out of space’ on the board – simply move to new ‘blank’ slide.
- Think of it like having an infinite number of lightboards – Infinitely scalable!
Collaboration
- Real-time ‘whiteboard style’ online collaboration
- Presenter and audience can interact ‘on the board’
- Works well with products like Miro, Microsoft Whiteboard, Jamboard
Comparison Table
| Feature / Capability | Traditional Lightboard | Smart-Lightboard™ | Benefit / Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Writing instrument required | Physical pen / marker | No pen needed! Write with finger or stylus | Eliminates ink refills, marker maintenance, and cleaning; more sustainable and hygienic |
| Colour options for writing | Limited (pen colours) | Infinite palette / brand colours | Enables branded visuals, better contrast, and richer on-screen communication |
| Glass cleaning / smudges | Smudging, spots, needs frequent cleaning | Always “smudge-free,” no cleaning required | Cleaner appearance, less upkeep, and consistent high-quality visuals |
| Display of digital assets | Not integrated; requires separate screen or monitor | Full visibility of slides, graphics, and videos directly on the board | Seamless presentation. No need to turn away or manage multiple displays |
| Annotation / editing | Static; overlays added manually | High-precision annotation directly on top of digital content | Dynamic teaching; annotate, emphasize, and interact with content in real time |
| 3D / advanced visual content | Not supported | Rotate, drag, and zoom 3D objects or layered visuals | Makes complex ideas more tangible and visually engaging |
| Canvas / board space | Limited to physical glass area | “Infinite canvas - pan and navigate across unlimited digital space | No constraints on board space; smooth transitions between topics |
| Save / share / edit in real time | Recorded sessions only; minimal in-session editing | Everything editable, saved, and shareable instantly | Enables adaptive sessions, quicker post-production, and continuous improvement |
| Collaboration / audience interaction | Mostly one-way; limited interactivity | Real-time interaction between presenter and audience | Encourages participation, co-annotation, and hybrid teaching |
| Content workflow | Manual pre-prep; static materials | Import slides, auto-save, and live-edit with full version control | Faster prep, flexible updates, integrated with LMS, Teams, and video tools |
| Lighting & presenter visibility | External lights needed; uneven results | Integrated angled lighting evenly illuminates presenter | Professional look with reduced setup complexity |
| Touch interaction accuracy | No touch input | Sub-millimetre PCT precision | Smooth, intuitive control similar to touchscreen devices |
| Maintenance & lifecycle | Marker wear and residue cleaning | Durable capacitive glass, minimal maintenance | Lower long-term cost and higher uptime |
| Sustainability | Disposable markers and wipes | 100% digital ink, no consumables | Environmentally responsible and cost-efficient |
| Use cases | Mainly for pre-recorded lectures | Ideal for hybrid teaching, corporate training, webinars, explainer videos | Expands applicability across education and enterprise communication |
| User sentiment (from demos) | “Feels like a static glass board” | “Feels like presenting on a huge transparent iPad” / “Game-changer for hybrid teaching” | Stronger engagement and intuitive experience |
| AI integration (WINGman™) | Not available | Gesture control, presenter feedback, audience sentiment tracking | Adds analytics, automation, and advanced performance insights |
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