Cinionic, a privately owned company headquartered in Hong Kong, is a cinema joint venture among Barco, Appotronics, and China Film GroupCFG. Founded in 2018, the company has approximately 100 employees and reported $15.0M in revenue as of 2023. Functioning as a provider of entertainment solutions to movie exhibitors across the globe, Cinionic specializes in laser projection solutions, digital signage, and professional displays. The company maintains additional offices in the United States, Belgium, and Mexico.
On February 19, 2026, Barco and Picture Shop hosted an ASC Night on February 7 at Picture Shop’s Hollywood facility, where guests explored a curated ASC photo gallery and enjoyed custom cocktails. Earlier on February 19, Barco officially launched SwiftAgent, its new software-based switcher for corporate event production, at Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) 2026 in Barcelona. Designed to empower single operators and small teams, SwiftAgent unifies production and presentation switcher capabilities. Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) 2026 itself recorded 92,170 visitors and featured 1,751 exhibitors across 101,000 sqm of floor space. This follows news from February 18, when Barco projectors illuminated a digital art exhibition at the Forbidden City. The exhibition showcased traditional palace motifs through ultra-high-definition 4K imagery, powering seven custom-built spaces, each presenting a different theme inspired by patterns from imperial buildings, pottery, and textiles.