Choosing Between Holographic, Rail & Transparent Displays
A specification-led way to choose between hologram cabinets, sliding rail screens and transparent showcases, with a real comparison of all three families.
Start with how visitors move
The three families are built around different movement patterns. A hologram case holds a viewer in one place or invites a slow walk around an island. A sliding rail screen follows a visitor along a wall from one trigger point to the next. A transparent showcase rewards someone who stops directly in front of a real object. Sketch the path before comparing panel sizes.
One hero object, one viewpoint
When the brief is a single dramatic object, a launch reveal or a compact counter installation, a holographic display case is the shortest route. The 180° and 270° configurations in this catalogue suit walls and open floors respectively; the 360° pyramid belongs on a central island with clearance on all four sides.
A long wall with a sequence
If the content is a timeline, a comparison chart or a series of chapters, an interactive sliding rail screen is the format that was designed for it. The screen moves along a track and switches assets at preset points, so one panel can carry far more information than a static display without covering the whole wall.
A real product with layered information
For a physical product that must remain visible and secure, specify a transparent LCD showcase. The panel overlays pricing-free interpretation, exploded diagrams or short video onto the object itself, which is why this format is common in retail counters, museum cases and corporate product displays.
Space, power and service access
A floor-standing hologram cabinet needs a stable base and clearance for the viewing angle. A rail screen needs a continuous wall, a concealed power and data channel, and a service gap for the carriage. A transparent showcase needs ventilation around the cabinet and a lockable front. The specification table below lists the installation and motion options published for each family.
Content workload is not the same
Hologram loops are 3D assets with black backgrounds and mirrored views. Rail screens need a set of position-linked slides or clips plus a trigger map. Transparent showcases need layered 2D graphics with enough contrast to read over a lit object. Budget production time per format rather than assuming one content team can treat them identically.
Specification checklist before a quote
Record the floor plan and viewing distance, the approach direction, whether the physical object stays on site, the number of content chapters, the ambient light level, the available mains feed and the service access. With those seven items, the choice between the three families is usually obvious before any hardware is discussed.
How the three families compare
The values below are read directly from the 30 documented configurations in this catalogue, not from a generic market table. Follow a column through to its product family page for the full specification.
| Specification | Holographic cases | Rail screens | Transparent showcases |
|---|---|---|---|
| Documented configurations | 14 | 5 | 11 |
| Display sizes | 32 inch 49 inch 55 inch 65 inch +2 more configurations | 43 inch 55 inch 65 inch | 43 inch 55 inch 65 inch |
| Brightness ratings | 500 cd/m² 700 cd/m² | 500 cd/m² 700 cd/m² | 500 cd/m² 600 cd/m² |
| Viewing angles | 178° / 178° 270° three-sided 360° four-sided Single front viewing side | 178° / 178° | 178° / 178° |
| Installation | Counter or plinth mounted Floor-standing Floor-standing tower | Curved wall / ceiling track Wall-mounted straight or curved rail Wall-mounted straight rail | Counter or floor plinth Floor-standing |
| Motion / control | Fixed cabinet | Manual or motorised carriage Motorised carriage on segmented curved track Motorised carriage with position triggers Motorised carriage with soft start / stop +1 more configurations | Fixed cabinet |
| Touch options | Integrated touch control panel Optional IR touch frame | IR touch frame (10-point) Optional IR touch frame | IR touch frame (10-point) Optional IR touch frame |
Indicative, configurable values. Final figures are confirmed in the project layout drawing.
Explore the product families
- Holographic Display Cases — 14 documented configurations
- Interactive Sliding Rail Screens — 5 documented configurations
- Transparent LCD Showcases — 11 documented configurations
Where to go next
Browse the full product catalogue, compare the frequently asked questions, or send us the space dimensions for a configuration proposal.
Common questions
01Can more than one format be used in the same project?
Yes. An exhibition often uses a hologram case as an entrance piece and transparent showcases along the visitor route. Each format has its own cabinet, media player and content pipeline, so they are specified as separate zones.
02Which format needs the longest uninterrupted wall?
The interactive sliding rail screen, because the carriage travels along a track and switches content at preset trigger points. Hologram cases and transparent showcases are self-contained cabinets that need a base position rather than a continuous wall.
03Is touch available on all three families?
Touch is an optional overlay rather than a standard part of every configuration. Check the specification table on the individual model page: most list an optional IR touch frame, and some rail screens use position triggers instead of touch.
04How many configurations are documented on this site?
30 configurations across three families: 14 holographic display cases, 5 interactive sliding rail screens and 11 transparent LCD showcases. Each has its own specification page.
Tell us about your display project
Share the space, the product family and the viewing goal. We will come back with a configuration, indicative specification and a layout proposal.