The Industry’s Flagship Motorized Outdoor Shading & Projection System Just Got Even Better
AUSTIN, TX (March 10, 2026) — Shade Innovations (SI), the AV industry’s most innovative, award-winning brand for projection screens, window coverings, and outdoor shading solutions, today announced major performance upgrades to its flagship KAOS™ (Kick Ass Outdoor Shades) platform. The enhancements include SI’s new high-power, quiet outdoor motor, a weather-resistant IP5 remote, and the introduction of the Onyx™ Glide Rail System—together setting a new benchmark for motorized outdoor shade performance.
Engineered for extreme outdoor environments, KAOS™ has become the industry standard for strength, durability, and reliability where traditional outdoor shading systems fail. With these latest upgrades, Shade Innovations further extends KAOS’s leadership in wind resistance, smooth operation, and long-term performance.
At the core of the upgrade is SI’s new 50 Nm Smart Quiet Motor, delivering significantly increased torque for greater turning power under demanding outdoor conditions—while operating smoother and quieter than any motor in its class. Designed specifically for outdoor applications, the motor features adjustable obstacle detection for enhanced safety and long-term system protection.
Complementing the new motor is the Onyx™ Glide Rail System, a fully re-engineered rail platform purpose-matched to KAOS™. Onyx™ is built from a proprietary, self-lubricating material infused with UV-hardening pigments, making it virtually indestructible. After years of real-world testing in harsh environments—including heat, UV, wind, salt air, and moisture—Onyx™ has proven to be stronger, quieter, and more durable than ever before
Rounding out the upgrade is a new IP5-rated weather-resistant remote, designed for reliable outdoor control and seamless user interaction, even in challenging conditions.
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Shade Innovations designs and manufactures the most innovative projection screens, window coverings, and outdoor shading solutions for residential and commercial environments. Products are engineered and built in the company’s 75,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Austin, Texas. SI is committed to customer-first design, continuous innovation, and environmentally responsible LEAN manufacturing practices.
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