Spitz Domes

Spitz Inc. is the world leader in projection domes with over 1,200 installations worldwide.

Spitz projection domes are used for planetariums, large format film, simulators and themed attractions.

Spitz is the choice of the most discriminating customers.

Prestigious clients such as The Griffith Observatory, Disney, Imax, Zeiss, Universal Studios and Volkswagen choose Spitz for their quality and unmatched surface characteristics.

Spitz' strict attention to detail results in superior optical performance, dome acoustics, structural strength and tolerances compared to other dome manufacturers. Experience and expertise allow Spitz to turn the most innovative concepts into reality.

Spitz' superior domes are the choice of the most discriminating planetarium clients because of their unparalleled quality and customer support.

Spitz delivers a projection surface unmatched by any other dome provider. Spitz' proprietary surface coating is uniform in color and reflectivity. The epoxy powder-coat surface is extremely durable and remains perfect after numerous cleanings, providing longer life than painted screens.

Spitz dome engineering includes design, manufacturing and installation of catwalks and rotating ladder systems.

Spitz provides custom engineering services.

Spitz engineers work closely with planners, architects and contractors to assure quality in planning, design and construction.

Spitz domes installations around the world examples

  • Alexandria Library Planetarium - Alexandria Egypt
  • Astronomy Education Center - Hilo Hawaii
  • Planetarium Hamburg - Hamburg, Germany
  • Science Center of Iowa - Des Moines, Iowa
  • National Space Center - Leicester, UK

Spitz seams

To ensure the best quality of your projection, we offer to you the best dome in the world.

As display systems become more advanced, customers require an advanced projection surface. For the most demanding applications, Spitz offers Nano Seam, a revolutionary improvement in dome screen technology.

Standard seam

This Seams, combined with Spitz' proprietary powder-coated dome panels, provide a good quality dome screen. Powder coating ensures a uniform and durable surface unattainable by any other method - adding greater value for the customer and their audiences over the lifetime of the dome.

Premium seam

Premium Seam with overlapping vertical seams, and flush horizontal seams. With Spitz' proprietary powder-coated dome panels, provide a good quality dome screen. Powder coating ensures a uniform and durable surface unattainable by any other method - adding greater value for the customer and their audiences over the lifetime of the dome.

Nano seam

As display systems become more advanced, customers require an advanced projection surface. For the most demanding applications, Spitz offers Nano Seam, a revolutionary improvement in dome screen technology. Nano Seam is the result of years of engineering, and provides the smoothest, most uniform surface available.

Nano seam features

  • Flush seams with no overlapping panels
  • No exposed rivets for a smooth, even surface
  • Completely seamless under projection

Nano Seam, combined with Spitz' proprietary powder-coated dome panels, offers unparalleled projection quality. The surface is perfect for theaters with full dome video, LED cove lights and special effects lighting.

See how Spitz' technology achieves maximum smoothness and uniformity on the dome surface.

See how Spitz' technology achieves maximum smoothness and uniformity on the dome surface.


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