The landscape of corporate meeting rooms and higher education environments is shifting toward higher resolutions and more secure connectivity. To meet these demands, Lightware has introduced significant updates to its Taurus UCX line, focusing on the new HC60 platform and the versatile UCX-3x3-TPX-RX20 transmitter-receiver.

The HC60 platform: A future-proof upgrade

The introduction of the HC60 lineup marks a strategic hardware refresh for the Taurus UCX family. Designed to replace existing HC40 and DCX models, the HC60 series ensures long-term availability and enhanced performance while maintaining 1:1 functional compatibility for ongoing projects.

Key upgrades include:

• Enhanced connectivity: Dual device-side USB-C ports replace older USB-A interfaces, reflecting the modern shift in peripheral standards.

• Improved video handling: Now supporting Display Stream Compression (DSC), the HC60 enables 2-lane 4K@60 video with minimal compression.

• Standard 5K support: By default, these units support 5120x2160 resolution, catering to the growing trend of ultrawide displays.

• Faster networking: An integrated high-speed Gigabit Ethernet switch provides a more robust backbone for networked AV.

Security and automation by design

Beyond hardware, Lightware has prioritized ease of deployment and cybersecurity. In compliance with the EU Cyber Resilience Act, HC60 devices ship with unique, factory-generated passwords printed on the unit, eliminating the risks associated with universal default passwords.

Integration is further simplified with LARA (Lightware Advanced Room Automation) enabled by default. This allows integrators to set up automated routines—like welcome screens or power-down cycles—without the need for an external control processor.

See the HC60 here.

The UCX-3x3-TPX-RX20: All-in-one flexibility

While the HC60 updates the core line, the UCX-3x3-TPX-RX20 is rapidly becoming the go-to solution for flexible hybrid learning. This compact unit acts as a unified hub, managing three inputs and three outputs across video, audio, USB, control, and Ethernet.

Why integrators are choosing it:

• Scalability: It scales easily from huddle spaces to large training centers without requiring infrastructure changes.

• Visual excellence: It delivers full-bandwidth 4K60 4:4:4 visuals and includes the same 5K support found in the HC60 series.

• Simplified installations: By reducing the "box count" in a room, it lowers both the total cost of deployment and the time spent on-site.

See the UCX-3x3-TPX-RX20 here.

Why it matters for your next project

For AV integrators, these updates mean more than just new model numbers. They represent a commitment to reliability and security in an unpredictable supply chain. Because the HC60 products align perfectly with previous HC40 specifications, you can fulfill existing tenders and plans without needing to redesign your documentation.

Whether you are retrofitting a single conference room or outfitting an entire campus, the expanded Taurus UCX family provides the secure, high-performance foundation required for next-generation collaboration.