ePaper displays, used in e-Readers and many other applications, offer extremely efficient and readable displays. E-Ink-Info, established in 2009, is the world's leading ePaper industry portal - offering a popular web publication and newsletter.
Asus NUC 14 Pro AI+ is a mini PC that sports a color E Ink display on the top, that can show the last image even when the device is off. The PC is based on a Lunar Lake Intel Core Ultra Series 2 CPU with Intel Arc integrated graphics and offers two Thunderbolt 4 ports, 2.5G Ethernet, HDMI, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.2, and four USB Type-A ports.
Continental introduced a new concept "Emotional Cockpit" that integrates E Ink’s advanced Prism ePaper display technology into the dashboard of a car. The idea is to not only to enhance the visual appeal of the vehicle’s interior but also to offer "endless possibilities for personalization through customizable patterns, colors, and designs".
The E Ink Prism display can also provide real-time driving information, such as remaining battery range, seamlessly blending aesthetics with functionality. The first version of the Emotional Cockpit is monochrome, but next-generation iterations will add color ePaper support.
The InkPoster, produced by PocketBook in collaboration with E Ink and Sharp, is a digital poster that is used to display images and artwork. It is based on E Ink Spectra 6 color panels. There are three models, a 13.3" 1200x1600, 28.5" 2160x3060, and a 31.5" 2560x1440 one (that also sports a larger battery). The panels are produced by Sharp on an IGZO backplane.
The PocketBook InkPoster will ship later in 2025, starting at around $599 for the 13.3" model. The larger models cost $2,400 (28.5") and $1,700 (31.5").
The ePaper industry and market, led by E Ink, is growing, mostly fueled by demand for electronic shelf labels, next-gen tablets and eReaders, and signage displays. Here are some recent and popular news that you may find of interest:
Supernote's A5 X2 Manta is an E Ink tablet that offers a 10.7" 300 PPI monochrome E Ink panel, a quad-core chipset, Android 11-based OS, 32GB of storage anג microSD card slot. The A5 X2 Manta is highly fixable, with the battery, motherboard and other components easily replaceable.
The A5 X2 Manta is now shipping for $459.
Ynvisible announced a partnership with Waypoint Transit Solutions to co-develop innovative transit information solutions, based on Ynvisible's ePaper technology.
The collaboration focuses on enhancing the commuter experience by delivering real-time updates on arrival and departure times, and other essential transit information. Waypoint has already placed an order for a limited quantity of customized Ynvisible’s e-paper displays, for testing and validation, and is looking to potentially order quantities of more than 20,000 units when the product is fully ready to be placed in the market.
Automotive technology solutions developer Antolin announced a strategic partnership with E Ink, to integrate E Ink’s Prism ePaper technology into vehicle interiors. The company aims to "significantly enhance user experience" and optimize energy efficiency.
E Ink Prism panels use colored particles which are electronically controlled and enables the creation of dynamic surfaces with endless experiential designs that can change color and patterns on demand or automatically based on functionality, such as alerts or call notifications.
Digital signage innovator Praevar launched a new family of signage solutions based on E Ink displays. These ePosters are all based on 32-inch 2560x1440 E Ink Spectra 6 displays, engineered for indoor advertising and retail environments.
Praevar says that these ePoster are designed as a smart replacement for traditional paper posters, combining vibrant, full-colour displays with impressively low power consumption, helping businesses reduce their carbon footprint while delivering an eco-friendly and energy-efficient alternative to static signage.
Amazon announced new versions of all its Kindle devices, and also its first color e-Reader. So first up we have the Kindle Colorsoft with its 7" Kaleido E Ink displays (300 PPI in monochrome mode, 150 PPI in color mode). It offers 32GB of storage, up to 8 weeks battery life, and is waterproof. It will ship before the end of October, for $279.99.
Amazon also announced its 2nd generation Kindle Scribe eNotebook, with a 10.2" 300 PPI monochrome display and several new features including generative AI to summarize handwritten notes (the new software features will also arrive to users of the original Kindle Scribe). The new Scribe will ship on December 2024 starting at $399.99 for the 16GB model.
E Ink announced a partnership with Delvaux to show new handbag designs covered with E Ink Prism 3 panels.
The new Helios capsule designs merge traditional textiles with E Ink's innovative technologies. Delvaux says it imagined redefining what luxury can be. Over the past two years E Ink and Delvaux have worked closely together to push the boundaries of technology – ultimately creating a product that weaves material innovation and leather mastery together to create a completely unique and personalized experience.
