Every single e-reader that is currently on the market are designed and manufactured. The most successful brands such as Amazon, Kobo and Barnes and Noble have design and engineering teams that construct the device and do mockups of how it will look and outsource the manufacturing process to trusted providers. Smaller companies tend to white label existing products or do limited … [Read more...] about Understanding the E-Reader Global Supply Chain
E-Ink, Clearink, Plastic Logic and E-paper News
E INK is suffering from an EPD Shortage
E INK is the company that is responsible for the e-paper displays found on popular e-readers like the Kindle Kobo and Nook. They also are found in digital note taking devices such as the Onyx Boox Nova 3 or Fujitsu Quaderno. Many sources have disclosed to Good e-Reader that there is a severe shortage of EPD panels (electronic paper displays) and this is forcing them to not … [Read more...] about E INK is suffering from an EPD Shortage
E Ink’s August earnings to take a hit due to China plant closure
E Ink Holdings said their monthly earnings are going to take a hit this month as they are forced to shut one of its production facilities in China owing to a sudden spike in Covid cases. The company said it is their production facility located in the Yangshou region in China that has been shut to comply with local restrictions, the Taipei Times reported.Fortunately, the … [Read more...] about E Ink’s August earnings to take a hit due to China plant closure
Lenovo ThinkBook Plus Gen 2 with secondary E Ink display out now in the US
The second generation of Lenovo's unique dual-display laptop bearing a 12-inch E Ink screen is now available to buy in the US. Residents of the region can get their hands on the ThinkBook Plus Gen 2 with a larger 12-inch e-paper display at the cost of $2,609.The ThinkBook Plus Gen 2 first came out in the Chinese region alongside a couple more ThinkBook models. … [Read more...] about Lenovo ThinkBook Plus Gen 2 with secondary E Ink display out now in the US
PineNote vs the TopJoy Butterfly: How the two match up
There have been quite a few e-Note devices launched in recent times and the new PineNote from the Hong Kong-based Pine 64 is the latest to join that list. Just prior to that, we have seen the TopJoy Butterfly being announced which too comes across as a tablet and eReader combo with note-taking capabilities.Here we discuss how the two square up.Before proceeding further, … [Read more...] about PineNote vs the TopJoy Butterfly: How the two match up
Digital Views installs an 84-inch E Ink signboard in California
A California-based company called Digital Views that deals with LCD controller boards and display solutions has installed a large public signboard in Silicon Valley, California. Measuring 84-inches wide, what sets this signboard apart from the rest is its E Ink panel.The 84-inch e-paper signboard is comprised of three 42-inch panels lined up vertically. As seen in the image … [Read more...] about Digital Views installs an 84-inch E Ink signboard in California
Eve Room indoor air quality monitor offers HomeKit integration
Here is something that should appeal to the health-conscious types, who take the food they eat or the air they breathe rather seriously. For the latter group, there is the Eve Room indoor air quality monitor that will let users keep a tab on the surrounding air.The device itself is just the bare basics and is diminutive enough to be fitted into the pocket easily. The … [Read more...] about Eve Room indoor air quality monitor offers HomeKit integration
E Ink & Avalue introduce new smart hospital display solution
E Ink, a household name when it comes to digital paper technology has joined hands with Avalue to come up with new and innovative smart hospital display technology. Both the companies claimed their new technology which is set to be showcased at the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) 2021 will bring about a sea-change in the way health care providers … [Read more...] about E Ink & Avalue introduce new smart hospital display solution
E Ink Spectra 3100 gets Best Choice Award of Computex 2021
E Ink Holdings announced the E Ink Spectra 3100 All-in-One Driver IC has won the Computex Taipei 2021 Best Choice Award. It was in April this year that E Ink had released the four-color E Ink Spectra 3100 which is pegged as the new-gen solution for retail signs or Electronic Shelf Labels (ESL).One of the biggest improvements with the new E Ink Spectra 3100 happens to be its … [Read more...] about E Ink Spectra 3100 gets Best Choice Award of Computex 2021
Dasung Paperlike 253 E-ink Monitor refresh rate as good as that of LCD monitor
There is no dearth of E Ink devices dotting the markets worldwide though none is as expansive as the Dasung Paperlike 253 3K HDMI E-ink Monitor. It’s all of 25.3-inches and is definitely a one-of-a-kind device. The company claims it is perfectly suited for those office workers who have to stare at a display for long hours. While that can be exhausting for the eyes, the Dasung … [Read more...] about Dasung Paperlike 253 E-ink Monitor refresh rate as good as that of LCD monitor
RICOH releases the E INK eWhiteboard 4200 in Japan
E INK has partnered with with RICOH, an innovative technology and service company, for a brand new digital whiteboard with an e-paper screen. The RICOH eWhiteboard 4200 features a 42 inch Carta HD display that allows people to interact with it with a capacitive touchscreen and also a stylus. It is is also waterproof and dust-proof. With a paper-like appearance, the device is … [Read more...] about RICOH releases the E INK eWhiteboard 4200 in Japan
Aqara TVOC Air Quality Monitor with E Ink display launched
Aqara is a familiar name when it comes to smart kits and sensors that can be easily integrated with the Apple HomeKit platform. One of their latest addition happens to be the TVOC Air Quality Monitor which comes across as a small pocket-sized device with an e-ink display on top. The device comes with sensors to measure the Total Volatile Organic Compounds or TVOC, temperature, … [Read more...] about Aqara TVOC Air Quality Monitor with E Ink display launched
