E INK is the undisputed market leader when it comes to electronic paper. Their technology primarily is found on ebook readers such as the Amazon Kindle, Kobo, Barnes and Noble Nook. They also power the entire digital note taking space, which allows people to freehand draw and annotate PDF files, examples include the Fujitsu Quaderno, Supernote, Remarkable and Sony Digital … [Read more...] about What happened to all of the e-paper displays?
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E INK Kaleido 3 Color E-paper will come out this Summer
E INK initially had plans to release the 3rd generation Kaleido color e-paper in the summer of 2021. These plans were scrubbed primarily due to the pandemic and their largest production factory in China was basically closed down for the past 12 months. Not only did Kaleido 3 production not occur, E INK did not even have enough regular black and white panels due to the EPD … [Read more...] about E INK Kaleido 3 Color E-paper will come out this Summer
Flowo typewriter with curved E Ink display offers a similar feel as a real typewriter
The mechanical typewriters of yore might have long gone out of fashion though the same continues to inspire manufacturers to come up with modern versions of it using the latest advancements in technology. The Flowo - short for Flow Word - is just that. Developed by Italian designer Jody Del Bianco, the Flowo keeps things simple in that it comprises of a keyboard with a curved E … [Read more...] about Flowo typewriter with curved E Ink display offers a similar feel as a real typewriter
E INK has attained Dark Sky Certification
E INK is the company responsible for most of the e-paper technology found in e-readers and electronic digital signage. They have just attained Dark Sky Certification from the International Dark Sky Association – the first display technology to achieve this designation, underlining E Ink’s commitment to sustainability. As a reflective technology, the displays do not emit any … [Read more...] about E INK has attained Dark Sky Certification
Inkplate 6COLOR 5.8-inch ePaper display on offer for $99
Inkplate 6COLOR is a 5.8-inch color e-paper display that comes with 7 colors. As the site cnx-software reported, the Inkplate 6COLOR can be programmed with either Arduino IDE or MicroPython while the integrated dual-core ESP32 WiSoC microcontroller allows for Wi-Fi 4 and Bluetooth LE 4.0 connectivity.The display meanwhile has a resolution of 600 x 448 pixels which … [Read more...] about Inkplate 6COLOR 5.8-inch ePaper display on offer for $99
New ways the E Ink display can be put to use
E Ink displays continue to amaze us in ways we may never have fathomed before. Take for instance its use for something as ubiquitous as the door sign. This along with a few other applications of E Ink displays as revealed on the company blog page not only highlights the versatility of the technology but also the ingenuity of the designers who have found diverse areas where the … [Read more...] about New ways the E Ink display can be put to use
E Ink reveals detailed expansion plans of its South Hadley facility
E Ink had announced earlier in May 2021 the purchase of the South Hadley property it has been leasing since 2009. It has now come up with detailed plans on how it wishes to optimally use the available space to start full-scale production of E Ink panels at the earliest. The company officials presented its expansion plans to officials of the Planning Board for the necessary … [Read more...] about E Ink reveals detailed expansion plans of its South Hadley facility
E INK Meenote is a 10.3 inch Digital Note Taking Device
E INK has just unveiled the Meenote, which stands for 'mobile expandable epaper notebook.' It features a a 10.3 inch screen, which will easily read A5 documents. It has a resolution of 1872x1404 and has EMR technology, so it supports a stylus. This is used to take notes, freehand draw or make annotations. This is a not a proof of concept, but a complete and finished product. … [Read more...] about E INK Meenote is a 10.3 inch Digital Note Taking Device
Raspberry Pi based PaperPi app offers E Ink display plugin tools
E Ink displays and the many benefits they come with shouldn't need any introduction. No wonder it has emerged as the preferred choice for a display among the DIY guys who love tinkering with their Raspberry Pi computers. While the E Ink displays impress with its excellent readability and low battery consumption, the Raspberry Pi computers too are incredibly easy to program and … [Read more...] about Raspberry Pi based PaperPi app offers E Ink display plugin tools
E Ink and color e-paper display: The journey so far
The E Ink display is great in that it comes across as a digital incarnation of print on paper. That way, it has several qualities of the latter, which include having the same feel like real paper. That also means the least strain to the eyes even after reading off the E Ink display for an extended period. Besides, it is almost as readable under direct sunlight as off of it, … [Read more...] about E Ink and color e-paper display: The journey so far
Nanobrick introduces world’s first color e-paper film using nanotechnology
Nanobrick announced they have been able to develop a full color e-paper film using photonic crystals, the South Korean publication, Asiae reported. The company that specializes in developing advanced materials using nano particles said they achieved the feat through extensive modifications of the nanomaterials as well as process improvements which led to the development of … [Read more...] about Nanobrick introduces world’s first color e-paper film using nanotechnology
PineNote E Ink tablet now on sale for all even as developers continue refining the product
The PineNote tablet is now on sale, which means anyone having $399 to spare, can order the E Ink tablet right away. The company known for its PinePhone and PineBook devices had put on sale limited quantities of the PineNote device in December though that was limited to the developers only. However, the e-note is now available for all to buy, and barring the Chinese New Year … [Read more...] about PineNote E Ink tablet now on sale for all even as developers continue refining the product
Huawei MatePad Paper tablet launch delayed
There have been reports of Huawei working on an e-reader and an e-note sort of a device, one that would be featuring an ink display with paper-like attributes. All of this likely points to the use of an E Ink display for the said devices, as is the norm with most e-reader and e-note devices. Now, there are reports about the MatePad Paper - as the e-note device is being referred … [Read more...] about Huawei MatePad Paper tablet launch delayed
BMW iX Flow electric SUV using E Ink skin can change its own exterior color
Think of e ink displays and you are likely to have visions of devices such as e-readers, e-notes, or other smart electronic gadgets. That was until automaker BMW decided to take things to another level. Also, it isn't an internal display that the E Ink panels will be lending support to. Instead, it is the car's entire exterior that has been done up with the panels and the … [Read more...] about BMW iX Flow electric SUV using E Ink skin can change its own exterior color