Yesterday e Ink announced their latest generation screen technology named Carta. E Ink Carta displays utilizes a new electronic ink formulation and technology to provide a dramatic 50% improvement in contrast ratio and over 20% improvement in reflectance over previous generations of E Ink displays for a remarkably improved viewing and reading experience. The new Carta displays … [Read more...] about The Truth Behind e Ink Regal and Carta
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New Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Uses E-Ink Carta Technology
The new Amazon Kindle Paperwhite was just announced yesterday, and one of the things highly touted was the new front-lit display and 25% faster page-turns. How exactly is this accomplished when the vast majority of the industry is using Pearl HD display screens? This is because Amazon was the first company to license a new breed of e-Paper called Carta. E Ink Carta displays … [Read more...] about New Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Uses E-Ink Carta Technology
e Ink suffers $33 Million Dollar Loss Q2 2013
e Ink Holdings has had a sizable setback with their reported $33.63 million dollar loss last quarter. The company is seeing decreased demand for their e-Reading panels, despite the fact that they are the cornerstone of Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and Kobo's e-reading technology. e Ink has seen a constant decline in their last two quarters, due to most of their customer base … [Read more...] about e Ink suffers $33 Million Dollar Loss Q2 2013
The e-Reader and e-Paper Outlook for 2013-2014
Sid Display Week is happening right now in Vancouver, BC. This conference mainly showcases the latest screen technology for smartphones, televisions, advertising, and, of course, e-readers. We talked to some of the leading companies today and got their outlook on how the current e-reader landscape is shaping up and where the industry might go later this year and into … [Read more...] about The e-Reader and e-Paper Outlook for 2013-2014
E Ink Announces New e-Paper Technology Called Mobius
E Ink has just unveiled a new large screen e-paper display screen that will soon be hitting mass production. Mobius uses a TFT technology that will enable the development of much lighter and rugged products. Mobius displays can weigh less than 50% of an equivalent glass based TFT. This is particularly important for mobile products requiring larger display areas. The new Sony … [Read more...] about E Ink Announces New e-Paper Technology Called Mobius
E Ink Holdings Is Raising More Capital via 60 Million New Shares
E Ink Holdings, best known for the screens found on the Kobo Aura, Kindle Paperwhite, and Nook Simple Touch, is raising some money. The company is selling 60 million new shares in a bid to get enough working capital to sustain its business. The e-paper company has seen some dramatic loses in 2012 of around $25.4 million. The company axed its former CEO Scott Liu, who had … [Read more...] about E Ink Holdings Is Raising More Capital via 60 Million New Shares
Digi-Key and e-Ink Sign New Distribution Agreement
Digi-Key is best known for distributing and sell components for semi-conductors and electronics. Today, the company has signed a new distribution agreement with E Ink to get new e-paper technology on a global scale. It seems the two sides are going to focus on existing and next-generation display panels, and then dive into uncharted territory. Mark Zack, Digi-Key vice … [Read more...] about Digi-Key and e-Ink Sign New Distribution Agreement
E Ink Remains Committed to e-Readers Despite CEO Change
E Ink Holdings has been developing e-paper displays since 2009, which are found in most modern electronic readers. Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Kobo, and Sony all feature the high-resolution displays in their current generation lineups. Recently, CEO of E Ink Scott Liu has resigned as the Chairman and CEO of E Ink and Vice Chairman Felix Ho has been named interim Chairman and CEO. … [Read more...] about E Ink Remains Committed to e-Readers Despite CEO Change
Scott Liu Steps Down as CEO of e-Ink
We all know and love e-ink, due to the screen technology being prevalent on Kindle, Nook, and Kobo e-readers. There has been a shakeup of management at the company as Scott Liu has resigned as the Chairman and CEO of e-Ink and Vice Chairman Felix Ho has been named interim Chairman and CEO. Scott Liu was the primary driver behind the success of e-Ink, when it was originally … [Read more...] about Scott Liu Steps Down as CEO of e-Ink
e-Ink Technology Transitions from eReader Screens to Keyboards
e-Ink Holdings is best known for producing the easy to read screens found in your favorite e-readers. Everything from the Kindle Paperwhite to the Kobo Glo all use these screens. They draw less power and are able to display images without hampering battery life. Typically, an e-reader lasts months without a re-charge. Concept design firm Yanko might have developed the next mega … [Read more...] about e-Ink Technology Transitions from eReader Screens to Keyboards