What if we could develop our own smart wearable device that we can strap around our wrists? A few smart fellows at the Interactive Media Lab at Dresden Technical University came up with just such an idea even though the entire thing seems quite rudimentary in its looks. That said, the device has its own color E-Paper display big enough to have decent sized info on display. … [Read more...] about How a Plastic Logic Legio color bendable display can be used for a DIY smartwatch
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New hybrid smartwatch from Leitners to have Plastic Logic e-paper dial
Plastic Logic, a household name when it comes to glass-free electrophoretic displays is providing the e-paper display technology for a new hybrid smartwatch - Ad Maiora - being developed by the Czech Republic-based start-up, Leitners.There isn't going to be a touchscreen display as seen with most smartwatches. Rather, the Ad Maiora will have an e-paper dial sourced from … [Read more...] about New hybrid smartwatch from Leitners to have Plastic Logic e-paper dial
Plastic Logic powers the world’s first smart sailing jacket
Smart flexible display maker Plastic Logic has teamed up with 878, the Hungary-based high-performance clothing brand to introduce Project One, the world's first smart sailing jacket. The jacket owes its smart attribute to the small rectangular display in the sleeve that will show navigational and other information at all times.The info is going to be sourced from the boat's … [Read more...] about Plastic Logic powers the world’s first smart sailing jacket
E Ink makes a massive investment into Plastic Logic
E Ink has announced a strategic investment in Plastic Logic, the fabless designer and manufacturer of flexible, glass-free electrophoretic displays. The collaboration is focused on Organic TFT technology that offers a light-weight backplane solution for wearable devices – and Plastic Logic will be leveraging E Ink’s supply chain and module facility to improve the cost structure … [Read more...] about E Ink makes a massive investment into Plastic Logic
Plastic Logic has developed Color E-Paper
Plastic Logic has developed new color e-paper and the technology will have a resolution of 150 PPI. In order to bring this to market they are in the process of opening up a manufacturing hub in Asia, where they will be able to not only sell the color e-paper, but develop an e-reader product.The color e-paper that Plastic Logic has created is a color filter system on a … [Read more...] about Plastic Logic has developed Color E-Paper
Electronic Paper and E-Paper Trends and Statistics for 2019
E-Readers are on the rise and more devices were released in 2018, than any other year. Companies like Boyue, Onyx Boox and Pocketbook are beginning to be household names due to innovative hardware and great user experiences. Amazon and Kobo are the two largest companies in the world, still heavily invested in e-readers and selling ebooks. There is some interesting new e-paper … [Read more...] about Electronic Paper and E-Paper Trends and Statistics for 2019
Plastic Logic announces new 500 PPI E-Paper display
Plastic Logic has just developed a new e-paper display that has a massive 155% increase in resolution and now supports 500 PPI. This impressive, industry-leading improvement has been achieved solely through advances in Plastic Logic’s transistor matrix backplane on a 10.8 inch E Ink screen. Prior to this technology breakthrough Plastic Logic’s most advanced commercially … [Read more...] about Plastic Logic announces new 500 PPI E-Paper display
What is going on with Plastic Logic?
Plastic Logic has been around for almost twenty years and they have no commercial success stories, although the company is still developing new products. They raised hundreds of millions of dollars over the years and in 2010 they tried to release the Que e-reader, but it was a commercial failure. This was the last hardware they would ever develop themselves and instead pivoted … [Read more...] about What is going on with Plastic Logic?
Plastic Logic Splits Into Two Different Companies
Plastic Logic is a company in flux, they have yet to secure a meaningful contract to utilize their e-paper and are stuck in an endless loop of research and development. In order to better position themselves for the future, the company has split itself into two autonomous companies.Plastic Logic will remain as an EPD developer and producer and will mainly their factories in … [Read more...] about Plastic Logic Splits Into Two Different Companies
Plastic Logic debuts Flexible Screen Technology for Wearables
The e-Reader industry is crashing all around us and companies such as E-Ink, Neonode, Plastic Logic, Pixel QI and Plastic Logic are all diversifying away from standard e-paper technology E Ink, the undisputed leader in the screens synonymous with the Kindle and Kobo is gravitating towards digital signage, while Plastic Logic is focusing on wearable tech. It is in this spirit … [Read more...] about Plastic Logic debuts Flexible Screen Technology for Wearables
Plastic Logic Gets into the Wearables Game
Plastic Logic is intent on leveraging their screen technology to the wearable sector. In order to facilitate this move they have engaged in a new partnership with Solvay Specialty Polymers, a recognised leader in polymeric materials development for the electronics sector. The two companies will combine their labs to deliver low power flexible electronics suitable for today’s … [Read more...] about Plastic Logic Gets into the Wearables Game