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
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Why E-Readers Are Not Innovative Anymore
Three years ago e-readers seemed to embrace new technology and give customers a reason to update their devices. In 2011 and 2012 we saw high resolution displays, color e-paper and the ability to read in the dark with front-lit screens. The constant innovation was directly attributed to the sheer amount of e-readers shipped between 2010 and 2012. Why the lack of innovation? e … [Read more...] about Why E-Readers Are Not Innovative Anymore
Plastic Logic and Novaled Announce New Partnership, Promises Mainstream Flexible Display to Arrive Soon
Plastic Logic has long been associated with the development of flexible displays, but we have yet to see a successful commercial application of the technology so far. However, that is likely to change in the not too distant future, as the company has partnered with Novaled, that bills itself among the leaders in development of "organic electronic materials and technology for … [Read more...] about Plastic Logic and Novaled Announce New Partnership, Promises Mainstream Flexible Display to Arrive Soon
Split Screen e-Ink Phone Cases Might Just Catch on
e-Readers are a technology that is relatively fringe in nature and has seen its growth stymied by the rise of tablets. E-Ink Holdings is the company primarily responsible for 90% of all e-Paper technology currently on the market. Last quarter, they lost $33 million and has been in constant decline for the past year. What can turn the e-paper industry around and have a greater … [Read more...] about Split Screen e-Ink Phone Cases Might Just Catch on
Plastic Logic Shows Off Concept e-Reader Screen
Plastic Logic Research and Development labs have just released a new video that shows off their new flexible display screen for e-readers. It features dual nine inch screens with 150 dpi. This is a new breed of e-paper that is quite the stark contrast from most other displays on the market. Although Plastic Logic consistently pumps out proof of concepts, none of their products … [Read more...] about Plastic Logic Shows Off Concept e-Reader Screen
Hands on with the Plastic Logic Papertab e-Paper
Plastic Logic, Intel, and Queen’s University’s Human Media Lab first revealed the new Papertab e-paper a few days ago. Many people were obviously very excited about the prospect of flexible e-paper with innovative new features. We caught up with representatives of Queens and Plastic Logic today outside of the CES 2013 show in Las Vegas. The essence of this e-paper is the … [Read more...] about Hands on with the Plastic Logic Papertab e-Paper
New Epson Technology to Enhance Performance of Plastic Logic Displays
Here is something exciting to look forward to during the upcoming Electronica 2012 event in Munich. Epson has joined hands with Plastic Logic with the aim of optimizing performance of displays in the 1 to 5 inch category. Plastic Logic is at the forefront for the research and development of bendable plastic displays, and the joint collaboration with Epson will surely make the … [Read more...] about New Epson Technology to Enhance Performance of Plastic Logic Displays
Plastic Logic Shows Off New 10.7 Color Display Screen
Plastic Logic has unveiled a new 10.7 inch reflective flexible colour display that enhances the content viewing experience while maintaining the same durable, thin, and light properties of the monochrome version. The company will be showing this off in the United Kingdom on September 18th for the SID Organic Electronics show. In the last few month, Plastic Logic has … [Read more...] about Plastic Logic Shows Off New 10.7 Color Display Screen
BBC Profiles Plastic Logic e-Paper
In the last few months, Plastic Logic has restructured the company away from consumer electronics and is focusing on marketing its e-paper technology to other companies. The BBC recently profiled the Cambridge research and development facility and introduced some of the finer points of the flexible screens. Plastic Logic has its work cut out for itself! Qualcomm was betting … [Read more...] about BBC Profiles Plastic Logic e-Paper
Plastic Logic Quits the e-Reader Business
Cambridge UK based Plastic Logic has just confirmed it is getting out of the e-reader business. It intends on immediately closing down the USA development offices and continue to operate out of their Cambridge headquarters. The company has shifted its business model away from marketing e-readers that use their flexible display technology and instead will license it to other … [Read more...] about Plastic Logic Quits the e-Reader Business