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Leitners selects Plastic Logic display for new hybrid smartwatch

Wednesday 14 July 2021
Products

Plastic Logic, a leader in the design and manufacture of flexible, glass-free electrophoretic displays (EPDs), is providing innovative e-paper display technology for a new hybrid smartwatch from Czech Republic-based start-up, Leitners.

Yeolight develops 0.1mm flexible OLED lighting panel for automotive applications

Tuesday 13 July 2021
Products

The Chinese company Yeolight Technology (which was spun-off Visionox in May 2015) has recently presented a 0.1mm flexible OLED panel. This is a red OLED panel that is specifically designed for automotive applications.

Chalmers University of Technology: New electronic paper displays brilliant colours

Monday 12 July 2021
Products

Imagine sitting out in the sun, reading a digital screen as thin as paper, but seeing the same image quality as if you were indoors. Thanks to research from Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden, it could soon be a reality. A new type of reflective screen – sometimes described as ‘electronic paper’ – offers optimal colour display, while using ambient light to keep energy consumption to a minimum.

Toppan develops interactive packages that connect with NFC-enabled smartphones

Friday 09 July 2021
Products

Toppan (Tokyo, Japan), a global leader in communication, security, packaging, décor materials, and electronics solutions has developed interactive packages that connect with smartphones via NFC to provide digital content such as games and music to consumers.

CPI demonstrates feasibility of novel battery-on-circuit technology for smart labels

Thursday 08 July 2021
Companies / Markets

CPI, an independent UK-based technology innovation centre and founding member of the High Value Manufacturing Catapult, has announced the successful completion of POETICS, a collaborative project aiming to develop low-cost battery-on-circuit technology for printed smart labels used to track assets.