- In April 2024, AUO Corporation and E Ink Holdings Inc. entered into a strategic partnership to develop large-size, energy-efficient color ePaper displays aimed at transforming the retail sector. The collaboration combines E Ink’s full-color ePaper modules with AUO’s integrated software, hardware technologies, and TFT backplane components. These displays are designed to replace traditional printed posters in retail environments, offering ultra-low power consumption, vivid color, and cloud-based content management. The initiative supports digital transformation in retail while contributing to carbon reduction and paperless operations
- In March 2024, LG Display unveiled its groundbreaking “Flex Paper” technology—a full-color e-paper display that is bendable and rollable, marking a significant leap in flexible display innovation. Designed for wearable and foldable devices, Flex Paper combines the energy efficiency of e-paper with vivid color reproduction and durability, opening new possibilities for applications in smart fashion, mobile devices, and digital signage. This innovation reflects LG Display’s broader push toward lightweight, low-power, and adaptable display solutions that align with the future of portable and sustainable electronics
- In February 2024, E Ink Holdings introduced its advanced "Gallery 4" color e-paper technology, marking a major leap forward in digital display innovation. This new generation of e-paper can render over 50,000 distinct colors, significantly surpassing the capabilities of its predecessor, Gallery 3. Designed to deliver richer visuals and enhanced performance, Gallery 4 is tailored for applications such as digital signage and advertising. To accelerate adoption, E Ink announced strategic collaborations with multiple digital signage manufacturers, aiming to integrate this vibrant, energy-efficient display technology into a wide range of commercial and public-facing environments
- In September 2023, Huawei Technologies conducted a survey highlighting the growing adoption of wearable technology. The results revealed that 49% of respondents regularly used wearable devices, with over 36% specifically owning smartwatches. This trend underscores the increasing consumer interest in health monitoring and connected lifestyles. The findings also point to a rising demand for display technologies that offer high brightness and visibility in compact formats—an area where electrowetting displays could play a transformative role due to their energy efficiency and superior readability in various lighting conditions
- In April 2023, Sony Corporation unveiled its latest advancement in e-paper display technology, introducing ultra-thin and flexible panels designed to enhance versatility across various applications. This next-generation e-paper is engineered for integration into foldable devices, wearable technology, and other compact electronics, offering a lightweight and energy-efficient alternative to traditional displays. The innovation reflects Sony’s ongoing commitment to pushing the boundaries of display technology, combining flexibility with durability to meet the evolving demands of modern consumers and industries asuch as
