Display Technology

Duquesne University deploys PPDS epaper displays

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March 30, 2026

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Duquesne University has deployed 21 Philips Tableaux ePaper displays for instant energy and waste paper reductions.

The university tapped PPDS to seize the sustainable and financial benefits of its groundbreaking 'zero
power' Philips Tableaux ePaper displays, eliminating paper waste while enhancing communications to its
8,000 students, according to a press release.

The fleet of 21-inch x 32-inch 5150 and 25-inch 4050 Philips Tableaux have been installed in classrooms, study areas, and hallways.

Running on an Android SoC, Philips Tableaux displays can be managed and updated remotely via a content management or remote display management system such as Philips Wave or as chosen by the team at Duquesne, content can be updated manually via a USB drive.

A second rollout phase is set to include Philips Tableaux displays in other buildings around the campus, including the School of Nursing, the School of Liberal Arts, and the College of Medicine.

"We have eliminated the need for complicated installation, and we are saving on the cost of paper, printing, and time. So, the cost per department is more economical in the long run. When our directories need an update, we use a USB drive with the content and an extension cord for power. The time it takes to update the directory is quicker than the time it takes to walk to the building," Lauren Turin, director of classroom technologies at Duquesne University, said in the release.

"With sustainability now an important focus for businesses and in education, epaper has become a real game changer, opening new opportunities to reduce wastage, save on costs, and create new opportunities to communicate. We're delighted to have supported Duquesne University, delivering on their ambitions with our Philips Tableaux range," PPDS Director of Education Patrick VanTreese said in the release.