Retail
E-Ink, AUO partnership to develop large-size color ePaper
E Ink, the creator of ePaper technology, has partnered with AUO, a display and smart application solutions provider, to develop large-size color ePaper displays.
April 24, 2024
E Ink, the creator of ePaper technology, has partnered with AUO, a display and smart application solutions provider, to develop large-size color ePaper displays, according to a press release.
As part of the deal, E Ink will provide full-color ePaper modules, and AUO will provide integrated software and hardware technologies along with the TFT backplane components.
"E Ink has been dedicated to the development of ePaper technology and applications, with years of research efforts that have redefined industries like retail," said Dr. F.Y. Gan, president at E Ink. "Currently, ePaper technology is advancing towards full-color and large-size displays. With qualities resembling printed posters, ultra-low power consumption, and no light pollution, ePaper is highly suitable for retail advertising or public information displays. We are eager to collaborate with AUO to expand the use of color ePaper in applications for retail and grow our ecosystem of partners."
"Paper posters in retail stores incur significant costs related to production, transportation, and manual installation," Andy Yang, general manager of AUO's smart retail business group, said in the release. "Changing these posters, especially under the constraints of challenges related to labor shortages and supply chain disruptions, poses significant challenges to retailers. The strength of AUO Smart Retail is our ability to address these pain points for our clients. Through our close collaboration with E Ink, we are working together to develop a color ePaper solution ideal for displaying static marketing materials. We believe this not only addresses several paint points for our clients but also reduces wastes associated with paper posters, contributing to carbon reduction efforts and supporting the global trend towards decarbonization through a paperless digital experience."
