Printed E-Paper Displays

Printed E-Paper Displays

Low-Power Display Technologies: LCD, Electrophoretic, and Electrochromic Compared

Low-Power Display Technologies LCD, Electrophoretic, and Electrochromic Compared In today’s electronics market, energy efficiency is no longer optional—it’s a necessity. Whether you’re designing consumer devices, industrial equipment, or IoT applications, choosing the right low-power display technology can have a major impact on product performance, usability, and sustainability. From tried-and-tested LCDs to advanced e-paper solutions, there are several technologies that balance low energy consumption with functionality. In this article, we’ll break down the main options—LCD, electrophoretic, and electrochromic displays—so you can identify the best fit for your application. What is a Low-Power Display? A low-power display is designed to operate with minimal energy consumption while still providing clear visual performance. Many modern low-power displays leverage bi-stability, a principle where energy is consumed only when the displayed content changes. When the screen remains static, the display uses little to no energy. This makes them ideal for applications where information doesn’t need to refresh constantly, such as smart labels, medical devices, or IoT dashboards. Types of Low-Power Display Technologies Different applications require different display technologies. The most common low-power display options include: Reflective LCDs Reflective LCDs are a proven technology widely used in calculators, digital clocks, and basic industrial interfaces. They are cost-effective, relatively easy to produce, and offer reliable low-power performance. However, they typically lack the thinness, flexibility, and customisation options that newer e-paper solutions provide. Electrophoretic E-Paper Displays Electrophoretic displays (commonly seen in e-readers) mimic the look of ink on paper. They offer excellent readability in bright environments, very low power consumption, and are thin and lightweight. Their limitations often include slower refresh rates and higher costs compared to other technologies. Electrochromic E-Paper Displays Electrochromic displays represent the next generation of ultra-low-power display technologies. They are: Reflective and highly energy-efficient Lightweight, thin, and even flexible Cost-effective to produce and operate Easily customised to suit product, branding, or industry-specific requirements For companies seeking customisation, scalability, and sustainability, electrochromic displays are becoming the preferred choice. Low-Power Display Technology Comparison Here’s a simplified side-by-side look: LCDs – Affordable, mature technology, widely available. Electrophoretic e-paper – Excellent readability, ultra-low power, but higher cost. Electrochromic e-paper – Flexible, customisable, cost-effective, and ideal for next-gen products. Why Choose Electrochromic Displays? At CDS, we recommend electrochromic e-paper displays for forward-looking projects that require: Ultra-low energy use for battery or solar-powered devices Custom form factors that align with product design and branding Sustainability benefits due to reduced power draw and material efficiency They are especially well-suited for smart labels, retail displays, wearables, and industrial applications where efficiency and cost-effectiveness are critical. Click here for our Printed E-Paper Range Conclusion As product designers and engineers look to improve energy efficiency, low-power displays are becoming central to innovation. While LCDs and electrophoretic displays still hold relevance, electrochromic e-paper offers unmatched flexibility, efficiency, and adaptability for future-ready solutions. 👉 Ready to explore low-power electrochromic e-paper displays for your project?CDS can support you with custom display prototyping or evaluation kits to help you test the possibilities. Contact us today to start integrating the next generation of low-power display technology into your products. Check Out Some Of Our Displays in Action https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6gKqii_Z0YUhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7jz_M-oogxk&t=9s Need More Information? CALL US +44 (0)1634 791600 CLICK TO EMAIL US!

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Experience Smarter, Faster, Sharper E-Paper with Our New Ynvisible Evaluation Kit

Experience Smarter, Faster, Sharper E-Paper with Our New Ynvisible Evaluation Kit At CDS, we’re committed to bringing our customers the latest in low-power, reflective display technology for next-generation IoT, wearable, and sensor-based products. We’re proud to announce the launch of the new Ynvisible E-Paper Evaluation Kit 5.2, helping engineers and designers experience the benefits of smarter, faster, and sharper e-paper in their workflows. What’s New? The updated Evaluation Kit 5.2 offers: ✅ Improved driving, enabling faster refresh rates and smoother updates✅ Better display quality with sharper segment clarity✅ Built-in animations to showcase the dynamic potential of e-paper This makes it easier than ever to evaluate Ynvisible’s ultra-low-power, flexible e-paper displays for your designs, supporting faster prototyping, testing, and development. Click here for our Printed E-Paper Click here for our Ynvisible webpage Inside the Evaluation Kit Ynvisible Segment DisplaysThe kit includes a selection of segmented e-paper displays with different layouts, shapes, and symbols, allowing you to test various design and UI concepts: 3 x single-digit displays 1 x double-digit display 5 x single-segment/icon displays 4 x progress bars (7-segment and 3-segment) These displays are lightweight, flexible, and readable even in bright light, providing a practical alternative to traditional display technologies for battery-powered devices. Ynvisible Driver 5.2The Driver 5.2 is a user-friendly, intuitive tool for controlling Ynvisible displays out of the box. It supports preset animations, allowing you to immediately visualise how your interface could appear on e-paper. For more advanced projects, the driver can be integrated into your applications using the Ynvisible software library, giving you control and flexibility to refine your product during development. Why Ynvisible E-Paper? Ynvisible’s printed electrochromic displays offer: ✅ Ultra-low power consumption✅ Thin, flexible form factors✅ Excellent sunlight readability✅ Custom shape and segment possibilities These characteristics make them ideal for smart labels, wearables, industrial IoT sensors, and other applications where power, readability, and design flexibility are critical. Click here for our Printed E-Paper Conclusion If you’re looking to explore how e-paper can enhance your next project, the Ynvisible E-Paper Evaluation Kit 5.2 is the perfect place to start. Contact us today to learn more, request a demo, or order your kit to begin testing this cutting-edge technology in your own lab. Check Out Some Of Our Displays in Action https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6gKqii_Z0YUhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7jz_M-oogxk&t=9s Need More Information? CALL US +44 (0)1634 791600 CLICK TO EMAIL US!

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CDS Announce New Partner Ynvisible

Crystal Display Systems Partners with Ynvisible Interactive to Offer Ultra-Low Power E-Paper Displays The Lowest Power Displays In The World? Crystal Display Systems (CDS), a leading display technology specialist, has announced an exciting new partnership with Ynvisible Interactive Inc., a global innovator in ultra-low power printed e-paper technology. This collaboration marks a significant milestone for CDS, further expanding its world-class portfolio of display solutions with the introduction of Ynvisible’s groundbreaking flexible and energy-efficient e-paper displays. A Partnership Focused on Innovation and Customisation The partnership between CDS and Ynvisible brings to market what are arguably the most energy-efficient, flexible, and cost-effective e-paper displays available today. Ynvisible’s printed e-paper technology offers customers unparalleled design flexibility with super-thin, flexible, and rollable displays. These displays are also incredibly easy to drive and integrate, making them a top choice for a wide range of applications. The collaboration gives CDS’s clients access to fully customized displays at a fraction of the price and lead-time typically seen with off-the-shelf solutions. This blend of affordability and speed positions CDS as a key player in the global display industry, especially in sectors that prioritize sustainability, versatility, and energy efficiency. Unrivaled Benefits of Ynvisible’s E-Paper Displays Ynvisible’s e-paper displays provide numerous benefits that set them apart from traditional display technologies: Design Flexibility – Customizable to meet specific customer needs. Ultra-Low Power Consumption – Ideal for applications where energy efficiency is paramount. Super-Thin, Flexible, and Rollable – Perfect for modern, space-saving designs. Cost-Effective – Lower setup fees and cost-effective mass production. Shortest Lead-Times – Quick turnaround on both samples and mass production. Eco-Friendly – Sustainable materials and green technology. Simple to Operate – Easy to integrate with minimal power requirements. Chris Bartram, Managing Director at CDS, expressed his enthusiasm about the collaboration:“We are thrilled to announce our partnership with Ynvisible Inc., a leader in ultra-low power display technology. This collaboration allows us to promote, design in, and distribute their innovative and bespoke display products, which perfectly align with our commitment to cutting-edge solutions. Our team is incredibly proud to work alongside Ynvisible to bring these unique technologies to market, offering unparalleled value and functionality to our customers.” Click Below to Download our Brochure Ideal for Low-Power and Cost-Sensitive Applications Ynvisible’s printed e-paper displays are designed for low-power and cost-sensitive applications such as medical devices, digital signage, wearables, smart labels, and retail signage. The displays’ ability to be printed in sheets or rolls offers tremendous scalability, making them highly suitable for projects of any size, from prototypes to large-scale production. Richard McKay, VP of Sales for North America at CDS, highlighted the strategic advantage of this technology:“Ynvisible’s e-paper displays give customers unmatched customization abilities with groundbreakingly low setup fees, the shortest lead-time for working samples and mass production in the industry, and a cost advantage that is unmatched.” Click here for our Printed E-Paper Displays Conclusion CDS has over 30 years of experience in providing cutting-edge display technologies, from ruggedized displays and touchscreens to customized monitors and optical bonding solutions. With offices in both the UK and the US, CDS supports a wide array of industries and offers bespoke display solutions tailored to each client’s needs. For more information about the Ynvisible e-paper displays or to explore how CDS can help with your display needs, visit their official website. Check Out Some Of Our Displays in Action https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2kDDrFRJFW4https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DXZshRe8znw Need More Information? CALL US +44 (0)1634 791600 CLICK TO EMAIL US!

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How Could you use Ynvisible E-Paper and why

How Could you use Ynvisible E-Paper and why? Our key benefits of Ynvisible E-Paper Displays and an Interesting Case Study Example There are so many key features and benefits to list for the Ynvisible E-Paper displays, check out a snap shot view of the main ones as below. As well as an application idea which may get you thinking and can show you that anything is possible with Ynvisible E-Paper. An application idea which could also potentially make a huge impact on the planet too.   Snap Shot of Key Benefits of Ynvisible E-Paper 💚 No glass – super thin, below 300 μm 🍃 Flexible / mouldable / rollable / can be adapted to a cover glass / lightweight  🌱 Ultra-low power consumption (static power consumption) of only 1.67mW/cm2 – the lowest power consumption for customised Displays on the market ♻️ Lower component cost and lower system cost  🌍 High Contrast and Readability and Wide Viewing Angle 💚 Flexible display design 🍃 Colours and graphics overlays 🌱 Cut-out shapes ♻️ Robust / durable / long-lasting 🌍 Sustainable Bi-Stable technology 💚 Segment displays and colour displays 🍃 Ynvisible ONLY manufacture customised displays  🌱 Most popular industries – digital signage, smart monitoring, authenticity and security, retail signage and labels.  Could the issue of food waste be reduced with e-paper? Did you know that at an EU level, the total food waste measured in 2021 was above 58 million tonnes of fresh mass? (https://food.ec.europa.eu/safety/food-waste_en)  What a shameful statistic, wouldn’t it be great to help reduce this figure. Standard analogue expiration dates are typically set very conservatively meaning consumers could be throwing away food that is still well in date and safe for consumption. With the addition of the multitude of different terms used on the packaging no wonder everyone is confused about when it is time to throw food out. With terms like “sell-by”, “use-by”, “best-before”, have you ever considered how much food goes to waste just because of expiration dates? In addition to this, retailers choose to remove products from the shelf that are close to sell-by dates, which also leads to more waste. One way to fight food waste is to replace traditional, analogue expiry date labels with smart, e-paper-based labels, combined with smart sensors. E-paper based smart labels can be used to dynamically communicate information about the actual state of a product. Smart labels can also alert retailers about products that have not been kept under the right conditions during shipping and transportation, allowing for identifying products that may pose a threat to consumers, before they reach the shelves. Benefits of using smart e-paper labels in this application Here are the main benefits of replacing traditional food expiration labels with smart, e-paper based labels: Consumer Confidence: consumers can easily check the freshness status of the products, in real time, increasing their confidence in product quality and safety.   Reduced Waste: real time freshness indicators can help to significantly reduce food waste, as the current “expiry date” system is highly inefficient.  Regulatory Compliance: e-paper-based smart labels can store and display information needed for regulatory compliance (expiration date, storage conditions, etc).  Supply Chain Optimisation: e-paper-based smart labels can provide continuous freshness and safety monitoring of products throughout the supply chain and help with inventory management by identifying products that are nearing their shelf life. Click here for more information on Ynvisible Conclusion The advantages of Ynvisible displays is not just power consumption, but rather a combination of various positive properties that our displays bring to the table. Firstly, we do not use glass, the layer thickness is very low at 300 µm, our displays are flexible and therefore mouldable and can be adapted to a cover glass. The power consumption (static power consumption) of 1.67mW/cm2 is naturally low, but only plays a contributory role. The advantage is obvious for battery-operated applications using a button cell, but for industrial applications other advantages are more important. It is therefore the sum of the positive characteristics that tips the balance of our Ynvisible displays, and we only manufacture customised displays bespoke for customers. In conclusion, the combination of thin and flexible e-paper displays with sensors and electronics in the form of a label provides a powerful way to monitoring product freshness and preventing food waste.  As well as details on the consumption date, the labels could also include Real-Time, Dynamic Indicators, Temperature and Humidity Indicators and Gas and Bacteria Indicators.  Ynvisible has been recently featured on an article related to this topic in The Independent.  Check Out Some Of Our Displays in Action https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DXZshRe8znwhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2kDDrFRJFW4 Need More Information? CALL US +44 (0)1634 791600 CLICK TO EMAIL US!

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CDS Introduces Ynvisible Printed E-Paper Displays

The Future of Flexible Displays: Crystal Display Systems Introduces Ynvisible Printed E-Paper Displays Introduction: A New Era of Display Technology with Ynvisible Printed E-Paper Displays Crystal Display Systems Ltd. (CDS) is delighted to announce a strategic partnership with Ynvisible Interactive Inc., a collaboration set to revolutionise the display market. This partnership aims to deliver the most energy-efficient, cost-effective, and flexible e-paper displays available today. With the Ynvisible e-paper product now readily available, customers can enjoy fully customised displays at a fraction of the usual cost and lead time. Unveiling the Partnership CDS has added Ynvisible’s innovative e-paper displays to its already impressive lineup of world-class display solutions. This partnership allows CDS to promote, design, and distribute Ynvisible’s bespoke display products, providing clients with cutting-edge solutions that are unmatched in the industry. This move aligns with CDS’s commitment to delivering state-of-the-art technology to its customers. The Advantages of Ynvisible Printed E-Paper Displays Ynvisible’s e-paper displays bring a host of advantages that set them apart from traditional display technologies. These include: Design Flexibility The displays offer unparalleled design flexibility, allowing for innovative and customised applications across various industries. Whether it’s for medical devices, digital signage, or smart monitoring labels, Ynvisible’s e-paper can be tailored to meet specific needs. Ultra Low Power Consumption One of the standout features of Ynvisible e-paper displays is their ultra-low power consumption, making them ideal for applications where energy efficiency is paramount. Super Thin, Flexible, and Rollable These displays are not only thin but also flexible and rollable, providing solutions that are both lightweight and space-saving. This makes them suitable for wearable technology and other applications where traditional displays would be impractical.  Key Features Continued… Cost-Effective Solutions Ynvisible e-paper displays are cost-effective, offering significant savings on both initial setup fees and mass production costs. This cost advantage is unmatched in the industry, providing customers with high-quality displays at an affordable price. Green Technology and Simplicity As a green technology, Ynvisible e-paper is environmentally friendly, supporting sustainable practices in the electronics industry. Additionally, the displays are easy to drive, simplifying the integration process for developers and manufacturers. Ynvisible’s Groundbreaking Technology Ynvisible Interactive Inc. was founded in Lisbon, Portugal, in 2010, with a vision to transform static print into interactive surfaces using innovative electrochromic technology. Today, with offices in Canada, Portugal, Sweden, and Germany, Ynvisible is at the forefront of the low-cost and ultra-low-power display industry. Their printed e-paper displays are particularly well-suited for applications in medical devices, retail labels, digital signage, and more. Click here for more information on Ynvisible Conclusion: A Bright Future for Display Technology The partnership between Crystal Display Systems and Ynvisible Interactive Inc. marks a significant milestone in the display industry. By combining CDS’s extensive experience with Ynvisible’s cutting-edge e-paper technology, this collaboration is set to deliver innovative, flexible, and cost-effective display solutions to a global market. Whether for industrial, medical, or retail applications, the future of display technology looks brighter than ever with Ynvisible printed e-paper displays. Check Out Some Of Our Displays in Action https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=33XsY_vvrZ0https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-dIDiHaqn3M Need More Information? CALL US +44 (0)1634 791600 CLICK TO EMAIL US!

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