JDI Develops 30cm-wide High Resolution Electronic Paper Module

Japan Display Inc. (JDI) has developed a 30cm-widehigh resolution electronic paper (ePaper) electronic shelf labels (ESL). The 30cm-wide three-color module is based on the long-term strategic alliance with E Ink Holdings Inc. for the ePaper business. Through the alliance with E Ink, JDI is now delivering samples of this ePaper and plans to start commercial shipments as early as the third quarter 2018.
 
JDI’s ePaper is a reflective display with visual qualities equivalent to traditional paper, combined with the advantages of electronic updating. Using E Ink’s electronic ink technology, ePaper has a wide viewing angle, low power consumption, and provides vivid images even in all ambient light.
 
Since most merchandise shelves used in retail stores are 90cm (about 3 feet) or 120cm (about 4 feet) wide, a 30cm-wide ePaper is a practical width. This new product enhances the usefulness of the shelf labels by fully utilizing the spaces in front of the merchandise to increase the display area for prices and other advertising information.
 
This will be demonstrated at some ESL manufacturers’ booths in the 2018 National Retail Federation show at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, New York, NY, USA, from Jan. 14-16, 2018.

30cm-wide High Resolution Electronic Paper Module for ESL market. (Source: Japan Display Inc.)