Imagine sitting out in the sun, reading a digital screen as thin as paper, but seeing the same image quality as if you were indoors. Thanks to research from Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden, it could soon be a reality. A new type of reflective screen – sometimes described as ‘electronic paper’ – offers optimal colour display, while using ambient light to keep energy consumption to a minimum.
Toppan (Tokyo, Japan), a global leader in communication, security, packaging, décor materials, and electronics solutions has developed interactive packages that connect with smartphones via NFC to provide digital content such as games and music to consumers.
CPI, an independent UK-based technology innovation centre and founding member of the High Value Manufacturing Catapult, has announced the successful completion of POETICS, a collaborative project aiming to develop low-cost battery-on-circuit technology for printed smart labels used to track assets.
