Blog & Tips
Here you will find news and tips on ePaper technology. In addition, there is up-to-date information on eInk and open source projects.
Robert Gühne10/30/2025EInk Display ankleben (ohne kaputt machen)Wer schon mal ein E-Ink-Display in ein Projekt eingebaut hat, kennt das Problem: Wie klebe ich das Ding fest, ohne dass es kaputtgeht oder ich es nie wieder lösen kann? Wir haben jetzt leider schon einige Panels kaputt gemacht, bzw. unveränderbar festgeklebt. Deshalb die Lösung: Stretch-Release-TapeRead articleRobert Gühne10/26/2025New Feature: Automatic Rotation and Shake-to-UpdateA few new features: Automatic rotation automatically adjusts the display to portrait or landscape mode, and with Shake-to-Update, content can be instantly refreshed by a slight shake.Read article
Daniel Böber8/12/2025What can go wrong with hardware?Here is our weekly update on the development: We learn, we deliver: Improved processes, imminent delivery, and first insights into new frameworks & features.Read articleRobert Gühne9/2/2025With or without glass?With a few simple steps, you can remove the glass pane of your e-ink picture frame. This reduces reflections and gives you a more natural paper look with stronger contrast: all without tools.Read articleDaniel Böber8/12/2025How we develop low-power IoT devices: A look at our 7-inch e-paper frameThe design of energy-saving IoT devices focuses heavily on selecting components with low quiescent current and high efficiency to minimize overall energy consumption. A key aspect is the main controller, which has an extremely low standby consumption. Through these measures, the devices achieve a very low standby consumption, enabling long battery life.Read articleRobert Gühne7/12/2025Automatic door opener on the 3D printerLearn how we produce 3D-printed housings for an automatic door opener: ideal for scalable productions. Instructions and discussion are included. :)Read articleRobert Gühne7/9/2025epdoptimize – Open Source Dithering Library for eInk Picture FramesOur open-source JavaScript library brings realistic colors and high-quality dithering algorithms to eInk displays. Optimized for Spectra 6, AcEP & Co.Read articleRobert Gühne12/10/2024Reusability and recyclingWe have tried to develop the paperlesspaper picture frame with the entire lifecycle in mind. This means that every component can be easily reused or recycled.Read articleRobert Gühne10/24/2024The different color printing technologiesColor E-Ink technologies have revolutionized the way we experience digital content on energy-efficient displays. From colored e-readers to electronic price tags, these technologies offer a variety of applications. In this overview, we present the key color E-Ink technologies and their unique features.Read articleRobert Gühne9/30/2024How does e-Paper (eInk) work?It works by containing millions of microcapsules, each containing two polymer materials, one of which is conductive and the other non-conductive.Read articleRobert Gühne7/18/2024E-Paper in der GesundheitsversorgungDas Streben nach Digitalisierung verbessert die Effizienz der Arbeitsabläufe, erhöht die Genauigkeit der Kommunikation, mindert das Risiko von Fehlern und verbessert die Patientenerfahrung.Read article
