At Ynvisible, we meet the needs of industries where traditional screens fall short, by providing ultra-low-power, cost-efficient, thin and flexible printed e-paper displays.

We are more than just a technology provider. We partner with customers to help them create impactful user experiences and convey critical information to their audiences, through dynamic visual communication solutions, made possible by sustainable, cost-efficient e-paper displays.  

In this article, we’ll break down how our innovative technology works, explore the benefits of printed e-paper displays, highlight key applications and markets, and share why leading companies have chosen Ynvisible for their display solutions.  

It’s time to rethink how information is displayed.

Ynvisible’s e-paper display technology

Ynvisible  has expertise in printed electronics, more specifically in the development and manufacturing of printed e-paper displays based on innovative electrochromic technology. (electrochromism = the phenomenon through which a material changes colour when exposed to an electrical stimulus).

Electrochromic e-paper displays are energy-efficient, reflective (ensuring readability even in direct sunlight by reflecting light instead of emitting it), semi-bistable, highly customizable, thin and bendable, with operating temperatures between -20°C to 60°C.

Ynvisible’s displays are multi-layer devices manufactured by printing special functional inks on a flexible substrate, through screen printing methods.  

This manufacturing approach is not only low-cost but also faster and more sustainable than more traditional display technologies, while ensuring consistent high-quality results.  

Furthermore, the flexible PET-based substrate used in the displays enhances durability while allowing for lightweight and impact-resistance. This makes Ynvisible’s displays ideal for several applications and environments that require robust yet adaptable display solutions.

From a technological standpoint, Ynvisible’s printed e-paper displays are ideally suited for:

• Segmented displays or icon displays, offering clear and reliable visual output  

• Energy-efficient applications, particularly in remote settings where minimal power consumption is crucial. Ynvisible’s displays consume as little as 0.28µW per cm² for static images, reducing the need for frequent charging, battery replacements or maintenance.

• Thin and flexible designs (e.g. a supply chain label tracking product temperatures)

Read more on Ynvisible’s e-paper display technology.

Benefits of printed e-paper displays by Ynvisible

Many traditional display technologies depend on power-hungry batteries or wired power sources and are often built with rigid, bulky components.

This makes them unsuitable for applications that require minimal energy consumption, ultra-thin form factors, less-frequent charging, and adaptability to irregular surfaces.  

From an environmental point of view, existing display solutions can also present sustainability challenges, making them less fit for, e.g. single-use applications like at-home diagnostics tests.  

Printed e-paper displays come with important advantages. By choosing Ynvisible, our customers benefit from a solution that is:

• Ultra-low-power: Ynvisible's e-paper display technology is intrinsically low-power, making it ideal for off-grid installations, battery, RFID, NFC or solar-powered applications.

• Cost-efficient: Ynvisible’s displays add value without significantly increasing the cost or price of the final product. Roll-to-roll screen-printing processes also mean low-cost mass production.

• Thin and flexible: Our thin and flexible displays make Ynvisible the right partner for companies looking to integrate a display without adding weight or thickness to their products.

• Reflective: Printed e-paper displays are reflective, which means that they can meet different product visibility requirements in outdoor or very bright environments, such as hospitals or shops.  

• Sustainable – Ynvisible's e-paper displays are eco-friendly, especially thanks to the base materials that are used and to the energy-efficient production process. This makes Ynvisible’s displays fit for a wide range of applications, but especially for disposable and limited use products.

Solutions and applications of Ynvisible’s e-paper displays

Ynvisible provides customers with customizable e-paper displays that can be integrated into a wide variety of solutions.  

Some examples of products that we have developed and delivered successfully include:

• Printed e-paper displays for digital signage

Ynvisible’s large format e-paper displays are suitable for digital signs, particularly for off the grid, power-sensitive applications, such as: public information signs, emergency information displays, solar-powered signage, and retail panels.

Case study: Ynvisible x Fortech

In 2024, Ynvisible developed and delivered 25,000 large-format digital signs for Fortech S.r.l., Italy's leading provider of bespoke solutions for the fuel retail sector. As Fortech was developing a product presenting daily average fuel prices, the company was looking for a display solution that would be energy-efficient, durable and visible in direct sunlight. Ynvisible's printed e-paper displays met all Fortech requirements.  

• Printed e-paper displays for smart labels

Our e-paper displays can be integrated into solutions that track and monitor sensitive goods, such as: cold chain monitoring labels, food & beverage labels, smart packaging solutions or fashion price tags.

Case study: Ynvisible x Innoscentia

Innoscentia chose Ynvisible's displays for its dynamic expiry date labels on food packages. Instead of static expiry date estimations on the packages, Innoscentia developed components that combine with the Ynvisible display, enabling real-time quality monitoring of fresh food. This solution aimed to reduce food waste significantly and detect spoiled food in time, even before the expiry date.

• Printed e-paper displays for smart indicators

Customers choose Ynvisible’s displays for indicators that update information less often, or for single-usage solutions, such as: maintenance trackers, medical devices, security systems or hygiene solutions.

Case study: Ynvisible for New Medical Device Applications

A world leading manufacturing company in the medical device space was seeking a new display solution to be integrated into one of its new products.  The customer chose Ynvisible to develop a thin, flexible, ultra-low energy display that will be part of a wireless battery charger for implantable devices, indicating an “ON” state and several visual warnings.  

Main markets

In 2024, Ynvisible officially transitioned from an R&D company to a product company.  

The main industries we are providing our solutions to include Retail, Healthcare, Industrial, Supply Chain and Logistics, and more.

Ynvisible’s e-paper displays are ideal for markets that commonly face the following challenges:

• They need to innovate the way they engage with customers. Given the need of users and consumers for more on-product intuitive, personalised communication, static, printed labels represent an outdated approach;

• They need to provide real-time feedback. When tracking sensitive products (e.g. pharmaceuticals) or maintenance status, giving real-time feedback or alerts can significantly cut costs and reduce waste.

• They are on the lookout for more sustainable solutions. Both businesses and consumers are increasingly focusing on environmental impact, which makes long-lasting e-paper displays a better solution than, for example, paper tags or single-use LCD displays;

• They want a more cost-effective solution than what they currently use to convey important messages to audiences. Our roll-to-roll manufacturing process and energy-efficient displays are ideal to optimize budgets and reduce costs.

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Ynvisible is a publicly listed company

Ynvisible is listed on the TSX Venture Exchange (TSXV) under the symbol YNV, on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (FSE) under the symbol 1XNA and on the OTC Markets under the symbol YNVYF. To learn more about our financials or corporate governance, please visit our Investors section.