Summary of EPISHINE, YNVISIBLE AND EVONIK SHOWCASE A SELF-POWERED SMART SIGNAGE SOLUTION
Epishine, Ynvisible and Evonik’s Creavis created a joint demonstrator combining Evonik’s TAeTTOOz printed battery, Epishine’s printed flexible solar cells, and Ynvisible’s electrochromic display. All components are printable and together enable self-powered signage, functional packaging, and in-home or supply-chain devices, showcased at LOPEC and TechBlick. The partners highlight energy independence, scalable manufacturing, thin flexible materials, rechargeability, modularity and dynamic user experience for applications like electronic shelf labels.
Parts used in the Joint demonstrator:
- Evonik TAeTTOOz printed battery
- Epishine printed flexible solar cells
- Ynvisible electrochromic display
Joint technology demonstrator showcases new solutions for retail, supply-chain and in-home devices.
Epishine AB, Ynvisible Interactive (a leading company in printed and flexible displays) and Creavis (the strategic innovation unit of Evonik Industries AG – an Essen, Germany headquartered global specialty chemicals group) announce the creation of a new joint demonstrator featuring Evonik’s TAeTTOOz® printed battery, Epishine’s solar cells, and Ynvisible’s electrochromic display.
All technologies can be printed and when they are assembled together, they can create self-powered signage, functional packaging or device solutions. The joint demonstrator will be featured at LOPEC, TechBlick and on the partner’s individual communications channels.
Our new demonstrator is a clear evolution on our journey with Ynvisible, started in May 2020. We are demonstrating the potential use-cases and advantages of this combined solution – energy independence, scaleable manufacturing and design freedom.” Says Dr. Michael Korell, Head of New Growth Area Energy Storage
“Epishine’s light energy harvesting cells have unique efficiency at indoor light conditions and enable small connected electronics, like electronic shelf labels, without the burden of costly battery maintenance. This collaboration is also an important opportunity to highlight the unique material properties of our thin and flexible printed solar cell.” says Jesper Nilsson, Head of Solutions, Epishine.
“Most active electronic devices need a visual interface and a power supply. Our joint demonstrator makes rechargeability, modularity and a dynamic user experience reality.” says Michael Robinson, CEO of Ynvisible. “We’re proud to showcase how our partners’ technologies can come together to deliver holistic and value-added solutions – truly a Display PLUS.
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- What components make up the joint demonstrator?
The demonstrator combines Evonik’s TAeTTOOz printed battery, Epishine’s printed flexible solar cells, and Ynvisible’s electrochromic display. - Can the demonstrator operate without external power?
Yes, the combined printed solar cells and printed battery enable self-powered operation as described in the article. - How are the technologies manufactured?
All technologies can be printed, enabling scalable manufacturing and design freedom according to the article. - What applications are targeted by the demonstrator?
The article cites self-powered signage, functional packaging, and device solutions for retail, supply-chain and in-home devices. - Does Epishine’s solar cell perform well indoors?
Yes, Epishine’s light energy harvesting cells have unique efficiency at indoor light conditions per the article. - What advantages does the joint solution provide?
The partners highlight energy independence, scalable manufacturing, design freedom, rechargeability, modularity, and a dynamic user experience. - Where will the demonstrator be showcased?
The demonstrator will be featured at LOPEC, TechBlick and on the partners’ individual communications channels. - Is this collaboration a continuation of a prior partnership?
Yes, Ynvisible notes the demonstrator is an evolution of their journey with Ynvisible started in May 2020.
