On April 22, 2025 , the 5th ePaper Sustainable development Forum was held in Diaoyuan Ancient Village, Ji'an, Jiangxi Province. At the conference, Xiao Xuming, General Manager of SEEKINK Technology, delivered a speech entitled " The Rapid Development and Transformation of the ePaper Industry in the Past 10 Years ," systematically reviewing the complete process of the ePaper industry's rapid growth over the past decade from 2015 to 2025, and forward-lookingly outlining the development blueprint for the industry to move towards " display of everything " from 2026 to 2035 .
【 01- Xiao Xuming, General Manager of SEEKINK Technology】
A Decade of Transformation: The Golden Growth Period of the ePaper Industry
In his speech, Xiao Xuming pointed out that 2015 was a special year that the ePaper industry should remember: 2015 was the turning point for the ePaper industry to bottom out and rebound, the starting point for 10 years of rapid growth in the ePaper industry, and also the year that SEEKINK Technology was established.
[ 02-2015 was a special year for the ePaper industry ]
Triple Transformation: The Synergistic Evolution of Technology, Applications, and Ecosystem
Technological Transformation : ePaper technology has achieved a comprehensive breakthrough from the basic characteristics of " true Paper-like display " —non-emissive and bistable— to full-color, large-size, wide-temperature, and fast-refresh-rate displays. Three-color and four-color electronic shelf labels have entered mass production, and color E6 and Prism have been implemented in multiple scenarios, continuously expanding the boundaries of the technology.
【 03- Ten Years of Technological Transformation in the ePaper Industry (2015-2025 ) 】
Application Expansion : From its initial use in electronic shelf labels, ePaper has permeated diverse scenarios such as smart healthcare, smart retail, smart office, smart industry, and handwriting technology. International giants such as Samsung, Sharp, Philips, and LG have entered the market, and Marquee's outdoor color ePaper technology has been launched, making AI+ESL+color ePaper commercial displays a reality in new retail scenarios.
【 04- Ten Years of Explosive Growth in the Application of ePaper (2015-2025 ) 】
Ecosystem Evolution : In 2021, the ePaper Industry Alliance was officially established, marking a new stage in the development of the industry ecosystem. The ePaper industry database includes more than 240 companies across the entire industry chain, enabling one-click searching and supply-demand matching, making ePaper industry resources readily available.
【05- ePaper Industry Alliance 】
Low-carbon value: The sustainable development contribution of ePaper
Xiao Xuming emphasized that the ePaper industry has not only achieved breakthroughs at the commercial level, but is also playing an increasingly important role in the field of low-carbon and environmental protection. Quantitative studies on the carbon footprint of ePaper display modules by E Ink Holdings and SEEKINK Technology, the carbon footprint of electronic shelf labels from BOE, Hanshow, and E-Taylor, and the carbon footprint of the supply chain from companies like Superchip Battery have been completed, providing a scientific basis for the industry's sustainable development. The value proposition of quantified low-carbon ePaper has gained widespread recognition.
【 06- The Transformation of the Social Value of the ePaper Industry 】
The Next Decade: From " Static Labels " to " Paper Leading the Future "
Looking towards 2026-2035, Xiao Xuming outlined an exciting industry blueprint. He pointed out that ePaper will achieve three major leaps:
• Technological Leap: Enhanced Color Performance, ePaper Will Become the Core of 'Displaying Everything'
• Cross-industry application: The integration of AI and IoT permeates all sectors
• Cost Breakthrough: With the upgrading of the industrial chain, large-screen, color, wide-temperature, and fast-refresh ePaper will enter the mainstream commercial display market, becoming the low-carbon foundation for "everything is a screen".
【 07 - A Vision for Technology in the Next Decade 】
Ten years of companionship, writing a new chapter together
As a participant and promoter of the ePaper industry for a decade, Hsingtai Technology has witnessed and participated in the entire process of the ePaper industry's growth, from mass production of black and white price tags to mass production of educational complete sets of devices, and then to a comprehensive layout of large-size commercial displays and consumer products. Xiao Xuming stated that looking ahead to the next decade, the ePaper industry will continue to deepen technological integration, expand application boundaries, promote green development, and work hand in hand with industry partners to jointly write a new chapter for the industry.
