On August 27, 2025, the 3rd E-Paper Industry Innovation Conference (ePIC 2025) was grandly held at the Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center during the 24th International Internet of Things (IoT) Exhibition. The conference was guided by the E-Paper Industry Alliance and co-hosted by CINNO・ePaper Insight, Shenzhen IoT Industry Association, and Shenzhen Commercial Display System Industry Promotion Association.
Award Ceremony of the "Pioneer" Award for E-Paper Industry Technology Innovation (2024-2025)
Focusing on innovations and creations in the e-paper industry over the past year (2024-2025), the awards ceremony for the 2024-2025 E-Paper Industry Creativity & Innovation "Pioneer" Award was announced and held at ePIC 2025. A number of enterprises were honored and showcased their innovations/creations as well as the stories behind them.
Congratulations to Realtek Semiconductor on Winning the "Pioneer" Award for ePIC 2025 E-Paper Technology Innovation
E Ink (E Ink Holdings) has joined hands with Realtek to launch the 2nd-Generation SOP E-Paper Shelf Label. This label reduces the TFT area by 30% and FPC area by 50%, forming an ultra-thin, narrow-bezel module.
SOP (System on Panel) integrates ICs, TFTs, and system circuits onto a single substrate to directly create an e-paper display system. It simplifies the manufacturing process, reduces material consumption and power consumption, and helps the retail industry adopt efficient and low-carbon dynamic price display solutions.
The 2nd-generation product features improved circuit layout and transmission line design, which enhances overall efficiency. Its signal transmission distance is now close to that of traditional shelf labels, making it fully equipped with commercial application capabilities.
Key Terminology Notes (for Clarity in Industry Context)
ePIC: Abbreviation for "E-Paper Industry Conference", a core event for global e-paper industry exchange and innovation recognition.
SOP (System on Panel): A cutting-edge integration technology in display manufacturing, integrating core electronic components directly onto the display panel substrate.
TFT (Thin-Film Transistor): A key component in display panels that controls pixel brightness; reducing its area is a major breakthrough in miniaturization and cost optimization.
FPC (Flexible Printed Circuit): A flexible circuit board used for signal transmission in electronic devices; minimizing its area contributes to thinner, more compact product designs.
