# Digital Paper Displays This New E-Paper Display Panel Could Revolutionize Retail and Devices By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-05-26 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/display-panel References: [damngeeky](http://www.damngeeky.com/2016/05/26/42472/worlds-first-graphene-e-paper-pave-way-cheaper-better-digital-devices.html) & [oedtech](http://www.oedtech.com/English/news/detail.aspx?menuid=030401&id=109) The world of technology is always focused on making things more efficient and as slim as possible, so a new e-paper display panel from Guangzhou OED Technologies could help change the game. Purported to be the world's first graphene e-paper, the display is a more pliable option than other technologies currently on the market and can provide better visual intensity. To create the e-paper display panel, Guangzhou OED Technologies partnered with Chongqing Graphene Tech Co. Ltd. to help blend the best of both brands. The new display technology has the ability to revolutionize [eReaders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mooink-v), retail shelf labels, outdoor marketing such as billboards, [smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tcl-nxtpaper-60-ultra), smartwatches and much more. Best of all, the new technology is inherently cheaper than existing e-papers and [e-ink technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dasung-1), which will likely have it popping up in devices sooner than later. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 79% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Graphene E-paper:** The development of graphene e-paper displays presents opportunities for more flexible and visually intense digital screens. - **Retail Shelf Labels:** The use of e-paper displays in retail shelf labels can revolutionize pricing and product information updates. - **Outdoor Marketing:** E-paper billboards offer a cost-effective and environmentally-friendly alternative to traditional advertising methods. ### Where This Applies - **Ereaders:** The integration of graphene e-paper displays in eReaders can enhance reading experiences with improved visual quality. - **Smartphone:** The application of e-paper displays in smartphones can lead to slimmer and more energy-efficient devices. - **Smartwatches:** E-paper technology in smartwatches can offer sharper and more vibrant display capabilities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ultra-Responsive ePaper Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/epaper-displays.md) - [Power-Free Retail Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/philips-tableaux-5150i.md) - [Electronic Paper Advertising Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/e-ink-kaleido-3.md) - [Full-Color ePaper Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/e-ink.md) - [Eco Eye-Friendly Display Technologies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hannspree-ecovision-paper-display.md) - [Bio-Resin Retail Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-13inch-color-epaper.md) - [Low-Energy Colorful Electronic Paper](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eskin-anycolor.md) - [Low-Power Marketing Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-epaper-emdx.md) - [Large Poster-Like Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inkposter-duna.md)