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First Paper-Thin Bendable LCD Viewing Panel

— May 14, 2007 — Unique
The first color electronic paper, by LG Philips was unveiled this week. The paper-thinviewing panel bendable and energy efficient, "only using power when the image changes on the display." Chief technology officer and E.V.P. Chung In-Jae said that "this represents the next generation in display technology" and that the new display technology will allow for new products to be created that are "not only convenient to use but also save natural resources."

Implications - LG Phillips has come out with the very first bendable viewing panel. The panel bears a ressemblance to actual paper, hence why it is garnering a lot of attention. The panel is pretty thin, measuring only .3 millimetres. If you want to be ahead of the curb this is definitely the device that you need to pick up.
Trend Themes
1. Bendable Electronics Trend - The development of flexible electronic papers and displays will lead to the production of a broad range of customizable and practical products that can fit into different professional and consumer settings.
2. Smart Paper Trend - The evolution of paper-like electronics has the potential to be used in printing businesses, book publishing and other industries to produce environmentally-friendly, technologically-advanced, and interactive printed materials.
3. On-demand Displays Trend - The use of energy-efficient, low-powered, and lightweight panels could transform the design of digital signage, e-readers, and other portable electronics, thereby reducing waste and enhancing user experience.
Industry Implications
1. Electronics Industry - This industry can leverage advances in bendable electronics to create more versatile, durable and aesthetically-pleasing products such as wearable gadgets, foldable smartphones, and smart homes.
2. Printing and Publishing Industry - This industry can harness smart paper technology to create more engaging and informative materials such as magazines, textbooks, and packaging solutions that can be updated or modified in real-time.
3. Advertising Industry - This industry can benefit from on-demand displays technology to create more appealing and targeted digital ads and billboards that can save power and adapt to various audiences and contexts.
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