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Transmissive LCDs typically require 5 or more LEDs to light the display (𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐦𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐝) 𝘝𝘚 LCD 2.0 uses just a single LED. The LED is placed within our very thin film, which works like a pipe to distribute the light only to where it's need to illuminate your display (𝐞𝐱𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐥𝐲 𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫) Learn more on how backlit LCDs compare to front lit reflective LCDs🔗https://hubs.li/Q02Zcnj00

Traditional edge-lighting, represented in Figure a, shows LEDs lined along a sheet of similar thickness. Both front lit ePaper displays and back-lit LCDs use this approach and reduce LED "hot-spotting" at the display edge by simply applying a 2D compensation to the light extraction pattern. However, this method cannot be used in the RLCD systems because the hot spots move with viewer's position. Figure b, shows the Azumo system, which includes a proprietary Lightbar for efficiently and uniformly coupling light into film that is much thinner than the size of the LED. The light is then delivered to the RLCD at a range of angles. Learn more 🔗 https://hubs.li/Q02YzJPq0

The difference a front light panel can make on your display ➡️ both of these pictures were taken in office conditions with 175 Lux of ambient light at desktop level

As a kid, I was captivated by TIME Magazine's lists of innovations shaping the future. This year 4 portfolio companies-Azumo, Harvest, Omnidian & SPAN-were recognized. Making the future we imagine a reality! Congratulations to these amazing teams!

Imagine a car where light does more than just illuminate - it becomes part of the design. By molding our transparent light guide directly onto the A-surface of automotive materials, designers can achieve striking high-resolution images and graphics that appear and disappear seamlessly. Why does the A-surface matter? When the light guide film sits on top, it eliminates the need for backlighting through extra materials. This allows for sharper visuals, better control, and a sleek look that's impossible to achieve with traditional lighting solutions.

Reflective liquid crystal displays (RLCDs) offer the benefits of traditional backlit LCDs—high resolution, good color, high refresh rate and robust manufacturing—while having the additional benefits of very low power and sunlight readability. This is achieved by effectively replacing the LCD backlight with a mirror. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗹𝗲𝗺 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗯𝘆 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲, 𝗥𝗟𝗖𝗗𝘀 𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗯𝗲 𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗹𝗼𝘄-𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗻𝘁 𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗹 (𝗙𝗟𝗣). Proper lighting of RLCDs is non-trivial as they offer a unique set of challenges that traditional display lighting technologies are fundamentally ill-equipped to overcome. Learn more ⬇️

With the shift towards electric vehicles, designers are reimaging the front grille. But can you imagine a BMW without that iconic split grille in the front? They've become a prominent piece of brand recognition. So how can brands modernize this element? Traditional grilles, once essential for radiators can be replaced by sleek, illuminations that redefine automotive branding and aesthetics.

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺 𝗧𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝗮 𝟳𝟮+ 𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗯𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲 Problem: Aarcomm faced negative customer feedback around power hungriness and being unable to view the screen in low-light areas. Solution: Aarcomm sought out a new display technology other than backlit and quickly discovered the Azumo display module. Azumo's frontlit reflective display modules offer some essential key benefits that Aarcomm needed for the Trident. What made the difference? 🔋 Minimal power draw — Azumo cut down on power draw drastically. With the new battery savings, the Trident has a 125-hour battery life. ☀️ Sunlight readability  ↔️ Space savings ✅ Ease of use 

The use of lighting is truly mesmorizing. Light is the new chrome!

Transflective displays combine reflective and transmissive display technology. Mike Casper, Azumo CEO & Co-Founder shares what you need to know when considering this display technology.