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Electronic ink sign
Electronic ink sign. Close-up of a letter in a sign printed with electronic ink. Materials coated in this ink can have text downloaded onto them electronically. The digital nature of the ink allows the text to be changed so a book, for example, can hold many titles. The ink consists of tiny transparent spheres containing microscopic white balls and a blue dye. When an electric current is applied, the balls, or microcapsules, rise up through the blue dye and become visible, or sink. By controlling where they rise and where they sink, a message can be formed. The ink was developed by Joseph Jacobson at MIT, USA. The sign was made by E Ink, a company Jacobson co-founded
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Electronic Letter Printing Sign Jacobson
17"x15" (43x38cm) Premium Frame
FSC real wood frame with double mounted 10x8 print. Double mounted with white conservation mountboard. Frame moulding comprises stained composite natural wood veneers (Finger Jointed Pine) 39mm wide by 21mm thick. Archival quality Fujifilm CA photo paper mounted onto 1mm card. Overall outside dimensions are 17x15 inches (431x381mm). Rear features Framing tape to cover staples, 50mm Hanger plate, cork bumpers. Glazed with durable thick 2mm Acrylic to provide a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish. Acrylic Glass is far safer, more flexible and much lighter than typical mineral glass. Moreover, its higher translucency makes it a perfect carrier for photo prints. Acrylic allows a little more light to penetrate the surface than conventional glass and absorbs UV rays so that the image and the picture quality doesn't suffer under direct sunlight even after many years. Easily cleaned with a damp cloth. Please note that, to prevent the paper falling through the mount window and to prevent cropping of the original artwork, the visible print may be slightly smaller to allow the paper to be securely attached to the mount without any white edging showing and to match the aspect ratio of the original artwork.
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 18.1cm x 24.4cm (7.1" x 9.6")
Estimated Product Size is 38.1cm x 43.1cm (15" x 17")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print showcases the incredible capabilities of electronic ink technology. In this close-up shot, we are mesmerized by a letter in a sign printed with electronic ink. Unlike traditional printing methods, materials coated with this innovative ink can have text downloaded onto them electronically, revolutionizing the way information is displayed. The digital nature of electronic ink allows for endless possibilities and adaptability. Imagine a book that can hold multiple titles or signage that can be easily updated without any physical changes. This remarkable feat is made possible by tiny transparent spheres containing microscopic white balls and a blue dye within the ink. When an electric current is applied, these microcapsules either rise up through the blue dye to become visible or sink back down again. By skillfully controlling their movement, intricate messages and designs can be formed on various surfaces. It's worth noting that this groundbreaking ink was developed by Joseph Jacobson at MIT's Media Laboratory in the USA. The sign featured in the photograph was created by E Ink, a company co-founded by Jacobson himself. This image serves as a testament to human ingenuity and our constant pursuit of technological advancements. It sparks curiosity about how such innovations will continue to shape our world and transform industries beyond what we currently perceive as possible.
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