E Ink, Fujifilm Target Japan Railways With Color ePaper Signage
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BILLERICA – October 21, 2026 -- E Ink and FUJIFILM Imaging Systems Co., Ltd. plan to start mass production of a 55-inch color ePaper signage display in March 2027, aiming to replace printed posters in Japan's railway industry.
Two Marquee formats are scheduled through January 2028
The 55-inch E Ink Marquee will reach prototype stage in December 2026. The larger B1-size E Ink Marquee follows with prototypes in October 2027 and mass production in January 2028. The companies will introduce select sizes in 2027 only after prototype assessments are completed successfully.
Labor shortages and print costs drive railway demand for ePaper
Railway operators are turning to ePaper because of labor shortages and rising costs to print, transport, install and dispose of traditional paper posters, according to the companies.