Opalux's electrically activated technology utilizes structured photonic crystals to produce devices that can be electrically tuned to reflect any color in the visible, UV, or IR spectrum.

Opalux's lead technology in this cluster is "P-Ink" (short for Photonic Ink). P-Ink combines the Photonic Crystal structure with electrically active polymer materials. These respond to voltage and current and cause precise and predetermined changes to the Photonic Crystal structure, which in turn shifts the reflected color.

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The features of the P-Ink technology are highly attractive to a number of markets. These features include:

       • Full color reflection from single material for low materials and production cost and streamlined device construction

       • High reflectivity, outstanding visibility in sunlight

       • Low power consumption (Low voltage and current during switching; Negligible power draw to maintain static image)

       • Heat management through controllable IR reflectivity.

       • Applicable on rigid or flexible substrates.

       • Lightweight, rugged, durable, and damage tolerant.

       • Highly scalable production process

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