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What Is an E-Ink Frame, and How Does It Work?

What Is an E-Ink Frame, and How Does It Work?

At AELIG, our mission has always been to bring digital art into the real world in the most natural, effortless, and authentic way possible. One of the key technologies that make this possible is E-Ink, the display innovation that powers our frames.

The Technology Behind the Magic

E-Ink (short for “electronic ink”) is a type of display technology designed to mimic the look of ink on paper. Unlike regular screens that emit light, E-Ink displays use tiny microcapsules filled with charged black and white particles. When an electric field is applied, these particles move to the top or bottom of the capsule, forming text or images that appear naturally on the surface, just like printed ink.

The beauty of this technology lies in its reflective nature. Instead of glowing pixels, E-Ink reflects ambient light, meaning your artwork appears soft, calm, and paper-like under any lighting condition, no glare, no eye strain, just pure visual elegance.

Energy Efficiency at Its Best

Another fascinating aspect of E-Ink is how little energy it consumes. The display only uses power when an image changes. Once your artwork appears on the frame, it can stay visible for weeks, even months, without drawing additional energy.

That's why AELIG frames can operate completely unplugged, giving you the freedom to place them anywhere: on a shelf, beside your bed, or in the middle of your gallery wall, with no cords attached.

The Future of Digital Art Display

E-Ink technology redefines how we connect with art. With AELIG frames, your digital collection doesn't stay hidden inside wallets or screens, it becomes part of your daily life.

Effortless, authentic, and energy-smart, that's the AELIG way.