Samsung has expanded its Color E-Paper range with a 13″ model that features a bio-resin housing derived from phytoplankton.

As the smallest model in the company’s ePaper line-up, the EM13DX offers businesses a compact display option for shelves, counters, tables and doors where traditional paper signage is still widely used.

The display offers a 1,600 x 1,200 resolution in a 4:3 aspect ratio, while a rechargeable battery enables it to be displayed without permanent power cables.

A depth of 17.9mm and a weight of less than 1kg make the EM13DX easy to install and reposition.

Samsung’s advanced colour imaging algorithm smooths gradations and refines contours to produce vivid visuals that resemble traditional posters and point-of-purchase displays, helping businesses transition naturally from printed materials to digital signage.

The EM13DX’s housing comprises 45% recycled plastic and 10% phytoplankton-based bio-resin, making it the first commercial display to feature a bio-resin derived from phytoplankton. The material was developed as an alternative to conventional petroleum-based plastics and can reduce carbon emissions in the manufacturing process by more than 40%.

Zero power
The display uses zero power for static images, while the energy consumption for updating content is significantly lower than that of conventional digital signage. In addition, all of the EM13DX’s packaging is made from 100% paper.

The Samsung E-Paper App allows staff to update and manage local content directly from personal devices, without the need for an additional remote control.

The display is also compatible with the cloud-based content and remote device management platform Samsung VXT, which allows teams to manage hardware settings, troubleshoot issues and create and deploy content with minimal training.

For the Color E-Paper range, Samsung VXT includes dedicated features to optimise content visibility, as well as a preview function that allows teams to check colour accuracy before deployment.

Alongside the 13″ display, Samsung will unveil a 20″ model at ISE 2026.

Hyoung Jae Kim, executive vice-president of Samsung’s visual display business, said: “By incorporating innovative technology such as phytoplankton-based bio-resin, we’re demonstrating our commitment to advancing both display technology and the materials behind it.”