Digitalisation meets building automation
Buildings are becoming smarter. Whether office complexes, hospitals, residential complexes, or educational institutions, modern building services are now based on networked sensor technology, smart control systems and demand-oriented visualization. Information displays are becoming increasingly important: they must be energy-efficient, durable, and intuitive to use, ideally even in sunlight or during power failures. This is exactly where e-paper technology comes into play.
DMB Technics develops customized end-to-end solutions based on e-paper displays in which not only the display, but also the electronics, control system and housing integration are precisely tailored to the application.
Typical areas of application – applications in detail
Room thermostats & climate controls
Function: Display of setpoint and actual temperatures, ventilation levels or operating modes
Example: Wall-mounted device with integrated temperature sensor and e-paper display, battery-powered, maintenance-free, wireless communication via EnOcean, Zigbee or KNX
Added value: Clear display even in direct sunlight or low light; extremely energy-efficient, battery replacement only necessary after several years
Electronic door and room signage
Function: Flexible display of room occupancy, names, functions
or QR codes
Example: Meeting room signage with e-paper panel and touch control for on-site booking
Added value: Bistable, display remains intact in the event of a power failure; ideal for buildings with frequently changing uses
or dynamic occupancy plans
Access displays and security status
Function: Display of access authorizations, alarm status or operating approvals
Example: “No access”, notice on machine room, highlighted in red on colored e-paper
Added value: Easy to read even in bright ambient light; bi-stability means that the safety display remains visible even without a power supply
Sensor displays and status fields
Function: Display of measured values such as CO₂, humidity or power consumption
Example: Combined display unit with air quality sensors, e-paper field and colour warning level (e.g. green/orange/red)
Added value: Combination of environmental monitoring and visual feedback with minimal power consumption
Smart home switch ranges
Function: Simple operating logic with symbol-based display
(e.g. light, heating, roller shutters)
Example: Flush-mounted unit with 2.9″ e-paper module, touch surface and wireless connection
Added value: Space-saving, elegant solution that can also be integrated into high-quality living environments, energy-efficient, silent and durable
Energy or consumption displays
Function: Visualization of consumption values (kWh, water, heat), standby mode or solar yield
Example: Solar system displays daily yield on e-paper module, visible even without active control
Added value: Ideal for resident or visitor information systems in apartment buildings or for “smart meters without a display”
Are you planning a new smart home or building technology project? We look forward to hearing from you.
Why e-paper in building services?
An overview of the technical advantages
Bistable display
- Image remains intact, even in the event of a power failure or network interruption.
No backlight required
- Optimal readability in direct light or daylight.
Ultra-low power consumption
- Ideal for battery-powered or energy-autonomous devices.
Flexible shape
- Available in flat, curved or fully customised shapes.
Colour markings
- Display available in black/white or with colour gradations (e.g., yellow, red).
Silent & flicker-free
- Perfect for quiet interiors, hospitals or sleeping areas.
Complete solutions from DMB Technics – more than just a display
DMB Technics offers customized systems based on e-paper technology. This results in solutions that go far beyond the display unit. Our range of services:
- Selection of the appropriate e-paper module (size, technology, colour)
- Development of control electronics and interfaces
(e.g., EnOcean, Modbus, I²C, Bluetooth) - Integration of touch function, battery, or solar power supply
- Mechanical design and housing integration, flush with the wall on request
- Testing, certification, and series production in accordance with industry standards
Our solutions are scalable, available long-term and ready for OEM use in series production.
Wireless communication in building services engineering
All examples shown can be integrated wirelessly into building automation systems. Devices with e-paper displays can reliably send and receive data, without the need for additional cabling. Established standards are available for this purpose:
- EnOcean: Energy self-sufficient (e.g. at the touch of a button or solar-powered), ideal for maintenance-free applications without batteries
- Zigbee: Low-energy radio protocol in the 2.4 GHz range, ideally suited for smart homes and mesh networks
- KNX RF: Radio extension of the established KNX bus system, ideal for retrofitting and flexible building automation
Advantage: Devices with e-paper displays communicate efficiently and wirelessly, often battery-powered or even completely energy self-sufficient.
Conclusion:
E-paper makes buildings more efficiently visible
Buildings are becoming smarter, e-paper makes them visibly efficient. The technology offers ideal conditions for low-maintenance, durable and aesthetically integrated displays in building services engineering. Whether for control, information, or security: together with our customers, we develop tailor-made solutions that combine technical requirements, design and energy efficiency.
Digitalisation meets building automation
Buildings are becoming smarter. Whether office complexes, hospitals, residential complexes, or educational institutions, modern building services are now based on networked sensor technology, smart control systems and demand-oriented visualization. Information displays are becoming increasingly important: they must be energy-efficient, durable, and intuitive to use, ideally even in sunlight or during power failures. This is exactly where e-paper technology comes into play.
DMB Technics develops customized end-to-end solutions based on e-paper displays in which not only the display, but also the electronics, control system and housing integration are precisely tailored to the application.
Typical areas of application – applications in detail
Room thermostats & climate controls
Function: Display of setpoint and actual temperatures, ventilation levels or operating modes
Example: Wall-mounted device with integrated temperature sensor and e-paper display, battery-powered, maintenance-free, wireless communication via EnOcean, Zigbee or KNX
Added value: Clear display even in direct sunlight or low light; extremely energy-efficient, battery replacement only necessary after several years
Electronic door and room signage
Function: Flexible display of room occupancy, names, functions
or QR codes
Example: Meeting room signage with e-paper panel and touch control for on-site booking
Added value: Bistable, display remains intact in the event of a power failure; ideal for buildings with frequently changing uses
or dynamic occupancy plans
Access displays and security status
Function: Display of access authorizations, alarm status or operating approvals
Example: “No access”, notice on machine room, highlighted in red on colored e-paper
Added value: Easy to read even in bright ambient light; bi-stability means that the safety display remains visible even without a power supply
Sensor displays and status fields
Function: Display of measured values such as CO₂, humidity or power consumption
Example: Combined display unit with air quality sensors, e-paper field and colour warning level (e.g. green/orange/red)
Added value: Combination of environmental monitoring and visual feedback with minimal power consumption
Smart home switch ranges
Function: Simple operating logic with symbol-based display
(e.g. light, heating, roller shutters)
Example: Flush-mounted unit with 2.9″ e-paper module, touch surface and wireless connection
Added value: Space-saving, elegant solution that can also be integrated into high-quality living environments, energy-efficient, silent and durable
Energy or consumption displays
Function: Visualization of consumption values (kWh, water, heat), standby mode or solar yield
Example: Solar system displays daily yield on e-paper module, visible even without active control
Added value: Ideal for resident or visitor information systems in apartment buildings or for “smart meters without a display”
Are you planning a new smart home or building technology project? We look forward to hearing from you.
Why e-paper in building services?
An overview of the technical advantages
Bistable display
- Image remains intact, even in the event of a power failure or network interruption.
No backlight required
- Optimal readability in direct light or daylight.
Ultra-low power consumption
- Ideal for battery-powered or energy-autonomous devices.
Flexible shape
- Available in flat, curved or fully customised shapes.
Colour markings
- Display available in black/white or with colour gradations (e.g., yellow, red).
Silent & flicker-free
- Perfect for quiet interiors, hospitals or sleeping areas.
Complete solutions from DMB Technics – more than just a display
DMB Technics offers customized systems based on e-paper technology. This results in solutions that go far beyond the display unit. Our range of services:
- Selection of the appropriate e-paper module (size, technology, colour)
- Development of control electronics and interfaces
(e.g., EnOcean, Modbus, I²C, Bluetooth) - Integration of touch function, battery, or solar power supply
- Mechanical design and housing integration, flush with the wall on request
- Testing, certification, and series production in accordance with industry standards
Our solutions are scalable, available long-term and ready for OEM use in series production.
Wireless communication in building services engineering
All examples shown can be integrated wirelessly into building automation systems. Devices with e-paper displays can reliably send and receive data, without the need for additional cabling. Established standards are available for this purpose:
- EnOcean: Energy self-sufficient (e.g. at the touch of a button or solar-powered), ideal for maintenance-free applications without batteries
- Zigbee: Low-energy radio protocol in the 2.4 GHz range, ideally suited for smart homes and mesh networks
- KNX RF: Radio extension of the established KNX bus system, ideal for retrofitting and flexible building automation
Advantage: Devices with e-paper displays communicate efficiently and wirelessly, often battery-powered or even completely energy self-sufficient.
Conclusion:
E-paper makes buildings more efficiently visible
Buildings are becoming smarter, e-paper makes them visibly efficient. The technology offers ideal conditions for low-maintenance, durable and aesthetically integrated displays in building services engineering. Whether for control, information, or security: together with our customers, we develop tailor-made solutions that combine technical requirements, design and energy efficiency.