C3, a leading innovation, R&D, and product prototyping company based in Sri Lanka, and ecosystem partner of E Ink as the originator, pioneer, and global commercial leader in ePaper technology, is establishing Pixel Paper Labs — a new venture dedicated to the development, design, and manufacture of ePaper-based products for both local and international markets.
Pixel Paper Labs will serve as Sri Lanka’s first dedicated facility for ePaper based product design and development, introducing world-class display innovation to the region. The lab will focus on creating sustainable, low-power, and intelligent solutions for digital signage, retail, logistics, education, and smart city applications.
Developing and commercialising next-generation display solutions
The new facility will combine E Ink’s groundbreaking ePaper technology with C3’s multidisciplinary engineering, design, and prototyping expertise to develop and commercialise next-generation display solutions. It will also act as a collaborative platform for researchers, startups, and manufacturers to co-develop customised ePaper products for emerging markets.
“Pixel Paper Labs represents a bold step in Sri Lanka’s journey toward advanced electronics innovation,” said Tony Mahadevan, CEO of C3. “By partnering with E Ink, we are bringing global technology leadership to Sri Lanka and creating new opportunities for sustainable, low-power product development.”
“We are pleased to engage with C3 to expand ePaper innovation through Pixel Paper Labs,” said Vignesh Sanmugam, Senior Director at E Ink Corporation. “This collaboration will accelerate the creation of next-generation applications and strengthen the global ePaper ecosystem.”
Rapid concept-to-product development
The center will enable rapid concept-to-product development and serve as a test-bed for assessing environmental durability, energy efficiency, and scalability of ePaper-based solutions.
This strategic partnership marks a significant milestone for Sri Lanka’s high-tech manufacturing and export capabilities, opening new opportunities in the global smart display and IoT markets. By fostering collaboration between academia, startups, and industry, Pixel Paper Labs aims to position Sri Lanka as a regional innovation hub for ePaper technologies. The initiative will also promote local talent development through internships, training, and joint research programs — cultivating a new generation of engineers and designers driving the future of sustainable electronics.