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What makes ZBD unique?
Zero infrastructure Implementing ZBD’s wireless epaper solution requires no wires or transceivers to be installed. A single Bounce communicator device (no larger than a laptop battery pack) located in the back office is sufficient to update (two-way) every epop in-store. Implementation means minimal store disruption, and a low total cost of ownership, with no ongoing maintenance or expensive power requirements unlike other ESL products on the market. Eliminating paper Our electronic shelf labels don’t need a paper element, unlike earlier segment displays, so you can eliminate paper and the associated costs and limitations from the shelf edge completely. Our epaper for retail is fully graphical and can hold any image, including barcodes, text, graphics, etc, and has multiple pages giving multi-functionality. Fully graphical There is no limit to the information displayed on screen. epops mimic the appearance of ink on paper, enabling retailers to display any combination of consumer or staff information including: logos, images, nutritional information, pricing and competitor pricing. We own the technology ZBD was spun out from QinetiQ, the inventors of LCD technology in the 1970s. Our world-class scientific, engineering and manufacturing expertise, means we have full control of our R & D, manufacturing and software development. As a business-driven company, we work in conjunction with some of the world’s leading retailers to develop a solution that’s appropriate for the retail market. Our product roadmap is constantly evolving to take into account ever-changing retailer, consumer and legislative requirements. Scalable for mass production As an evolution of LCD technology, we are able to build on proven and scalable manufacturing processes, with our displays being produced on standard production lines, bringing the cost down. |
A cost-effective solution Because we don’t have to pay to license our technology from another company, we can offer our solution at a pricing point that makes sense. This makes it easy to justify our solution against traditional paper and the old segment ESL solutions. Fully scalable Our solution is fully scalable, making it just as appropriate for retailers with a single store requiring just a few hundred epops as for a multiple retailer looking to implement hundreds of thousands of displays globally. RF (Radio Frequency) Some ESL systems operate via infrared and others transmit through a store’s lighting system, but both methods require significant time and labour. Shopping aisles may need to be closed down during implementation causing disruption to store operations. However, because ZBD’s solution uses secure RF technology, disruption to stores is minimal and the entire system can be implemented quickly. Return on investment in as little as 12 months We have invested in an ROI tool that will prove the payback period of our epaper for retail solution. Our ROI model has been heavily market-tested and has been proven to deliver a payback period of under 12 months for many retailers, highlighting numerous savings and benefits unique to their business. Long-lasting epop displays are durable, rugged, tamper-proof and have been tested heavily to ensure they stand the test of time. The displays are ultra-low power with a battery life of at least 5 years. Superior visual appearance ZBD’s epop displays have excellent viewing angle and contrast. Full control for retailers ZBD’s solution is robust and secure with a set of management reports giving retailers peace of mind and added benefits including temperature sensing and battery usage status reports. |
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