CV Christophe ASSELIN - Expert Veille Internet, e-réputation, We. New generation sunproof screens - technology : sci-tech, hi-tech. We all know how difficult it can be to see a liquid crystal screen when the sun comes out. Suddenly, you just can’t use your phone, your camera, your digital e-reader… But Dutch company Liquivista thinks it has the answer. The technology isn’t new however. Electro-wetting was first developed in 1875. Johan Feenstra, Chief Technical Officer and founder of Liquavista told Euronews: “Electro- wetting is technology that uses electric tension in such way that it can move liquids. So, liquids can be moved from place A to place B very quickly. It’s the only technology in the world that can move liquids in such a way.” Essentially, when an electric current is passed through a micro-drop of liquid trapped under a layer of glass it expands and contracts in a few milli-seconds.
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