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Colour & Materials

Transparent Futures

Transparent interfaces are set to have a huge impact on communications technology, gaming devices and public spaces. Several electronic research companies are racing to produce the most durable, lightweight and flexible screens for their products. Stylus presents the emerging innovations in transparent materials.

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16 Aug 2012
BY: Lauren Chiu
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