Kent Displays, Inc. Employee Directory
Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics ManufacturingOhio, United States51-200 Employees
Kent Displays, Inc. develops and commercializes an eWriter display technology built on bistable cholesteric liquid crystal, with products marketed globally under the Boogie Board brand. It combines research and development with roll-to-roll manufacturing and consumer packaged goods design and assembly to bring the technology to market. Based in Kent, Ohio, the company was founded in 1993 by Professor Bill Doane of the Kent State University Liquid Crystal Institute and William Manning, and operates two roll-to-roll production lines for mass-producing flexible eWriter displays. Kent Displays serves original equipment manufacturers and consumer-facing markets beyond retail, including consumer electronics, mobile accessories, security, healthcare, and education, addressing the need for a natural handwriting-like electronic writing experience. The company is positioned within the Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing sector, leveraging its supply chain and scalable production to support broader adoption of eWriter technology. In March 2026, Kent Displays announced an AI-powered inspection system developed in collaboration with Siemens and MK Morse to improve defect detection and factory productivity.