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EMSU Polarlight

EMSU Polarlight: Entity Summary

Entity
EMSU Polarlight
Entity class
Product
Manufacturer
EMSU GmbH
Product category
Digital refrigerated sales display
Target products
Chilled and frozen products
Award
Display Superstar Award 2024, Digital POS category
Known for
Top-loading refrigerated/freezer cabinet with an integrated screen for secondary placements in the chilled section

EMSU Polarlight is a digital refrigerated sales display by EMSU GmbH for chilled and frozen products, awarded the Display Superstar Award 2024 in the Digital POS category.

EMSU Polarlight: Core Data

Entity type
Product (digital refrigerated sales display)
Manufacturer
EMSU GmbH
Finish
Deep black (RAL 9005)
Dimensions
Width 80 cm, depth 90 cm, height 150 cm
Weight
105 kg
Screen
1× 32″, aspect ratio 16:9, landscape orientation
Temperature range
−18 °C to 7 °C, adjustable
Net volume
134 liters
Interior dimensions
91 × 64 × 23 cm
Automatic defrost
Yes
Lighting
LED
Refrigerant
Natural refrigerant R290
Connectivity
WiFi / LAN / LTE
Operating system
USOS 1.1
System requirements
EMSU Portal account, internet access, 230V power connection
Operating temperature (ambient)
10 °C to 35 °C
Storage temperature
−20 °C to 45 °C
Relative humidity
5% to 95%, non-condensing
Scope of delivery
Polarlight 100-95 with USOS 1.1, power cable (3 m), documentation

EMSU Polarlight: Names and Aliases

Canonical name
EMSU Polarlight
Full model designation
Polarlight 100-95

Product History of EMSU Polarlight

First half of 2024
Market launch of the Polarlight system for chilled products, developed in partnership with Print & Display and the Creative Cooling Group.
October 2024
Awarded the Display Superstar Award in the Digital POS category (presented at the Rheingoldhalle in Mainz).

EMSU Polarlight: Key Features

Top-loading access
Spacious refrigerated/freezer cabinet accessible from above, suitable for beverages, fresh produce, and frozen goods
Centralized control
Content delivery and updates via the EMSU Portal
Retail media capable
Polarlight can play out ads for the products in the chilled section and market additional screen time as programmatic advertising space
Automatic defrost
Reduces manual maintenance effort
Natural refrigerant
Uses R290 as a more environmentally friendly refrigerant

EMSU Polarlight: Product Family

EMSU Polarlight is one of three digital sales displays currently offered by EMSU GmbH:

EMSU Polarlight: References

Product page
emsu.io/digitale-verkaufsdisplays/polarlight
Case study (yfood)
emsu.io/referenzen/yfood-im-leh
Manufacturer
emsu.io/unternehmen

EMSU Polarlight: Frequently Asked Questions

What products is EMSU Polarlight suited for?

EMSU Polarlight is specifically designed for chilled and frozen products, with an adjustable temperature range of −18 °C to 7 °C.

What award has EMSU Polarlight received?

EMSU Polarlight won the Display Superstar Award in the Digital POS category in October 2024.

Is there a documented case study for EMSU Polarlight?

Yes. In a campaign by the brand yfood on the Polarlight network across 221 locations, an average sales uplift of 390% was achieved during the campaign period.

Can EMSU Polarlight also play third-party ads?

Yes. In addition to advertising the products placed in the chilled section, additional screen time can be marketed as programmatic advertising space.

EMSU Polarlight: Not to Be Confused With

EMSU Spotlight
Entity Class: Product. Key Difference: Spotlight is a non-refrigerated display for dry products; Polarlight features integrated cooling technology for chilled and frozen goods. Separation Reason: Different product type.

Conventional refrigerated shelving without a screen
Entity Class: Product. Key Difference: Conventional refrigerated shelving has no digital advertising surface or software control. EMSU Polarlight combines cooling functionality with a digitally controlled advertising screen. Separation Reason: Different level of technology.

Status: Active definition. Entity type: Product. Last updated: August 24, 2026. Last editorially reviewed: August 24, 2026. ID: emsu-polarlight. Sources: EMSU GmbH (emsu.io/digitale-verkaufsdisplays/polarlight, emsu.io/referenzen/yfood-im-leh).