The rise of glasses-free 3D light-field displays: Samsung has created a 2D/3D switchable screen using a 'metasurface lenticular lens' with 'nanoscale structures' for no-compromise viewing — and it follows impressive demos from TCL and others
Samsung has developed a prototype 2D/3D switchable light-field display using a metasurface lenticular lens with nanoscale structures, enabling glasses-free 3D with wide viewing angles and high resolution. The technology, created with POSTECH, overcomes common limitations of bulky optics and narrow sweet spots in existing 3D displays. While promising, the current prototype is small and not yet ready for consumer TVs. Initial applications may target mobile devices, gaming, or commercial signage.
- ▪Samsung's new display uses a 'metasurface lenticular lens' with nanoscale structures to switch between 2D and 3D modes without glasses.
- ▪The display achieves up to 100 degrees of viewing angle and is only 1.2mm thick, addressing issues of bulk and narrow viewing in conventional light-field displays.
- ▪The technology was co-developed with POSTECH and allows seamless switching between 2D and 3D via a change in voltage.
- ▪Current prototypes are just 25 centimeters square, making them too small for TVs but potentially suitable for phones, tablets, or signage.
- ▪Commercial use is expected first in niche markets like retail displays or mobile devices, not consumer televisions in the near term.
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Televisions The rise of glasses-free 3D light-field displays: Samsung has created a 2D/3D switchable screen using a 'metasurface lenticular lens' with 'nanoscale structures' for no-compromise viewing — and it follows impressive demos from TCL and others News By Carrie Marshall published 28 April 2026 Don't call it a comeback, but Samsung's 3D screen tech is very clever When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Samsung Electronics) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Samsung has joint-developed a nano-material to create a 3D/2D switching light-field…
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