At CES, Panasonic debuted the world’s largest 4K OLED TV. Measuring 56”, the set is only 1.5” thick and weights quite a bit less than previous generations of LED TVs.
But in the 3D printing industry, the TV isn't the news. What appears to be a misinterpretation of how it was made has grabbed the headlines. According to some, the TV's panels were 3D printed.
However, upon investigation (thanks Anne-Pieter Strikwerda for the nudge - see comments below), ENGINEERING.com believes this to be incorrect.
In a CNET video of the product debut, Panasonic references printing of panels. However, in its press release, Panasonic clearly states that the panels it is referring to are those for the OLEDs, not the plastic panels and housings that surround it.
We weren't present at CES, so there could be information that we are missing. But from the data at hand, we believe that there is no 3D printing in the manufacturing of this TV.
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