Since technology advanced from cathode ray tubes to flatscreens, TVs have been getting thinner and thinner, but the 2017 LG OLED TVs look like they could have the potential to slim down even the lowest-profile TVs on the market today. The company's 65-inch and 77-inch OLED TVs are expected to be made from a super-thin, bendable material.
The technology for the razor-thin televisions was first unveiled as a concept at CES in 2016. In that concept, the TVs were mounted on walls with a magnetic pad, allowing them to be "stuck" on like wallpaper. Those concept televisions weighed just 1.9 kilograms and were less than one millimeter thick. The 2017 OLED TVs are expected to be similar in terms of functionality and specs.
What's Driving This Trend
- Ultra-thin Wallpaper Tvs
- The trend of ultra-thin wallpaper TVs presents an opportunity for companies to disrupt the television industry with lightweight and flexible displays.
- Bendable Material
- The trend of using bendable materials in TV manufacturing opens up opportunities for innovation in display design and installation methods.
- Concept Televisions
- The trend of concept televisions showcases the potential for future advancements in TV technology, creating room for disruptive innovation in the industry.
Who This Affects Most
- Television Manufacturing
- The television manufacturing industry can explore disruptive innovation opportunities by developing and commercializing ultra-thin wallpaper TVs.
- Display Technology
- The display technology industry can capitalize on the trend of bendable materials in TV manufacturing by creating flexible and durable display solutions for various applications.
- Consumer Electronics
- The consumer electronics industry can embrace the trend of concept televisions to innovate and offer futuristic TV designs that meet the evolving demands of consumers.
