5K Light Field Display Brings 3D Objects to Life for Multiple Viewers

Looking Glass has introduced a new 27-inch version of its immersive light field display lineup, allowing users to experience three-dimensional visuals without the need for special glasses or headsets. One of its key features is the ability to share this 3D experience with multiple viewers at once.

A Powerful Addition to the Professional Lineup

Touted by the company as “the most powerful three-dimensional display ever developed,” this new model sits between previously released 16-inch and 32-inch displays — all designed for professional use, much like the impressively large 65-inch version.

“We’re witnessing a breakthrough moment for 3D,” said Shawn Frayne, CEO and co-founder of Looking Glass. “With the new 27-inch display, we’ve combined major hardware and software innovations to cut costs and dramatically reduce computing requirements. It’s now much easier for developers and businesses to create, test, and deploy 3D applications.”

Despite being only an inch thick, the device offers 5K resolution at 5,120 x 2,880 pixels and 60 Hz refresh rate, with 16 inches of virtual depth and 8-bit color. Combined with realistic lighting, transparency, and material simulation, the screen can produce real-time 3D content that appears to leap out of the display.

Cross-Platform Content Development

While content must be created using Unity on a computer, the final 3D projects can be run on an iPad — which also powers the display, handles computational tasks, and functions as a user interface. The Looking Glass software ecosystem also supports Blender, Unreal Engine, WebXR, as well as the company’s own Studio and Bridge tools. 3D content can also be rendered on iOS.

One of the standout features of this technology is its support for group viewing. Rather than requiring every user to wear a bulky headset, the display can project 45 to 100 different perspectives of an object within a 53-degree viewing cone. This allows several people to simultaneously view the same concept or design from different angles.

The screen supports single images, 3D videos, immersive applications, and other media types, and you can place it on a desktop stand or mount it on a wall.

Unlike the compact Go model we tested back in December, Looking Glass designed the 27 specifically for professional and institutional use.It can be a powerful tool in educational environments, museums, medical research centers, design studios, R&D labs, and even in retail or entertainment settings.

Premium Technology With a Premium Price

This level of technology naturally comes at a premium. The suggested retail price is US$10,000, but buyers can purchase it for US$8,000 during the pre-order period, which runs until April 30. One important note: buyers must choose between portrait or landscape orientation because the display cannot switch between the two.

The first units are expected to ship starting in June. Watch the video below to see the technology in action.

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