OpenUSD v26.05 is a production-focused release centered on reliability and authoring clarity across real pipeline workflows. Rather than a single headline feature, this release combines high-impact improvements across build and...
The Alliance for OpenUSD (AOUSD) today unveiled a strategic expansion of its technical roadmap through the formation of the Characters, Motion, and Interactivity (CMI) Interest Group, alongside the addition of seven new general members: Booz Allen, C-Infinity, Schneider Electric, Mobiltech, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., SGDL Innovation, and XGRIDS.
OpenUSD v26.03 broadens the reach of the ecosystem in two directions at once: toward emerging 3D content formats with a new schema for 3D Gaussian Splats, and toward entirely new deployment targets with WebAssembly build support. Alongside these headline additions, this release delivers a major upgrade to USD's core value resolution engine and continues to…
Authors: Aaron Luk, Nick Porcino We have reached a massive milestone. The OpenUSD Core Specification 1.0 is officially ratified. For those of you who have been following along, you know...
The production-ready open standard aims to end 3D data fragmentation and ensure high-performance composition for planet-scale world-building across animation, digital twins, and simulation. SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. — December 17, 2025...
A Season of Progress The final stretch of 2025 is shaping up to be an active period for the AOUSD community, with notable developments spanning the last few months and...
The OpenUSD ecosystem continues its rapid advancement, with v25.11 introducing significant updates that enhance UI, rendering, physics, and performance. This release marks a major step forward in standardizing user interactions,...
In this edition of the “Meet the Visionary” series, we explore Universal Scene Description (OpenUSD) through the unique perspective of Sean Snyders, Distinguished Engineer, at Trimble. Sean has always stood...
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. — August 11, 2025 — The Alliance for OpenUSD (AOUSD) today announced eight new general members, key progress across multiple Working Groups and Interest Groups, and the...
