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May 7, 2025
Announcing OpenUSD v25.05: Key Features and Improvements
OpenUSD v25.05 is now available on GitHub, and its core non-imaging libraries can be installed via PyPI with the command line. This release expands support in many domains, from accessibility to physics co-simulation, continuing to lay the groundwork across a wide variety of use cases. Documentation has been improved with…
Mar 4, 2025
Meet the Visionary: Guido Quaroni’s Journey from OpenUSD’s Origins to Adobe’s Creative Future
In this edition of the "Meet the Visionary" series, we spotlight Guido Quaroni, Senior Director of Engineering for 3D at Adobe. A longtime champion of Universal Scene Description (OpenUSD), Guido’s contributions to the development and expansion of the standard have had a lasting impact, first at Pixar and now in…
Jan 30, 2025
Announcing OpenUSD v25.02: Key Features and Improvements
OpenUSD v25.02 is now available on GitHub, and its core non-imaging libraries can be installed via PyPI with the command line. This release expands OpenUSD’s alignment into content interoperability domains for materials and color respectively via OpenPBR and Color Interop Forum initiatives, and continues momentum along many major development tracks…
Jan 23, 2025
AOUSD Year in Review: Accelerating OpenUSD Adoption and Innovation in 2024
By Steve May, CTO of Pixar Animation Studios and chairperson of the Alliance for OpenUSD (AOUSD) In 2024, the Alliance for OpenUSD (AOUSD) made substantial progress in standardizing and developing Universal Scene Description (OpenUSD) through focused working groups, strategic partnerships, and expanded industry participation. From fostering 3D interoperability to driving…
Nov 7, 2024
Announcing OpenUSD v24.11: Key Features and Improvements
OpenUSD v24.11 is now available on GitHub, and its core non-imaging libraries can be installed via PyPI with the command line. This release is chock-full of improvements for developers and creators alike from all industries. Fulfilling the promise of OpenUSD as a powerhouse for 3D collaboration is a team effort,…
Sep 18, 2024
What To Expect at AU 2024: OpenUSD in M&E, AECO, and Beyond
As we gear up for AU 2024, one of the most exciting developments on the horizon is the expansion of OpenUSD (Universal Scene Description) into new industries, particularly Architecture, Engineering, Construction, and Operations (AECO). This year's event promises to showcase how OpenUSD is transforming workflows and fostering interoperability far beyond…
Sep 6, 2024
Meet the Visionary: Susanna Holt’s Vision for a Collaborative Future with OpenUSD at Autodesk
In this edition of the “Meet the Visionary” series, we spotlight Susanna Holt, Vice President of Strategic Technologies at Autodesk.
Aug 15, 2024
Reflecting on SIGGRAPH 2024: A Bright Future for OpenUSD
Cesium team members in Denver for SIGGRAPH 2024 As the curtain closes on SIGGRAPH 2024, the Alliance for OpenUSD (AOUSD) has once again demonstrated its pivotal role in, and commitment to, shaping the future of 3D development and content creation through the adoption of Universal Scene Description, or OpenUSD. Held…
Jul 30, 2024
Meet the Visionary: Rev Lebaredian’s Vision for a Dynamic Digital Future with OpenUSD
In the latest edition of the “Meet the Visionary” series, we explore the world of Universal Scene Description (OpenUSD) through the lens of Rev Lebaredian, Vice President of Omniverse and Simulation Technology at NVIDIA. Rev's insights and innovations are shaping the future of AI-enabled virtual worlds and the OpenUSD ecosystem.…
Jul 25, 2024
AOUSD Core Specification Working Group: Paving the Way for OpenUSD Standardization
We’re pleased to share the latest updates from the Alliance for OpenUSD (AOUSD) Core Specification Working Group. This Working Group’s focus is on formalizing the foundational data models and predictable behaviors of composition and population within OpenUSD. This is a crucial step towards establishing an international standard for interoperable and…
