MaterialX

Adobe releases Substance 3D Designer 15.0

Big update to the material-authoring software adds new 3D renderer and the option to import entire USD scenes to edit materials in context.

Wednesday, July 16th, 2025

Otoy releases OctaneRender 2025.1

Check out the new features in the next major production version of the GPU renderer, including new decal and lens effects systems.

Tuesday, April 1st, 2025

Autodesk releases 3ds Max 2026

Check out the latest changes to the 3D modeling and rendering app, including updates to retopology, shading and animation.

Wednesday, March 26th, 2025

Chaos releases V-Ray 7 for Houdini

Check out the new features in the renderer, including a new Houdini-specific volume shader and better integration with Solaris.

Wednesday, January 29th, 2025

Chaos releases V-Ray 7 for Maya

Check out the new features in the VFX renderer, including OpenPBR support and changes to USD support specific to the Maya edition.

Wednesday, January 29th, 2025

OpenUSD now supports Vulkan

Universal Scene Description's HgiVulkan backend is intended to make Vulkan a 'more compelling option' for tools developers.

Tuesday, August 13th, 2024