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Editor\u2019s note: This post is part of <\/i>Into the Omniverse<\/i><\/a>, a series focused on how artists, developers and enterprises can transform their workflows using the latest advances in <\/i>OpenUSD<\/i><\/a> and <\/i>NVIDIA Omniverse<\/i><\/a>.<\/i><\/p>\n

The combination of powerful 3D tools and groundbreaking technologies can transform the way designers bring their visions to life \u2014 and Universal Scene Description, or OpenUSD<\/a>, is helping enable that synergy. It\u2019s the framework on which the NVIDIA Omniverse<\/a> platform that enables the development of OpenUSD-based tools and 3D workflows is based.<\/p>\n

Rhinoceros<\/a>, commonly known as Rhino, or Rhino 3D, is a powerful computer-aided design (CAD) and 3D modeling software used across industries \u2014 from education and jewelry design to architecture and marine modeling. The most recent software release includes support for OpenUSD export, among other updates, establishing it among the many applications embracing the new 3D standard.<\/p>\n

Turning Creativity Into CAD Reality<\/b><\/h2>\n

Tanja Langgner<\/a>, 3D artist and illustrator, grew up in Austria and now lives in a converted pigsty in the English countryside. With a background in industrial design, she\u2019s had the opportunity to work with a slew of design agencies across Europe.<\/p>\n

For the past decade, she\u2019s undertaken freelance work in production and visualization, helping clients with tasks ranging from concept design and ideation to CAD and 3D modeling. Often doing industrial design work, Langgner relies on Rhino to construct CAD models,\u00a0 whether for production evaluation or rendering purposes.<\/p>\n

When faced with designs requiring intricate surface patterns, \u201cRhino\u2019s Grasshopper, a parametric modeler, is excellent in creating complex parametric shapes,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

Langgner is no stranger to OpenUSD. She uses it to transfer assets easily from one application to another, allowing her to visualize her work more efficiently. With the new Rhino update, she can now export OpenUSD files from Rhino, further streamlining her design workflow.<\/p>\n

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Mathew Schwartz<\/a>, an assistant professor in architecture and design at the New Jersey Institute of Technology, also uses Rhino and OpenUSD in his 3D workflows. Schwartz\u2019s research and design lab, SiBORG<\/a>, focuses on understanding and improving design workflows, especially with regard to accessibility, human factors and automation.<\/p>\n

With OpenUSD, he can combine his research, Python code, 3D environments and renders, with his favorite tools in Omniverse.<\/p>\n

Schwartz, along with Langgner, recently joined a community livestream, where he shared more details about his research \u2014 including how he\u2019s made navigation graphs that show how someone can move in a space if they\u2019re using a wheelchair or crutches in real-time. With his industrial design experience, he demonstrated computation using Rhino 3D and the use of generative AI for a seamless design process.<\/p>\n

\u201cWith OpenUSD and Omniverse, we\u2019ve been able to expand the scope of our research, as we can easily combine data analysis and visualization with the design process,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

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Learn more by watching the replay of the community livestream:<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

Rhino 3D Updates Simplify 3D Collaboration<\/b><\/h2>\n

Rhino 8<\/a>, available now, brings significant enhancements to the 3D modeling experience. It enables the export of meshes, mesh vertex colors, physically based rendering materials and textures so users can seamlessly share and collaborate on 3D designs with enhanced visual elements.<\/p>\n

The latest Rhino 8<\/a> release also includes improvements<\/a> to:<\/p>\n