Universal scene description technologies to support advanced 3D industrial applications

20 November 2024, Taipei, Taiwan – Hon Hai Technology Group (“Foxconn”) (TWSE:2317) today announced its membership into the Alliance for OpenUSD, supporting the 3D ecosystem in promoting global collaboration for universal scene description.

AOUSD, launched in August 2023, is establishing OpenUSD as an international, cross-industry standard with written specifications as part of the new roadmap that will enable greater compatibility and wider adoption, integration, and implementation. Created by Pixar, OpenUSD is a high-performance 3D scene description technology that offers robust interoperability across tools, data, and workflows.

“Foxconn’s manufacturing excellence is increasingly incorporating technologies using artificial intelligence and digital twins, requiring 3D industrial applications,” said Dr. Zhe Shi, Foxconn’s Chief Digital Officer and head of its Smart Manufacturing platform. “By partnering with AOUSD, Foxconn can participate in the research and development of related software technologies of our partners and promote the spirit of open source sharing.”

AOUSD was founded by Pixar, Adobe, Apple, Autodesk, and NVIDIA, together with the Joint Development Foundation (JDF), an affiliate of the Linux Foundation, and now includes software and hardware bellwethers all aligned to promote the standardization, development, evolution, and growth of Pixar’s Universal Scene Description technology.

The AOUSD membership reinforces Foxconn’s commitment to open source and innovation. Foxconn joined the Open Invention Network earlier this year and remains among the Top 100 Global Innovators named by Clarivate.

About AOUSD

The Alliance for OpenUSD (AOUSD) is an open organization dedicated to fostering the interoperability of 3D content through OpenUSD (Universal Scene Description) to enable developers and content creators to more easily describe, compose, and simulate large-scale 3D projects. The Alliance brings together a diverse and inclusive community to provide an open forum for collaborative development and discussion around the standardization, development, and growth of OpenUSD.

About Foxconn

Established in 1974 in Taiwan, Hon Hai Technology Group (“Foxconn”) (TWSE:2317) is the world’s largest electronics manufacturer and leading technological solutions provider, ranking 32nd among the Fortune Global 500. In 2023, revenue totaled TWD6.162 trillion (approx. USD198 billion or EUR183 billion). The Group’s market share in electronics manufacturing services (EMS) exceeds 40% and covers four major product segments: smart consumer electronics; cloud and networking; computing; and components and others. The Group operates 205 campuses across 24 countries and is one of the world’s largest employers with approx. 900,000 employees during peak manufacturing season. The Group has expanded its capabilities into the development of electric vehicles, digital health, and robotics, and three key technologies – next-generation communications technology, AI, and semiconductors – which are key to driving its long-term growth strategy. It is dedicated to championing environmental sustainability in the manufacturing process and serving as a best-practice model for global enterprises.

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