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Sunvega Announces Collaboration with Alliance for OpenUSD
July 25,
2024 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry 
Sunvega Information Technology, a leading SaaS provider for the home furnishings industry and parent company of AiHouse, is thrilled to announce that it has joined the Alliance for OpenUSD (AOUSD) as the first Chinese member. This milestone not only signifies Sunvega’s capability in the 3D technology field but also supports the company’s goals for enhancing its global reach.
Founded by Pixar, Adobe, Apple, Autodesk, and NVIDIA, AOUSD promotes the interoperability of 3D content through Open Universal Scene Description (OpenUSD). As a member of AOUSD, Sunvega will leverage its industry-specific expertise to help shape and expand the use of OpenUSD.
Sunvega is always at the forefront of adopting new technologies. Recognizing the transformative potential of AI, Sunvega has developed industry-specific large language models (LLMs) tailored for interior design and furniture customization. With its end-to-end solutions spanning design, marketing, and manufacturing, Sunvega is trusted by over 20,000 businesses worldwide. This extensive experience positions Sunvega as a leader in the home furnishings sector, ready to bring industry insights to the AOUSD community.
“Sunvega is excited to join this initiative and collaborate with global leaders to advance OpenUSD,” said Sunvega CTO Cao Jian. “We see immense potential in OpenUSD to transform workflows from design to manufacturing, driving the home furnishings industry toward a digital future.”
“As the demand for efficiency grows, Sunvega is committed to empowering our clients with intelligent and efficient solutions. With our international brand AiHouse expanding into broader markets, we believe that joining AOUSD will enhance our international compatibility and strengthen our global presence.”
“The addition of Sunvega Information Technology to AOUSD underscores the growing international reach and impact of OpenUSD,” said Steve May, Chief Technology Officer at Pixar and Chairperson of AOUSD. “As a leader in 3D technology for the home furnishings industry, Sunvega brings a wealth of experience and a fresh perspective. We are excited to collaborate with them to further the development and adoption of OpenUSD, fostering innovation and efficiency across diverse industries.”
According to Cao Jian, CTO of Sunvega, OpenUSD’s unified data framework will streamline 3D workflows and improve collaboration. By adopting OpenUSD as a universal format and integrating with the NVIDIA Omniverse platform, users can see photorealistic visualizations instantly during editing, improving design efficiency and offering an immersive customer experience that shortens the sales cycle.