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U3M in Keyshot: new tutorial series

This youtube tutorial series shows the seamless integration of U3M files in Keyshot.

Part 1: Using 3D materials

Part 2: Multicolor materials

Part 3: Displacement maps


METIS scanner offering U3M output

METIS, the well known scanner manufacturer for large format scanners is now part of the U3M movement. More about METIS: https://www.metis-group.com/

Watch this video to see how it works:


Stoll exports U3M

German based knitting machinery experts supports export of U3M format in their k.innovation software. Find out more about stoll products here: https://www.stoll.com.


Audaces 4D adds native support for U3M files

Designers now leverage high quality visuals in Audaces 4D innovative garment design software. Learn more about Audaces products here


SHIMA SEIKI now supports U3M

Textile technology specialist SHIMA SEIKI MFG., LTD. of Japan is pleased to announce it now supports U3M data export on its SDS-ONE APEX4 apparel design system and APEXFiz subscription software. U3M support means even more realistic 3D simulations, raising the benchmark for realistic original fabric generation even higher.

Check out the realism for yourself by trying out our fabric simulations on your own 3D software, by downloading free texture and map data from the following link: fabsim_for3d


Assyst vidya native U3M import

See this video how to import and apply high quality U3M materials to Assysts 3D CAD tool vidya.


One pager: U3M EXPLAINED

by Browzwear

U3M was developed by Vizoo, a leading provider
of material digitization technology, to enable
apparel brands to manage data efficiently
when working with multiple applications and
ensure visual alignment of digital materials
throughout the end-to-end apparel process.
The single open-source format enables apparel
organizations to leverage a standardized
format for all of their digital materials.


Frontier Supports U3M

Frontier.cool is thrilled to announce that it is part of the U3M family.

As a result, users can download ready-to-use U3M files directly from the Frontier platform — a scalable, AI-powered solution for all.


U3M 1.1 Blender plugin released

After the release of U3M 1.1, Vizoo officially releases a new version of the U3M blender addon, available on Github

The new plugin allows for reading, editing and writing of U3M materials very easily in blender, and will make the creation of stunning renderings a lot faster and easier!

If you have questions regarding the add-on feel free to reach out www.vizoo3d.com/contact


Vizoo announces the release of U3M version 1.1 with fabric raw measurement data to support the standardization of digital materials

Read the official press release.
Find developers information on github.