In this episode of Connected in 3D: Real-Time Solutions & Digital Twins, host Ashley Crowder sits down with Aaron Luk, NVIDIA Omniverse’s Director of Product Management for the OpenUSD Ecosystem. Together, they explore how OpenUSD is transforming the landscape of real-time 3D, digital twins, and immersive technologies across various industries. Listeners will gain insights into OpenUSD's groundbreaking interoperability, its pivotal role in robotic simulations, and how it’s setting new standards for 3D asset management and digital twins.

Aaron discusses real-world applications and success stories, from manufacturing to retail, showcasing OpenUSD’s power to streamline workflows and enable cross-platform collaboration. The conversation also dives into technical challenges, NVIDIA’s vision for the future of OpenUSD, and how developers and enterprises can leverage this open standard to bring next-generation 3D experiences to life. Whether you're a developer, tech enthusiast, or industry leader, this episode sheds light on the future of 3D and how OpenUSD could become a critical building block for creating scalable, interactive digital worlds.