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Technology company NVIDIA has released USD BRep, an open-source geometric modeling library built around its SMLib solid modeling kernel. Published under the Apache 2.0 license, the software provides developers with access to NURBS-based boundary representation (BRep) modeling capabilities, including geometric operations used to create and modify precise 3D solids.
The release includes C++ and Python interfaces and integration with OpenUSD, potentially expanding opportunities for automated CAD workflows, AI-assisted design and 3D printing applications.
What is a CAD modelling kernel?
A CAD modelling kernel is the underlying software engine responsible for creating, modif