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Griptape Enterprise

Foundry unlocks Griptape Enterprise tier, names Kyle Roche Chief AI Officer

July 15, 2026

Griptape update delivers secure and controllable professional-grade AI-accelerated VFX workflows

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Nuke 17.0

Foundry releases Nuke 17.0, advancing compositing workflows

February 26, 2026

Native Gaussian Splat support, new 3D system based on USD, expanded machine learning capabilities, and more further advance modern compositing workflow

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Griptape artboard UI

Foundry acquires Griptape

February 18, 2026

Foundry acquires Griptape to accelerate AI integration across VFX and animation pipelines

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Katana UsdSuperLayer

Foundry introduces the UsdSuperLayer for Katana 9.0

February 10, 2026

The UsdSuperLayer is the next step in Katana’s USD evolution. Also included are the UsdGaffer node and much more for lighting & lookdev.

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