The release of marked a significant rebranding for the software formerly known as Unfold3D , introducing two distinct versions— Virtual Spaces (VS) and Real Space (RS) —to cater to different professional needs . The Evolution of RizomUV 2018

: Designed specifically for the Games and VFX industries .

: Ideal for real-world manufacturing tasks like laser texturing, inflatable design, and creating guides for laser cutting machines . Key Features of the 2018 Edition

: Prioritizes maximizing texture density and minimizing distortion for visual quality.

: It adjusts UVs to fit within a standardized square UV space (0 to 1 range), which is essential for digital texturing and game engines.

: Tailored for Engineers and Product Designers .

: It maintains a direct relationship between 3D model dimensions and UV space. For instance, a 1-meter polygon in 3D remains exactly 1 meter in the UV layout.

Rizom-Lab, founded by Rémi Arquier, launched this version to improve speed, precision, and usability in UV mapping. The 2018.0.102 update refined the core algorithms for automated seam placement and UV generation, allowing artists to spend less time on manual unwrapping.