TechnologySeptember 1, 2026

collada

kuh-LAH-duh

Definition

A file format used to exchange digital 3D models between different software applications, often utilized for structural packaging designs.

Etymology

The term is an acronym for 'COLLAborative Design Activity,' developed by the Khronos Group to provide an open-standard XML schema for 3D asset exchange.

In the news

In this article, Collada files are mentioned as one of the types of structural models that Esko Studio can use to map and visualize print artwork in three dimensions.

APPEARANCE MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGY OUTLOOK—See it Shine with Embellishment Visualization Tools

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