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Sony Electronics Announces the Launch of XYN's "Spatial Capture Solution" for Professionals Generating High-Quality 3DCG Assets from Real-World Spaces

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SONY Sony Electronics is launching a new spatial capture solution for professionals, aiming to streamline creative workflows and generate high-quality 3DCG assets. This expansion into virtual production, gaming, and other fields suggests a positive outlook for this segment.

Sony Electronics Announces the Launch of XYN's "Spatial Capture Solution" for Professionals Generating High-Quality 3DCG Assets from Real-World Spaces Suite of Three Powerful Software Options Streamline Creative Workflows Including Virtual Production

SAN DIEGO, April 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony Electronics' XYN™(/Zin/)'s spatial capture solution, which creates high-quality 3DCG (3D Computer Graphics) assets, is expected to be available to professional customers in the United States starting summer 2026 1. The first release of this solution comprises three software tools: the smartphone application 2 "XYN Spatial Scan Navi" to assist with shooting spatial content 3; the cloud application "XYN Spatial Scan" for generating real-world spaces as high-quality 3DCG assets; and the rendering plugin "XYN Spatial Renderer Plugin" for achieving high-quality, stable image display.

XYN, an integrated suite of software and hardware solutions supporting spatial content creation, was announced in January 2025.

The spatial capture solution supports capturing, generating, and utilizing 3DCG assets optimized for virtual production in film, drama, and commercial production. It enables the efficient use of production-quality photorealistic 3DCG assets designed for use with large LED walls and real-time rendering environments in virtual production.

Future plans include expanding multi functions and applications beyond virtual production, aiming for broader adoption in fields like gaming, animation, architecture, manufacturing, digital twins, and cultural heritage archiving. Furthermore, it will roll out plugins and services designed to integrate with standard 3DCG production tools and game engines across industries, contributing to the creation of seamless workflows.

Key Features of XYN Spatial Scan Navi

Details here: https://xyn.sony.net/en/products/xyn_spatial_scan_navi

Key Features of XYN Spatial Scan

Details here: https://xyn.sony.net/en/products/xyn_spatial_scan

Key Features of the XYN Spatial Renderer Plugin

Details here: https://xyn.sony.net/en/products/xyn_spatial_renderer_plugin

For full details, please visit the XYN webpage: https://xyn.sony.net/en/.

Exhibition Information

This solution will be exhibited in Sony's booth, C8401, at the NAB (National Association of Broadcasters) Show 2026, April 19-22, in Las Vegas.

About Sony Electronics Inc.

Sony Electronics is a subsidiary of Sony Corporation of America and an affiliate of Sony Group Corporation, one of the most comprehensive entertainment companies in the world, with a portfolio that encompasses electronics, music, motion pictures, mobile, gaming, robotics and financial services. Headquartered in San Diego, California, Sony Electronics is a leader in electronics for the consumer and professional markets. Operations include research and development, engineering, sales, marketing, distribution and customer service. Sony Electronics creates products that innovate and inspire generations, such as the award-winning Alpha Interchangeable Lens Cameras and revolutionary high-resolution audio products. Sony is also a leading manufacturer of end-to-end solutions from 4K professional broadcast and A/V equipment to industry leading 4K and 8K Ultra HD TVs. Visit https://www.sony.com/news for more information.

1 XYN Spatial Capture Solution's general availability is expected summer 2026. Prototype product and services subject to change.

2 After initial inquiry with Sony, the app can be downloaded at the Apple App Store with plans for availability in summer 2026. Network services, content, and operating system and software subject to terms and conditions and may be changed, interrupted or discontinued at any time and may require fees, registration and credit card information.

3 Digital content that utilizes technologies such as VR, AR, MR, and stereoscopic displays to provide experiences with a sense of depth and immersion.

4Compatible Alpha cameras and smartphones can be found here: https://xyn.sony.net/en/products/xyn_spatial_scan_navi/specification

5 Varies depending on the image quality used for generation

6 As of the announcement on April 15, 2026, content generation optimized for HDR display is in beta.

SOURCE Sony Electronics, Inc.