- In September 2021, Toon Boom Animation launched Harmony 21, a significant update featuring feature-quality, 2D animations for video games. The introduction of enhanced control over stylus attributes, such as speed, pressure, and tilt position, facilitates paperless animation, marking a notable advancement in digital animation tools
- In March 2021, iPi Soft announced upgrades for iPi Motion Capture and development tools for Unreal Engine, allowing animation streaming, motion transfer to 3D characters, and real-time motion tracking. These improvements offer artists the ability to witness real-time motion within their specific 3D environments and on characters in Unreal Engine, enhancing the animation development process
- In February 2020, Smith Micro Software acquired Circle Media, a program for managing connected home devices. This strategic move allowed Smith Micro Software to expand its capabilities in the connected devices market, potentially influencing animation technologies associated with home entertainment systems
- In January 2020, AARDMAN ANIMATIONS LTD, in collaboration with Greenpeace, launched a powerful animated film addressing the global ocean crisis. This initiative raised awareness and contributed to AARDMAN ANIMATIONS LTD's revenue growth and strengthened its position in the market by displaying its commitment to impactful storytelling in animation
