NewTek

NewTek, Inc. is an American technology company known for developing hardware and software for real-time video production and 3D graphics. The company gained prominence with the Video Toaster, a broadcast and editing suite originally released for the Amiga platform, and subsequently expanded with LightWave 3D, a widely used 3D modeling and animation package. NewTek also developed TriCaster, a line of integrated live production systems that combine switching, graphics, and streaming, which has become popular among broadcasters, educational institutions, and independent content creators. In addition, NewTek created NDI, a widely adopted networked technology that enables IP-based transport of video, audio, and metadata within studio and facility workflows.

NewTek was acquired by Vizrt Group in 2019, integrating its products and technology into a broader portfolio of broadcast graphics and real-time production tools. Since the acquisition, NewTek products have continued to be marketed within the Vizrt ecosystem, with NDI remaining a key standard in IP video workflows and live production.

Impact and legacy: LightWave 3D contributed to film, television, and visual effects production, appearing on various productions since the 1990s. TriCaster helped popularize compact, turnkey live production and streaming solutions, influencing workflows for both traditional broadcasters and online content creators. Through its IP-based tools and real-time graphics capabilities, NewTek's technology has shaped modern broadcast and media production, a influence that continues under Vizrt Group.