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China’s New “Ecological Highway” Sets Digital Standard for Sustainable Tourism
Power China ZhongNan Engineering Corporation Limited has unveiled a groundbreaking 13.5-kilometer ecological highway connecting the Detian Transnational Waterfall to Shuolong International Port. Navigating mountainous terrain and protected scenic areas, the project stands as a global example of how digital twin technology can harmonize major infrastructure with environmental preservation. Th...
Read MoreSaudi Arabia Sets Global Smart City Benchmark with “Manarah” Urban Data Platform
The Al Madinah Region Development Authority (MDA) has successfully launched the Manarah Urban Data Platform (MUDP), a state-of-the-art digital twin initiative that balances the rapid expansion goals of Saudi Vision 2030 with the preservation of ancient Islamic heritage. By utilizing a specialized suite of Bentley Systems software, the MDA has mapped 55 square kilometers of urban space and estab...
Read MoreDigital Twin Tech Powers US$114 Million Urban Revitalization in Manaus
A massive urban transformation is underway in the heart of the Amazon, as ADAX Consultants leverages cutting-edge "digital twin" technology to revitalize high-risk neighborhoods. The Social and Environmental Program for Manaus and the Interior aims to relocate thousands of families and provide modern infrastructure to over 60,000 residents. The project, which carries an estimated cost of US$114...
Read MoreIndia Emerges as Hub for Digital Engineering as Bentley Systems Inks Major Academic Deals
Bentley Systems has signed Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with two of Pune’s premier academic institutions: Symbiosis Institute of Technology (SIT) and COEP Technological University. The collaboration centers on establishing a Centre for Infrastructure Innovation at each campus. These hubs will provide students and faculty with hands-on access to advanced digital twin and AI technologies, ...
Read MoreDigital Twins: Bentley-Based Solutions Drive Infrastructure Efficiency
Digital twins are revolutionizing infrastructure projects, enhancing efficiency, cutting risk, and optimizing asset performance across design, construction, and operations. Leveraging data from 3D models and IoT sensors, these digital replicas offer new levels of situational awareness for current conditions and future planning. According to a report by Bentley, a leading digital software provid...
Read MoreBentley CTO Julien Moutte Unveils Vision for the Future of Infrastructure Engineering
Bentley Systems' Chief Technology Officer Julien Moutte has shared the company’s long-term vision, emphasizing a strategy built on a unified portfolio, the power of geospatial data, and an unwavering commitment to openness. In an interview with Tomas Kellner, Moutte detailed how these pillars are designed to unlock new levels of productivity for infrastructure professionals globally. Mou...
Read MoreBentley Launches Berlin 3D Tour Ahead of Tech Summit
Bentley Systems has launched a highly detailed, Cesium-powered 3D tour of Berlin in anticipation of its largest-ever in-person technical learning event, the Bentley Tech Summit 2025, set to take place in the German capital from December 9-11. The interactive, city-scale visualization invites users to explore Berlin's iconic landmarks, celebrating the city's history of engineering resilience and...
Read MoreLooq AI’s Ground-Based Tech Set to Revolutionize Infrastructure Mapping
Looq AI, a leader in ground-based reality capture, is dramatically expanding its global reach with seven new partnerships across North America, Europe, and Asia. This move instantly extends Looq AI's innovative, survey-grade technology to professionals in surveying, engineering, and utilities worldwide. The demand for fast, accurate, and intelligent field data is soaring, especially for critica...
Read MoreNetwork Rail Creates Digital Twin of Historic Severn Tunnel, Revolutionizing Maintenance
Network Rail has successfully deployed a comprehensive, multidisciplinary digital twin of the historic Severn Tunnel, a vital 7-kilometer rail link connecting England and Wales since 1886. This innovative move leverages modern technology to dramatically improve the maintenance and management of the 137-year-old structure, which currently sees over 32,000 trains pass through it annually. The ...
Read MoreAI Powerhouse: Flux Energy Compresses Five-Year Geothermal Project into 12 Months
Flux Energy Solutions has achieved a remarkable feat in renewable energy development, leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) and GPU-accelerated simulation to compress a 60-month geothermal reservoir modeling project into just 12 months. The successful optimization of a 69.5-megawatt (MW) geothermal field in western Turkey delivered a 500% gain in modeling efficiency and significant cost savings....
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