Digital Twin
Beyond the Textbook: 3D Tech Turns History into a Livable, Explorable World
A revolution in historical preservation is unfolding at the University of Tokyo, where Professor Hidenori Watanabe is using advanced 3D geospatial technology to transform history from a static textbook narrative into a live, explorable world. For two decades, Prof. Watanave has been creating interactive, map-based archives that allow users to virtually step into pivotal historical moments, incl...
Read MoreBentley Systems Awards $1 Million to 3D Tech Startups for Infrastructure Innovation
Bentley Systems has announced the recipients of its 2025 iTwin Activate accelerator program, awarding a total of up to $1 million to four early-stage startups that are leveraging 3D technology to revolutionize infrastructure design and maintenance. Each of the four selected companies will receive up to $250,000 in funding, as well as extensive technical and market support from Bentley product l...
Read MoreOpenPaths Case Study: DTA Revolutionizes Traffic Planning, Saves Millions
OpenPath by Bentley Systems is helping the Canadian government save millions of dollars on traffic management through the innovative Dynamic Traffic Assignment (DTA) Model, according to Bentley’s case study recently published. The Regional Municipality of York is setting a new national standard for transportation planning and operations with its innovative Dynamic Traffic Assignment (DTA) Model...
Read MoreEngineering Firm Benesch Revolutionizes Pavement Inspections with AI and Digital Twins
AI is actively redefining infrastructure management. A renowned engineering services firm based in the US, Benesch, is leading the charge, using a potent combination of digital twins and machine learning to make pavement inspections faster, safer, and significantly more accurate. For decades, assessing the condition of roads, bridges, and airport runways has been a time-consuming, expensive, an...
Read MoreDigital Twin Technology Paves the Way for Cambodia’s New PP-Bavet Expressway
The construction of Cambodia's second major expressway, the 138-kilometer Phnom Penh-Bavet Expressway, is leveraging cutting-edge digital twin technology from Bentley to overcome significant geographical and cultural hurdles. The project, implemented by the aims to enhance Cambodia's logistic connectivity with Vietnam. The expressway starts from the Third Ring Road in Phnom Penh and ends in Bav...
Read MoreBridging the Gap Between the Office and the Field With SYNCHRO 4D
For years, the construction and design industries have struggled with disconnected information and chaotic workflows. Important data gets stuck in separate systems, leading to conflicting information, outdated plans, and poor decision-making. While project complexity multiplies on the construction side, teams are still often forced to work from static plans that are out of date. However, modern...
Read MoreHow AI, Data, and Climate Reshaping What We Build Next
Bentley Systems is offering fresh insights on how to confront the world’s infrastructure challenges through design-driven solutions powered by modern tools and technologies. Bentley marketing manager Oana Crisan said that solutions such as digital twins, artificial intelligence (AI), and collaborative modeling software will be the new remedies for what the world is building next. “What you c...
Read MoreBuilding a Smarter Future: How AI is Revolutionising Infrastructure
The construction industry has been changing for decades, shifting from paper plans to digital models and cloud-based teamwork. However, major challenges like climate change, a shortage of workers, and the need for community growth require more advanced solutions. That's where AI comes in handy. AI is providing value at every stage of a project: from planning and design, to the construction peri...
Read MoreBentley Systems Introduces New Open API and Self-Service Tools in its Blyncsy Roadway Intelligence Offering to Accelerate the Development of Innovative Applications
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ – (Northeast Association of State Transportation Officials (NASTO) Conference) – July 8, 2025 – Bentley Systems, Incorporated (Nasdaq: BSY), the infrastructure engineering software company, today announced the launch of an open API framework for its Blyncsy roadway intelligence solution. The new open API will enable third-party developers, users, and businesses to seamlessly int...
Read MoreBentley Systems Wins Multiple 2025 Sustainability Delivery Awards
Bentley and its users recognized for forward-thinking approaches to carbon reduction and water and energy resilience EXTON, PA — June 23, 2025 — Bentley Systems, Incorporated (Nasdaq: BSY), the infrastructure engineering software company, was recognized across multiple categories at Environment Analyst’s 2025 Sustainability Delivery Awards, held earlier this month in Chicago. Bentley receive...
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