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Digital Twin Technology Can Improve Water Utility Management, Says Info-Tech Research Group in New Industry Resource

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Info-Tech Research Group’s comprehensive new resource addresses key IT challenges for water utilities, such as mapping the digital twin journey, prioritizing initiatives, and optimizing operational procedures. The firm’s guide to developing a digital twin roadmap for water utilities provides actionable strategies to enhance capability development, drive innovation, and improve water utility management.

TORONTO, May 29, 2024 /CNW/ – With escalating global water concerns and the increasing urgency for effective water management, water utilities must accelerate their digital transformation efforts, says global research and advisory firm Info-Tech Research Group in a recently published industry resource. Navigating the complex landscape of water utility operations presents numerous challenges for utility leaders, from aging infrastructure to the increased responsibility of providing safer water to communities. While digital twin technology holds significant potential benefits, the firm explains that many organizations struggle to map out a tailored digital twin journey that aligns with the unique characteristics of their ecosystem. To address this issue, the Info-Tech Research Group has released its latest blueprint, Build a Water Utility Digital Twin Roadmap. The firm’s research-backed resource will assist industry leaders in developing a strategic plan that ensures immediate benefits from implementing digital twin technology in the utility sector.

“Digital twin technology has long been a prominent topic in water utility industry conferences and utility working groups worldwide. While its potential benefits are enticing to water utility leaders, the roadmap to actualizing this goal often remains unclear,” says Jing Wu, principal research director at Info-Tech Research Group. “Digital twin is far from a binary concept. It cannot simply be purchased off the shelf and developed overnight. Rather, it represents a journey of continuous learning and development across multiple capabilities within the digital twin domain.”

Info-Tech’s research highlights the lack of actionable guidance in existing digital twin research, which leaves utility leaders without clear, actionable steps. Adding to this challenge is the absence of a robust framework to guide roadmap development that balances desired business outcomes with necessary investments. This gap underscores the need for a comprehensive approach to digital twin implementation, ensuring that water utilities can effectively manage their resources and deliver clean, safe water to their communities.

“Most water utilities have made recent progress in deploying elements toward achieving an ideal digital twin target state. However, what often remains lacking is a holistic view of the digital journey. Each water organization’s business drivers vary, and consequently, so does its digital twin journey,” explains Wu. “The starting point in this journey can vary depending on factors like leadership sponsorship, technology maturity, and cultural readiness for managing significant digital transformation programs. Regardless of the chosen approach, it is critical for water utility thought leaders to maintain a focus on the bigger picture while planning their journey, even if the pathways diverge.”

The firm advises the importance of considering factors such as leadership sponsorship, technology maturity, and cultural readiness when managing significant digital transformation programs. The blueprint also emphasizes the need for utility leaders to develop an effective roadmap that includes prepopulated sample data to facilitate continuous and iterative planning. By doing so, water utilities can ensure they are well-equipped to implement digital twin technology in the industry successfully, driving both immediate and long-term benefits. 

In its new blueprint, Info-Tech outlines three key steps for utility leaders to consider when building a digital twins roadmap: 

Identify the Desired Outcome: Establish a baseline and target organizational key performance indicators to measure success. Shortlist potential use cases that align with strategic goals and can drive significant value.Prioritize Use Cases: Conduct a thorough analysis of use cases, focusing on tactical initiatives in people, process, and technology. A value readiness evaluation will help prioritize these use cases based on their potential impact and feasibility.Create a Tactical Roadmap to Close the Gap: Identify gaps in current digital twin capabilities and develop a detailed roadmap to address these gaps. This iterative approach ensures continuous improvement and alignment with evolving organizational needs.

By following the detailed guidance outlined in Info-Tech’s blueprint, water utilities can effectively navigate their digital twin journey as part of their broader digital transformation strategy. This comprehensive approach not only enhances operational efficiency and resource management but also positions water utilities at the forefront of innovation.

As global water challenges continue to escalate, the proactive adoption of digital twin technology enables utilities to drive long-term benefits and build resilience in an increasingly complex environment.

For exclusive and timely commentary from Jing Wu, an expert in the water utility industry, and access to the complete Build a Water Utility Digital Twin Roadmap blueprint, please contact pr@infotech.com.

Info-Tech LIVE 2024 Conference

Registration is now open for Info-Tech Research Group’s annual IT conference, Info-Tech LIVE 2024, taking place September 17 to 19, 2024, at the iconic Bellagio in Las Vegas. This premier event offers journalists, podcasters, and media influencers access to exclusive content, the latest IT research and trends, and the opportunity to interview industry experts, analysts, and speakers. To apply for media passes to attend the event or gain access to research and expert insights on trending topics, please contact pr@infotech.com.

About Info-Tech Research Group

Info-Tech Research Group is one of the world’s leading research and advisory firms, proudly serving over 30,000 IT and HR professionals. The company produces unbiased, highly relevant research and provides advisory services to help leaders make strategic, timely, and well-informed decisions. For nearly 30 years, Info-Tech has partnered closely with teams to provide them with everything they need, from actionable tools to analyst guidance, ensuring they deliver measurable results for their organizations.

To learn more about Info-Tech’s divisions, visit McLean & Company for HR research and advisory services and SoftwareReviews for software buying insights.

Media professionals can register for unrestricted access to research across IT, HR, and software and hundreds of industry analysts through the firm’s Media Insiders program. To gain access, contact pr@infotech.com.

For information about Info-Tech Research Group or to access the latest research, visit infotech.com and connect via LinkedIn and X.

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Cellid Announces the Release of “Cellid Precision Fit Lenses” for Next Generation AR Glasses with Diopter Correction

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TOKYO, April 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Cellid Inc., a leading developer of AR display technology and spatial recognition engines, today announced the launch of “Cellid Precision Fit Lenses,” a new lens that meets the need for diopter correction functionality as the AR glasses market grows. These innovative lenses seamlessly integrate diopter correction with advanced light field control1, enhancing visual clarity and overall usability. By significantly improving image quality and comfort, Cellid Precision Fit Lenses mark a major step forward in making AR glasses more accessible and practical for everyday use.

It is estimated that more than half of the world’s population wear glasses2, and the ability to correct vision when using AR glasses is a key factor in their widespread adoption. Leveraging its proprietary optical simulation and production technologies, Cellid developed AR glasses lenses (waveguide method) that are as thin and light as ordinary glasses lenses while providing clear images. In response to customer requests and potential needs, Cellid has now engineered “Cellid Precision Fit Lenses” with a vision correction function that responds to customer requests and potential needs.

Key features of Cellid Precision Fit Lenses

Diopter correction function: Diopter adjustment allows you to see objects in the real world clearly for a more comfortable and immersive AR experience.Light field control function: Optimizes image clarity by dynamically adjusting the optical distance of AR images across usage scenariosEase of mounting on AR glasses: Particularly when paired with Cellid’s full-lamination AR glasses lenses, these lenses can be easily fitted to AR glasses at conventional optical shops.

The Light Field Control function allows the user to fine-tune the viewing distance of the AR image by selecting the appropriate lens to be worn. For example, in a worksite environment, if users need to perform close-range work while referring to AR image manuals or work videos, they can wear Cellid Precision Fit Lenses optimized for their specific working distance, ensuring that AR visuals align seamlessly with their real-world tasks. This customization enhances clarity, precision, and overall comfort, providing a comfortable AR-assisted work experience.

Technical issues in development and future development

The main components of AR glasses—the lens (waveguide) and the diopter correction lens—have a structural contradiction, as the former is flat while the latter is curved. Additionally, several challenges must be addressed to make diopter correction lenses suitable for AR glasses practical, such as the increased edge thickness when conventional spherical lenses are designed to meet required strength standards.

Cellid has developed its proprietary SCL technology (Small base Curved Lens technology) to address these issues, leading to the commercialization of Cellid Precision Fit Lenses. The company continues to refine its design and manufacturing processes and plans to begin providing samples of an improved, thinner model in late April this year.

Comments from Satoshi Shiraga, CEO, Cellid

The new “Cellid Precision Fit Lenses” will significantly enhance the practicality of AR glasses, making immersive AR experiences more accessible for everyday use. We believe that by enabling a wide range of people to use AR glasses on a daily basis, their use will accelerate in diverse fields, regardless of industry, including manufacturing, education, retail, and entertainment. We will continue to contribute to the expansion of the AR market by leveraging our strengths in AR glasses design and manufacturing technologies centered on WaveGuide, as well as software technologies such as spatial recognition, while working with partners with whom we can grow together.”

About Cellid

Cellid specializes in the development of advanced AR glass display modules, focusing on waveguides and spatial recognition engines for next-generation devices. Leveraging unique optical simulation and proprietary production technologies, Cellid has developed display modules as thin and lightweight as standard eyeglass lenses, delivering clear images and one of the world’s largest fields of view for waveguides. Additionally, Cellid offers industry-specific solutions powered by spatial recognition technologies such as Cellid SLAM. By integrating cutting-edge AR display hardware with real-world spatial recognition software, Cellid is driving the “Blending of Physical and Digital World,” making exceptional information tools more accessible, practical, and convenient for users worldwide.

1 Light Field Control Function: A function that adjusts the focus distance of the AR image plane by selecting and attaching a lens to the AR glasses that matches the desired distance, and matches it with the display distance, etc., using 3D parallax.

EyeWear Industry Statistics And Facts 2025, Overnight Glasses, February 18, 2025

 

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Raythink Elevates Grid Stability with AI-Powered Thermal Imaging Suite at MEE 2025

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YANTAI, China, April 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ – Raythink Technology Co., Ltd. (“Raythink”), an innovator in the thermal imaging industry, is commanding attention at Middle East Energy 2025 (Booth C29, Hall 4) with its integrated thermal solutions spanning power generation to consumption.

As everyone knows, the wide application and continuous development of electric power is an important driving force for the progress of modern society, which directly affects our daily life and industrial production. Therefore, it is essential to ensure normal operation and efficient maintenance of the electric power system. Raythink, a wholly owned subsidiary of Raytron, has been deeply engaged in the electric power industry for many years and takes the responsibility to discover problems timely and accurately to avoid losses and accidents caused by power failures.

At MIDDLE EAST ENERGY 2025, Raythink demonstrated a full-scenario infrared thermal solution from power generation, transmission, substation to electricity consumption. Raythink’s wireless thermal camera for smart devices IX2 is thin and weighs only 130g. It can transmit images at a distance of up to 8 meters, featuring clear images and accurate temperature measurement. It attracted a lot of visitors due to its compact appearance. The RT400 series is equipped with the latest temperature measurement algorithm of Raythink, demonstrating the strong competitiveness. Famous industrial handheld temperature measurement products of Raythink, such as CX200Pro+, RM620, have also been presented. These products have different resolutions for different temperature measurement scenarios in the electric power industry. Online temperature measurement products with features such as fixed focus, zooming, and ultra-high temperature can be used together with handheld thermal cameras to provide comprehensive temperature measurement solutions for the electric power industry. They can achieve all-round joint temperature measurement inspection covering multiple scenarios and dimensions and guarantee production safety.

This time, Raythink has presented a series of innovative thermal camera products that provide comprehensive temperature measurement solutions for various fields and help the industry achieve safe production. Raythink hopes to play a leading role in the future as it always does and make greater contributions to the development of the electric power industry and the progress of society.

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COPPER CHINA 2025 Returns to Shanghai: A Global Showcase of Copper Innovation and Industrial Synergy

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SHANGHAI, April 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — As the global demand for copper surges across booming sectors like new energy, 5G communications, and electric vehicles, the material’s exceptional electrical and thermal conductivity, along with its superior workability, continues to unlock new possibilities in high-end manufacturing, electronics, and sustainable technologies. Against this backdrop, COPPER CHINA 2025 is set to return in full force from July 9–11, 2025 at Shanghai New International Expo Center.

Hosted as part of the Shanghai International Industrial Materials Exhibition, this year’s edition will feature a comprehensive showcase spanning the entire copper value chain. With cutting-edge technologies, premium products, and deep industry insights all under one roof, COPPER CHINA 2025 offers an all-in-one platform for business matchmaking, technical exchange, and market trend analysis.

A Synergistic Showcase: Copper + Aluminium + Magnesium

This year’s exhibition forms part of a powerful materials mega-event, held alongside the ALUMINIUM CHINA and the Asia Automotive Lightweight Exhibition—with a new magnesium materials zone joining for the first time. This strategic cross-material synergy will allow attendees to explore the distinct advantages and evolving applications of copper, aluminium, and magnesium in one integrated showcase.

Leading Industry Players, Cutting-Edge Solutions

Dozens of renowned domestic and international copper processing enterprises will converge at COPPER CHINA 2025, including Jintian Copper, GD Copper, Libo Industrial, Jinchuan Group, Xingye Shengtai, Chinalco Luoyang Copper Processing, Kaian New Materials, Five-Star Copper, Xinyue New Materials, and many more. Exhibits will cover a wide spectrum—from next-gen copper-based materials and semi-finished products to processing equipment and auxiliary technologies—serving a range of sectors including EVs, energy storage, electronics, HVAC, cabling, machinery, and transportation.

Forum Spotlight: Unlocking Copper’s Value in Emerging Industries

A series of high-level forums and technical seminars will run concurrently with the exhibition, headlined by the Copper-based New Materials Innovative Application Forum. Industry experts will delve into forward-looking topics including copper’s vital role in renewable energy, the EV revolution, and nanotechnology innovation. Key sessions will also explore copper’s recyclability within the circular economy, along with its novel applications in smart cities, 5G networks, advanced lightweighting, power transmission, healthcare, and green buildings.

Innovation in Focus: The Future of Copper Applications

Another highlight of this year’s event is the Nonferrous Metals Innovation Display Zone, where copper will shine as a driving force of materials science. Breakthrough exhibits include:

High-conductivity copper for robotics, tactile sensors, and electric motorsFlexible copper films for wearable devices and e-skin applicationsCopper alloys enhancing millimeter-wave signal transmissionCopper cables powering wind, solar, and hydrogen energy infrastructureCopper-oxide superconductors hinting at a future of long-distance, high-efficiency power transmission

Visitors will have the opportunity to experience firsthand how copper is accelerating transitions in energy, digital technology, and life sciences.

Business Matchmaking: Targeted Connections, Real Opportunities

To meet buyers’ sourcing needs, COPPER CHINA 2025 will offer a dedicated business matchmaking service. Prior to the event, organizers will gather procurement requirements from copper buyers and match them on-site with suitable suppliers. These one-on-one, curated meetings streamline deal-making, facilitate in-depth discussions, and maximize cooperation potential—turning every encounter into a win-win opportunity.

Backed by the global network of RX, COPPER CHINA 2025 will welcome international associations, delegations, and buyers, creating opportunities for global collaboration. With a focus on sharing the latest global trends and driving international business growth, the event facilitates industry innovation and sustainability.

Free visitor registration is in full swing now!   Secure your complimentary badge by registering through the official website https://reed.infosalons.com.cn/reg/CUC25/registeren/login before July 1, 2025.

We warmly invite all professionals across the copper value chain to join us in Shanghai this July—connect with industry leaders, discover the latest technologies, and co-create a brighter future for copper and the industries it empowers.

Together, let’s energize the high-quality, sustainable future of the copper industry.

Please visit our official website at https://www.copperexpo.com.cn/en-gb.html or LinkedIn @Copper China.

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