Chiyoda Corporation and Visionaize, Inc. announce partnership on 3D Digital Twin technology

Chiyoda Corporation has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Visionaize, Inc. to jointly pursue business opportunities built around Visionaize's 3D Digital Twin platform. The partnership combines Chiyoda's engineering expertise with IoT, AI, and digital technologies to develop innovative solutions for optimized plant operation and maintenance.

Advancing Plant Operations with Digital Twins

The collaboration focuses on creating business models that leverage a 3D operational digital twin alongside Chiyoda's engineering capabilities. By connecting an accurate digital replica of an industrial plant with real-time and historical operational data, organizations can improve visibility, make faster decisions, and enhance operational efficiency.

Why Operational Digital Twins Matter

A trusted operational digital twin pairs the physical plant with an identical virtual representation. When connected to IoT sensors and operational systems, it provides workers with contextual insights into plant operations, enabling better decision-making, improved safety, and more efficient maintenance activities.

• Connects real-time and historical operational data into a visual 3D environment.
• Improves operational awareness across multiple plant systems.
• Supports faster, data-driven decision making.
• Enhances worker safety and operational efficiency.

Keeping the Digital Twin Accurate

A successful digital twin depends on maintaining an accurate representation of the physical plant. Model Management of Change (MMOC) ensures the twin remains an up-to-date 'as-built' and 'as-is' model throughout the plant's lifecycle, allowing operators to trust the information presented.

Reducing the Cost Barrier

Building and maintaining high-fidelity 3D models has traditionally been one of the largest barriers preventing wider adoption of digital twin technology. Through this partnership, Chiyoda can now provide more affordable solutions that minimize implementation costs while maximizing the value of its engineering expertise and Visionaize's platform.

Executive Perspectives

— Toru Yoneyama, New Business Development Section Leader, Chiyoda Corporation

— Brian Hall, Vice President, Global Alliances, Visionaize

About Chiyoda Corporation

• Headquarters: Yokohama, Japan.
• Provides integrated engineering services including consulting, planning, engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and maintenance.
• Serves industries including gas, power, petroleum, petrochemicals, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, environmental protection, and natural resources.

About Visionaize

• Headquarters: San Jose, California, USA.
• Focused on building the Industrial Metaverse through Operational 3D Digital Twin technology.
• Helps industrial facilities improve safety, maximize productivity, and reduce carbon emissions.
• Works with leading industrial organizations worldwide to accelerate digital transformation.

The Bottom Line

The partnership between Chiyoda Corporation and Visionaize combines world-class engineering with advanced 3D Digital Twin technology to deliver affordable, intelligent, and immersive operational solutions. By integrating IoT, AI, and real-time operational data into accurate digital plant models, the collaboration aims to improve safety, optimize maintenance, and transform industrial operations.