Introduction – Japanese Railways (JR) and the Scaling Potential Japan’s JR network is one of the largest and most advanced railway systems globally, with a deep history and massive operational scale. JR Kyushu, part of the JR Group, was established in 1987 following the privatization of JNR and today operates 571 stations across Kyushu, carrying hundreds of millions of passengers.. Read more
University facility management teams face a common challenge: fragmented information systems. Paper records, isolated PDF collections, and multiple disconnected platforms for CMMS and BMS create operational inefficiencies. Toyo University tested an alternative: integrating Matterport Digital Twin with SIM-ON to create a 3D spatial interface where all documentation, maintenance records, task histories, and operational data link directly to building locations. Results.. Read more
Challenges and Context Poland’s Silesian University of Technology operates as a leading technical education institution, maintaining an expansive campus network of teaching facilities, research laboratories, and administrative buildings. Managing this comprehensive academic infrastructure requires significant coordination efforts. Effective building maintenance necessitates ongoing technical monitoring, systematic inspection scheduling, and efficient data integration from various building automation systems (BMS). The university previously.. Read more
