How Cesium and Bentley Are Transforming Digital Twins

What do the Moon Terrain Model, the London Digital Twin, and NBC's Olympics 2024 Coverage have in common? They are all powered by Cesium's revolutionary 3D geospatial visualization technologies.

With Bentley's recent acquisition of Cesium, we're excited to introduce a whole new range of opportunities for users of Bentley applications, like MicroStation, SYNCHRO, and iTwin. Imagine the power of integrating Cesium's unparalleled ability to visualize the real world in 3D with Bentley's leading-edge digital twin capabilities. Together, these technologies allow us to move beyond traditional 2D mapping into dynamic, immersive, and interactive models—whether it's the Moon's surface, the bustling streets of London, or the thrill of an Olympic event.

The synergy between Cesium's 3D Tiles open standard and Bentley's digital twin platform allows engineers and infrastructure professionals to visualize, explore, and manage real-world assets with unprecedented accuracy. These solutions are already transforming industries: Komatsu is leveraging Cesium to optimize construction sites in near real-time, while digital twins of entire cities, like London, are providing new insights into urban planning and infrastructure management.

Other case studies include use cases in the defense sector, where Cesium's 3D geospatial tools help visualize and plan mission-critical operations with real-time data integration. In AEC (architecture, engineering, and construction), Cesium is used to create highly accurate 3D models for design and planning, enabling better collaboration and decision-making. For mission support, Cesium's solutions assist in visualizing complex terrains and optimizing logistics. In smart cities, Cesium helps model urban environments to enhance city planning and infrastructure management. For underground and undersea visualization, Cesium provides detailed 3D models that help in mapping and analysis of hard-to-reach areas. Digital twins for aerospace benefit from Cesium's ability to integrate flight data and simulate real-world conditions. In drone operations, Cesium enhances flight path planning and data visualization, while in flight operations, Cesium provides precise geospatial context to optimize routes and improve safety. In smart spaces, Cesium's technology is used to create interactive 3D visualizations for better management of buildings and facilities.

For infrastructure professionals and those working with massive geospatial datasets, this integration means that high-fidelity, real-time visualization is not just a distant dream but a reality. Whether you're exploring opportunities for urban planning, managing construction projects, or simply interested in how we can extend the capabilities of MicroStation, Cesium brings a new layer of interactivity and scale to your projects.

Curious to see how these tools can be applied to your workflows? Let's connect and explore the possibilities together. The future of 3D geospatial visualization is here, and we’re excited to help you be part of it.