A live digital twin of your site, today
Smartout turns CAD, BIM, lidar, drone and satellite data into an operational twin your teams query, update and connect to the systems they already use.
What an operational twin does each day
A digital twin is the model of your environment. An operational digital twin is the software your people use to work with it: searching, comparing, assigning, updating and connecting it to the systems you already run.
Spatial search and queries
Ask the twin questions by location: every asset within a zone, every cable crossing a road, every panel row due for inspection. Results appear on the 2D map or 3D model, not in a separate report.
assets within Zone B where type = valve → 14 results on the plan
Asset register linked to location
Each asset carries its position, attributes and documents. Click a machine, valve or transformer to see what it is, where it sits and which records belong to it, in one place.
Pump P-112 · Hall 2 · Zone B 4 documents · last service 12 Sep → open record in maintenance
Change history and date comparison
Every update is kept as a version. Compare the site between two dates to see what was added, moved or removed, and keep a traceable history for audits, insurers and contractors.
survey v36 → v38 + 3 assets added · 12 moved · 1 removed → changes highlighted on the model
Sensor and maintenance data
Bring site sensor readings and maintenance records onto the model, so a fault or work order shows up at the asset it belongs to. Sensor integration is an optional extension.
Line 3 · vibration sensor S-07 work order WO-2291 linked → shown on the asset it belongs to
Roles, permissions and operational zones
Decide who sees, edits and approves which layers. Draw operational zones, restricted areas and annotations on the twin so teams and contractors share the same rules and boundaries.
contractor role · read only Zone B · restricted area → visible to the right teams
APIs into your existing systems
REST APIs and OGC web services connect the twin to your ERP, maintenance and GIS systems. Data stays where it is mastered, and the twin shows it in spatial context.
GET /assets?zone=B&type=valve OGC WFS layer: utilities → same data in ERP and GIS
From the data you have to one live model.
DATA IN
- CAD drawings
- BIM models
- Lidar point clouds
- Drone surveys
- Satellite imagery
- Bathymetry
- IoT and site sensors
- Asset registers
- Maintenance records
- Existing GIS layers
SMARTOUT
Your site twinOne georeferenced model with assets, layers, zones and version history, updated on a schedule and when the site changes.
USED BY
- Operations
- Maintenance
- Planning
- Safety
- Contractors
- ERP and maintenance systems
- GIS platforms
- Dashboards and reports
Gather what you have
We start from your existing CAD drawings, BIM models, GIS layers and asset lists. Most sites already hold more usable data than they expect, and we reuse it before capturing anything new.
Capture the gaps
Where data is missing or out of date, we add lidar scans, drone surveys or satellite imagery. The result is a current, measured base for the whole site, indoors and outdoors.
Build the operational twin
We combine the sources in Smartout, link assets to their location, set up layers, zones, roles and dashboards, and connect the twin to your enterprise systems through APIs.
Keep it current
Scheduled updates refresh the twin from new surveys, imagery and system data. Change detection highlights what has moved or changed, so the twin stays a working tool rather than a snapshot.
Pick your site.
Plan layout changes before moving anything
Test a new line, cell or racking layout on the twin before the work starts. Track where machines and tooling are, record each change to the floor plan and give maintenance teams the exact location of every asset.
One current model of racks and zones
Keep racking, docks, aisles and safety zones in one model that updates as the layout changes. Operations, facilities and safety teams plan from the same view instead of separate drawings.
Networks you can find and query
Map pipes, cables, valves and substations as connected assets with their attributes and history. Field crews find what they need, and planners query the network by area, age or condition.
Every panel row on the map
Model the park from drone and satellite data, link inverters, strings and rows to their position, and compare surveys over time to spot changes in vegetation, ground conditions or installed equipment.
Shared context for busy sites
Combine quays, terminals, aprons and infrastructure in one spatial model with zones and permissions. Time-series data and asset records sit on the map, so operational teams see the same picture.
City twins for planning and solar
Build a city twin from satellite, drone and survey data. Run shadow analysis for planning decisions, assess roofs for solar panel design and keep buildings and public assets in one spatial database.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between a digital twin and an operational digital twin?
A digital twin is the model of your environment: the geometry, assets and layers. An operational digital twin is the software system your people use to work with that model every day, with spatial queries, roles and permissions, change history, dashboards and APIs. It is also the foundation for sensor data and operational workflows.
Do we need sensors to use a digital twin?
No. Most sites start with data they already hold, such as CAD drawings, BIM models, GIS layers and asset lists, topped up with lidar, drone or satellite surveys where needed. Sensor and maintenance data can be added later as an optional extension, on the same twin.
How is the twin kept up to date?
We agree an update schedule that suits the site, from new surveys and imagery to data from your enterprise systems. Each update is stored as a version, and change detection highlights what has moved, appeared or disappeared, so you can compare any two dates and keep a reliable history.
Does it replace our GIS, ERP or maintenance system?
No. Smartout connects to them through REST APIs and OGC web services. Your existing systems stay the source for their own records, and the twin shows that information in its spatial context. Teams keep working in familiar tools while gaining a shared, current view of the site.
What does digital twin software look like in manufacturing?
In a factory, the operational twin holds the floor plan, machines, utilities and safety zones in one model. Teams use it to plan layout changes, locate assets for maintenance, record changes to the floor and give contractors accurate, current information before work starts.
Start with the site you have
Tell us about your site and the data you already hold. We will show you what a live digital twin could look like and where it would help first.
Discuss your sitehello@kaiinos.ai