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Transforming Utility
Mapping with AI-Powered
Sketch Vectorization
Summary
Our client is a leading Dutch water utility serving over 2.5 million customers. They faced challenges in digitizing legacy connection sketches, impacting data accuracy and operational efficiency. Techwave enabled proper transformation by automating the vectorization process, resulting in improved data quality, compliance, and integration into ESRI ArcGIS systems.
Industry
Utility
Company Size
Annual Turnover $503.6 Million
Region
Europe
Key Challenges
Automating vectorization process, Real-time reporting, Quality sketch data
Business Challenges
- Manual vectorization of connection sketches was time-consuming & error-prone
- Inconsistent and poor-quality sketch data led to difficulties in maintaining accurate asset records
- Lack of a standardized, scalable process for integrating sketches into GIS systems
- Delays in project timelines due to unclear/unreadable sketches
- High dependency on manual QA/QC processes, affecting overall operational efficiency
- Difficulty in aligning with registration regulations & quality standards set by regulatory bodies
- Limited visibility into project KPIs and lack of automated reporting mechanisms
- Inability to forecast project timelines and resource needs effectively due to non-digitized workflows
Proposed Solutions
Techwave’s Geo Sketch Tool (GST) is an automated, AI-powered solution that converts traditional connection sketches into accurate, vectorized digital formats. It reads and processes sketch images generates XML formats—into structured GIS data. With integrated AI and OCR, GST reduces manual work, improves accuracy, and ensures compliance for seamless GIS integration.
- Vectorization of Connection Sketches: Converting manual or scanned sketches into precise digital lines using AI, ensuring geo-alignment, attribute accuracy, and compliance with registration regulations for seamless GIS integration.
- Bulk Upload and Smart Alerts: A user-friendly portal allowed for bulk sketch uploads and flagged unclear sketches, enabling quick correction and re-submission.
- End-to-End QA/QC Integration: Built-in quality assurance workflows ensured accurate vector files and metadata, reviewed against real-world images & GIS baselines.
- Real-Time Reporting & Project Control: Dashboards and reporting tools integrated to track project progress, quality metrics, issues, and risk mitigation.
- Execution Planning & Financial Forecasting: Supported the client with timeline planning, KPI setup & cost forecasting to streamline program management.
Featured Technologies
Business Outcomes
By leveraging Techwave’s expertise, the client significantly improved its software development processes, leading to faster delivery, higher quality products, and increased innovation in their mobile app development. Some of the significant business impacts include:
Thousands of sketches were accurately digitized and delivered in a standardized XML format
Automation significantly reduced turnaround time for data processing and ingestion
Data accuracy improved drastically, ensuring full compliance with industry standards and internal quality benchmarks
The online portal facilitated real-time collaboration and visibility, offering real-time sketch status and version control.
AI-powered Geo Sketch Tool minimized manual intervention, allowing resources to focus on exceptions and QA/QC
Accurate reporting and KPI tracking ensured smooth execution, risk mitigation, and future project planning.
About Techwave
Since 2004, Techwave has been at the forefront of engineering innovation, empowering global businesses with cutting-edge solutions. We specialize in Product Engineering, Enterprise Solutions, RPA, Advanced Analytics, AI/ML, and IoT, driving efficiency and transformation across industries. With a team of 3,000+ experts across 5 continents, we are dedicated to delivering engineering excellence through innovation and technology.Talk to our experts to simplify your business challenges