SINGAPORE, June 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- At Singapore International Water Week (SIWW) 2026, BlueNexus Technologies unveiled the global debut of AquaX Hub™ — a compact plug-and-play edge device that brings full AI-powered autonomous operation to standalone water equipment and legacy treatment plants. The launch drew sustained engagement from utilities, industrial operators and engineering firms.
The water sector confronts converging pressures: aging infrastructure, a critical shortage of skilled technicians, and relentless operational cost escalation. AquaX Hub™ answers these directly — extending the AI autonomous operation already proven plant-wide by AquaX Robot™ to a single asset, and delivering comparable monitoring and operational management without a control-system overhaul.
"The industry cannot hire its way out of this problem," said Jack Zhang, CEO of BlueNexus Technologies. "AI autonomous operation is no longer a future concept — the barrier to entry is gone."
The AquaX Ecosystem
BlueNexus has built the industry's first fully integrated AI autonomous water operation platform, spanning three complementary pillars:
AquaX Robot™ is the flagship plant-wide AI agent, built on large language models with proprietary vision, acoustic and infrared multimodal sensing. It optimizes treatment processes 24/7 and predicts equipment failures. Live deployments show up to 90% reduction in on-site staffing, a 50% drop in equipment breakdowns, and approximately 35% lower O&M costs.
AquaX Hub™, making its global debut at SIWW 2026, is a lightweight edge terminal extending that capability to any water system. With an independent local processing module, it monitors and inspects equipment through multimodal sensing and runs a self-contained processing loop. The device integrates seamlessly with existing SCADA, cloud and enterprise platforms via standardized APIs.
i-WaterHub™, the company's standardized modular treatment plant, operated autonomously by AquaX Robot, delivers 2,500 to 40,000 m³/day for municipal and industrial applications.
Market Momentum
SIWW 2026 convened nearly 500 exhibitors from over 65 countries. BlueNexus has identified priority markets for AquaX Hub™ in Southeast Asia, the Middle East and Africa. "The conversations this week have already translated into concrete business opportunities and we expect rapid deployment in the coming months." Zhang confirmed.
About BlueNexus Technologies
BlueNexus Technologies is a Singapore-based water-technology company building intelligent, AI-operated systems for the world's most water-intensive industries. We design and deliver modular water treatment infrastructure that is smarter to run, faster to deploy, and built to operate autonomously.
Web: www.bluenexus.tech
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BlueNexus Technologies Unveils AquaX Hub at SIWW 2026 -- AI Autonomous Operations Extended to Legacy Water Assets
HONG KONG, June 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Following its successful debut at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre in Tsim Sha Tsui, the Harmonious Horse International Exhibition Tour, organised by the DC Charity Foundation and presented by The Hong Kong Jockey Club, has moved to Tamar Park in Admiralty. An official opening ceremony was held on June 19, marking the start of the exhibition's second community stop.
Centred on the equine sculptures created by renowned artist Simon Ma, the exhibition celebrates the profound bond between humans and horses, symbolising The Hong Kong Jockey Club's commitment to journeying hand‑in‑hand with the community. With its striking displays, Tamar Park has quickly become a vibrant new art hotspot for local residents and visitors alike.
The exhibition is one of the flagship events of The Hong Kong Jockey Club's Year of the Horse celebrations. The opening ceremony was graced by distinguished guests, including Rosanna Law, Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism of the HKSAR Government; Winfried Engelbrecht‑Bresges, Chief Executive Officer of The Hong Kong Jockey Club; Samantha, Chairperson of Group Activities Advisory Committee of the "Strive and Rise Programme"; and artist Simon Ma. Together, they unveiled the exhibition, witnessing a significant moment where art and community converge.
As the curator of the touring exhibition, Simon Ma has woven the philosophy of "harmony and inclusion" into every facet of the event. He emphasises that art should not remain aloof but should be "a living, breathing, and genuine experience that comes from play and interaction." At the Tamar Park stop, in addition to two towering "Harmonious Horse" sculptures – each over three metres tall – created by Ma himself, the grounds feature multiple horse sculptures co‑created by members of the community. This initiative breaks down the barriers between artist and public, allowing citizens of all ages and backgrounds to experience the warmth and inclusivity of art through creation and appreciation.
This spirit of inclusion extends beyond community co‑creation to a cross‑disciplinary dialogue between culture and technology. Using the horse as a spiritual link, the exhibition brings together the traditional Chinese virtues of perseverance and unity with contemporary multimedia installation art. Notably, from every Friday to Sunday evening, between 8:00 pm and 9:00 pm, the exhibition features a special horse‑themed light projection show. Through innovative projection technology, the static sculptures are brought to life with a sense of motion and power, offering visitors a stunning photo opportunity while vividly demonstrating the unique charm of traditional culture merging with modern technology.
The Harmonious Horse International Exhibition Tour, curated by Simon Ma and fully supported by The Hong Kong Jockey Club, is open to the public free of charge at Tamar Park from today until 28 June 2026. Following the Hong Kong stop, the exhibition will travel to Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Shanghai, and Beijing, continuing its community engagement journey and enabling more citizens to appreciate the fusion of horse culture and contemporary art.
From Tsim Sha Tsui to Admiralty, and soon to cities across the Greater Bay Area and beyond, the Harmonious Horse International Exhibition Tour, is using art as a bridge to actualise the inclusive vision of Simon Ma and the DC Charity Foundation. More than just a visual feast, the exhibition serves as a social practice that unites communities, spreads care and positive energy, and allows the spirit of "inclusion" to take root in every corner of the city.
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Harmonious Horse International Exhibition Tour Gallops into Tamar Park, Becoming New Community Landmark in Hong Kong
