The “Key Priorities for National Metrology Work in 2026” Have Been Released.

Recently, the General Office of the State Administration for Market Regulation officially issued the “Key Tasks for National Metrology Work in 2026” (hereinafter referred to as the “Key Tasks”). As a crucial guiding document prepared for the 15th Five-Year Plan period, the “Key Tasks” cover six major areas and include 53 specific measures, providing comprehensive planning for national metrology work in 2026. Among these, water meter measurement supervision and industry standards related to people’s livelihoods have become one of the key focuses.

Analysis of the Relationship Between Smart Water Management and Intelligent Water Meters under the Concept of Urban Sustainable Development

This article explores in depth the close connections and shared development trends among smart water management, intelligent water meters, and smart cities. First, it outlines the fundamental concepts and characteristics of smart cities, with a particular emphasis on the role of smart water management as an essential component of smart cities. Next, it provides a detailed analysis of the operating principles and current application status of intelligent water meters, highlighting their critical role in smart water management. Furthermore, the article examines the specific requirements that smart water management places on intelligent water meters, as well as the potential of these meters to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of smart water management. At the same time, through real-world case studies, it sheds light on both the challenges and opportunities associated with the application of intelligent water meters in smart cities. Finally, the article offers a forward-looking perspective on the future development of smart water management and intelligent water meters, predicting how, driven by both technological advancements and market demands, these two fields will better support the intelligent, efficient, and sustainable development of cities. As related technologies continue to innovate and application scenarios keep expanding, smart water management and intelligent water meters are expected to play an even more pivotal role in the urbanization process.

Analysis of Factors Affecting the Accuracy of Water Meter Measurement and Research on Operational Countermeasures

Water resources are a vital foundation for human survival and development. As a key tool for water resource management and fee calculation, the accuracy of water meters directly affects the rational use of water resources and the fairness of fee collection. This study investigates and analyzes the factors influencing the accuracy of water meter readings, exploring the importance and significance of improving water meter accuracy. The results indicate that water meter accuracy is affected by a variety of factors, including wear and aging, water quality, installation location, and temperature. Maintaining stable water meter accuracy is of great significance for water resource management, fee calculation, environmental protection, and ensuring fairness. Therefore, it is recommended to strengthen regular maintenance and calibration of water meters, optimize their installation locations, enhance the manufacturing quality of water meters, and reinforce supervision and management, so as to ensure the stability and accuracy of water meter readings and promote the efficient use and equitable distribution of water resources.

The second working meeting of the Smart Water Meter Technology Task Force for 2025 was successfully held in Ningbo.

On December 24, 2025, the second working meeting of the Smart Water Meter Technology Working Group (hereinafter referred to as the “Technology Working Group”) of the Water Meter Working Committee of the China Metrology Association was successfully held in Ningbo, Zhejiang Province. More than 40 technical experts from companies, technical institutions, and member units related to the water meter industry attended the meeting.

Analysis of Real-Time Information Exchange Strategies for Big Data Based on the Internet of Things

In the context of rapid advancements in science and technology, the application scope of IoT technology continues to expand, and IoT can now be seen in virtually every industry. The Internet of Things represents China’s third information revolution. With the advent of IoT, all things in the world are interconnected, enabling seamless communication and connectivity among people, machines, and objects anytime and anywhere. Compared with previous network technologies, real-time information exchange based on IoT demonstrates higher efficiency and superior quality. This paper focuses on researching real-time information exchange strategies for big data volumes based on IoT, a study that holds significant research value.

Zhenlan Water Meter Goes Live on AI Agent Platform

The deepening application of AI technology is driving the industry to shift from a past focus on competing over the functionality of metering devices to today’s diversified competition centered on unlocking data value and building intelligent service ecosystems. Recently, the AI agent platform jointly developed by Zhenlan Water Meter and Mozhi Technology, along with its first business-specific AI agent, has officially gone live. As a scalable AI capability hub, this platform will cover core areas such as R&D, production, customer service, and management.

Security Challenges Faced by the Industrial Internet and Analysis of Mitigation Strategies

With the rapid development of the industrial internet, related security issues have become increasingly prominent. This article provides an in-depth analysis of the security challenges facing the industrial internet and proposes corresponding countermeasures. First, the article introduces the basic concepts of the industrial internet and its current state of development. It then elaborates on the security challenges confronting the industrial internet, covering aspects such as data security, network security, application security, and physical security. In response to these challenges, the article puts forward relevant countermeasures, including strengthening data encryption and access control, establishing a comprehensive network security framework, enhancing application security management, and improving physical security protection capabilities. Finally, the article discusses future trends in industrial internet security.

On-Chain New Product | Key Challenges and Solutions for Long Battery Life in Smart Water Meters

For smart water meters, battery life is always a critical factor influencing product longevity and user experience. Currently, most mainstream smart water meters use lithium-ion batteries, which feature high voltage, high energy density, long battery life, and a relatively wide operating temperature range.