M-Tech Metering Solutions (M-Tech), a subsidiary of The Hong Kong and China Gas Co Ltd (Towngas), has established a joint venture with Japan’s Aichi Tokei Denki and Shandong Start Measurement and Control Equipment.

The new company, Shenzhen Aichi Shido Instruments and Measurements, started operations on July 11 and will develop and produce next-generation ultrasonic gas meters.

All three parties bring extensive experience and advanced technologies from their respective fields. M-Tech specializes in developing and marketing smart gas meters, incorporating micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS) technology for automatic gas type and calorific value detection. Aichi Tokei Denki, with over 120 years of history in precision instrument manufacturing, has focused on developing ultrasonic flow meter technology for natural gas. Start contributes expertise in flow meter calibration technology.

The jointly developed natural gas ultrasonic meter features high-precision sensors, a proprietary gas leak early warning algorithm, and advanced low-power-consuming 4G communication technology. When abnormal pressure or flow is detected, the system automatically notifies the gas company for immediate follow-up, ensuring customer safety.

The new product boasts a lithium-ion battery life exceeding 10 years, effectively addressing measurement errors caused by low power. It also comes with a 10-year free maintenance guarantee, significantly reducing operating costs for gas companies and customers.

With Towngas Group’s extensive customer base on mainland China, including 400,000 commercial and industrial users, Aichi Shido’s next-generation gas meters will offer a safer and more efficient gas measurement solution to customers.

A wholly owned subsidiary of Towngas Group, M-Tech develops and markets smart gas meters incorporating advanced technologies such as MEMS and Narrow Band Internet of Things (NB-IoT). These products enhance customer safety and service while expanding measurement capabilities.