A "digital twin" is a dynamic, digital replica of a technical object (e.g., a physical system, device, machine or production process) or a living organism. Utilising this kind of solution is now fundamental to Industry 4.0 and provides organisations with real advantages. It is also particularly useful in the context of sustainable production and maintenance. The ability to monitor processes and process parameters enables the continuous improvement of current processes in terms of intelligent eco-design, planning, and monitoring production processes while taking into account sustainable production and maintenance.
A rising number of industry players view a digital twin as an essential component of a product that spans its entire life cycle (see clip) and offer their software and services to businesses so they can leverage digital twins to move their operations into the digital space.
They view a digital twin as a standalone, lifelike product with functional capacity that can be utilised for simulation purposes beginning with the design phase. It may also be used to discuss with the client how the product will look and function.
Sensors track any alterations made to the real object, which are then reflected in the digital copy. This provides a deeper understanding of the operations that take place when utilising the physical object, allowing for the prediction of events, efficient remote management, early fault identification, element wear monitoring, and predictive responding to such circumstances. The original item can therefore benefit from the conclusions reached from an investigation of a digital twin with less risk and a higher return on investment.
The digital twin technology is used by businesses to test new products before committing to serial production and use, enabling the introduction of improvements and further development, in addition to being implemented in new and already established solutions (such as production lines that are planned to operate for many more years).
The results that can be achieved with the help of digital twins, as a result of their features, revolutionise business and industrial activities. In particular, their predictive potential, product monitoring throughout the entire product life cycle, and the ability to use this knowledge to optimise and develop products, including developing new and improved generations. The adoption of the digital twin concept is an important component of contemporary digital transformations due to the accessibility of technology solutions that make it possible and the outcomes it produces.
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