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Digital twin

manufacturing

A digital twin is a virtual representation of a physical asset, system, or process that mimics its real-world counterpart in real-time.

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Digital twins are used in manufacturing to simulate, analyze, and optimize production processes by integrating real-time data from sensors and IoT devices. This enables predictive maintenance, performance optimization, and efficient resource management, thus enhancing overall operational efficiency. The adoption of digital twins can lead to a reduction in downtime and an increase in product quality due to proactive management and modeling capabilities.

examples

A digital twin of an automotive assembly line provides real-time analytics on production speed and component alignment.

Commonly used in automotive manufacturing facilities to improve assembly line efficiency and reduce bottlenecks.

A digital twin of a wind turbine farm can predict maintenance needs and optimize energy output based on real-time weather conditions.

Regularly utilized in renewable energy sectors to enhance operational efficiency and forestall hardware failures.

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