IIoT & Data
Digital twin
A digital representation of a physical asset, process or system linked to relevant real-world information.
IN ONE SENTENCE
Depending on the project, it can range from a structured asset model to a detailed simulation updated with live data.
In normal English
The term is used very broadly, so the useful question is what the digital model actually does and which decisions it improves.
Why would I use it?
Use it when a digital model helps design, monitor, simulate or optimise the real system.
THINK OF IT LIKE…
A useful digital counterpart of something physical-not just a 3D picture.
Related terms
Industry 4.0, simulation, asset model
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