Digital Twin (EN)

Architecture

flowchart TD   A[Physical Asset] --> B[Sensors]   B --> C[Data Connection]   C --> D[Digital Twin Model]   D --> E[Simulation & Analysis]   E --> F[Optimization]   F --> G[Actions in Physical System]   G --> A 

Definition

Digital Twins enable the simulation, monitoring, and optimization of processes in real-time and form the basis for data-based decisions in Industry 4.0. You can use Digital Twins to map and analyze the behavior of physical assets in a virtual environment. By linking sensor data with the digital model, you get a comprehensive picture of the condition and performance of the physical counterpart. Digital Twins enable predictive maintenance and process optimization through continuous data analysis.

In Context

• Typically used together with IoT, Big Data Analytics, and AI
• Related to: Industry 4.0, Predictive Maintenance, Smart Factory
• Example use: Monitoring production facilities to predict failures