Digital Twins in Industry: Real-World Applications and Innovations

A digital twin is a computer-generated clone of a physical entity, activity, or system that permits real-time simulation and assessment. It creates a precise model by merging data from sensors, devices, and numerous inputs to reflect the behavior and qualities of the underlying actual object or system. Manufacturing, aerospace, health, and energy industries use digital twins to improve operational optimization, increase efficiency, and reduce costs. Furthermore, these virtual equivalents are used in fields such as product design, predictive maintenance, and exploratory what-if analysis. This chapter delves into the numerous applications of digital twins across different areas.