The digitization of production environments has become a key priority in the industrial sector due to its substantial benefits, including significant reductions in production costs and response times. The emergence of digital twins (DTs) stems from the industry’s continuous pursuit of advanced digitalization technologies. However, their implementation remains a considerable challenge due to the complexity of many systems, resulting in prolonged deployment times and high financial costs for companies. This study aims to define an architecture that demonstrates the capabilities of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems in facilitating the implementation of DTs in industrial manufacturing environments. The proposed approach leverages cost effective systems with interoperability capabilities, thereby making DT technology more accessible to small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs).