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A digital twin is a virtual model designed to accurately reflect a physical object.
Sensors on an object, like a wind turbine, produce data about its performance. This data is used to create a virtual model for studying and improving the object's performance.
Source: IBMHow are Digital Twins used?
To build virtual prototypes of products;
To build virtual prototypes of products;
To build virtual prototypes of products;
To build virtual prototypes of products;
To build virtual prototypes of products;
To build virtual prototypes of products;
To build virtual prototypes of products;
To build virtual prototypes of products;
To build virtual prototypes of products;
What are the benefits and skills needed for Digital Twinning?
By leveraging Digital Twin Technology, small to medium manufacturing businesses can gain a competitive edge, improve operational efficiency, and adapt more effectively to changing market conditions.
Building and operating a Digital Twin in a small to medium advanced engineering business requires a mix of technical and strategic skills. SFIA competences may include:
- Solution Architecture (ARC): Skill Level 5 (Ensure/Advise);
- Systems Integration (SINT): Skill Level 4 (Enable)
- Data Analysis (DTAN): Skill Level 5 (Ensure/Advise);
- IoT (INOV): Skill Level 4 (Enable);
- Data Management (DATM): Skill Level 4 (Enable);
- Artificial Intelligence (AINT): Skill Level 3 (Apply);
- Software Development (SWEB): Skill Level 4 (Enable);
- Modelling (MODE): Skill Level 5 (Ensure/Advise);
- Data Science (DTAN): Skill Level 4 (Enable);
- Risk Management (RISK): Skill Level 4 (Enable);
- Innovation (INOV): Skill Level 4 (Enable);
- Project Management (PRMG): Skill Level 4 (Enable).
Digital Twinning in further detail
Digital Twinning in further detail
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Useful resources
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Digital Twins and Sustainability
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Who will need these skills?
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