With the speed of innovation, simulations have become an important tool in manufacturing today. Being able to create a replica and see how it performs provides valuable insights that help companies make smarter business decisions — which leads to better, faster, safer, and cheaper production.

However, physical prototypes are both costly and time-consuming to build, which is why the digital twin is such a hot commodity right now. A digital twin is a virtual representation of a physical object, system, or process. It integrates data from various sources, including sensors and historical data, to create a dynamic, real-time model.

From predicting equipment failures to optimizing production lines to developing new products, the digital twin has become a key enabler of Industry 4.0.

Check out this eBook for a deep dive into what digital twins are, how they work, why you need them, and how they impact the manufacturing industry.