scholarly journals The role of dynamics in digital twins and its problem-tailored representation

2020 ◽  
Vol 53 (2) ◽  
pp. 10556-10561
Author(s):  
Chiara Cimino ◽  
Gianni Ferretti ◽  
Alberto Leva
Keyword(s):  
Digital Twins

scholarly journals The Role of Digital Twins in the Fulfilment Logistics Chain

2020 ◽  
Vol 53 (2) ◽  
pp. 10574-10578
Author(s):  
Cosimo Piancastelli ◽  
Mario Tucci
Keyword(s):  
Digital Twins

Pertinence of Predictive Models as Regards the Behavior of Observed Biological and Artificial Phenomena

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 189-200
Author(s):  
Adel Razek
Keyword(s):  
Link Prediction ◽  
Clinical Observation ◽  
Mutant Virus ◽  
Brain Functioning ◽  
Bayesian Brain ◽  
Digital Twins ◽  
Brain Theory ◽  
Observation Protocol ◽  
Knowledge Uncertainty

In this assessment, we have made an effort of synthesis on the role of theoretical and observational investigations in the analysis of the concepts and functioning of different natural biological and artificial phenomena. In this context, we pursued the objective of examining published works relating to the behavioral prediction of phenomena associated with its observation. We have examined examples from the literature concerning phenomena with known behaviors that associated to knowledge uncertainty as well as cases concerning phenomena with unknown and changing random behaviors linked to random uncertainty. The concerned cases are relative to brain functioning in neuroscience, modern smart industrial devices, and health care predictive endemic protocols. As predictive modeling is very concerned by the problematics relative to uncertainties that depend on the degree of matching in the link prediction-observation, we investigated first how to improve the model to match better the observation. Thus, we considered the case when the observed behavior and its model are contrasting, that implies the development of revised or amended models. Then we studied the case concerning the practice of modeling for the prediction of future behaviors of a phenomenon that is well known, and owning identified behavior. For such case, we illustrated the situation of prediction matched to observation operated in two cases. These are the Bayesian Brain theory in neuroscience and the Digital Twins industrial concept. The last investigated circumstance concerns the use of modeling for the prediction of future behaviors of a phenomenon that is not well known, or owning behavior varying arbitrary. For this situation, we studied contagion infections with an unknown mutant virus where the prediction task is very complicated and would be constrained only to adjust the principal clinical observation protocol. Keywords: prediction, observation, Bayesian, neuroscience, brain functioning, mutant virus

APPLICATION OF DIGITAL TWINS TECHNOLOGY IN THE ACTIVITIES OF INDUSTRIAL COMPANIES

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (4) ◽  
pp. 72-77
Author(s):  
I. I. GLOTOVA ◽  
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E. P. TOMILINA ◽  
E. V. MAKSIMOVA ◽  
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...  
Keyword(s):  
Business Processes ◽  
Digital Technologies ◽  
Financial Resources ◽  
Modeling Methods ◽  
Industrial Companies ◽  
Digital Twins

The article discusses the role of technology "digital twins" in the development of digital technologies. Analysis of the development of digital technologies reveals the relevance of the development and implementation of digital technologies in the company's business processes. The article analyzes the main modeling methods used to create digital twins. The features of the use of digital twins in the activities of industrial companies are revealed and the benefits for the company from their use are highlighted. It is noted that the use of the technology "digital twins" allows you to reduce the need for financial resources while minimizing the time spent. It has been established that the use of this technology in the activities of large Russian industrial companies will contribute to a significant increase in the efficiency of their activities and the development of the digital technologies market.

scholarly journals Sustainable production and the role of digital twins–Basic reflections and perspectives

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert Miehe ◽  
Lara Waltersmann ◽  
Alexander Sauer ◽  
Thomas Bauernhansl
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Production ◽  
Digital Twins

scholarly journals Modelling for Digital Twins—Potential Role of Surrogate Models

Processes ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 476
Author(s):  
Ágnes Bárkányi ◽  
Tibor Chován ◽  
Sándor Németh ◽  
János Abonyi
Keyword(s):  
Model Building ◽  
Surrogate Models ◽  
Uncertain Information ◽  
Industrial Case Study ◽  
Continuous Processes ◽  
Digital Twin ◽  
Box Models ◽  
Digital Twins

The application of white box models in digital twins is often hindered by missing knowledge, uncertain information and computational difficulties. Our aim was to overview the difficulties and challenges regarding the modelling aspects of digital twin applications and to explore the fields where surrogate models can be utilised advantageously. In this sense, the paper discusses what types of surrogate models are suitable for different practical problems as well as introduces the appropriate techniques for building and using these models. A number of examples of digital twin applications from both continuous processes and discrete manufacturing are presented to underline the potentials of utilising surrogate models. The surrogate models and model-building methods are categorised according to the area of applications. The importance of keeping these models up to date through their whole model life cycle is also highlighted. An industrial case study is also presented to demonstrate the applicability of the concept.

scholarly journals An Enabling Open-Source Technology for Development and Prototyping of Production Systems by Applying Digital Twinning

Processes ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 21
Author(s):  
Robert Kazała ◽  
Sławomir Luściński ◽  
Paweł Strączyński ◽  
Albena Taneva
Keyword(s):  
Open Source ◽  
Production Systems ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Digital Twin ◽  
Twin System ◽  
Digital Twins ◽  
First Choice ◽  
Automation And Control ◽  
And Control

This article presents the most valuable and applicable open-source tools and communication technologies that may be employed to create models of production processes by applying the concept of Digital Twins. In recent years, many open-source technologies, including tools and protocols, have been developed to create virtual models of production systems. The authors present the evolution and role of the Digital Twin concept as one of the key technologies for implementing the Industry 4.0 paradigm in automation and control. Based on the presented structured review of valuable open-source software dedicated to various phases and tasks that should be realised while creating the whole Digital Twin system, it was demonstrated that the available solutions cover all aspects. However, the dispersion, specialisation, and lack of integration cause this software to usually not be the first choice to implement DT. Therefore, to successfully create full-fledged models of Digital Twins by proceeding with proposed open-source solutions, it is necessary to make additional efforts due to integration requirements.

scholarly journals Steering Representations—Towards a Critical Understanding of Digital Twins

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paulan Korenhof ◽  
Vincent Blok ◽  
Sanneke Kloppenburg
Keyword(s):  
High Expectations ◽  
Digital Twin ◽  
Governmental Agencies ◽  
Digital Representations ◽  
Promising Tool ◽  
Digital Twins ◽  
Product Engineering ◽  
Critical Understanding ◽  
Reductionist Approach

Abstract Digital Twins are conceptualised in the academic technical discourse as real-time realistic digital representations of physical entities. Originating from product engineering, the Digital Twin quickly advanced into other fields, including the life sciences and earth sciences. Digital Twins are seen by the tech sector as the new promising tool for efficiency and optimisation, while governmental agencies see it as a fruitful means for improving decision-making to meet sustainability goals. A striking example of the latter is the European Commission who wishes to delegate a significant role to Digital Twins in addressing climate change and supporting Green Deal policy. As Digital Twins give rise to high expectations, ambitions, and are being entrusted important societal roles, it is crucial to critically reflect on the nature of Digital Twins. In this article, we therefore philosophically reflect on Digital Twins by critically analysing dominant conceptualisations, the assumptions underlying them, and their normative implications. We dissect the concept and argue that a Digital Twin does not merely fulfil the role of being a representation, but is in fact a steering technique used to direct a physical entity towards certain goals by means of multiple representations. Currently, this steering seems mainly fuelled by a reductionist approach focused on efficiency and optimisation. However, this is not the only direction from which a Digital Twin can be thought and, consequently, designed and deployed. We therefore set an agenda based on a critical understanding of Digital Twins that helps to draw out their beneficial potential, while addressing their potential issues.

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