Industrial Automation and the Digital Twin
Industrial Automation and the Digital Twin In manufacturing, a digital twin is a living mirror of a machine, line, or factory. It uses sensors, control data, and software models to show how the real asset behaves. With a twin, engineers can test changes, run what-if scenarios, and see results without stopping the production line. How it works: Data streams from PLCs, SCADA, sensors, and MES feed a virtual model. A physics or data-driven model simulates behavior and compares it to real performance. The twin sends alerts or even adjusts set points in a safe, authorized loop. Benefits: ...