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Digital twin (DT) technology has come a long way from its origins at NASA. Even before Dr. Michael Grieves presented the concept of using digital, virtual product modeling in 2002, physical equivalents were in use. We would likely have lost Apollo 13 had there not been a physical duplicate on the ground for testing — right down to the duct tape on hand.

Today, DT technology is widely used in manufacturing, especially for tech-heavy products. Companies are expanding their digital models into actionable virtual twins that enhance manufacturing processes for production, assembly, testing, and maintenance. For example, Airbus now has a virtual twin of its manufacturing line for helicopters. Production machinery across assembly lines is simulated in 3D and updated in real-time to monitor production changes. The process increases production process transparency, leading to higher efficiency and improved product quality.

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