Digital twin: a concept in evolution

Abstract

Digital Twin is defined as a realistic digital model of an object's physical state, representing its interaction with the environment in the real world. The research on Digital Twin has been advancing intensively in recent years. As a result of an emerging and broad research topic, various interpretations and Digital Twin applications have been developed. In this scenario, there is an opportunity to research the Digital Twin types and understand the concept evolvement. This paper provides an overview of the Digital Twin concept, classifies the existing body of literature, and discusses the Digital Twin evolution. Therefore, this research applies a combination of methods, including bibliometrics, natural language processing, and content analysis. The results show an expansion of Digital Twin's role from an enabler of cyber-physical systems to a product lifecycle data integration and processing platform.

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Desain Monitoring Sistem pada Tungku Pembakaran dengan Pendekatan Multi-level Digital Twin

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Sustainable value in the fashion industry: A case study of value construction/destruction using digital twins

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“…Durão et al (2021) investigated the role of DTs in enhancing operational decision‐making of a fast fashion manufacturer in the context of Industry 4.0. They state that the nimble, flexible decision‐making required by fashion firms allow companies to flourish in a high‐variability environment of items and demand.…”