With the rise of digital technologies in manufacturing and the need to make sense of ever growing data sets, the digital twin has arisen out of requiring more intuitive ways to organise information facilitated by digital transformations.
However, with nebulous definitions and a lack of real-world use cases, the term 'digital twin' is often seen as a buzzword that more frequently creates confusion and uncertainty amongst businesses.
This document sets out to provide the AMRC's clarification of the topic with a detailed definition, use-cases and case studies to alleviate confusion whilst demonstrating the value that digital twins deliver to businesses.
