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2024 | OriginalPaper | Chapter

Digital Twin for Factories: Challenges and Industrial Applications

Authors : Walter Terkaj, Massimiliano Annoni, Beatriz Olarte Martinez, Elena Pessot, Marco Sortino, Marcello Urgo

Published in: Selected Topics in Manufacturing

Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland

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Abstract

The chapter delves into the concept of Digital Twins (DT) as a cornerstone of smart manufacturing and Industry 4.0. It discusses the wide adoption of digital technologies in factories, the challenges in integrating DTs, and the benefits they offer in various industrial applications. The text also explores the different integration levels of DTs, from the whole factory to production processes, and presents case studies showcasing their practical implementation. Additionally, it highlights the challenges and future directions in the development and adoption of DTs, emphasizing the need for standardization and interoperability.
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Metadata
Title
Digital Twin for Factories: Challenges and Industrial Applications
Authors
Walter Terkaj
Massimiliano Annoni
Beatriz Olarte Martinez
Elena Pessot
Marco Sortino
Marcello Urgo
Copyright Year
2024
Book
Selected Topics in Manufacturing

Print ISBN: 978-3-031-41162-5

Electronic ISBN: 978-3-031-41163-2

Copyright Year: 2024

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-41163-2_13

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