Digital twins in manufacturing: an assessment of drivers, enablers and barriers to implementation
Anis Assad Neto, Fernando Deschamps, Elias Ribeiro da Silva, Edson Pinheiro de Lima
Abstract
As we live through the fourth industrial revolution, cutting-edge technologies look to change the way manufacturing systems operate. In this context, an important technological framework gaining popularity is the digital twin, which enables a virtual mirror of a real subject, used in manufacturing to assess performance and predict behavior. In this study, we interview experts and review the literature to gain an overview of what exactly drives companies to look for digital twin solutions in the manufacturing environment, what factors enable these initiatives to be successful, and what are the barriers that compromise or slow down implementation efforts.
Topics & Concepts
CompromisePopularityContext (archaeology)Enhanced Data Rates for GSM EvolutionEngineeringManufacturing engineeringDigital manufacturingManufacturingComputer scienceProcess managementBusinessMarketingTelecommunicationsPolitical sciencePaleontologyLawBiologyDigital Transformation in IndustryTechnology Assessment and ManagementQuality and Supply Management