Your key to Industry 4.0: Digital Twins
The Digital Twin is a Key Technology
The digital twin connected Officefloor (IT) with shopfloor (OT). While the office floor has been digital and connected for years, production is lagging far behind. Butgreat opportunities arise from a networked shopfloor .
Increased efficiency and new business models
By integrating this technology into your existing systems, you can not only make your operational processes more efficient, but also open up completely new business models. The digital twin provides a comprehensive view of your products and processes so that you can make informed decisions at all times.
What is
a digital twin?
A digital twin is a virtual replica of a physical object or system that enables precise monitoring and optimization through the use of real-time data and modern simulation technologies. In Industry 4.0, the digital twin opens up new possibilities for process optimization, cost reduction and innovation.
By integrating this technology into your existing systems, you can not only make your operational processes more efficient, but also open up completely new business models. The digital twin provides a comprehensive view of your products and processes so that you can make informed decisions at all times.
The digital twin connects the physical and digital world, a mirror of our reality, offering completely new insights and possibilities.
Advantages of the
digital twin
The use of digital twins offers numerous advantages for companies in a wide range of industries. Through the precise mapping and analysis of physical objects and systems, the digital twin enables the optimization of processes, the reduction of costs and the promotion of innovation. From production to maintenance, in logistics and beyond - the potential is enormous. Companies can not only increase their efficiency and make better use of resources, but also develop new business models and secure competitive advantages. The following points illustrate the diverse benefits and potential of using digital twins in Industry 4.0.
Digital twin =
Asset Administration Shell ?
A digital twin is the general term for the virtual representation of a physical object, while the Asset Administration Shell (AAS) is a standardized approach for creating these digital twins. The AAS provides a standardized and interoperable structure that facilitates the integration and exchange of information.
The AAS is the ideal digital twin
Data acquisition &
processing
The collection and processing of data is crucial for the functionality and accuracy of a digital twin. Data is the lifeblood of a digital twin and makes it possible to create an accurate and dynamic representation of the physical world. By integrating and analyzing real-time and historical data, companies can make informed decisions and optimize their processes. Various technologies and methods play an important role in efficiently collecting, processing, analyzing and securing data. From sensor integration and edge computing to cloud integration and the use of artificial intelligence - the possibilities are diverse and offer enormous potential for increasing efficiency and productivity.
Data is collected via various sensors and IoT devices attached to the physical objects. These sensors record a variety of parameters such as temperature, pressure, movement and other relevant measured variables.
Example: In a production plant, sensors can be attached to machines to monitor their operating status, production speed and maintenance requirements in real time.
The collected data is processed in real time to monitor and analyze current conditions and processes. This enables quick reactions to changes and potential problems.
Example: A digital model of a production line can indicate in real time when a machine is overloaded or requires maintenance, allowing immediate action to be taken.
Advanced analysis tools and algorithms can be used to identify patterns and make predictions. This includes both descriptive analyses to determine the current status and predictive analyses to forecast future developments.
Example: Analyzing the historical data of a machine can provide information on when maintenance work is typically required and thus reduce downtimes.
Collection and consolidation of data from various sources in order to obtain a comprehensive picture of the system or object to be monitored.
Example: A digital twin of a vehicle could combine data from the engine, chassis, electronics and driver assistance systems.
Processing of data directly at the source (e.g. on the machine or in the device) to reduce latency times and relieve central servers.
Example: A production plant that uses edge computing can analyze machine data directly on site and only send relevant information to central systems.
Use of cloud platforms to store and process large amounts of data collected over time.
Example: A global company can use a cloud platform to centrally store and analyze data from various production sites.
Presentation of the collected and processed data in an understandable and clear form to support decision-making processes.
Example: Dashboards that graphically display real-time data and historical trends to facilitate management decisions.
Use of machine learning and artificial intelligence to automatically analyze large amounts of data and generate new insights.
Example: A machine learning algorithm that uses sensor data to make predictions about machine failure and optimize maintenance work.
Numerous other technologies and methods contribute to the collection and processing of data in order to continuously improve and adapt the digital twin: Technologies such as blockchain for secure and transparent tracking of data, advanced network protocols for efficient data transmission and new sensor technologies for even more accurate measurements.
Digital TwinImplementation
The digital twin forms the basis for a wide range of applications in modern industry. It is not only a key to optimization and increased efficiency, but is increasingly becoming mandatory in many areas. In the form of the digital product passport, transparency and traceability along the entire supply chain will be mandatory for some industries as early as 2027. The digital twin is the first step towards meeting these requirements efficiently and managing the necessary data centrally.
Digital Nameplate
Paper documentation goodbye - "Hello" to resource efficiency and transparency. How? With unique identification and worldwide availability of product documentation, standardized according to DIN SPEC 91406.
Access at any time and from anywhere, thanks to cross-system integration.
Digital Battery Passport
The Battery Passport offers comprehensive documentation and traceability of batteries over their entire life cycle. This supports compliance with environmental regulations and improves sustainability in battery production and disposal.
Digital Product Passport
The digital product passport helps to monitor the entire product life cycle and at the same time ensures the protection of our environment. For the transparent circular economy of tomorrow. Already complying with the legal requirements effective from 2027?
Product Carbon Footprint
Mit unserer Asset Administration Shell tracken Sie den CO2-Fußabdruck all Ihrer Produkte, entlang der gesamten Wertschöpfungskette. Einmal erfasst, können auch Sie in die Ära der nachhaltigen Produktion einsteigen. Warum?
Entscheiden Sie sich für Transparenz, für unsere Umwelt und nachhaltige Konsumentenentscheidungen.
Condition monitoring
Track the condition of your products for efficient maintenance and planning of operating processes. Support your customers with digital services that automate and relieve them of processes based on monitoring data.
Detect defects and errors at an early stage for optimal quality assurance.
Fancy a
success story?
Ligenium's success story shows how the use of digital twins not only enables efficiency gains, but also creates new business models. Thanks to innovative technologies and comprehensive data analyses, one customer was able to significantly improve its market position and position itself for the future.
Being a pioneer with future technology
In the digital transformation, the digital twin is a key to increasing efficiency and innovation. With BaSyx Enterprise, you can rely on the leading platform for implementing the Asset Administration Shell (AAS) - the globally standardized approach for digital twins. Our solution offers you the flexibility and scalability to integrate complex systems and future-proof your processes.
Digital twins
with BaSyx Enterprise
The implementation of standardized digital twins opens up new horizons for companies that want to set the pace in Industry 4.0. With BaSyx Enterprise, you can seamlessly integrate the standardized Asset Administration Shell and take your digital ecosystem to a new level.
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