Digital Twins: what they are and why they are transforming the industry
Have you ever imagined having a perfect virtual replica of your products, systems or processes? That's precisely what Digital Twins provide. These digital twins are virtual representations that reflect the physical world, with the ability to anticipate problems, optimize processes and reduce costs before they occur, enabling smarter and more sustainable management.
Hexagon, a leader in technology solutions, presented in its Digital Twin Industry Report insights from 660 business leaders on the impact of this technology across 11 global sectors. The report highlights the positioning of different industries in the Digital Twin Value-Maturity Matrix, helping companies identify opportunities for strategic adoption and growth.
But what exactly are Digital Twins and how can they revolutionize your business?
What are Digital Twins?
Digital Twins are detailed digital representations of physical objects, systems, or processes. These digital twins work as a mirror of the real world, connected through sensors, Big Data and technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML) and Cloud Computing.
The logic behind Digital Twins follows the sense-think-act principle, allowing companies to simulate scenarios, anticipate problems, and make more informed decisions. From simple components such as the blades of a wind turbine to complex systems such as an entire factory or a smart city, Digital Twins are a versatile and transformative technology.
Practical examples
- Automotive: Simulate engine performance or test design improvements before production.
- Renewable Energy: Monitoring wind turbines to predict breakdowns and improve energy efficiency.
- Factories: Create digital copies of production lines to identify bottlenecks and optimize processes.
- Smart Cities: More effective urban planning, with cost savings and improvements in sustainability.
Trends and benefits identified
Hexagon's Digital Twin Industry Report highlights how this technology is driving efficiency, innovation and financial returns for businesses.
Among the main benefits are:
- Improved efficiency: 49% of organizations report more agile operations and less waste.
- Proactive problem resolution: 46% anticipate and resolve failures before they escalate.
- Consistent financial return: 92% of companies that monitor ROI record returns above 10%, with an average of 19% in cost savings and increased revenue.
- Positive environmental impact: Average reduction of 15% in carbon emissions, contributing to sustainability goals.
- Improved collaboration: 44% highlight more effective collaboration and better project outcomes.
Are you ready to adopt Digital Twins?
Digital Twins are not only a technological tool, but also an essential strategy to increase competitiveness and generate value. In a world where companies face increasing pressures to be more efficient, innovative and sustainable, this technology is asserting itself as an indispensable ally.
At Izertis we offer specialized support in the implementation and maintenance of HxGN EAM, adjusting the solution to the specific needs of each sector. We are prepared to help your company integrate data in real time and achieve a more efficient and personalized management of your operations. Talk to us to find out how we can transform your processes with our expertise in Hexagon solutions.