A Six-Layer Digital Twin Architecture for a Manufacturing Cell

Redelinghuys, A. J. H.; Basson, Anton; Kruger, Karel

doi:10.1007/978-3-030-03003-2_32

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“…This kind of architecture highlights the data storage, the distributed computing and management system as critical parts of the digital twin. An extended six-layer DT is presented by (Redelinghuys et al, 2019). 6) emulation and simulation.…”

Section: Digital Twin Architecture and Components ('How To Design And Implement A Digital Twin?')mentioning

confidence: 99%

“…The communication protocol allows two or more entities in the DT to transmit information to each other. OPC Unified Architecture (OPC UA) and MT-Connect protocols are the protocols more employed in digital twin applications to access to data and to transmit them in real-time (Redelinghuys et al, 2019). The studies {13 papers} in concept C3 discuss the <{Communication protocol/interface: Automation ML} in the {Network Layer}>.…”

Section: Digital Twin Architecture and Components ('How To Design And Implement A Digital Twin?')mentioning

confidence: 99%

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Digital twin paradigm: A systematic literature review

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Section: Digital Twin Architecture and Components ('How To Design And Implement A Digital Twin?')mentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Digital Twin Architecture and Components ('How To Design And Implement A Digital Twin?')mentioning

confidence: 99%

Digital twin paradigm: A systematic literature review

Semeraro

Lezoche

Panetto

et al. 2021

Computers in Industry

416

127

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“…Since the first-ever definition published by NASA, different authors have described DT in their own terms and based on its application. The definitions in the literature have referred to DT as a virtual or digital model [21,23,[27][28][29][30][31][32][33][34][35], layout [36], counterpart [7,9,35,37], doppelganger [38], clone [39], footprint [40], software analogue [41], representation [42][43][44][45][46], information constructs [2,47], or simulation [20,26,[48][49][50][51] of its physical counterpart. The first few definitions of DT that came out described DT only in respect to the aerospace/aeronautics industry which then ventured into manufacturing, which is why the words such as 'aircraft' [23,25,30], 'vehicle' [20,26,48], or 'airframe' [25,29] were replaced by 'system' [2,7,21,22,…”

Section: Digital Twin Description In Literaturementioning

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Digital Twin: Origin to Future

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Fuenmayor

Hinchy

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Digital Twin (DT) refers to the virtual copy or model of any physical entity (physical twin) both of which are interconnected via exchange of data in real time. Conceptually, a DT mimics the state of its physical twin in real time and vice versa. Application of DT includes real-time monitoring, designing/planning, optimization, maintenance, remote access, etc. Its implementation is expected to grow exponentially in the coming decades. The advent of Industry 4.0 has brought complex industrial systems that are more autonomous, smart, and highly interconnected. These systems generate considerable amounts of data useful for several applications such as improving performance, predictive maintenance, training, etc. A sudden influx in the number of publications related to ‘Digital Twin’ has led to confusion between different terminologies related to the digitalization of industries. Another problem that has arisen due to the growing popularity of DT is a lack of consensus on the description of DT as well as so many different types of DT, which adds to the confusion. This paper intends to consolidate the different types of DT and different definitions of DT throughout the literature for easy identification of DT from the rest of the complimentary terms such as ‘product avatar’, ‘digital thread’, ‘digital model’, and ‘digital shadow’. The paper looks at the concept of DT since its inception to its predicted future to realize the value it can bring to certain sectors. Understanding the characteristics and types of DT while weighing its pros and cons is essential for any researcher, business, or sector before investing in the technology.

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“…Some of these fields are chiefly maintenance and product health management PHM [14], realtime monitoring [15], ergonomics [16], education [17], production systems management [18], smart grids [19], energy efficiency and more recently healthcare [20]. This multidisciplinary aspect that the concept acquired as a result of its exploitation for numerous and completely different purposes, and due to its combination with multiple concepts and technologies that included some of digital transformation major actors such as augmented reality, big data and industrial internet of things (IIOT) [21], new requirements and criteria were added for its successful implementation within industrial plants. The concept extension and application in different fields reinforced its three-layered architecture proposed initially by Grieves. Thus, recent research on the subject defined it through five layers.…”

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Digital twins: development and implementation challenges within Moroccan context

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Industrial world today is experiencing its fourth industrial revolution. Predecessor of the automation industry, Industry-4.0 adds a layer of autonomy, intelligence and advanced connectivity to complex industrial systems. This layer creates an interactive and dynamic bridge between virtual systems and physical systems with their upward constraints and requirements in a constantly changing physical environment. Digital twins fall into the category of advanced concepts and technologies that enhance this connectivity. Several projects have been launched in Morocco by the government, industrialists and research communities, initiating the digital transformation of Moroccan industrial manufactories and companies. This paper comes within this framework, firstly to highlight the great potential that digital twins can offer for Moroccan industrial context enhancement, secondly to identify the challenges that can hinder the integration and development of digital twins in Moroccan industrial environment.

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A Six-Layer Digital Twin Architecture for a Manufacturing Cell

Cited by 58 publications

References 2 publications

Digital twin paradigm: A systematic literature review

Digital twin paradigm: A systematic literature review

Digital Twin: Origin to Future

Digital twins: development and implementation challenges within Moroccan context

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