On demand panel discussion: The digital twin - what, why and how?

On Wednesday April 21st we heard from experts at Babcock International, Rolls-Royce, Cranfield University, Strathclyde University and the Digital Catapult about the practicalities and benefits of deploying digital twin technology

From smart buildings to warships to entire factories and even the human blood system, the ability to create a real-time digital representation of an asset - a so called digital twin - is already revolutionising many areas of technology.

This special online panel discussion - hosted by The Engineer magazine and Babcock International Group - brought together experts from across industry to explore the concept of the digital twin in more detail and to provide readers with valuable insight into how and why they should go about deploying this innovative technology.

Drawing on best practice case studies from different sectors, the discussion looked at examples of the digital twin in action; explored the challenges and benefits of implementing and maintaining a digital twin and highlighted findings and thinking that that can be shared across sectors.

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