Establishing a Digital Twin Program and what to consider (part 1)

Exploring Scenarios and Streamlining Operations

Establishing a digital twin program allows businesses to explore different scenarios to test technological, process, or strategy changes. It aids in streamlining operations and simulating prototypes, thereby minimising wasted time, money, and effort. Effective business planning is crucial to garner support and raise capital for such initiatives.

Overcoming Initial Concerns

Like many emerging technologies, digital twins initially face concerns about practicality, costs, and potential return on investment. However, they are steadily finding their place across various industries and use cases.

Consider Real-world Applications

Digital twins have made significant progress in the civil infrastructure sector. Notable examples include the digital twins of the Republic of Singapore and the city of Dubai. Despite their benefits, the infrastructure industry often faces common barriers such as resistance to change, acceptance of the status quo, and delays in implementation.

Breaking Down Barriers

Digital twins act as a unified platform for communication, collaboration, and coordination, helping to break down human silos in decision-making. They provide real-time insights and simulations, supporting better decision-making processes.

Building in Stages

Adopting digital twin capability involves:

• Embracing the Idea: Acknowledge the potential benefits.

• Building in Stages: Implement the capability gradually.

• Realising Operational Benefits: Observe and adapt to the improved efficiencies over time.

Conclusion

Having been impressed by Lume's Van Gogh experience recently, it seemed right to quote the great artist in relation to achieving great things through bringing ideas and people together in a clear direction:

“Great things are not done by impulse, but by a series of small things brought together.”

Source: Vincent Van Gogh

If you're ready to transform your operations with digital twin capability and want to explore where to start and how to begin, contact us today to learn more and check out part 2 of this Blog Post on establishing why you need a Digital Twin Program.