SMART MANUFACTURING - DIGITAL TWIN
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4 . Operations Operations enhancement is one of the leading applications for digital twins . Manufacturers must first develop a virtual representation of an asset in the field by leveraging a lightweight model visualisation . They can then capture data from smart sensors embedded in the asset , which allows for a clearer picture of real-world performance and operating conditions . Subsequently , manufacturers can then simulate that real-world environment for predictive maintenance .
Andrew Wright , a partner in Deloitte ’ s consulting practice , believes that digital twins allow manufacturers to jointly optimise inventory and production capacity which enables them to operate several very large digital simulations to test the best production cycle for their business before implementation . “ Digital twins allow businesses to create a digital copy of the physical world ,” says Wright . “ A digital twin tool that we use with manufacturers is SupplyCycle . It creates a digital copy of a manufacturer ’ s factory operations and tests millions of possible permutations – ultimately driving increased efficiency , reduced inventory , and improved stability on the factory floor . In a typical production plant , our clients see a saving of over € 1.0mn on their profit and loss , a release of around € 1.5mn in working capital and time spent on changeovers reduced by up to 21 %.”
With the new era of Industry 4.0 in mind , Enno de Boer , Partner and
NOVEMBER 2020