Digital Twin and Industry 4.0

Digital Twin and Industry 4.0: Concepts, Frameworks, and Applications

champions the use of digital twin technologies in the support of the fourth industrial revolution. These technologies, such as the Internet of Things, Artificial Intelligence, cloud computing, big data analytics, robotics, and VR can be combined to benefit a wide variety of industries, from healthcare and manufacturing to cybersecurity. Chapters discuss each respective technology, considering its classification, advantages, disadvantages, roles, its applications, and its potential for future developments. Alongside AI and IoT, the book looks at additive manufacturing, 5G, blockchain, sensors, holography, 3D-printing, drones, machine vision, and cyber-physical systems (CPS).

Summary

Overall, Digital Twin and Industry 4.0 provides a comprehensive synthesis of theories and technologies underpinning digital twins for Industry 4.0, along with interdisciplinary coverage that connects digital twins with the other technologies. Sections also include applied case studies and examples that bridge the gap between academic research and industrial implementation.

Key Points

Explains how digital twin technologies can enable the benefits of Industry 4.0

Discusses the benefits and challenges of each technology and how they can be applied in a real world environment

Considers technologies such as artificial intelligence, Internet of Things, additive manufacturing, 5G, blockchain, sensors, holography, 3D-printing, drones, machine vision, and cyber-physical systems

Utilizes case studies to connect the realms of academic research and industry