Twin Talks: Insights & Innovations in Digital Twin Technology
2min Explainer: "What Does a Digital Twin Do in Mining?"
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Digital twins codify continuous improvement of assets, systems and processes. There are 3 main types - asset, process and engineering twins - and hear is what they mean.
1min Explainer: “What is a Digital Twin in Simple Words?”
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A Digital Twin is an easier and simpler way to interpret, assess and make decisions from large quantities of different information about a complex asset. Here is a clear example.
1min Explainer: “What is a Digital Twin Example?”
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A digital twin is a virtual representation of a physical object, system, or process. The term "digital twin" was first introduced by Dr Michael Grieves of NASA in 2002. Here are some other examples.
1min Explainer: “What is a digital twin?”
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“A digital twin comprises a virtual representation of a selected portion of the physical world, with two way interconnections, synchronized at specified frequencies and fidelities”
What is 'digital twin health', and why is it becoming critical?
Read time: ~4 mins
The age of asset digital twins is upon us, and as such, many organisations are “full steam ahead”. However, the realities of maintaining twins, and the consequences of over-specifying fidelity, are becoming apparent.
What to expect from digital twins in 2023
Read time: ~3-4 mins
In 2023, we come to market with a new business to create and maintain practical and valuable digital twins - so looking forward this year, we have some predictions for the market
Digital Twins: The missing links to value
Read time: ~3-4 mins
There seems to be a growing theme around the lack of value and adoption from new leading-edge Digital Twins. Reflecting on conversations, this theme highlights a pattern of gaps in 4 major areas
Coal and ESG - Embrace radical transparency
Read time: ~2-3 mins
Coal mining companies are facing ever increasing pressure to meet (ESG) standards in order to remain competitive and attract capital in today's market. Simultaneously, they are creating record profits due to high coal prices, driven by global instability.
Why smaller, simpler Digital Twins might be the answer
Read time: ~2-3 mins
Digital Twins (Twins) are well and truly past the peak of the hype curve, and as such, we are consistently seeing the conversation change from 'what if' to 'how to' as we transition out of R&D and into operational expectations.