Digital Twins for Mechanical and Structural Integrity

A “digital twin” is a digital representation or virtual replica of a physical object, asset, or plant section.

It integrates real-time data, visual information captured by sensors, laser mapping, and other IIoT technologies. Digital twins offer dynamic updates that reflect historical, current, and future conditions, enabling the simulation of behavior, performance, and characteristics in real time.

Use Cases

Digital twins play a critical role in inspections and maintenance planning by providing a comprehensive visual and data-rich representation of assets. This reduces the need for repeated inspections in hazardous areas, supports effective remote collaboration, and optimises work planning. Historical data is preserved for future reference, ensuring knowledge continuity.

For maintenance, digital twins enable tasks to be simulated offline, reducing safety risks and improving accuracy in planning access solutions and remediation.