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• [New] The University of Pittsburgh will use digital twins to evaluate the effectiveness of protections for cyber attacks and assess the impact of cybersecurity compromises. Industrial Cyber
• Based on the measured 3D data, Fujitsu will develop ocean digital twin technology that performs simulations incorporating knowledge from biology, environmental science, and other fields. Fujitsu Global
• The Chips for America Act has allocated $200 million over five years to create a manufacturing institute that will create digital twins for semiconductor manufacturing, packaging, and assembly, and the validation of digital twins in a physical prototyping facility. Semiconductor Engineering
• GTC - NVIDIA today announced that NVIDIA Omniverse Cloud will be available as APIs, extending the reach of the world's leading platform for creating industrial digital twin applications and workflows across the entire ecosystem of software makers. NVIDIA Newsroom
• The use of digital twins in the Maharashtra Metro project in Nagpur, India, is projected to save $222 million in the next 25 years through improved monitoring and maintenance. Engineering News-Record
• Digital twins are digital models of products or spaces that exist in the physical world - and they could open up an entirely new revenue stream for MICE professionals in 2024. TNW | Ecosystems
• GlobalData has acknowledged robotic drilling machines and digital twins as disruptive technologies still in the early stages of application but likely to see rapid growth and adoption. oilprice.com
• Virtual simulations using XR and digital twin technologies to more efficiently design, develop and safely test product prototypes and manufacturing processes will be important in 2024, with 63% saying it would be very important. BizClik Media Ltd.
• The potential growth in digital twin usage is substantial, with a predicted 36% surge over the next five years, and 60% of organizations relying on digital twins not only to improve operational performance but also to achieve their environmental goals. Indian Aerospace and Defence Bulletin
• DestinE digital twins, are digital replicas of the highly complex Earth system, and will be built under thematic categorizations from the different domains of Earth science, such as extreme natural disasters, climate change adaptation, oceans, or biodiversity. Shaping Europe's digital future
• Up to 60% of manufacturers will monitor product performance and quality through digital twins, and a similar percentage of global companies will leverage digital twins to enhance customer service experiences. Indian Aerospace and Defence Bulletin
• Digital twins are a prime example of the potential of new technologies: the concept of a digital twin has existed in various forms since early space exploration, where it was referred to as a mirrored system and first used by Nasa nearly 50 years ago to rescue the Apollo 13 mission. New Statesman
• AXA XL Risk Consulting announced the launch of AXA Immersive Solutions, an innovative training solution leveraging virtual reality and digital twin technologies. Insurance Journal
• The research collaboration will bring greater use of artificial intelligence and cloud computation in the world's most comprehensive digital twin across electronics systems based industry sectors. Automation.com
• In 2024, the adoption of digital twin technology is expected to grow across sectors such as manufacturing, healthcare, and smart cities. Java Code Geeks
• In the coming years, we will see the use of digital twins in healthcare continue to grow and evolve. News-Medical.net
• Fujitsu will present a demonstration of a system that uses its social digital twin technology 1) to predict and visualize natural disasters and their damage to support the creation of disaster-resilient, safe and secure communities. Fujitsu Global
• The use of digital twin can help optimise production processes, streamline workflows and predict maintenance requirements. SGSCorp
• Spatial Computing for Urban Planning and Emergency Management: By 2027, 25% of states, provinces, and large cities will deploy spatial computing to create immersive 3D models and digital twins to support environmental and urban planning and emergency management. IDC: The premier global market intelligence company
• Generative AI has the potential to enhance CX with more personalization and IBM recently highlighted several potential use cases, including creating digital twins, planning and optimising airports, and supporting predictive maintenance. Future Travel Experience
• In 2024, the use of digital twins to integrate real-time monitoring and simulations will prove to be a game-changing combination for system managers, helping them grapple with growing complexity and make more informed decisions than ever before. App Developer Magazine
• The competition called upon large UK suppliers and manufacturers to develop digital twins of their supply chains in partnership with suppliers to test new solutions that will increase business sustainability and resilience. Made Smarter Digital Supply Chain Hub - Virtual Hub

Last updated: 14 April 2024