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Alberto Ferrari1, Karen Willcox2
1RTX, Technology and Global Engineering, East Hartford, CT, USA.
Abstract:
Digital twins bring value to mechanical and aerospace systems by speeding up development, reducing risk, predicting issues and reducing sustainment costs. Realizing these benefits at scale requires a structured and intentional approach to digital twin conception, design, development, operation and sustainment. To bring maximal value, a digital twin does not need to be an exquisite virtual replica but instead must be envisioned to be fit for purpose, where the determination of fitness depends on the capability needs and the cost-benefit trade-offs.
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