Abstract
Digital twins hold promise for operational improvement for manufacturers. The use of digital twins in industry requires a significant change in manufacturing practices but is crucial to implementing smart manufacturing technologies and Industry 4.0 principles. Unfortunately, there is no consensus definition of a digital twin which leads to confusion about its essential features and distinction from product models and simulations. This research addresses the confusion surrounding digital twins by creating a generalized framework for creating a digital twin of any system, providing structure to improve communications about the digital twin, and aligning the digital twin’s capabilities with its intended purpose.
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