Comparison of Digital Twin Development in Manufacturing and Maritime Domains Chapter

Abstract

The concept of the digital twin is developing as a key enabler for the Industry 4.0 vision. The digital twin – a virtual representation of a real-world entity to facilitate integration with digital systems – has sparked research and application in different domains. A cross-domain comparison is presented through the review of the development of digital twins in the manufacturing and maritime domains. The comparison focusses on the needs for digital twins, con- ceptual and implementation frameworks, platforms, and real-world implementa- tions in these two domains.