Laser 3D - Digital Twin

A digital twin is a computer program that uses real world data to create simulations that can predict how a product or process will perform. Today, applications of Digital Twin are widely used across many industries. Providing accurate virtual representations of objects as well as simulations of operational processes, applications of Digital Twin enable various businesses to promptly identify areas for innovation and improve business processes and performance. Among digital twin examples are Product Digital Twin, Component Digital Twin, and Performance Digital Twin, all used for the visualization of objects and processes, be they single or more complex.

A Digital Twin is a near-real-time illustration of the world's physical characteristics. It is a virtual representation that serves as the real-time digital counterpart of a physical object or process. Though the concept originated earlier the first practical definition of digital twin originated from NASA to improve physical model simulation of spacecraft in 2010.