Digital twins are moving the world. What can they do, and where are they used?

We have been writing blog articles for you since 2009. With the aim of bringing fresh information not only from DYNAMIC FUTURE, but also from the world around. And since digital twins are a trend that has been changing domestic and foreign companies in recent years, this time we bring you a summary of the most interesting texts about digi twins. You may find information in it that will help you decide whether digital twins are the way to go for your company

Bridgestone tests virtual tyres

Traditional tyre testing, which involves approximately 40,000 driven kilometres, is being replaced by the rubber giant with Virtual Tire Development technology. The digital twin and artificial intelligence allow it to save around 200 tyres in each project that would otherwise be worn out.

In this way, Bridgestone reduces emissions, at the same time increases the accuracy and flexibility of testing, and accelerates the development of new products. The result? Lower costs, and a shorter time to market.

Shell operates a storage and offloading vessel

Nigeria’s Shell Bonga Main vessel, with a capacity of 225 thousand barrels/day, is controlled and managed by digital twins with artificial intelligence. Simulation technologies help predict the need for repairs and maintenance, as well as the lifespan of the technologies used.

This allowed the company to reduce the number of personnel on the vessel, minimize the number of required equipment inspections, and increase Shell Bonga Main’s ability to prepare for weather fluctuations.

NVIDIA wants to simulate the effects of human activity on the planet

The Earth 2 supercomputer is to become Earth’s digital twin. Its task will be to model the planet’s climate and predict its changes over a 30-year horizon. It will work with advanced artificial intelligence and machine learning.

A similar goal is set by the Destination Earth company, a simpler way of reducing the impact of human activity is offered by Simul8, working with an intelligent calculation of the carbon footprint.

KLM Royal sells seats on planes and trains staff

A total of 104 digital twins are also effectively used by the airline. Firstly, thanks to them, it accelerates the training of employees by allowing them to virtually train the crews responsible for cleaning the aircraft, secondly, when it offers passengers seats for sale.

When it comes to cleaning, thanks to the digi twins, it was possible to reduce the length by 30 percent. And the tour of the cabins for those interested in the flight is a huge success. Who wouldn’t want to virtually try out which seat on the plane will be the most comfortable.

Football World Cup under the supervision of digi twins

For the first time in history, digital twins connected several stadiums where the football championship was played. The aim was to process current data on security, energy conditions, weather, and the like in such a way that nothing would disrupt the course of the World Championship.

Thanks to Johnson Controls OpenBlue and Microsoft Azure technologies, it was possible to handle around 3 million football fans watching matches in 8 stadiums in Qatar.

Australia is about to move towards net zero energy

Siemens and Swinburne University of Technology plan to develop a digital twin for Australia’s energy grid. The price? 3.4 million Euros.

Its aim will be to look for ways to reduce energy consumption and minimize emissions. It should also deal with improving energy efficiency, transport, and storage.

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