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Because the operators within MDW still work with paper registration forms, it is difficult to implement a digital twin on a short-term because of the reliability of the data from the production process. Even though digital twin technology could create good opportunities for MDW as listed before in the pros, MDW is probably not ready yet for implementing such a new technology. The best way MDW could implement digital twin on the long term is by using it for enhanced quality control and to reduce cost. In the present situation there relatively much variation in the thickness of filling and fondant which leads to waste and rejection of the end product. A digital twin can help reduce the waste of filling and fondant by simulating the pressure within the Mondo mixer. The Mondo mixer is a mixer next to the production line that makes the filling and fondant. This way, there is less waste and less rejection in product quality control because the filling and fondant come out of the mixer with t...

Reducing cost in implementation A cloud-based solution for digital twin technology in smaller companies is a software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform that provides access to digital twin technology through the cloud. With a cloud-based solution, smaller companies can access digital twin technology without needing to invest in expensive hardware and infrastructure. They can simply subscribe to the service and access the digital twin platform through a web browser. A good example of cloud-based solutions for digital twin technology is MindSphere from Siemens. This platform provides digital twin technology as a service, making it more accessible and affordable for smaller companies to adopt this technology in the future. Future developments DT Digital twin technology is rapidly evolving and expanding its applications across various industries. Here are some possible future developments in digital twin technology: Increased use of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine le...

Dun dave To find out how the production process of Mademoiselle Desserts Weert can be improved we first have to know the pros and cons of implementing a Digital Twin. The production process within MDW is a long production line throughout their bakery. On this production line they make all sorts of pastries. An implementation of digital twin on the production line of MDW can be used for various purposes, such as simulation, prediction, and optimization. After an online meeting with the bakery manager of MDW and some desk research, we created a list of pros and cons of digital twin technology: Pros: Predictive Maintenance: Digital twins can be used to monitor physical assets in real-time, and this information can be used to predict when maintenance is needed, avoiding downtime, and reducing maintenance costs. Improved Productivity: Digital twins can be used to simulate production processes, allowing companies to identify and eliminate inefficiencies, op...

Within the Siemens Portfolio, there are three platforms to create a Digital Twin. The first platform is Siemens NX – MCD. The second platform is TC – Process Simulate. This is a process Digital Twin. The last platform is TC – Plant Simulation, also a production Digital Twin. The last two platforms are further elaborated on in the summary below. The MCD will not be further elaborated on, because for an IEM student, this is not as relevant as the other two. • Process Simulate Process Simulate is a production Digital Twin to verify a production process in a 3D environment. Process Simulate enables manufacturing companies to virtually validate production concepts in advance. This validation of the process is during the entire lifecycle of a product introduction. The ability to leverage 3D data from products and assets makes it easier to achieve virtual validation, optimization, and commissioning of complex manufacturing processes. This ultimately leads to a faster launch and higher pro...

‘’The potential applications for a digital twin depend on what stage of the product lifecycle it models. Generally speaking, there are three types of digital twins: Product, Production, and Performance, which are explained below. The combination and integration of the three digital twins as they evolve together is known as the digital thread. The term "thread" is used because it is woven into, and brings together data from, all stages of the product and production lifecycles.’’ (Siemens, 2023) Product Digital Twins:  Using digital twins for efficient design of new products and improving the current products. Digital twins can be used for various purposes, for example, they can be used to virtually validate the performance of products. During this validation, the products are still acting in the physical world. The ‘’digital product’’ provides a connection between the physical and virtual world and lets whoever uses it analyze how their product performs under various c...

  History of digital twin technology (futurebridge, 2020) The first encounter with some form of digital twin was used by NASA in the 1960s. In the beginning of the space exploration missions, they build replicas at ground level of each new spacecraft. All the replicas that were built at ground level were used for study and simulations for the flight crews. The replica of the Apollo 13 from 1970 was also used for some more tests and to simulate the conditions on board. This one in particular was a more important replica because with the normal launch, something was wrong with the oxygen tanks. In order to bring the astronauts back to earth safely, they used sensor data and some simulators to evaluate the failure of the replica of Apollo 13. This use of the replica of the Apollo 13 could be seen as the first use of a Digital Twin. (ibm, z.d.) In 1982, AutoCAD was launched. This was the first software for drawing and modeling in 2D and 3D. This software grew in popularity over tim...

A digital twin is simply a virtual replica of the real-world system or thing that it represents. This model is made as precise and thorough as possible using a variety of data inputs, including sensor readings, 3D scans, and other measurements. The performance and behavior of the physical object can then be mirrored in a digital setting using this virtual model. A digital twin's main benefit is that it enables testing and optimization of the physical product without actually requiring changes to the physical object. This can be especially helpful when altering the physical object would be challenging, expensive, or time-consuming. Before making changes to the physical machine itself, for instance, a digital twin of a complex machine can be used to test various situations and spot potential problems or improvements. Digital twins can be used in a wide range of industries and applications, from manufacturing and engineering to healthcare and urban planning. Digital twins can be u...

Research question: How can Siemens’ DT improve the QCD within the production process of Mademoiselle Desserts Weert (MDW)? What?: Product data management. Digital twin software. Definition of the digital twin: A digital twin is a virtual representation of a physical object or system that can be used to simulate, monitor, and analyze its behavior and performance in real-time. It is essential for a digital replica of a physical entity, such as a machine, a building, a city, or even a human body. A digital twin typically includes a range of data sources, such as sensors, 3D models, simulations, and other types of data that can be used to create a comprehensive digital model of the physical entity. This model can be used to simulate various scenarios and analyze how the physical entity will respond to different conditions. Digital twins can be used in a variety of industries, such as manufacturing, aerospace, automotive, healthcare, and smart cities, to improve efficiency, reduce...