Your essential guide to Digital Twins: from basics to benefits - Part 2

Frank Scheufens, Product Manager at PNY Technologies explains the benefits and uses of Digital Twins in this second installment.

Operating Digital Twins: virtually manage, monitor and optimize physical assets

A digital twin operates through a cycle of data collection, transmission, analysis, and user interaction. The process begins with data collection, where physical assets are fitted with sensors that monitor various parameters—such as temperature, pressure, or movement. This data is then transmitted to the digital twin via cloud or edge computing, allowing the digital model to update in real-time. Advanced algorithms and analytics are applied to the incoming data, helping the twin predict future states, identify anomalies, and provide actionable insights.

The real power of a digital twin lies in its interactivity. Operators can interact with the model to test hypothetical scenarios, diagnose problems, and adjust operations without affecting the actual physical asset. This simulation capability, coupled ...