The real-time digital twin

Challenge and Motivation

• The digital twin as the digital representation of the shop floor is a critical component of modern production.
• Real-time capability of the digital twin is in high need for a unified digital architecture as many devices on the shop floor are real-time capable.

Objective

• Description the state-of-the-art of implementation possibilities for digital twins
• Investigation of real-time needs and implementation strategies

Procedure

• Classification of implementation possibilities for digital twins (AAS, OPC UA, …)
• Evaluate the state of standardization and implementation in the context of industrial requirements
• Investigate different implementation frameworks
• Identify further steps to realize a real-time capable digital twin