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An online Digital Twin makes it possible for anyone to visit your facility from  anywhere using only a web browser. Users can freely explore the space and leave or access information.  There are many ways to use a digital twin. Some of the more common uses are: 

  • Progress tracking for construction projects
  • Remote assessment or surveying of spaces for facility management
  • Site familiarization for training purposes
  • Virtual tourism and viewing of public spaces
  • Taking measurements
  • Leaving/finding notes, documents and other information

Contact us today for a consultation and find out how Arrival3D can bring the accuracy and cost-saving benefits of 3D laser scanning to your project.

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    The digital twin allows you to leave points of information at any place you pick in 3D space. This can be a machine, a wall outlet, a fire extinguisher or just a spot on the floor. 

    A great range of possible types of information can be left at that spot., so this is where things really get interesting. You can leave a simple note or label, or you can upload documents and drawings that can be found/discovered by the next user who happens by. You can have a set of fields containing specific information, or an unstructured body of freeform text and images similar to a mini web page. But where it really gets interesting is that you can stream live information from this spot. The live information can even be sensor data from the object itself. .

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    Digital Twin Ease-of-Use

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    The digital twin is easy to use. One can view the full color panoramas simply by clicking and dragging. Navigation is as easy as double clicking where you want to go next. A side panel showing the map view adds to the user’s awareness of the space. 

    On the right, there is a list of floors, so you can jump up or down to a specific floor with one click. 

    On the left is a menu of tools that allow you do things like take a measurement. export a point cloud or leave a point of information within the room. 

    Wayfinding

    Show Escape routes within the walkthrough

    This valuable tool allows you to show pathways within the digital twin that users can follow. This can be useful for training and familiarization. It is also a safety measure if used to familiarize occupants of a building where the emergency exits. are.  This could also be used for instructionsfor maintenance personnel to be able to locate certain equipment. 

    For dangerous environments, if it is important for someone to know how to get from point A to point B, it is certainly safer to practice in the digital twin. 

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    Measurement Precision

    Take Measurements and Download Point Clouds

    Because the digital twin is captured with professional grade laser scanners, it also contains precise point clouds in addition to the panoramic images. These point clouds provide the means for taking dimensional measurements. These measurements can be floor-to-ceiling height, door openings or any vertical or horizontal point-to-point measurement. You can also calculate square footage of a space on the floor, for example.  You can also download a point cloud of the whole building, or just a small area related to your project. 

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    a Digital Twin Can Be Captured in One Scanning Session

    Our scan team can collect the necessary scans and imagery simply by walking through your facility. Within a matter of days, the digital twin walkthrough can be available for use. 

    An entire room is captured merely by entering , making a short loop, and leaving. This means that there is minimal disruption to your day to day activities. The scan can also be done at odd hours such as nights and weekends to further minimize any disruption. The scan can also be broken into multiple time periods to further accommodate your schedule. 


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    3D Digital Twin

    Digital Twins are expected to become an integral part of Industry 4.0, with Gartner predicting that the Digital Twin market will reach US$183 billion in revenue by 2031.

    It is expected that Digital Twins will permeate many different domains, ranging from aerospace, to manufacturing, and even shopping. It’s fair to say that the term is going to become ubiquitous over the coming decade.

    So if you are new to the topic of Digital Twins, then welcome to our primer article, in which we will explain what a Digital Twin actually is, and what they are used for.

    What is a digital twin?

    A Digital Twin is a digital copy of a product, system, or process, that is connected to its real life counterpart, allowing the Digital Twin to dynamically update its status according to the status of its physical version.
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    Digital Twins were first developed by the aerospace industry in the 1960s, but they have become far more complex in the last decade, largely thanks to the growth of enabling technologies such as IoT, Big Data, edge computing, and embedded systems.
    They can come in many forms, ranging from 3D representations of physical hardware assets (such as a jet engine, or a building), to 2D representations of systems such as a map of a water supply network.

    Regardless of what the visual representation of a Digital Twin looks like, the one thing that they all have in common is that they are periodically updated to reflect the actual status of the thing they are twinning. These updates can occur either automatically, via sensors, or via physical inspection of the asset by trained personnel equipped with a spreadsheet.

    How Does Digital Twin Technology Work?

    Digital Twin technology works by creating a virtual replica of a physical object or system using a combination of data sources such as sensors, cameras, and other IoT devices. The information from these sources is collected, aggregated, and analyzed using machine learning algorithms, and now artificial intelligence, to create a digital model that is an exact representation of the physical object or system.

    Digital Replica of Physical Assets

    While Digital Twins of intangible assets such as biological systems or chemical processes don’t require a three dimensional representation, Digital Twins of physical assets such as plant machinery or buildings often do.

    But the visual representation is just a small part of the equation. A Digital Twin without a means of communication with the physical counterpart is simply a 3D model.

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    To gather data, IoT devices are used. These devices include sensors, cameras, and other instrumentation that collects data about the object or system in real-time. This input is then transmitted to the Digital Twin platform where it is used to update the digital model and provide insights into the performance of the physical object or system.

    How do you Design 3D Digital Twins?

    Digital Twins serve different purposes, according to the use case and industry in which they are deployed. As a result, there are many different ways by which a Digital Twin can be created. Some Digital Twins that replicate systems at a high level of fidelity require complex matemetical models as their inputs, while Digital Twins of a more visual nature may require only 3D scan data.

    How are 3D Digital Twins Captured?

    The virtual 3D representation of the physical asset can be captured using various different 3D scanning technologies, such as laser scanners or photogrammetry, or can be constructed using 3D CAD software.

    High definition CAD software such a Solidworks, or Catia can be used when there is a need for creating a 3D model with sub-milimeter precision, or when a less detailed model is acceptable, mesh-based 3D modeling software such as Blender can also be used.

    The detail represented by the Digital Twin depends on the use case. For example, if an infrastructure operator needs to monitor how rust is forming on a cellphone tower, it may be sufficient to use periodic drone-based photogrammetry to capture the exterior surfaces of the asset in question, as it changes over time.

    If a more detailed Digital Twin is required of a complex assembly (such as a jet engine), then it may be preferable to use CAD to model individual components inside the assembly, and assemble and mate the components together inside a virtual environment.

    Digital Twin platforms are software applications that enable the creation and management of Digital Twins. These platforms typically include a set of tools and services to support the creation, visualization, and analysis of Digital Twins, and allow the visual components to reflect the gathered sensor data.  These platforms often contain predictive algorithms and machine learning capabilities to assist with predicting the future state of the asset.

    Some common Digital Twin platforms include Siemens’ MindSphere, PTC’s ThingWorx, Ansys Twin Builder, and IBM’s Watson IoT.

    Why Create a Digital Twin from 3D Laser Scanning?

    Laser scanners can capture details of the surface of physical objects very quickly – far quicker than modeling with CAD. But there is a tradeoff, as laser scanners produce point cloud data, which can take up a lot of storage space, especially when compared to high-fidelity NURBS-based CAD solutions.
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    Laser scanning is therefore best suited for creating Digital Twins of infrastructure assets, building interiors and exteriors, or of assets that may be missing technical drawing data.

    Why Create a Digital Twin from 3D Laser Scanning?

    Digital Twin virtual representation can be used for pretty much anything that can benefit from constant monitoring. This can range from consumers (as used by Amazon) to help predict buying habits, all the way to models of the entire planet, which can be used for predicting climate change.

    Industrial Applications

    Digital Twins are found in any industry where it is needed to gain actionable data from the current state of the asset under observation. They are used extensively in infrastructure and can be found in water neworks, electrical grids, power plants, roads and rail.

    In industry, they can be used to monitor individual machines, such as engines, where the Digital Twin can be used to check on the health of the machine as it runs. This digital copy can be used to answer “what-if” scenarios. For example, an operator may wish to know how changing a lubricant in the machine could affect the its operating temperature.

    Digital Twins can also monitor entire processes such as a metal stamping production line in a factory. In this example, multiple simulations are connected and can be used to determine the effects of how variations of metal stock thickness affect tool wear, and by extension, machine downtime and throughput.

    Not all Digital Twins are used to monitor mechanical equipment. Some Digital Twins can be used to monitor biological and chemical processes, such as those that take place in anaerobic digesters, where an operator can see how varying factors can affect the yield of gases produced.

    Real-Time Data

    Real-time data is sent to the Digital Twin through various IoT devices such as sensors, cameras, and other measurement sources that are connected to the object or mechanism being replicated. These devices collect and transmit information to the platform through wireless or wired communication networks.

    The data is then processed by the platform using machine learning algorithms to update the model in real-time. The platform can also use APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) to collect inputs from other systems or software applications. This allows for a continuous flow of information to the Digital Twin, enabling the platform to provide insights and simulations based on the most up-to-date information available.

    Improve Performance & Drive Efficiency

    Digital Twins contain a wealth of information that can be used to create actionable intelligence to optimize a product, system or process. Ultimately, these data-driven decisions are designed with one thing in mind – to drive profits and maximize your bottom line.

    Real-time sensor feedback can provide up-to-date status on the performance of a system or test processes, and can help narrow down factors that may be impeding performance. Once the source of the bottleneck has been identified, a Digital Twin can be queried on how the deficit can be mitigated and improved.

    Many Digital Twin systems contain DoE (Design of Experiments) functionality, and so can populate an experiment model space with real-time data and build a predictive model that can answer these “what if” questions without the need for performing costly real-world experiments.

    The results of these simulations can be applied to the real-life counterpart, and can therefore solve problems and increase system or process outputs, which is what efficiency is all about!

    Immersive Experiences

    A significant benefit of having a 3D Digital Twin is that it is a direct visual replica of the asset being twinned, which makes it very intuitive to understand. This can be especially useful when communicating information to non-technial stakeholders. 

    Many companies are putting Digital Twins in the metaverse, which not only enhances the collaborative experience between stakeholders, but can become super-immersive when coupled with VR and AR technologies.

    Virtual Reality & Augmented Reailty Digital Twin Models

    Some Digital Twins for example, utilize AR to show assets that may be obscured from view in the real world, such as buried pipes or electric cables on a construction site. This can help with project planning, and can even increase site safety by informing workers where it is safe to excavate.

    How Large is a Digital Twin?

    Digital Twins come in all shapes, sizes, and levels of complexity. In infrastructure Digital Twins used for urban planning, there are assets that are as small and basic as a street light.

    Moving up in scale, there are Digital Twins as large as a whole building, which can be used for facilities management purposes, such as maintaining the comfort of the inhabitants, oroptimizing power consumption based on real-time data gathered by the sensors in the building. 

    There are even Digital Twins of entire countries, with Singapore having the honor of building the first city-wide Digital Twin. City-sized Digital Twins are used for urban planning, road traffic management, and even optimization of the power grid.

    The largest 3D Digital Twins in terms of geographical size, are planet-sized Digital Twins. There are multiple Digital Twins of Earth in development, emulating domains such as climate, ice coverage, and the built environment.

    Are You Interested in Having a 3D Digital Twin Model Created for Your Facility?

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