Text by Susanne Gold, June 2024
In the Digital Age, we can generate a virtual counterpart of every physical object that perfectly reflects its condition in real time and provides us with valuable knowledge. What many people don’t know is that this reality that is shaped by the digital twin has its roots in space exploration – and is now a cornerstone of the Internet of Things (IoT), technology that’s fundamentally altering commerce and industry. And historic innovations by Siemens have played a key role.
The early beginnings: NASA and the precursors to digital twins
The journey began in the 1960s with NASA’s space missions, where physical models of spacecraft were developed as precursors to digital twins. In 2002, Dr. Michael Grieves at the University of Michigan introduced the concept of the digital twin for testing and simulation purposes. In 2010, he and NASA’s John Vickers popularized the term “digital twin,” marking its transition from a tool used in space exploration to an industrial revolution.
„When we talk about Digital Twins, we mean all three parts of the Digital Twin Model: physical objects in the real world, digital versions of those objects in a virtual space, and the two-way communication that links them. IoT devices play a crucial role by supplying the data needed to keep the Digital Twins in sync with their physical counterparts.“
The rise of the digital twin and the IoT
The spread of IoT devices allowed the first real-time acquisition of data from physical objects and laid the groundwork for the creation and ongoing development of digital twins. In 2015, Siemens introduced the concept of the digital twin for industrial use at Hannover Messe and presented technologies for different branches of industry, including the process industries and machine building.
Early developments and foundations at Siemens
In the 1970s, Siemens was already focusing on data processing technologies. An important project at that time was the company’s participation in the development of linguistic research systems, including work on data processing systems for the Institute for the German Language. In the 1980s, Siemens concentrated on machine learning, reinforcement learning, and neural networks in particular, which later served as an important foundation for IoT technologies.
"We are at a tipping point for the realization of digital twins. Digital Twins offer a utility and comprehensive approach that will go far beyond the most powerful individual computational tools, even artificial intelligence. The future is a pervasive digital world where the physical and digital environments become increasingly intertwined."
Integration of networked systems and visions for the future
Siemens has been developing concepts for networked systems and IoT technologies like the smart home since 2001. In 2016, Siemens brought its IoT operating system to the Microsoft Cloud platform Azure and opened 20 IoT Application Centers worldwide.
From the Moon the journey proceeds to Mars
In 2012, Siemens collaborated with NASA on the Mars mission “Curiosity.” The company provided the software solutions that were used to develop, simulate, and test the Mars rover. Siemens’ PLM software enabled the integration of physical and virtual components, while simulation tools like NX and Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) processes were used for analysis and optimization. Engineers from Siemens and NASA teamed up to ensure the functionality of all the systems. The digital twin made it possible to digitally model and test all parts of the Mars rover.
Space technologies in terrestrial production plants
Siemens Xcelerator – the comprehensive state-of-the-art suite of software and service platforms – also integrates IoT technologies and digital twins. By connecting and analyzing data from physical devices and machines in real time, Xcelerator makes it possible to generate digital twins that are the exact virtual models of physical objects. These digital twins play a key role in monitoring and optimizing production processes, because they allow problems to be detected early on and solutions to be simulated before they’re implemented in the real world.
Transforming economies: The digital twin in today’s IoT ecosystem
Digital twins and IoT technologies are revolutionizing production processes and supply chains while offering unprecedented transparency and efficiency. Smart factories, where each component is monitored and optimized in virtual simulations, demonstrate the transformative power of this technology. This synergy hasn’t just resulted in streamlined processes, it’s also created new business models and opportunities for adding value.
From the universe, the journey continues into the metaverse
Advanced technology is blending the physical and virtual worlds. With IoT and digital twins, we're already transforming industries today.
Tomorrow, this could change how we see reality. But that’s a future story. Stay tuned.
Text by Susanne Gold, June 2024
In the Digital Age, we can generate a virtual counterpart of every physical object that perfectly reflects its condition in real time and provides us with valuable knowledge. What many people don’t know is that this reality that is shaped by the digital twin has its roots in space exploration – and is now a cornerstone of the Internet of Things (IoT), technology that’s fundamentally altering commerce and industry. And historic innovations by Siemens have played a key role.
The early beginnings: NASA and the precursors to digital twins
The journey began in the 1960s with NASA’s space missions, where physical models of spacecraft were developed as precursors to digital twins. In 2002, Dr. Michael Grieves at the University of Michigan introduced the concept of the digital twin for testing and simulation purposes. In 2010, he and NASA’s John Vickers popularized the term “digital twin,” marking its transition from a tool used in space exploration to an industrial revolution.
„When we talk about Digital Twins, we mean all three parts of the Digital Twin Model: physical objects in the real world, digital versions of those objects in a virtual space, and the two-way communication that links them. IoT devices play a crucial role by supplying the data needed to keep the Digital Twins in sync with their physical counterparts.“
The rise of the digital twin and the IoT
The spread of IoT devices allowed the first real-time acquisition of data from physical objects and laid the groundwork for the creation and ongoing development of digital twins. In 2015, Siemens introduced the concept of the digital twin for industrial use at Hannover Messe and presented technologies for different branches of industry, including the process industries and machine building.
Early developments and foundations at Siemens
In the 1970s, Siemens was already focusing on data processing technologies. An important project at that time was the company’s participation in the development of linguistic research systems, including work on data processing systems for the Institute for the German Language. In the 1980s, Siemens concentrated on machine learning, reinforcement learning, and neural networks in particular, which later served as an important foundation for IoT technologies.
"We are at a tipping point for the realization of digital twins. Digital Twins offer a utility and comprehensive approach that will go far beyond the most powerful individual computational tools, even artificial intelligence. The future is a pervasive digital world where the physical and digital environments become increasingly intertwined."
Integration of networked systems and visions for the future
Siemens has been developing concepts for networked systems and IoT technologies like the smart home since 2001. In 2016, Siemens brought its IoT operating system to the Microsoft Cloud platform Azure and opened 20 IoT Application Centers worldwide.
From the Moon the journey proceeds to Mars
In 2012, Siemens collaborated with NASA on the Mars mission “Curiosity.” The company provided the software solutions that were used to develop, simulate, and test the Mars rover. Siemens’ PLM software enabled the integration of physical and virtual components, while simulation tools like NX and Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) processes were used for analysis and optimization. Engineers from Siemens and NASA teamed up to ensure the functionality of all the systems. The digital twin made it possible to digitally model and test all parts of the Mars rover.
Space technologies in terrestrial production plants
Siemens Xcelerator – the comprehensive state-of-the-art suite of software and service platforms – also integrates IoT technologies and digital twins. By connecting and analyzing data from physical devices and machines in real time, Xcelerator makes it possible to generate digital twins that are the exact virtual models of physical objects. These digital twins play a key role in monitoring and optimizing production processes, because they allow problems to be detected early on and solutions to be simulated before they’re implemented in the real world.
Transforming economies: The digital twin in today’s IoT ecosystem
Digital twins and IoT technologies are revolutionizing production processes and supply chains while offering unprecedented transparency and efficiency. Smart factories, where each component is monitored and optimized in virtual simulations, demonstrate the transformative power of this technology. This synergy hasn’t just resulted in streamlined processes, it’s also created new business models and opportunities for adding value.
From the universe, the journey continues into the metaverse
Advanced technology is blending the physical and virtual worlds. With IoT and digital twins, we're already transforming industries today.
Tomorrow, this could change how we see reality. But that’s a future story. Stay tuned.
Text by Susanne Gold, June 2024
In the Digital Age, we can generate a virtual counterpart of every physical object that perfectly reflects its condition in real time and provides us with valuable knowledge. What many people don’t know is that this reality that is shaped by the digital twin has its roots in space exploration – and is now a cornerstone of the Internet of Things (IoT), technology that’s fundamentally altering commerce and industry. And historic innovations by Siemens have played a key role.
The early beginnings: NASA and the precursors to digital twins
The journey began in the 1960s with NASA’s space missions, where physical models of spacecraft were developed as precursors to digital twins. In 2002, Dr. Michael Grieves at the University of Michigan introduced the concept of the digital twin for testing and simulation purposes. In 2010, he and NASA’s John Vickers popularized the term “digital twin,” marking its transition from a tool used in space exploration to an industrial revolution.
„When we talk about Digital Twins, we mean all three parts of the Digital Twin Model: physical objects in the real world, digital versions of those objects in a virtual space, and the two-way communication that links them. IoT devices play a crucial role by supplying the data needed to keep the Digital Twins in sync with their physical counterparts.“
The rise of the digital twin and the IoT
The spread of IoT devices allowed the first real-time acquisition of data from physical objects and laid the groundwork for the creation and ongoing development of digital twins. In 2015, Siemens introduced the concept of the digital twin for industrial use at Hannover Messe and presented technologies for different branches of industry, including the process industries and machine building.
Early developments and foundations at Siemens
In the 1970s, Siemens was already focusing on data processing technologies. An important project at that time was the company’s participation in the development of linguistic research systems, including work on data processing systems for the Institute for the German Language. In the 1980s, Siemens concentrated on machine learning, reinforcement learning, and neural networks in particular, which later served as an important foundation for IoT technologies.
"We are at a tipping point for the realization of digital twins. Digital Twins offer a utility and comprehensive approach that will go far beyond the most powerful individual computational tools, even artificial intelligence. The future is a pervasive digital world where the physical and digital environments become increasingly intertwined."
Integration of networked systems and visions for the future
Siemens has been developing concepts for networked systems and IoT technologies like the smart home since 2001. In 2016, Siemens brought its IoT operating system to the Microsoft Cloud platform Azure and opened 20 IoT Application Centers worldwide.
From the Moon the journey proceeds to Mars
In 2012, Siemens collaborated with NASA on the Mars mission “Curiosity.” The company provided the software solutions that were used to develop, simulate, and test the Mars rover. Siemens’ PLM software enabled the integration of physical and virtual components, while simulation tools like NX and Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) processes were used for analysis and optimization. Engineers from Siemens and NASA teamed up to ensure the functionality of all the systems. The digital twin made it possible to digitally model and test all parts of the Mars rover.
Space technologies in terrestrial production plants
Siemens Xcelerator – the comprehensive state-of-the-art suite of software and service platforms – also integrates IoT technologies and digital twins. By connecting and analyzing data from physical devices and machines in real time, Xcelerator makes it possible to generate digital twins that are the exact virtual models of physical objects. These digital twins play a key role in monitoring and optimizing production processes, because they allow problems to be detected early on and solutions to be simulated before they’re implemented in the real world.
Transforming economies: The digital twin in today’s IoT ecosystem
Digital twins and IoT technologies are revolutionizing production processes and supply chains while offering unprecedented transparency and efficiency. Smart factories, where each component is monitored and optimized in virtual simulations, demonstrate the transformative power of this technology. This synergy hasn’t just resulted in streamlined processes, it’s also created new business models and opportunities for adding value.
From the universe, the journey continues into the metaverse
Advanced technology is blending the physical and virtual worlds. With IoT and digital twins, we're already transforming industries today.
Tomorrow, this could change how we see reality. But that’s a future story. Stay tuned.
Text by Susanne Gold, June 2024
In the Digital Age, we can generate a virtual counterpart of every physical object that perfectly reflects its condition in real time and provides us with valuable knowledge. What many people don’t know is that this reality that is shaped by the digital twin has its roots in space exploration – and is now a cornerstone of the Internet of Things (IoT), technology that’s fundamentally altering commerce and industry. And historic innovations by Siemens have played a key role.
The early beginnings: NASA and the precursors to digital twins
The journey began in the 1960s with NASA’s space missions, where physical models of spacecraft were developed as precursors to digital twins. In 2002, Dr. Michael Grieves at the University of Michigan introduced the concept of the digital twin for testing and simulation purposes. In 2010, he and NASA’s John Vickers popularized the term “digital twin,” marking its transition from a tool used in space exploration to an industrial revolution.
„When we talk about Digital Twins, we mean all three parts of the Digital Twin Model: physical objects in the real world, digital versions of those objects in a virtual space, and the two-way communication that links them. IoT devices play a crucial role by supplying the data needed to keep the Digital Twins in sync with their physical counterparts.“
The rise of the digital twin and the IoT
The spread of IoT devices allowed the first real-time acquisition of data from physical objects and laid the groundwork for the creation and ongoing development of digital twins. In 2015, Siemens introduced the concept of the digital twin for industrial use at Hannover Messe and presented technologies for different branches of industry, including the process industries and machine building.
Early developments and foundations at Siemens
In the 1970s, Siemens was already focusing on data processing technologies. An important project at that time was the company’s participation in the development of linguistic research systems, including work on data processing systems for the Institute for the German Language. In the 1980s, Siemens concentrated on machine learning, reinforcement learning, and neural networks in particular, which later served as an important foundation for IoT technologies.
"We are at a tipping point for the realization of digital twins. Digital Twins offer a utility and comprehensive approach that will go far beyond the most powerful individual computational tools, even artificial intelligence. The future is a pervasive digital world where the physical and digital environments become increasingly intertwined."
Integration of networked systems and visions for the future
Siemens has been developing concepts for networked systems and IoT technologies like the smart home since 2001. In 2016, Siemens brought its IoT operating system to the Microsoft Cloud platform Azure and opened 20 IoT Application Centers worldwide.
From the Moon the journey proceeds to Mars
In 2012, Siemens collaborated with NASA on the Mars mission “Curiosity.” The company provided the software solutions that were used to develop, simulate, and test the Mars rover. Siemens’ PLM software enabled the integration of physical and virtual components, while simulation tools like NX and Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) processes were used for analysis and optimization. Engineers from Siemens and NASA teamed up to ensure the functionality of all the systems. The digital twin made it possible to digitally model and test all parts of the Mars rover.
Space technologies in terrestrial production plants
Siemens Xcelerator – the comprehensive state-of-the-art suite of software and service platforms – also integrates IoT technologies and digital twins. By connecting and analyzing data from physical devices and machines in real time, Xcelerator makes it possible to generate digital twins that are the exact virtual models of physical objects. These digital twins play a key role in monitoring and optimizing production processes, because they allow problems to be detected early on and solutions to be simulated before they’re implemented in the real world.
Transforming economies: The digital twin in today’s IoT ecosystem
Digital twins and IoT technologies are revolutionizing production processes and supply chains while offering unprecedented transparency and efficiency. Smart factories, where each component is monitored and optimized in virtual simulations, demonstrate the transformative power of this technology. This synergy hasn’t just resulted in streamlined processes, it’s also created new business models and opportunities for adding value.
From the universe, the journey continues into the metaverse
Advanced technology is blending the physical and virtual worlds. With IoT and digital twins, we're already transforming industries today.
Tomorrow, this could change how we see reality. But that’s a future story. Stay tuned.
Text by Susanne Gold, June 2024
In the Digital Age, we can generate a virtual counterpart of every physical object that perfectly reflects its condition in real time and provides us with valuable knowledge. What many people don’t know is that this reality that is shaped by the digital twin has its roots in space exploration – and is now a cornerstone of the Internet of Things (IoT), technology that’s fundamentally altering commerce and industry. And historic innovations by Siemens have played a key role.
The early beginnings: NASA and the precursors to digital twins
The journey began in the 1960s with NASA’s space missions, where physical models of spacecraft were developed as precursors to digital twins. In 2002, Dr. Michael Grieves at the University of Michigan introduced the concept of the digital twin for testing and simulation purposes. In 2010, he and NASA’s John Vickers popularized the term “digital twin,” marking its transition from a tool used in space exploration to an industrial revolution.
„When we talk about Digital Twins, we mean all three parts of the Digital Twin Model: physical objects in the real world, digital versions of those objects in a virtual space, and the two-way communication that links them. IoT devices play a crucial role by supplying the data needed to keep the Digital Twins in sync with their physical counterparts.“
The rise of the digital twin and the IoT
The spread of IoT devices allowed the first real-time acquisition of data from physical objects and laid the groundwork for the creation and ongoing development of digital twins. In 2015, Siemens introduced the concept of the digital twin for industrial use at Hannover Messe and presented technologies for different branches of industry, including the process industries and machine building.
Early developments and foundations at Siemens
In the 1970s, Siemens was already focusing on data processing technologies. An important project at that time was the company’s participation in the development of linguistic research systems, including work on data processing systems for the Institute for the German Language. In the 1980s, Siemens concentrated on machine learning, reinforcement learning, and neural networks in particular, which later served as an important foundation for IoT technologies.
"We are at a tipping point for the realization of digital twins. Digital Twins offer a utility and comprehensive approach that will go far beyond the most powerful individual computational tools, even artificial intelligence. The future is a pervasive digital world where the physical and digital environments become increasingly intertwined."
Integration of networked systems and visions for the future
Siemens has been developing concepts for networked systems and IoT technologies like the smart home since 2001. In 2016, Siemens brought its IoT operating system to the Microsoft Cloud platform Azure and opened 20 IoT Application Centers worldwide.
From the Moon the journey proceeds to Mars
In 2012, Siemens collaborated with NASA on the Mars mission “Curiosity.” The company provided the software solutions that were used to develop, simulate, and test the Mars rover. Siemens’ PLM software enabled the integration of physical and virtual components, while simulation tools like NX and Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) processes were used for analysis and optimization. Engineers from Siemens and NASA teamed up to ensure the functionality of all the systems. The digital twin made it possible to digitally model and test all parts of the Mars rover.
Space technologies in terrestrial production plants
Siemens Xcelerator – the comprehensive state-of-the-art suite of software and service platforms – also integrates IoT technologies and digital twins. By connecting and analyzing data from physical devices and machines in real time, Xcelerator makes it possible to generate digital twins that are the exact virtual models of physical objects. These digital twins play a key role in monitoring and optimizing production processes, because they allow problems to be detected early on and solutions to be simulated before they’re implemented in the real world.
Transforming economies: The digital twin in today’s IoT ecosystem
Digital twins and IoT technologies are revolutionizing production processes and supply chains while offering unprecedented transparency and efficiency. Smart factories, where each component is monitored and optimized in virtual simulations, demonstrate the transformative power of this technology. This synergy hasn’t just resulted in streamlined processes, it’s also created new business models and opportunities for adding value.
From the universe, the journey continues into the metaverse
Advanced technology is blending the physical and virtual worlds. With IoT and digital twins, we're already transforming industries today.
Tomorrow, this could change how we see reality. But that’s a future story. Stay tuned.
Text by Susanne Gold, June 2024
In the Digital Age, we can generate a virtual counterpart of every physical object that perfectly reflects its condition in real time and provides us with valuable knowledge. What many people don’t know is that this reality that is shaped by the digital twin has its roots in space exploration – and is now a cornerstone of the Internet of Things (IoT), technology that’s fundamentally altering commerce and industry. And historic innovations by Siemens have played a key role.
The early beginnings: NASA and the precursors to digital twins
The journey began in the 1960s with NASA’s space missions, where physical models of spacecraft were developed as precursors to digital twins. In 2002, Dr. Michael Grieves at the University of Michigan introduced the concept of the digital twin for testing and simulation purposes. In 2010, he and NASA’s John Vickers popularized the term “digital twin,” marking its transition from a tool used in space exploration to an industrial revolution.
„When we talk about Digital Twins, we mean all three parts of the Digital Twin Model: physical objects in the real world, digital versions of those objects in a virtual space, and the two-way communication that links them. IoT devices play a crucial role by supplying the data needed to keep the Digital Twins in sync with their physical counterparts.“
The rise of the digital twin and the IoT
The spread of IoT devices allowed the first real-time acquisition of data from physical objects and laid the groundwork for the creation and ongoing development of digital twins. In 2015, Siemens introduced the concept of the digital twin for industrial use at Hannover Messe and presented technologies for different branches of industry, including the process industries and machine building.
Early developments and foundations at Siemens
In the 1970s, Siemens was already focusing on data processing technologies. An important project at that time was the company’s participation in the development of linguistic research systems, including work on data processing systems for the Institute for the German Language. In the 1980s, Siemens concentrated on machine learning, reinforcement learning, and neural networks in particular, which later served as an important foundation for IoT technologies.
"We are at a tipping point for the realization of digital twins. Digital Twins offer a utility and comprehensive approach that will go far beyond the most powerful individual computational tools, even artificial intelligence. The future is a pervasive digital world where the physical and digital environments become increasingly intertwined."
Integration of networked systems and visions for the future
Siemens has been developing concepts for networked systems and IoT technologies like the smart home since 2001. In 2016, Siemens brought its IoT operating system to the Microsoft Cloud platform Azure and opened 20 IoT Application Centers worldwide.
From the Moon the journey proceeds to Mars
In 2012, Siemens collaborated with NASA on the Mars mission “Curiosity.” The company provided the software solutions that were used to develop, simulate, and test the Mars rover. Siemens’ PLM software enabled the integration of physical and virtual components, while simulation tools like NX and Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) processes were used for analysis and optimization. Engineers from Siemens and NASA teamed up to ensure the functionality of all the systems. The digital twin made it possible to digitally model and test all parts of the Mars rover.
Space technologies in terrestrial production plants
Siemens Xcelerator – the comprehensive state-of-the-art suite of software and service platforms – also integrates IoT technologies and digital twins. By connecting and analyzing data from physical devices and machines in real time, Xcelerator makes it possible to generate digital twins that are the exact virtual models of physical objects. These digital twins play a key role in monitoring and optimizing production processes, because they allow problems to be detected early on and solutions to be simulated before they’re implemented in the real world.
Transforming economies: The digital twin in today’s IoT ecosystem
Digital twins and IoT technologies are revolutionizing production processes and supply chains while offering unprecedented transparency and efficiency. Smart factories, where each component is monitored and optimized in virtual simulations, demonstrate the transformative power of this technology. This synergy hasn’t just resulted in streamlined processes, it’s also created new business models and opportunities for adding value.
From the universe, the journey continues into the metaverse
Advanced technology is blending the physical and virtual worlds. With IoT and digital twins, we're already transforming industries today.
Tomorrow, this could change how we see reality. But that’s a future story. Stay tuned.