DIGITAL TWIN MODEL IN CONTROL AUTOMATION WITH AUTOMATION STUDIO™ SIMULATION SOFTWARE

Luigi Mazza (*), Dario Lizzio (**)

(*) Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Politecnico di Torino, TORINO, Italy
(**) Thesis student of the MSc in Mechatronic Engineering, Politecnico di Torino, TORINO, Italy


1. INTRODUCTION

In the industrial sector, the digitalization and simulation of automated systems are becoming increasingly important due to the growing need to develop systems that are more complex and efficient. In this context, the concept of Digital Twin has gained significant relevance in the fields of industrial automation and process digitalization. A Digital Twin is generally defined as a dynamic, virtual representation of a physical system that enables monitoring, analysis, and prediction of system behaviour through simulation tools. This technology is a pillar of Industry 4.0, providing new opportunities for process optimization, predictive maintenance, and the design of complex automated systems.

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