BIG DATA AND DIGITAL TWINS: TRANSFORMING INDUSTRIAL OPERATIONS

• Dr. Hassan Ali

  Department of Industrial Engineering, National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), Islamabad, Pakistan.

Digital Twins, powered by Big Data, have emerged as a transformative technology in the industrial sector. By creating virtual models of physical assets, processes, and systems, Digital Twins allow for real-time monitoring, analysis, and optimization. Big Data enables the integration of vast amounts of data from multiple sources, which, when combined with Digital Twins, leads to improved decision-making, predictive maintenance, and enhanced operational efficiency.

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