Digital Twin–CPS Synergy in Manufacturing

Abstract

This process of digital transformation of the manufacturing industry has brought the world to the stage where the line between computerized processes and physical processes is becoming more and more insignificant. Two major paradigms, Digital Twin (DT) and Cyber-Physical Systems (CPSs), have been used to achieve this convergence. Although the DT is an entire virtual form of a tangible artefact, CPSs are physical entities that are managed by computer algorithms, thus facilitating the interface between the cyber and offline worlds. These two paradigms are the key facilitators of this transition. The DT is a life-cycle digital analog of the physical asset, whereas the CPS is a combination of computational control and physical infrastructure. When they converge, they create a base on adaptive, self-conscious, and sustainable manufacturing systems. This chapter explains the historical and theoretical basis of DTs and CPSs, in particular, the use of artificial intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), and data analytics to intelligent, human-centred manufacturing in Industry 5.0. The analysis also incorporates the most important topics, such as cybersecurity, interoperability, trustworthiness, and sustainability, and suggests a conceptual model of integrated DT-CPS architectures. The proposed literature review and conceptual analysis enable the chapter to demonstrate that DT-CPS synergy is a crucial element in creating resilient, adaptable, and sustainable industrial ecosystems.