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Every once in a while you get asked to do something that you really don't want to do - like appear in a video. But Digital Twins are such a difficult, dare I say, controversial topic - they are so misunderstood but have so much potential. We use them every day at PA Consulting but often don't think of them as digital twins - rather as tools for our clients to make better decisions. So as part of our #HowThingsWork series, where we try and demystify technologies, the wonderful Iris Alting has interviewed me, Stephanie Klecha, Stephen Guy and Callum F. about what Digital Twins are and why they are important and useful - but also how to use them to their full potential. It makes me think (again) about why PA is different (I have a famous Venn diagram that I should publish on LinkedIn some time) - to really get the most out of Digital Twins, you need to combine a deep understanding of physical tech and science, the digital and data to share that understanding at scale and analyse it and the business consulting to really dig into what the business decision is that you are trying to enable. Bold claim - but noone else has the ability to combine those three lenses through a single organisation* https://lnkd.in/eU4mTgQ5 Thanks to John O'Neill, Andrew Taylor and Marc Booth - FISM as well for pulling this together. #DigitalTwins #HowThingsWork * So far as I know - welcome suggestions as I'd love to talk to them and share notes!

A #digitaltwin can drive #growth and #innovation. Here’s how to determine whether using one could benefit your company.

💡 Imagine transforming your business with a virtual replica.💡 Sounds like sci-fi? It's here NOW. 🚀 Digital twins are revolutionizing the way we operate. 🌟 They aren't just a fancy tool; they're a game-changing innovation that offers real-time insights, enabling us to simulate, predict, and optimize without disrupting the real world. 🌐💡 This technology allows businesses to create detailed digital models of physical assets, systems, and processes. 🖥️🔍 Think about it: with digital twins, you can monitor performance, foresee potential issues before they arise, and test out new strategies in a risk-free environment. 📊🔧 This leads to improved operational efficiency, reduced costs, and enhanced decision-making capabilities. 📉📈 Are you harnessing this cutting-edge technology, or are you still clinging to outdated methods? 🕰️🤔 The future of business lies in our ability to adapt and innovate. 🛠️💭 Digital twins provide an unparalleled opportunity to stay ahead of the curve and drive transformative change. 🔄🏆 From healthcare to manufacturing, the possibilities are endless. 🏥🏭 Discover the future of business. Let's innovate together. 🚀🤝 What are your thoughts on digital twins? How is your organization leveraging this technology? 🗣️💬 Let's discuss! ✉️📲 #DigitalTransformation #BusinessInnovation #DigitalTwins #TechRevolution #FutureOfBusiness #Innovation #BusinessGrowth #TechTrends #OperationalExcellence #PredictiveAnalytics

The latest update for #ZebraTechnologies includes "The Many Reasons Why You Should be Automating – and Incorporating Artificial Intelligence

How can we use technology to enable us to be more creative? How can we use it to create more time for us to innovate and design? How can we become masters of the technology we have created? Much is said about seeking greater efficiency and more automation in the AECO industry. But the question we have to ask is, are we stripping out the joy and creativity of our work in this pursuit? Instead of asking, "How can we make this process more efficient?" we should be asking, "How can we make it more fun?" Leveraging data is crucial, but equally important is leveraging human joy and creativity, our most valuable resource. We should aim to build processes where Humans can Human and Machines can Machine. That’s why I’m rooting for technologies like Augmented Reality—not to make me more efficient, but because they’re fun (and I want to feel like Tony Stark).

What’s Standing in the Way of Digital Twin Evolution and Adoption? - The tremendous potential of digital twin technology – with its ability to create digital replicas of physical objects, processes and environments – has applications that span across industries, from replicating hazardous environments to displaying spacecrafts for remote training purposes. Recent analysis from McKinsey suggests the interest is so profound that the global market for digital twins will grow about 60% per year over the next five years and reach $73.5 billion by 2027. The interest is clearly there, but has adoption really followed? The answer – it's complicated. Digital twin technology and its use cases have evolved immensely, but challenges […] - https://lnkd.in/gwwGfd65

🌟 Unlocking the Future of Digital Engineering 🌟 At Mutually Human, we believe that technology should empower people, not replace them. 🚀✨   Our approach combines cutting-edge digital solutions with a human-centered design philosophy, ensuring that every project not only meets technical standards but also enhances the user experience. 💡 Why Choose Us? ✅ Tailored Solutions: We dive deep into understanding your unique needs. ✅ Collaborative Culture: We work alongside you to turn visions into reality. ✅ Innovation-Driven: Our team stays ahead of the curve, leveraging the latest technologies.   Join us on a journey where technology meets humanity! Let’s create something remarkable together.   🔗 mutuallyhuman.com 📩 DM us to discuss how we can elevate your digital presence! #DigitalEngineering #HumanCenteredDesign #Innovation #Technology #MutuallyHuman

The difference between a bad and a good approach to process development and scale-up can make or break your success. Here are the five critical elements: 1. Setting Clear Objectives and Parameters: The Bad: Many projects start with vague objectives, leaving room for confusion and misalignment down the road. The Good: Define your process goals and critical parameters clearly. This ensures everyone's on the same page and increases the likelihood of success. 2. Gathering Comprehensive Data: The Bad: Some collect insufficient data, leading to inaccurate insights and costly errors. The Good: Gather detailed, well-documented data meticulously. This forms a strong foundation for decision-making and reduces the risk of costly mistakes. 3. Developing an Accurate Digital Twin Model: The Bad: Inaccurate digital twins lead to unreliable predictions and wasted resources. The Good: Craft an accurate digital twin model that faithfully mirrors your process. This empowers you with dependable insights and efficient optimization. 4. Integrating Real-Time Data: The Bad: Neglecting real-time data means making decisions based on outdated information. The Good: Seamlessly integrate real-time data into your digital twin, allowing for agile decision-making and a competitive edge. 5. Performing Virtual Experiments and Optimization: The Bad: Relying solely on physical experiments can be time-consuming, resource-draining, and fraught with errors. The Good: Embrace virtual experiments using your digital twin. This minimizes costs, accelerates progress, and provides a controlled environment for fine-tuning. What should I add to this list? Drop a line in the comments below. #cellculture #processdevelopment #bioprocessing #celltherapymanufacturing #cellandgenetherapy #leadbiotech

We've got another event coming up that might be relevant to manufacturing and engineering firms in the region. #digitaltwin #spacesector #ukmanufacturing

Technology in the Workplace Part 1: Between 2006 and 2008, I worked for LiftPort in its original form. LiftPort was a business focused on solving the technological challenges of the space elevator. To sustain this long-term project, the company planned to license out its technological developments, generating revenue to fund ongoing research and operations. During my time there, I came across the field of future studies—specifically, its practical application in foresight. Recognizing its importance, I dove in headfirst. However, when the company didn’t survive the financial crisis of 2007-2008, I realized that one critical area lacking foresight was the financial aspect. I became determined to address this gap and went back to school to study finance with the goal of integrating it into the foresight discipline. You might be asking why this is important. Here's why: If you look at civilization as a system, it contains both closed and open subsystems that operate with sympathetic flows of information—where “information” encompasses matter, energy, or pure data. Each system transforms this information, and the speed at which it is transferred is called system latency. Technological advancements across civilization reduce system latency, accelerating the feedback loop of the system. This is why each generation feels like life is speeding up—because it is. As AI enters the workplace and automation continues its steady advance, the pace of development accelerates. Our government, inherently slow-moving, risks reacting too late to the changes AI and automation will bring, particularly in terms of job loss. In part 2 we will look at some of the indicators of this trend.