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Digital twins to increase sustainability throughout the system life cycle: a systematic literature review

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  16 May 2024

Malte Trienens ,
Rik Rasor ,
Aschot Kharatyan ,
Roman Dumitrescu  and
Harald Anacker
Malte Trienens*
Affiliation:
Fraunhofer IEM, Germany
Rik Rasor
Affiliation:
Fraunhofer IEM, Germany
Aschot Kharatyan
Affiliation:
Fraunhofer IEM, Germany
Roman Dumitrescu
Affiliation:
Heinz Nixdorf Institute, Paderborn University, Germany
Harald Anacker
Affiliation:
Fraunhofer IEM, Germany
*
malte.trienens@iem.fraunhofer.de

Abstract

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Sustainability is not a new trend, but a mandatory measure for responsible and environmentally conscious use of resources. The digital transformation offers new potential in engineering and competitive advantages for companies through innovative technologies like the digital twin. Based on digital twins, products can be optimized, and new business models can be developed. Long-term added value is generated for manufacturing companies and customers. This paper explores the benefits of digital twins in the context of sustainability. Current challenges and use cases of digital twins are analysed.

Keywords

digital twinsustainabilitysystematic literature review

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Artificial Intelligence and Data-Driven Design
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Proceedings of the Design Society , Volume 4: DESIGN 2024 , May 2024 , pp. 2277 - 2286
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