The rapid evolution of Industry 4.0 (I4.0) is transforming industrial processes, emphasizing the convergence of digital technologies with manufacturing. Central to this paradigm shift are digital twins, virtual counterparts that mirror real-world entities, processes, and systems. This article explores the central role digital twins play in the I4.0 landscape. Building on the experiences we developed in the design and implementation of advanced digital twin solutions, the article adopts a practitioner’s perspective to discuss practices, lessons learned, and design guidelines that characterize this emerging application field.
Bottazzi, D., Foschini, L., Talamo, R. (2025). Digital Twins in Industry 4.0: A Practitioner’s Perspective. IT PROFESSIONAL, 27(4), 25-32 [10.1109/mitp.2025.3530300].
Digital Twins in Industry 4.0: A Practitioner’s Perspective
Foschini, Luca;
2025
Abstract
The rapid evolution of Industry 4.0 (I4.0) is transforming industrial processes, emphasizing the convergence of digital technologies with manufacturing. Central to this paradigm shift are digital twins, virtual counterparts that mirror real-world entities, processes, and systems. This article explores the central role digital twins play in the I4.0 landscape. Building on the experiences we developed in the design and implementation of advanced digital twin solutions, the article adopts a practitioner’s perspective to discuss practices, lessons learned, and design guidelines that characterize this emerging application field.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
