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Current Research Projects
Research projects across the Center for Digital Twins in Manufacturing, organized by thrust area.
DT Fundamentals
- 1.1Definition of Digital Twin (DT) and DT Framework (opens in new tab)
Establishes foundational concepts and structural approaches for digital twins.
- 1.2Quantifying and Reducing Uncertainty in Digital Twins (opens in new tab)
Focuses on uncertainty quantification methodologies within DT systems.
Manufacturing Applications
- 2.1Reduce Time & Cost in Commissioning & Reconfiguration (opens in new tab)
Addresses virtual commissioning to streamline manufacturing setup and adaptation.
- 2.2Digital Twins for Human-Robot Collaboration (opens in new tab)
Explores DT applications in collaborative manufacturing environments with robotic systems.
- 2.3Aggregation of Digital Twins to Improve KPIs (opens in new tab)
Investigates how multiple DTs can be integrated to enhance key performance indicators.
Workforce & Development Tools
- 3.1Digital Twins Workforce Enabling Tools (opens in new tab)
Develops solutions to support worker capabilities through digital twin technology.
- 3.2Digital Twin Developer, User & Training Environment (opens in new tab)
Creates platforms for DT development, operation, and skill development.
- 3.3AutoTwin: Self-generating Self-executing DT Models (opens in new tab)
Develops autonomous digital twin systems that can generate and execute themselves.
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