Spoke 9 – Consorzio iNEST

Digital Twins: from mathematics, a catalyst for innovation

A dramatic shift is on the horizon in modern economics, and at its core lies the transformative force of digitalization. This revolutionary process allows for the constant optimization of processes and substantial cost savings, hence marking the beginning of a new era of efficiency across industries. Digitalization is a pillar of the iNEST Consortium: it is the key for industries in North-Eastern Italy to establish themselves as efficiency models and innovation drivers.

At the forefront of this digital revolution stands the visionary concept of the Digital Twin (DT), the virtual replica of a real-world product or process. iNEST Spoke 9 dedicates all its research efforts to the development of Digital Twins and its application across diverse fields. Yet, to truly harness their potential, a deep understanding of the underlying behaviors and functions of their real-world counterparts is essential.

In the quest to create accurate Digital Twins, scientists wield sophisticated tools of mathematical and numerical modeling. Real-time data flows between physical objects and virtual replicas facilitate constant communication and refinement. To ensure ever-closer alignment between DTs and their real counterparts, invaluable support is provided by mathematical and numerical tools such as Reduced Order Models and Uncertainty Quantification techniques.