A digital twin is an exact virtual representation or simulation of a physical object or system. The object itself can be anything: an engine, a machine, a building, even the entire planet! But the digital twin is much more than just a picture on a screen. It is an exact mirror image across the entire lifecycle of the thing it represents – sensors on the physical object collect information in real time, such as engine temperature, maintenance status or exact location of a technical system, and transfer these onto the virtual model. This means that anyone can look at the digital twin to check up on the real-life object, at any time, and from anywhere. Digital twin technology is used in a variety of industries. Read more about the digital twin here.