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Author: Tom Kevan

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Tom Kevan is a freelance writer/editor specializing in engineering and communications technology. Contact him via [email protected].

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What Will Digital Twins Look Like in 5 Years?

A clear definition and view of the technology is only now taking shape.

Will AI Replace the Design Engineer?

Experts suggest the answer is still very much to the contrary as human strengths complement the technology.

Twin Tech and the Smart City: A Natural Pairing?

The question is whether the digital twin can take the smart city into the mainstream.

Delivering on Device Traceability

Can PLM deliver the traceability needed by medical device providers?

PLM-Supported Electronics: How Well Can PLM Support Electronics Developers?

Until now, PLM has made limited inroads into the electronics design and development sector.

Utilities Get Digitized

XR and gaming technologies breathe new life into the power sector.

Is AI Ready to Make Autonomous Vehicles a Reality?

Automotive OEMs are bringing the power of artificial intelligence to the development of self-driving cars.

How to Move Your PLM Processes to the Cloud

Shifting to a cloud-based PLM approach requires asking some tough questions.

How to Optimize Manufacturing Capacity

Use of virtual manufacturing networks has potential to lead to greater agility and resilience in the long run.

Digital Twin Builds Better Robots

With digital twin technology, engineers can develop, deploy and monitor robots in manufacturing and warehouse applications.

How to Increase Supply Chain Transparency and Control

Digitally modeling the supply chain can improve visibility and performance.

XR Brings Greater Clarity to Automotive Design

While the technology is still evolving, it also offers a lot of possibilities to automakers. 

Digital Twin’s Evolving Footprint

Keep an eye on key technologies and on the tighter linkage of the physical and digital worlds.

A Digital Answer to Supply Chain Disruptions

Organizations must readjust how they run their supply chains to ensure smooth operations. 

How to Secure Your Digital Thread

Though digital threads benefit organizations, they also pose several security concerns.

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