Digital Twins Explained: Virtual Replicas of Real-World Systems
Digital twins—live virtual models of factories, cities, and even organs—are moving from buzzword to everyday tool. Here's what they actually do and why it matters.
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Digital twins—live virtual models of factories, cities, and even organs—are moving from buzzword to everyday tool. Here's what they actually do and why it matters.
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