Digital double of production organization in industrial sector enterprises

Abstract

Importance: modern digitalization processes are based on the use of a number of digital technologies that serve as transformation tools. One of the most promising of these is the digital twin, a dynamic virtual copy that operates in real time. Purpose: to explore various approaches to defining the concept of a digital twin that is applicable to a wide range of users. Research design: а study of a number of approaches to the formation of the concept of “digital twin”, a single applicable for most users, has been conducted, and subjective factors have been identified that determine the wording of the author’s definitions. Based on the study of the author’s approaches, another classification of digital twins has been proposed based on the priority object. The paper suggests that the diversity of interpretations of the main concept limits the ability to solve practical problems. The paper identifies the key essential characteristics of digital twins and their basic features, as well as the main areas of implementation of digital solutions based on foreign interpretations of the concept of a digital twin and the prospects for its practical application based on the approaches of leading domestic corporations, research centres, and technology centres. The research is based on general scientific methods, including typology, statistical analysis and synthesis, generalization, and a systematic approach. Results: the article explores and compares the priority areas for the development of innovative digital technologies and digital twins, particularly in the global and domestic industrial sectors. The article suggests reasons that limit the full-fledged transition of production to higher technological levels. The article focuses on the organization of production at industrial enterprises.