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As artificial intelligence continues to dominate headlines , one could be forgiven for having forgotten about the metaverse . But the metaverse is alive and well , ushering in a new era of digital transformation in a surprising place – the manufacturing industry .
Aiming to help solve the world ’ s hardest engineering , manufacturing and science problems , digital twins are a powerful tool capable of accelerating innovation and boosting productivity and business performance . To learn more , this month Technology Magazine speaks to Ludwig von Reiche , Managing Director at NVIDIA GmbH , on how the industrial metaverse is emerging as a powerful tool to help businesses reshape their approach to manufacturing , design and collaboration .
Decoding the metaverse and its early applications in digital twins Simply put , a metaverse is the internet in 3D : a network of connected , persistent , virtual worlds . According to von Reiche , today manufacturers are already harnessing metaverse technology to digitise difficult physical processes , ranging from the design and engineering of physical products to planning and operating physical factories and warehouses through digital twin technology .
“ The concept of digital twins has been used in manufacturing for years , facilitating the modelling of individual machines and the component parts of production lines ,” he explains . “ However , the scope and capabilities of digital twins have advanced significantly . Traditionally , these twins have been limited to replicating one machine or part , but not the complete manufacturing process .”
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