Using Digital Twin in a Shipbuilding Project

Three-dimensional modelling software tools enable the creation of a digital replica of the product-Digital Twin-a representative of Virtual Reality as one of the prominent trends of Industry 4.0. The development of the Digital Twin can start simultaneously with the development of the product, primarily for the purpose of selecting optimal technical and technological solutions prior to and during physical construction, and, ultimately, with the intention of managing the entire product life cycle. The Digital Twin, as one of the key technological achievements in the implementation of the business system transformation from traditional to smart, should also be recognized as the cornerstone of the Shipyard 4.0 model, i.e., its Cyber-Physical Space. This paper is based on statistical and empirical data of the observed shipyard with the aim to represent the significance of the Digital Twin ship in preserving and improving the competitiveness of the shipbuilding industry. Namely, with the emphasis this article places on the contribution of advanced outfitting in achieving savings in the shipbuilding process as well as its role in attaining high standards of environmental protection and workplace safety, the importance of its further improvement is an obvious conclusion-with Digital Twin being one of the recognized tools for this purpose.

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Three-dimensional modelling software tools enable the creation of Digital Twin, a digital replica of the product, which is one of the virtual reality trends in Industry 4.0. The development of Digital Twin can start concurrently with the product development to select optimal technical solutions and manage the product life cycle. Digital Twin plays a significant role in the transformation of the business system and enhancing competitiveness in the shipbuilding industry.