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Discover how digital twins are reshaping industries and addressing modern challenges in the new book Digital Twin: Fundamentals & Applications. This comprehensive guide, leveraging initiatives developed by Digital Twin Consortium, explores real-world applications across manufacturing, healthcare, smart cities, supply chains, and more. With insights from leading thinkers and contributions from DTC member and liaison organizations, this book bridges theory and practice to showcase how digital twins are driving innovation, sustainability, and societal impact. Learn more about the book and its contributors here: https://bit.ly/3ZP6HZG Individual Contributions from DTC Member or Liaison Companies: - Soheil Sabri and Benjamin Lee: University of Central Florida, University of Melbourne - Kostas Alexandridis, PhD, GISP and Michael LaFontaine, PLS, PMP, MBA: County of Orange Public Works - Olivia Pinon Fischer: AIAA - Yiqun Chen: University of Melbourne - David McKee: Counterpoint Technologies and University of Leeds - Dennis Dokter and Dr Rajinder Bhandal Bhandal: University of Leeds - Edmary Altamiranda: Aker BP ASA - Malte Heithoff, Nico Jansen, Judith Michael, Florian Rademacher, and Bernhard Rumpe: RWTH Aachen University - Mahdi Aghaabbasi, PhD, Roger Azevedo, Mary Jean Amon, Mindi Anderson, Sean Mondesire, Francisco-Guido Sanz, Megan Wiedbusch: University of Central Florida, - John Reynolds: Agile Fractal Grid - Michael Grieves: University of Central Florida and Digital Twin Institute #DigitalTwin #Innovation #Sustainability #SupplyChain

Discover how digital twins are reshaping industries and addressing modern challenges in the new book Digital Twin: Fundamentals & Applications. This comprehensive guide, leveraging initiatives developed by Digital Twin Consortium, explores real-world applications across manufacturing, healthcare, smart cities, supply chains, and more. With insights from leading thinkers and contributions from DTC member and liaison organizations, this book bridges theory and practice to showcase how digital twins are driving innovation, sustainability, and societal impact. Learn more about the book and its contributors here: https://bit.ly/3ZP6HZG Individual Contributions from DTC Member or Liaison Companies: - Soheil Sabri and Benjamin Lee: University of Central Florida, University of Melbourne - Kostas Alexandridis, PhD, GISP and Michael LaFontaine, PLS, PMP, MBA: County of Orange Public Works - Olivia Pinon Fischer: AIAA - Yiqun Chen: University of Melbourne - David McKee: Counterpoint Technologies and University of Leeds - Dennis Dokter and Dr Rajinder Bhandal Bhandal: University of Leeds - Edmary Altamiranda: Aker BP ASA - Malte Heithoff, Nico Jansen, Judith Michael, Florian Rademacher, and Bernhard Rumpe: RWTH Aachen University - Mahdi Aghaabbasi, PhD, Roger Azevedo, Mary Jean Amon, Mindi Anderson, Sean Mondesire, Francisco-Guido Sanz, Megan Wiedbusch: University of Central Florida, - John Reynolds: Agile Fractal Grid - Michael Grieves: University of Central Florida and Digital Twin Institute #DigitalTwin #Innovation #Sustainability #SupplyChain

Discover how digital twins are reshaping industries and addressing modern challenges in the new book Digital Twin: Fundamentals & Applications. This comprehensive guide, leveraging initiatives developed by Digital Twin Consortium, explores real-world applications across manufacturing, healthcare, smart cities, supply chains, and more. With insights from leading thinkers and contributions from DTC member and liaison organizations, this book bridges theory and practice to showcase how digital twins are driving innovation, sustainability, and societal impact. Learn more about the book and its contributors here: https://bit.ly/3ZP6HZG Individual Contributions from DTC Member or Liaison Companies: - Soheil Sabri and Benjamin Lee: University of Central Florida, University of Melbourne - Kostas Alexandridis, PhD, GISP and Michael LaFontaine, PLS, PMP, MBA: County of Orange Public Works - Olivia Pinon Fischer: AIAA - Yiqun Chen: University of Melbourne - David McKee: Counterpoint Technologies and University of Leeds - Dennis Dokter and Dr Rajinder Bhandal Bhandal: University of Leeds - Edmary Altamiranda: Aker BP ASA - Malte Heithoff, Nico Jansen, Judith Michael, Florian Rademacher, and Bernhard Rumpe: RWTH Aachen University - Mahdi Aghaabbasi, PhD, Roger Azevedo, Mary Jean Amon, Mindi Anderson, Sean Mondesire, Francisco-Guido Sanz, Megan Wiedbusch: University of Central Florida, - John Reynolds: Agile Fractal Grid - Michael Grieves: University of Central Florida and Digital Twin Institute #DigitalTwin #Innovation #Sustainability #SupplyChain

Panel Discussion in Full Swing We’ve officially kicked off the Future of Smart Manufacturing: Trends and Predictions panel discussion, chaired by the esteemed Professor John Patsavellas, Lecturer and COO at Cranfield University, in the Ballroom. Joined by an exceptional lineup of panellists: 🔹 Anna Mitchell, Chief Transformation Officer, Pelsis 🔹 Shanaka Rabel, Group Chief Digital and Data Officer, Stretchline 🔹 Prof Konstantinos Salonitis, Head of Sustainable Manufacturing Systems, Cranfield University Together, they are sharing visionary insights into the technologies and strategies shaping the future of manufacturing. From emerging technologies to staying ahead of disruptions, this session promises to inspire and inform. What are your thoughts on the biggest disruptors in manufacturing today? #SmartManufacturingForum #Industry4.0 #CXOCircle #FutureOfWork #Innovation

Well, it's hardly a shocker... but now we've got the data to prove it! A study by Heliyon in December 2023, has confirmed what many of us have suspected all along: the biggest hurdle to successful Industry 4.0 implementation isn't just about the tech; it's the lack of top management commitment leading the charge (or lack thereof). 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐖𝐞 𝐊𝐧𝐨𝐰: Researchers analyzed and prioritized barriers to Industry 4.0 adoption through the application of Total Interpretive Structural Modeling (TISM) coupled with the insightful Fuzzy MICMAC analysis. At the heart of the study, ten major barriers to Industry 4.0 implementation were identified, ranging from IT infrastructure to training deficiencies. Yet, when the dust settled, it became unmistakably clear that the commitment from the top echelons of management wasn't just another barrier; it was the barrier from which all other challenges stemmed. 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐝𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐫𝐬: 𝟏. 𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐁𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐫𝐬: Leading the pack, top management commitment, alongside funding adequacy, emerged as the most influential drivers. These barriers have the power to propel or hinder progress, underscoring the transformative role of leadership and resource allocation in navigating the Industry 4.0 journey. 𝟐. 𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐁𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐫𝐬: Barriers like IT infrastructure, cyber-physical systems, and communication models were identified as heavily dependent. They are at the receiving end of actions, heavily influenced by how well the driving barriers are managed. 𝟑. 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐁𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐫𝐬: Interestingly, the study found no barriers falling squarely into this quadrant, suggesting a clear delineation between the forces that drive change and those that are influenced by it within the context of Industry 4.0 implementation. 𝟒. 𝐀𝐮𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐁𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐫𝐬: These barriers represent challenges that, although important, have less direct impact on the overall implementation strategy and are less influenced by other barriers. 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐌𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐬:  This revelation underscores a critical insight – technological transformations go beyond mere technological upgrades. They require a vision that's shared from the boardroom down to the front lines. Without the unwavering support and proactive drive from top management, the path to embracing Industry 4.0 technologies becomes fraught with obstacles, underutilized potential, and, ultimately, unmet opportunities. 𝐅𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐥𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐬: https://lnkd.in/e9ek3bXq ******************************************* • Visit www.jeffwinterinsights.com for access to all my content and to stay current on Industry 4.0 and other cool tech trends • Ring the 🔔 for notifications!