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Digital Twins

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Digital Twins

This course is part of Digital Technologies and the Future of Manufacturing Specialization

Instructor: M.S. Krishnan

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3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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Beginner level

No prior experience required

1 week to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

109 reviews

Beginner level

No prior experience required

1 week to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Understand the basics of digital twins, digital twins platform and ecosystem
Learn the implementation of digital twins in manufacturing, the corresponding business values, and risks
Get to know the future trends of digital twins and digital threads

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There are 3 modules in this course

In this course, learners will be introduced to the concept of Digital Twins, learn how it is applied in manufacturing, and what businesses should consider as they decide to implement this technology. Considerations include information technology infrastructure, the business value of implementing Digital Twins, and what needs to happen across the organization to ensure successful implementation.

Learners will hear from industry experts as they share their perspectives on the opportunities and challenges of implementing Digital Twins, how Digital Twins is being implemented in their companies, and insights on the future of this technology within their industry and across manufacturing. The content presented in this course draws on a number of real-life interviews and case studies, and was created through a partnership with Siemens.

Module details

Welcome to Digital Twins! This week, you'll learn the basics behind this technology and will be able to describe the applications and and uses for digital twins within a manufacturing setting.

What's included

11 videos8 readings1 assignment1 discussion prompt

11 videosTotal 55 minutes

Course Introduction4 minutes
What are Digital Twins and How Do They Work?7 minutes
Digital Twins in Manufacturing7 minutes
Insights from Ford - Digital Twins Applications at Ford4 minutes
Insights from Tata Steel - Digital Twins Example Built on IoT Platform5 minutes
Insights from Siemens - Digital Twin of Performance3 minutes
Insights from Tata Steel - Digital Twins Example for Industrial Construction Project3 minutes
Complexity and Scale of Digital Twins8 minutes
Insights from Siemens - Executable Digital Twins6 minutes
Insights from Siemens - Functional Digital Twins Example3 minutes
Digital Twins and the Automotive Industry6 minutes

8 readingsTotal 75 minutes

Pre-Course Survey10 minutes
Course Syllabus5 minutes
Self-reflection - Digital Twins Applications at Ford10 minutes
Self-reflection - Digital Twins Example Built on IIoT Platform10 minutes
Self-reflection - Digital Twin of Performance10 minutes
Self-reflection - Digital Twins Example for Industrial Construction Project10 minutes
Self-reflection - Executable Digital Twins10 minutes
Self-reflection - Function Digital Twins10 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 30 minutes

Module 1 Quiz30 minutes

1 discussion promptTotal 10 minutes

Introduce yourself!10 minutes

In our second week, we will address the digital twin platform ecosystem and the business context/advantages of digital twins. We'll also review risks and challenges surrounding this technology.

What's included

9 videos3 readings1 assignment

9 videosTotal 56 minutes

Digital Twins Platform Ecosystem5 minutes
Digital Twins Concept3 minutes
Insights from Siemens - Evolving Digital Twins Ecosystems6 minutes
What are the Business Advantages of Digital Twins?10 minutes
Digital Twins Implementation10 minutes
Insights from Ford - Digital Twins Implementation Guidelines5 minutes
Digital Twins Challenges and Risks7 minutes
Insights from Siemens - Digital Twins Challenges6 minutes
Insights from Ford - Digital Twins Risks3 minutes

3 readingsTotal 30 minutes

Self-reflection - Evolving Digital Twins Ecosystems10 minutes
Self-reflection - Digital Twins Implementation Guidelines10 minutes
Self-reflection - Digital Twins Challenges10 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 30 minutes

Module 2 Quiz30 minutes

In our final week, you'll learn about the forecast of future trends for digital twins, learn about a related concept called digital threads, and spend time working through a case project for your final assessment.