Physical twin

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-007162",
  "term": "Physical twin",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A tangible, real-world asset or system that is represented by a digital twin, allowing for real-time data exchange and interaction. This physical entity provides the operational data that feeds into its digital counterpart, enabling monitoring, analysis, and control. A physical twin could be a pump, a manufacturing robot, or an entire factory.",
  "subject": "Manufacturing",
  "see_also": [
    "CAD/CAM",
    "solid model"
  ],
  "translations": {
    "de": "Physischer Zwilling",
    "es": "gemelo físico",
    "fr": "jumeau physique"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/physical-twin/"
}