Fundamentals and Applications of Digital Twins

The lecture Fundamentals and Applications of Digital Twins provides a comprehensive introduction to the concept of Digital Twins and their versatile applications in industry, research, and development. It is designed for anyone interested in digitalization, intelligent networking, and innovative technologies. Through interdisciplinary insights and practical examples, you will learn how Digital Twins optimize the entire product lifecycle and drive digital transformation.

Organizational

Event-type Lecture (Bachelor)
Cycle Winter semester
Time frame 4 Credit Points in Full-Time Study
Language German
Dates Still open for the next semester
Lecturer Dr.-Ing. Daniel Fuhrländer-Völker
Kooperation Product Life Cycle Management PLCM (opens in new tab)

Registration

Registration process TUCaN (opens in new tab)

Content

Aims After successfully completing this learning unit, students should be able to
  • Explain the concept of Digital Twins, including their components and the interaction between the physical twin and the digital shadow.
  • Identify and assess application areas of Digital Twins in various industries (e.g., manufacturing, construction, aerospace, robotics).
  • Understand OPC UA as a standard for communication and data integration and design basic OPC UA information models.
  • Apply data collection and processing techniques in the context of Digital Twins and analyze their associated challenges.
  • Explain simulation and modeling methods for Digital Twins and describe their significance throughout the product lifecycle.
  • Discuss the integration of Digital Twins in industrial automation systems and evaluate their role in Industry 4.0 applications.
  • Analyze data security and privacy aspects related to Digital Twins and derive appropriate protective measures
  • Explain the importance of Digital Twins for sustainability and the circular economy and develop strategies for resource-efficient product and system usage.
Contents The lecture series “Fundamentals and Applications of Digital Twins” provides an in-depth understanding of the technologies and diverse applications of Digital Twins throughout the entire product lifecycle.

Following a technological introduction, you will explore the added value of Digital Twins from various perspectives: from product development and production management to cyber-physical simulations, intelligent value stream analyses, and sustainable construction processes.

Experts from academia and industry offer fascinating insights into current research and application areas – including the integration of OPC UA as a communication standard, the use of AI for data-driven optimization, and innovative solutions for energy-efficient production systems.

Thanks to the interdisciplinary focus of the lecture, you will gain not only solid theoretical knowledge but also practical examples that highlight the impact of Digital Twins on the digital transformation across different industries.

Associated research activities

Projects KI4ETA | Artificial Intelligence for Energy Technology and Applications in Production

Contact

  Name Contact
Dr.-Ing. Daniel Fuhrländer-Völker
ETA | Energy Technologies and Applications in Production
+49 6151 8229-734
L6|03 (ETA-Fabrik) 101