A 5M Synchronization Mechanism for Digital Twin Shop-Floor

In recent years,as a promising way to realize digital transformation,digital twin shop-floor(DTS)plays an impor-tant role in smart manufacturing.The core feature of DTS is the synchronization.How to implement and maintain the synchronization is critical for DTS.However,there is still a lack of a common definition for synchronization in DTS.Besides,a systematic synchronization mechanism for DTS is strongly needed.This paper first summarizes the defi-nition and requirements of synchronization in DTS,to clarify the understanding of synchronization in DTS.Then,a 5M synchronization mechanism for DTS is proposed,where 5M refers to multi-system data,multi-fidelity model,multi-resource state,multi-level state,and multi-stage operation.As a bottom-up synchronization mechanism,5M synchronization mechanism for DTS has the potential to support DTS to achieve and maintain physical-virtual state synchronization,and to realize operation synchronization of DTS.The implementation methods of 5M synchronization mechanism for DTS are also introduced.Finally,the proposed synchronization mechanism is validated in a digital twin satellite assembly shop-floor,which proves the effectiveness and feasibility of the mechanism.

makeTwin:A reference architecture for digital twin software platform

Digital twin is currently undergoing a significant transformation from the conceptual and theoretical research phase to the implementation and application phase.However,a universally adaptable research and development platform for digital twin is critically needed to meet the development requirements.Specifically,a publicly accessible simulation,testing,and validation platform which can support digital twin model building,data processing,algorithm design,configuration,etc.,is urgently required for researchers.Furthermore,for developers from the industry,a lowcode development platform that can offer a customizable suite of functions such as model creation,data management,protocol configuration,and visualization is urgently needed.Meanwhile,for enterprise users,there is a lack of an application management platform that can be configured and migrated for various application scenarios,functions,and modes.Therefore,based on the system research of digital twin theories and key technologies by the authors(such as the five-dimension digital twin model,digital twin modeling and digital twin data theory,digital twin standards,and so on),a digital twin software platform reference architecture,namely make Twin,is proposed and designed,as well as its ten core functions.The workflow of the make Twin and the interaction mechanisms among its core functions are described.Finally,a digital twin application system for a chemical fiber textile shop floor(CFTS)which was developed according to make Twin,is introduced,which validates the proposed reference architecture.

A digital twin-enhanced collaborative maintenance paradigm for aero-engine fleet

Maintenance of aero-engine fleets is crucial for the efficiency,safety,and reliability of the aviation industry.With the increasing demand for air transportation,maintaining high-performing aero-engines has become significant.Collaborative maintenance,specifically targeting aero-engine fleets,involves the coordination of multiple tasks and resources to enhance management efficiency and reduce costs.Digital Twin(DT)technology provides essential technical support for the intelligent operation and maintenance of aero-engine fleets.DT maps physical object properties to the virtual world,creating high-fidelity,dynamic models.However,DT-enhanced collaborative maintenance faces various challenges,including the construction of complex system-layer DT models,management of massive integrated DT data,and the development of fusion mechanisms and decision-making methods for DT data and models.Overcoming these challenges will allow the aviation industry to optimize aero-engine fleet maintenance,ensuring safety,efficiency,and cost-effectiveness while meeting the growing demand for air transportation.