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Three Key Findings from the Digital Twin Trends Report

Picture running a complex factory now imagine having a perfect digital recreation of this site that shows you every detail in real time. Thats the power of digital twins. This technology creates exact virtual replicas of physical operations to give businesses unprecedented control over their processes. This technology helps managers spot problems before they happen and test new ideas without risking actual equipment or operations. 

Major companies use digital twins to cut maintenance costs and boost productivity. For instance, a manufacturer can watch the performance of their production line, predict when machines need repairs and simulate changes to increase output. Another example includes an oil and gas operator that can monitor remote drilling platforms from headquarters, identify equipment issues early and protect workers. 

The real power of digital twins lies in their predictive abilities. Teams can run what-ifscenarios to test process changes virtually before implementation on the plant floor. This hands-on testing eliminates costly mistakes and speeds up innovation. 

Hexagons Digital Twin Industry Report, based on insights from 660 top executives across 11 industries, highlights the current impact and future potential of digital twins. Senior leaders overwhelmingly endorse digital twins, with 96% recognizing their benefits and 62% reporting substantial value. Only 2% see no value in the technology. 

Lets explore three key findings that underscore why digital twins empower organizations. 


AI Drives Technological Maturity 

Digital twins gain greater value when integrated with artificial intelligence (AI). This integration enhances digital twin performance at every stage, from creation to real-time updates and improved accessibility. The report shows that 80% of leaders recognize AI as a catalyst for digital twins. Together, the innovation can help organizations forecast performance, streamline operations and increase adaptability. These tools deliver the capabilities that leaders need to meet and often exceed their expectations in terms of operational maturity.  

See where your organization stands when it comes to the technical maturity and business value of your digital twin. Hexagon’s Digital Twin Value-Maturity Matrix offers a snapshot of where industries stand when extracting business value from their digital twins. 


Digital Twins Scale to Fit Any Organization 

Digital twin technology delivers impact across all organization sizes. While larger enterprises lead in adoption, small to medium businesses also report significant returns, including a higher average return on investment. As the technology becomes more integrated into the organization, digital twins offer greater insights that improve efficiency, strengthen collaboration and lower risk in diverse sectors. Whether they manage a single system or an entire operation, organizations unlock optimized processes at every level through digital twins. 


Precise Insights Fuel Sustainability Efforts 

Digital twins drive measurable progress in sustainability. According to the report, 38% of respondents achieve substantial carbon reduction through digital twins and cut emissions by an average of 15%. Digital twins empower organizations to make impactful decisions that align with sustainability goals by delivering precise data-driven insights for better decision making. Digital twins data can offer a clear, actionable path toward more sustainable operations as sustainability priorities intensify.


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With leaders focusing on sustainability, efficiency and technological growth, digital twins increasingly emerge as essential tools. Organizations that tackle data integration challenges and scale adoption will capture growing operational and financial benefits. In fact, the report finds that companies using digital twins cut costs by 19% and boost revenue by 19%.  

Download Hexagon’s Digital Twin Industry Report today for deeper insights and detailed findings. Learn more about how Hexagons expertise in digital twin technology supports businesses to craft phased implementation strategies and select the right tools that meet their needs.

About the Author

Senior Strategy & Enablement Consulting Lead, APM John is an experienced leader with 25+ years of industry experience. At Hexagon, John is a product strategy leader for Asset Performance Management (APM), focused on operationalizing industrial asset strategies to improve asset availability and reliability. Before Hexagon, he served in product leadership and strategy roles for Itus Digital, SymphonyAI, GE Digital and Meridium. John is a Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional (CMRP).

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