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Digital twin vs digital thread: Two complementary ways to digitally replicate assets

IBM Business Partners

Digital threads use a variety of technologies, including computer-aided design (CAD) software, product lifecycle management (PLM) systems and Internet of Things (IoT) sensors, to collect and share data across workflows.

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The Significance of Digital Technology in Manufacturing – What is ITOT?

Perficient Digital Transformation

It encompasses areas such as enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, data analytics, cybersecurity, cloud computing, and communication networks. On the other hand, operations technology (OT) encompasses the hardware and software systems that are used to monitor, control, and automate physical processes and equipment in industries.