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Review Article Volume 9 Issue 2
A step toward digital transformation: development of a compact bulk feeder digital twin to improve its functionality
Glyn Fargher, Hugo Chester, Ahmed Al-Ashaab, Nik Fadilah, Faiz Djafri, Sai Nikhil Kumar Jaini, Abdulaziz Aljumaiah
Received: May 05, 2025 | Published: May 16, 2025
Citation: Fargher G, Chester H, Al-Ashaab A, et al. A step toward digital transformation: development of a compact bulk feeder digital twin to improve its functionality. Aeron Aero Open Access J. 2025;9(2):104-111. DOI: 10.15406/aaoaj.2025.09.00226
Abstract
Increased global competition is intensifying pressure on companies such as Atlas Copco Henrob to enhance the performance of their products, including the Compact Bulk Feeder (CBF) component of the company’s ‘self-pierce riveting’ machine. With the rapid advancement of digital technologies, there is an opportunity for Atlas Copco Henrob to leverage digitalisation to improve CBF functionality and gain a competitive edge in the market. This paper presents the outcomes of modelling the digital twin of the CBF which enables continuous monitoring and analysis of the CBF’s performance. Focusing on enhancing its functional operation and capabilities. A comprehensive digital twin framework is introduced, incorporating suitable hardware for capturing and processing data, and software technologies to facilitate real time simulation and modelling that bridge the physical and virtual realms for two essential CBF functions. Additionally, the paper covers measuring the digital transformation performance at Atlas Copco Henrob.
Keywords: digital twin, digital transformation, industry 4.0
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