#digital twin

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Visual Components says simulation is important to planning manufacturing.

Simulation And Digital Twins Are Converging In Manufacturing, But They Are Not The Same Tool

Manufacturers pushing deeper into virtual operations are being urged to distinguish between simulation and digital twins, especially when planning factory systems and real-time optimization.

Key Takeaways

Simulation models scenarios in a controlled virtual environment.
A digital twin continuously exchanges data with a physical system.

DT Editorial Team·May 26, 2026·via therobotreport.com

NORD Launches Digital Twin Simulation Platform to Streamline Robotics Drive System Design

NORD has released a digital twin simulation platform that enables robotics engineers to validate drive concepts before building physical prototypes. The system allows developers to test motor, gearbox, and inverter configurations in virtual environments, potentially saving months of development time.

Key Takeaways

NORD's new digital twin platform lets engineers simulate motor, gearbox, and inverter configurations before physical prototyping
The system models thermal behavior, energy consumption, mechanical stress, and dynamic load profiles

DT Editorial Team·Feb 21, 2026·5 min read·via therobotreport.com