Digital Twin and Blockchain Relationship

Digital Twin is a virtual model designed to reflect a physical object accurately. Control objects such as CNC cutting machines are equipped with various sensors related to important functional areas. These sensors generate data on many aspects of physical object performance such as energy output, temperature, material condition, etc. Then, this data is entered into the processing system and applied to the digital copy. Once the virtual model is made aware of this data, it can be used to run simulations, investigate performance issues, and generate potential improvements. All of these can be used to generate valuable foresight that can then be applied to the original physical object.

It is a very serious problem that the security of the storage, interpretation, and transfer of the data obtained as a result of these processes. In other words, these simulation results, which are kept in an ordinary database, need a more secure agent in terms of data retention. The need for a reliable intermediary is the biggest reason why the concept of Digital Twins is gaining popularity today. So where is Blockchain in this business?

Blockchain protects data from Hackers or people who want to change data thanks to the great possibilities it offers in terms of encryption (Proof of Stake). Both SMEs and large companies(Siemens, IBM) are starting to use blockchain technology to store physical objects and data and their next move will be to integrate digital twin technology into their operations. For this to be successful, there is a need for special distributed ledger platforms that allow information sharing between digital twins. Digital twins on a blockchain also help protect products and protect from counterfeits. By creating a digital twin of a product on the Blockchain, a user will be able to access transaction records along with information about where and how the product was made, its use case. In addition, companies that combine blockchain with virtual simulations will be able to track their products anytime and anywhere with high accuracy for the first time in history.

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