Technology Now · Hewlett Packard Enterprise

What is a 3D digital twin?

May 8, 2025·20 min·2 clips
Sebastian Schwartz reveals why a digital twin has nothing to do with 3D—it's all about the data.
This episode explores the concept of 3D digital twins, featuring an interview with Sebastian Schwartz who explains their data-driven foundation, practical applications in industries like aircraft manufacturing, and common misconceptions. The hosts also cover a scientific discovery about a new color and historical trivia on the Penny Black stamp.

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A brisk, useful explainer that makes digital twins feel less abstract and more operational.

Technology Now treats the digital twin as something concrete: a model, a data flow, and a practical reason an organization might need one. The episode works best when it keeps pulling the ideas back into plain language, especially in the discussion of the digital shadow, the…

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