FAQ

All you ever wanted to know about digital twins

What is a digital twin and why is it important?

A digital twin is a virtual representation of a physical object, system, or process. In the pharma, chemical, automotive, manufacturing, energy and other industries, digital twins can help companies optimize their operations, improve product design and performance, and simulate scenarios to reduce risk and increase efficiency.

What is photogrammetry and how does it relate to digital twins?

Photogrammetry is a technology used to measure and extract information from photographs. In the context of digital twins, photogrammetry can be used to create high-quality, photorealistic digital representations of physical objects, systems, or processes based on a series of photographs.

How are digital twins created with photogrammetry?

Digital twins are created with photogrammetry by first taking a series of photographs of the physical object, system, or process from different angles. These photographs are then processed using specialized software to extract the geometry and textures of the object, system, or process. The resulting 3D digital representation can then be used to create a virtual, interactive model that closely resembles the physical object, system, or process.

What industries can benefit from digital twins created with photogrammetry?

Digital twins created with photogrammetry can benefit a range of industries, including pharma, chemical, automotive, manufacturing, and energy. By providing a virtual representation of physical objects, systems, and processes, digital twins can help companies optimize their operations, improve product design and performance, and simulate scenarios to reduce risk and increase efficiency.

What are the advantages of using photogrammetry over other methods of creating digital twins?

Photogrammetry provides several advantages over other methods of creating digital twins, including high accuracy, scalability, and cost-effectiveness. By using a series of photographs, photogrammetry can create highly detailed, photorealistic digital representations of physical objects, systems, and processes, and can do so at a lower cost than other methods, such as laser scanning.

How accurate are digital twins created with photogrammetry?

Digital twins created with photogrammetry are highly accurate, allowing companies to make precise measurements and simulations based on their virtual models. The accuracy of digital twins created with photogrammetry depends on the quality and resolution of the photographs used, as well as the processing software and techniques used.

How can digital twins created with photogrammetry be updated and maintained over time?

By taking additional photographs, companies can update their digital twins to reflect any changes or improvements in the physical object, system, or process, ensuring that their virtual models are always up-to-date.

What hardware do companies need to create digital twins with photogrammetry?

To create digital twins with photogrammetry, companies typically need a high-quality digital camera. FRAMENCE also uses Drones, Smartphones and a helmet camera depending on the situation.

Who’s taking the pictures?

The shooting method is so simple that no experts are required. Brief your team and anyone can snap away. Or if you prefer, we’re happy to lend a hand and capture the shots for you. We’ll even keep your twin updated.

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