Welcome to DITTID - The Digital Twin Toolbox for Innovation and Development!
The fundamental purpose of DITTID is to provide comprehensive support to DT teams within companies, aiding them in the efficient development of economically and technologically successful DTs. We acknowledge that the current application of our toolbox has been primarily focused on engineering case studies. Thus, we recognize that claims about its wider applicability must be approached with caution, as they may be subject to limitations based on the specific branches and sizes of companies. It is important to note that our methods have been designed to maintain a balance between generality and practicality. While our case studies have primarily centered on engineering, production, and operation twins, they have allowed us to cover the most significant phases of the product lifecycle. Consequently, DITTID encompasses these three essential lifecycle stages. Through the systematic approach offered by DITTID, we aim to provide valuable benefits to our users, including the potential for reduced development times, a more comprehensive assessment of solution value, improved business cases, enhanced trustworthiness in DT development, and seamless compatibility with legacy systems. DITTID has been tailored to be usable by individuals with a general engineering background, ensuring that the principles and methodologies are applicable by a wide range of users. While specific knowledge may not always be a prerequisite, the collaborative involvement of various disciplines remains crucial for the successful creation of Digital Twins.
At the core of our innovative toolbox lies the Digital Twin Procedure Model, a fundamental component that forms the backbone of our comprehensive suite of design methods. These methods are strategically interconnected to enhance their effectiveness and drive exceptional results. In the upcoming sections, we will delve into each aspect of DITTID in detail.
- Digital Twin Procedure Model: At the heart of our toolbox, the Digital Twin Procedure Model serves as the guiding framework for your Digital Twin projects. It provides a structured approach to the development and implementation of Digital Twin solutions.
- Digital Twin Business Modelling Approach: Drawing insights from the entire procedure, this approach provides crucial inputs for your Digital Twin projects. It aids in prioritizing use cases and formulating meaningful value propositions to support the business modelling process. Additionally, it helps identify suitable use cases and validate DT solutions from an economic standpoint.
- Digital Twin Value Map: An essential companion to the Business Modelling Approach, the Value Map facilitates the creation of compelling value propositions for your Digital Twin solutions. It also serves as a tool for use case identification and economic validation.
- Digital Twin Use Case Template: Throughout each step of the procedure model, this standardized documentation format supports the development of use cases. By following this structured template, you can ensure consistency and clarity in your use case development process.
- Digital Twin Use Case Catalogue: In search of the perfect use case? Look no further. Our Use Case Catalogue offers an analogy and ideation method, helping you identify the most suitable use cases for your specific needs. Once you've developed your use cases, you can even enter them back into the catalogue for future DT projects.
- Digital Twin Trust Framework: Building trust is crucial in the world of Digital Twins. The Trust Framework empowers DT developers to instill trust in their solutions and foster a trusting environment among all partners involved. It leverages information from the situation analysis as a starting point and provides invaluable input for implementation preparation.
You will find descriptions of each method together with required tools, templates, and documents for download. The respective scientific publications can be found at the bottom of the page.
