What is the Digital Thread?
/ dig•i•tal THred /
noun
A digital thread is a bidirectional, dependable and trustworthy interconnected information system that links multiple dimensions, including structure, behavior, space, time, and lifecycle stages.
- It facilitates secure and resilient data and model management and governance, ensuring trustworthiness in data exchange and interoperability.
- By integrating different types of data and providing ontologies, the digital thread fosters a seamless flow of information throughout the lifecycles of a digital twin.
- Through its reciprocal interaction, the digital thread enhances visibility and transparency, enabling organizations to make informed decisions and optimize operations.
- Digital twin systems may comprise of multiple digital threads working together to ensure comprehensive linkage across isolated data, repositories, and systems, enabling safe and secure closed-loop communication across products, people, processes, and places.
The digital thread is essential to a digital twin because it connects and integrates data across the product lifecycle, enabling dynamic real-time insights and updates. This allows for more informed decision-making and predictive analysis.
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