The Digital Twin Consortium Podcast

The DTC Testbed Initiative: Develop, Test, Validate

In this episode, OMG Chairman & CEO Bill Hoffman chats with David McKee, Managing Partner at Counterpoint Technologies and CTO at Crysp, about the launch of the DTC's Digital Twin Testbed initiative.
Digital Twin Testbeds are a member-driven initiative designed to advance digital twin systems and enabling technologies. The initiative provides a collaborative, holistic approach DTC members can use to develop, test, verify, validate and implement digital twin systems and advance digital twin-enabling technologies. David describes the origins of the initiative, how the members will bring it to market, and how his company is launching one of the initial testbeds, which aims to develop a standardized digital twin blueprint for moving from paper-based processes to real-time, AI-driven asset management. 
David McKee Websites: Counterpoint Technologies  |  Crysp
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The Future is Generative: Reimagining Innovation with Intelligence Towards 2040

In this episode, OMG Chairman & CEO Bill Hoffman chats with Gan Wang, VP Systems Engineering Ecosystem, at Dassault Systèmes. Gan walks through his organization's vision for the Generative Economy, a technology roadmap for a 3D universe to be realized by 2040. The universe will combine modeling and simulation techniques based on real world evidence and data with AI-generated content.
Gan explains that in this Industrial Metaverse, AI will digest large amounts of data and synthesize the highlights across vertical markets. The early capabilities are already emerging in test environments, in industries such as mobility, infrastructure, and healthcare.  Gan describes the two pillars of AI services in development at Dassault, including experiences generated by AI and virtual companions, AI based agents that assist professionals in their daily work. He also encourages technologists to get involved in consortium work, citing the influence of standards such as SysML v2 on industrial applications.Visit us at https://www.digitaltwinconsortium.org

Why We Are Betting on Digital Twins

In this episode, OMG Chairman & CEO Bill Hoffman chats with Liang Downey, MBA MEng, and Industry Blackbelt at Microsoft. She is an industry advisory for the power utility industry.
They discuss Microsoft's commitment and investment in digital twins in industry. Liang explains that Microsoft's mission is to empower every person and organization on the planet to achieve more. She touches on the evolution of digital twins and Microsoft's influence on the digital twin ecosystem.
She discusses her organization's work in designing and testing systems and running electrical simulations. In the utilities industry, Microsoft is investing in GenAI to enable natural language communications between physical and digital twins. She also offers advice for companies getting into digital twins -- be agile and start with small projects.
Windmill image from the Microsoft publication "Orchestrating the Grid: Tackling Utilities Largest Opportunities and Challenges."
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Building a Metaverse Ecosystem for Finland

In this episode, OMG Chairman & CEO Bill Hoffman chats with Jani Vallirinne of DIMECC. DIMECC provide an open collaboration platform that facilitates the formation of new business ecosystems, including the Metaverse Ecosystem Finland (MEFI), as well as the technological and commercial renewal and growth of companies.As the Ecosystem Lead for MEFI, Jani plays a key role in developing the ecosystem and helping customers unlock the opportunities offered by emerging technologies. The ecosystem covers the overall value chain from technology and service provides and business networks to research organizations, along with industry, health and society appliers.Jani offers advice for getting started with digital twins and addresses the challenges of deploying security, digital thread, and AI in digital twin settings. 
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Progress and New Challenges in Manufacturing with Digital Twins

In this episode, Dr. Carlos Toro, Director of Data & Analytics at NTT Data (Chile) / Digital Twins Innovation Centre coordinator for Latam, and  DTC Ambassador, chats with OMG Chairman & CEO Bill Hoffman.Carlos shares insights into how NTT Data is driving real-world adoption of digital twins through AI and analytics. He discusses NTT’s mission to create value through technology and collaboration, emphasizing a people-centered, client-first approach. He breaks down how digital twins are evolving beyond pilots and research into practical enterprise applications, and how collaboration within DTC accelerates that process. Carlos maintains a highly optimistic view of the digital twin landscape, highlighting growing maturity, increased cross-industry momentum, and the importance of keeping a positive, proactive spirit when tackling real-world challenges.
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New Book: "Digital Twin Fundamentals and Applications"

In this episode, OMG Chairman & CEO Bill Hoffman chats with two of the editors of a new book, "Digital Twin Fundamentals and Applications" from Springer Nature Publishing.
Kostas Alexandridis of County of Orange, CA, and Soheil Sabri, of the University of Central Florida, are co-chairs of the Digital Twin Consortium's Academia & Research Working Group.
This book presents a conceptual framework that examines critical perspectives on digital twins across diverse disciplines. It evaluates the contributions of leading thinkers to the broader discourse about digital twins. The group discusses the origins of the book, its contents and authors, and the outlook for digital twin technology. 
The book is available here: Digital Twin: Fundamentals and Applications | SpringerLink
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The Impact of Digital Twins on Airport Operations

Philippe Delannoy, Director, Building Equipment at Dassault Systèmes, chats with Bill Hoffman, Chairman & CEO of Object Management Group, about how digital twins are driving efficiencies in airport operations, one of the most challenging ecosystems to manage. 
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The Increasing Reliance on Digital Twins in the Built Environment

Marc Goldman, Director of Industry Solutions at Esri and Chair of DTC's AECO Working Group, chats with Bill Hoffman, Chairman & CEO of Object Management Group, about the growing use of digital twins in Architecture, Engineering, and Construction. Visit us at https://www.digitaltwinconsortium.org/

Staying Ahead of Cyber Adversaries with Digital Twins

Intuitus's David Shaw, co-chair of the DTC's Security & Trustworthiness working group, chats about digital twins and cybersecurity with Bill Hoffman, Object Management Group Chairman & CEO.
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Driving Development with Digital Twins in Manufacturing Applications

Winniio's Nicolas Waern, co-chair of the DTC's Manufacturing working group, chats about digital twins in manufacturing with Bill Hoffman, Object Management Group Chairman & CEO. Visit us at https://www.digitaltwinconsortium.org/.