DigitalTwin-4-Multiphysics-Lab

The "Digital Twin-4-Multiphysics Lab" (DT4MP) is equally dedicated to the topics of urban digital twins (UDTs) and multiphysics twins for industry. Both areas are addressed on an equal footing and in synergy to develop innovative solutions and optimizations for urban and industrial applications.

Multiphysics phenomena are of central importance in both urban digital twins (UDTs) and many industrial applications and production lines. These phenomena influence the efficiency and safety of processes as well as the integrity of the produced parts. Embedded in process chains and design tasks, multiphysics simulations are subject to significant automation and optimization for both urban and industrial applications. These simulations are an integral part of digital twins – virtual, functional versions of systems that capture their properties and represent the lifecycle of a system in the form of data and metadata.

In the area of urban digital twins (UDTs), DT4MP enables detailed analysis and optimization of urban processes and infrastructures. At the same time, multiphysics twins in industry contribute to increased efficiency and process safety. Through the integration of real-time data and advanced simulation models, UDTs contribute to improving the quality of life, efficient resource use, and promoting sustainable urban development. In industry, similar technologies are used to optimize production and ensure the quality of produced parts.

DT4MP combines digital twins and artificial intelligence (AI) for both urban and industrial applications. New methods are developed and applied through the combination of machine learning and multiphysics simulations. The lab offers services such as data analysis, virtual testing, and validation, benefiting both small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and larger companies in urban and industrial contexts. It promotes cooperation in research and organizes regular discussions around digital twins.

Fraunhofer SCAI, the Institute for Technology, Resource Conservation and Energy Efficiency (TREE), the Institute for Artificial Intelligence and Autonomous Systems (A2S) at the Bonn-Rhein-Sieg University of Applied Sciences, and the Dr. Reinold Hagen Foundation founded DT4MP to advance digitalization research in industry and urban areas and to support SMEs.