Latest "digital twin" stories

A contractor with the Tyndall Program Management Office demonstrates how to map the interior of a building at Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., March 26, 2021. Tyndall PMO has been tasked with creating a virtual and augmented reality version of the base which will enable enhanced maintenance, modeling, and simulations while conserving manpower and resources. (Air Force/Staff Sgt. Stefan Alvarez)

Tyndall bets on 3D ‘digital twin’ modeling for a safer, smarter base

Some small technology could make a big difference as Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., looks to rebuild as a 21st-century “smart” installation.

By Rachel S. Cohen

2 years ago

Making Bones: Air Force to develop ‘digital twin’ of B-1 for damage prediction

Digital aircraft replicas may make maintenance faster, more effective and help forecast potential problems.

By Jared Morgan

3 years ago