Global Scans · Digital Twin · Weekly Summary

• [New] As digital twin technology enters 2026, it is transitioning from static virtual replicas to intelligent, data-driven systems that integrate real-time analytics and advanced AI. RTInsights
• [New] The main point to note is that as we enter 2026, digital twin technology is evolving rapidly, driven by innovations in data infrastructure, edge computing, generative artificial intelligence, and interoperability frameworks. RTInsights
• [New] The road ahead - Integrated, resilient, intelligent Looking toward 2026 and beyond, industry leaders see a convergence of AI, IoT, blockchain, and digital twin technologies as the next frontier. The STAT Trade Times
• [New] While IoT and Digital Supply Networks have dominated recent years, a new level will emerge in 2026: the Supply Chain Digital Twin. All Things Supply Chain
• [New] Digital twin technology is projected to rise by 60% annually over the next five years. Marketing Week
• [New] As digital twin technology and AI advance in 2026, we expect to see even more manufacturers accelerate robot teaching, reduce setup time, and unlock higher levels of productivity and competitiveness. Frontier Enterprise
• [New] Regulatory frameworks & standards: As digital twin use in clinical care grows, regulatory guidance, standards and validation frameworks will evolve (e.g., FDA, CMS). Trantorinc
• [New] German businesses implement end-to-end monitoring solutions to enable digital twin installations and maintenance programs that predict and optimize equipment performance, reducing operational costs. Research Nester
• Forecast: End-to-end visibility, digital control towers, IoT, and digital twin adoption are accelerating into 2026; investments paused in 2025 are rebounding, and AI/analytics deployments are becoming more mainstream, so visibility and responsiveness should materially improve for firms that invest. SCLAA - Supply Chain & Logistics Association of Austral
• By 2025, over 40% of mining companies are expected to adopt digital twin technology for operational optimization. Farmonaut
• By 2027, more than 70% of organizations using IoT will rely on digital twin platforms. TimesTech
• RIKEN scientists built a digital twin of the Milky Way by pairing high-fidelity physics for supernovae with a learned surrogate that predicts long-tail gas dynamics. Complete AI Training
• The U.S. Department of Commerce has announced a significant funding opportunity under the CHIPS for America program, offering USD 285 million to establish a Digital Twin and Semiconductor CHIPS Manufacturing USA Institute. Next Move Strategy Consulting
• (ABI Research) Digital twin-supported solutions in smart cities are projected to reach €4.8 billion by 2028. Hexagon
• In 2025, digital twin technology will mature, driven by advancements in IoT sensors, AI, and cloud computing. Devstree
• Dubai Electricity & Water Authority (DEWA) Digital-twin control center predicts grid load, balancing renewable inputs with consumption patterns, saving $50 million annually. / USA Logiciel Solutions
• The Deendayal Port Authority plans to implement an AI-powered digital twin as part of its shift to smart port operations. Indian Infrastructure

Last updated: 04 January 2026