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The Ultimate Guide to Digital twins

A curated Australian edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Digital twins.

What to know about Digital twins

Digital twins represent a cutting-edge technology that creates virtual replicas of physical environments, systems, or processes. These digital counterparts allow organizations to simulate, analyze, and optimize real-world operations in a dynamic virtual setting. By bridging the physical and digital worlds, digital twins are transforming diverse sectors, from transportation and manufacturing to urban planning and supply chain management.

Exploring our stories on digital twins reveals how companies worldwide leverage this technology to enhance efficiency, improve decision-making, and support sustainability goals. Readers can learn about the latest advancements, including AI-integrated simulations, digital twin marketplaces, and industrial metaverse applications. Understanding digital twins offers valuable insights into how enterprises drive innovation, manage complex systems, and prepare for the digital future.

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Recent Digital twins News

Prophet names Rachel Scott as Head of Marketing Science
Insurance

Prophet names Rachel Scott as Head of Marketing Science

Prophet appoints data scientist Rachel Scott as Head of Marketing Science to lead customer-facing decision science and marketing effectiveness.

Thu, 5th Feb 2026

Social enterprise opens data careers to neurodivergent
IT Industry

Social enterprise opens data careers to neurodivergent

Australian Spatial Analytics has created over 230 data careers for young neurodivergent adults while delivering AUD $18 million in projects.

Fri, 23rd Jan 2026

NBN & RMIT launch ASTRID lab for AI & digital twins
EduTech

NBN & RMIT launch ASTRID lab for AI & digital twins

NBN and RMIT launch ASTRID lab to build AI-driven digital twins and robotics for smarter planning of Australia's broadband network.

Wed, 7th Jan 2026

The rise and impact of AI in Biotechnology and Healthcare
Data Protection

The rise and impact of AI in Biotechnology and Healthcare

AI is reshaping biotech and healthcare, speeding drug discovery and diagnostics as the market for AI in biotech surges toward USD $11.4 billion.

Fri, 19th Dec 2025

Can we trust AI? Australia's industrial sector offers the blueprint
Opinion

Can we trust AI? Australia's industrial sector offers the blueprint

Amid growing mistrust in consumer chatbots, Australia's industrial AI quietly proves that data integrity and transparency can earn real trust.

Thu, 11th Dec 2025

Why a circular economy could boost Australia's industrial competitiveness
Sustainability

Why a circular economy could boost Australia's industrial competitiveness

Australia aims to double its circular economy by 2035, boosting industry competitiveness through recycling, AI, and sustainable supply chains.

Mon, 17th Nov 2025

Exclusive: Ericsson brings private 5G power to mining
Network Infrastructure

Exclusive: Ericsson brings private 5G power to mining

Ericsson's private 5G networks are revolutionising safety and productivity in Australia's mining sector through remote control and real-time monitoring technologies.

Tue, 28th Oct 2025

Tosi rebrand signals new era in secure OT network solutions
Network Security

Tosi rebrand signals new era in secure OT network solutions

Tosibox has rebranded as Tosi, shifting from hardware supplier to cyber physical systems provider, enhancing secure OT network solutions with faster deployments.

Thu, 23rd Oct 2025

How Agentic AI is tackling the mundane and essential tasks industry relies upon
Sustainability

How Agentic AI is tackling the mundane and essential tasks industry relies upon

Agentic AI in Australia is set to soar to US$435.1m by 2030, automating mundane tasks and boosting industry efficiency across sectors.

Wed, 10th Sep 2025

Exclusive: SAS' Deepak Ramanathan on why Australia can't afford to wait
Public Sector

Exclusive: SAS' Deepak Ramanathan on why Australia can't afford to wait

As AI moves from pilot to core business tool, firms worldwide balance productivity benefits with safety, governance and integration challenges.

Fri, 29th Aug 2025

AI & digital tools essential to tackling project delays
Project Management

AI & digital tools essential to tackling project delays

Accenture's research highlights the struggle of Australia's infrastructure sector, with 92% of projects missing schedules and 30% exceeding budgets due to rising costs.

Tue, 8th Apr 2025

Australian healthcare lagging in generative AI adoption
Life sciences

Australian healthcare lagging in generative AI adoption

A study by SAS reveals Australian healthcare's GenAI adoption lags behind global peers, with 46% currently using it, yet 95% plan to implement within two years.

Tue, 8th Apr 2025

Digital investment in Australian construction up by one-third
Skills shortage

Digital investment in Australian construction up by one-third

A new report by Autodesk and Deloitte shows Australian construction firms are boosting tech investments by 33% since 2023, reflecting optimism for 2025.

Fri, 28th Feb 2025

TNA Solutions unveils advanced tool for Industry 5.0
Project Management

TNA Solutions unveils advanced tool for Industry 5.0

TNA Solutions has unveiled tna intelli-assist, an innovative extended reality tool aimed at enhancing Industry 5.0 in food manufacturing.

Fri, 22nd Nov 2024

Zepto appoints Rich Miller as Chief Technology Officer
Culture

Zepto appoints Rich Miller as Chief Technology Officer

Zepto makes groundbreaking appointment with Rich Miller as new CTO, bringing his illustrious career and fintech expertise to the company.

Wed, 5th Jul 2023

Google Cloud says firms need AI infrastructure upgrades
Storage

Google Cloud says firms need AI infrastructure upgrades

Most organisations must upgrade their systems to run agentic AI in production, as cloud costs, governance and energy use climb.

Last week

SITA says digital tools are reshaping airport growth
Productivity

SITA says digital tools are reshaping airport growth

Airports are using biometrics and artificial intelligence to absorb surging passenger numbers without costly new terminals or bigger frontline teams.

Last week

Google Cloud, Valtech open-source Nexus SDV platform
Internet of Things

Google Cloud, Valtech open-source Nexus SDV platform

Carmakers may gain cheaper, more secure software-defined vehicle tools as the open-source Nexus SDV core targets 100 million devices.

Last week

Siemens grants UniSC software for engineering training
Skills shortage

Siemens grants UniSC software for engineering training

Students at UniSC will gain hands-on access to Siemens engineering tools as Queensland pushes to build skills for advanced manufacturing.

Last month

Rob Hall launches adtech startup Parallel in Sydney
Advertising Technologies

Rob Hall launches adtech startup Parallel in Sydney

Backed by AU$4 million in seed funding, the new platform aims to help advertisers judge whether placements suit viewers, not just brands.

Last month

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