Digital twins: Making more of the data

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Developments in data management are making digital tools that will support closer cooperation between vehicle engineering and manufacturing operations

When the U.S. Census Bureau reported a surge in demand for manufacturing robots – almost $506m of new orders in June – they attributed much of the growth to new manufacturers of electric vehicles. Although many automation suppliers have seen orders increase by 50% or more already this year (Reuters), most are reluctant to significantly increase capacity for what they see as a spike in demand.

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