Global Scans · Digital Twin · Weekly Summary

• [New] By the year 2028, construction industry trends are expected to include some level of digital twin technology, through which buildings can be monitored in real-time during and after construction. World Construction Today
• [New] Growing interest in digital twins, coupled with the rapid advancement of supporting technologies, is fuelling projections for substantial investments in digital-twin solutions, expected to exceed $50 billion by 2027. Stellar Market Research
• [New] NEC envisions the creation of a dynamic road digital twin - a virtual model of the transport network that updates in real time. Highways Today
• Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania are developing a digital twin - a virtual replica of a player's brain created from MRI scans - to simulate the effects of impacts and predict long-term cognitive decline. Memesita
• Digital twin organs: Siemens Healthineers' heart models predict cardiac events with 92% accuracy. Innopipe
• The acceleration to 26.1% CAGR in the 2030-2035 period represents the maturation of artificial intelligence, autonomous systems, and digital twin technologies. Quick Market Pitch
• The Destination Earth initiative aims to create a high-precision digital model of the Earth, leveraging digital twin technology to monitor and predict environmental changes, thereby supporting climate change mitigation efforts. Market Data Forecast
• The value of digital twin-supported solutions in smart cities will reach USD 5.2 billion (€4.8 billion) by the end of 2028. Coolest Gadgets
• In 2025, 29% of global manufacturing companies will adopt digital twin strategies. Coolest Gadgets
• By 2025, cybersecurity will be a cornerstone of digital twin ecosystems, with robust protections ensuring trust and reliability. Twin Labs
• UC Davis researchers have launched the first satellite with an onboard AI-powered digital twin that monitors and predicts its own health in real time. TS2 Space
• By the end of the decade, digital twin technology will revolutionize automotive manufacturing, optimizing plant operations, quality control, and waste reduction. Design Engineering
• With $1 trillion projected for AI-driven data center upgrades, digital twin technology is no longer optional - it's essential. NVIDIA Blog
• The first AI powered digital twin of an enterprise IT infrastructure will be demonstrated in 2027. CCS Insight
• By 2025, digital twin technology is projected to boost coal mining efficiency by up to 30%. Farmonaut

Last updated: 14 September 2025