3D models hold the key to IoT and digital twin development

摘要

As one of first companies to bring Big Data solutions to shipping by turning its wealth of data into actionable insight, I believe that the capability for 3D modelling will be an integral element of the solutions that will make up Industry 4.0.As the 3D models we use to design ships become more comprehensive and flexible, we can integrate this with the data that we obtain through sensors and other sources to fully simulate vessel performance. This has a variety of applications, from predicting voyage performance to fatigue life. Not only do these models hold the key to accurately simulating performance, but they're also instrumental in bridging the current gaps in vessel data, allowing vessels without complete sensor solutions to gain similar benefits to those offered by IoT solutions.