Integrated Physical-Digital Workflow in Prototyping – Inspirations from the Digital Twin. (May 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Snider, C.; Kent, L.; Goudswaard, M.; Hicks, B.
• Is Part Of: Proceedings of the Design Society. Volume 2(2022)
• Page Start: 1767
• Page End: 1776
• Publication Date: 2022-05
• Subjects: prototyping -- immersive technology -- design tools -- digital design -- digital twinning; Industrial design -- Congresses; Engineering design -- Congresses; 620.0042
• DOI: 10.1017/pds.2022.179
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2633-7762

Abstract

Abstract: Prototyping uses many models over its process, with varying strength and weakness offered by those in the physical vs digital domains. Working across domains is necessary but introduces a transition cost, process complexities, and risks lost learning. Drawing from Digital Twinning, this work explores the creation of integrated physical-digital prototyping workflows, where technology enables simultaneous cross-domain working. It contrasts four case-study implementations of integrated prototyping workflow to current practice, exploring feasibility, value, and implementation challenges.