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Digital thread - Glossary
Digital thread refers to the seamless flow of data that connects various stages of a product’s lifecycle from inception to the end-of-life stage. Imagine crafting an intricate tapestry where every thread tells a different part of a story—all woven together to create a complete picture. This is similar to how digital thread works integrating data across design manufacturing and maintenance processes offering a holistic view of a product. It’s about unifying the elements that allow manufacturers to make informed decisions improve product quality and optimize production efficiency. Take the aerospace industry for example. Airbus employs a digital thread to enhance collaboration among designers engineers and suppliers ensuring that each step in the creation of an aircraft is synchronized. This real-time connectivity reduces errors speeds up innovation and ensures the reliability of the final product ultimately leading to safer more cost-effective planes flying overhead.
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