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Digital Twins in Manufacturing: What They Cost, What They Return, and How to Build One3DJuly 25, 2026Digital Twins in Manufacturing: What They Cost, What They Return, and How to Build OneA digital twin in manufacturing is a live, sensor-fed virtual replica of a physical asset, production line, or plant, kept in sync with the real thing through a continuous data feed. It is not a 3D model, and it is not a one-off simulation. The real question for anyone approving the spend is simple: does the return justify the budget? This guide gives you cost ranges, sourced ROI figures, the role of the XR layer, and a way to scope a first project.Continue reading →