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Fast forward to today, the scope has expanded from isolated defect identification to managing an entire product lifecycle. Now, they advocate for looking at the manufacturing process as a digital twin—a comprehensive virtual replica of the entire production environment, from raw material inspection to packaging and shipping.
This digital twin approach allows continuous data flow across different stages, enabling early detection of defects, process inefficiencies, and quality issues. For example, by detecting defects at the material level, companies can prevent costly rework downstream. Similarly, defect detection in packaging or warehousing ensures quality assurance before products reach consumers, reducing returns and enhancing customer satisfaction.