IoT (Internet of Things)
IoT refers to connected devices and sensors that collect operational data from physical assets and transmit it to cloud or edge systems. Digital twins are fed by IoT data streams.
Why it matters
Without IoT sensors, the digital twin is a snapshot. With them, it is a live, continuously-updating simulation.
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Finocchiaro, Michael. “IoT (Internet of Things).” DemystifyingPLM PLM Glossary, 2026, https://www.demystifyingplm.com/glossary/iot-internet-of-things