The Importance of Digital Twin Concepts for Industrial Process Simulation in the Manufacturing of Electronic Products

Adria Fabiana Matos de Melo, Jose Santos de Moura Neto, Nivaldo Yenar Cidade Rego, Rafael Silva Santos, Vandermi João da Silva

Automation, Digital Twin, Industry 4.0, Robotics, Simulation.

The present work sets forth the development and application of a robotic manipulator arm, integrating physical prototypes (LEGO EV3 and 3D printing) with a virtual representation through a Digital Twin and an interactive dashboard. The objective of the research is to optimize industrial processes, reduce costs, and increase productivity, in accordance with the principles of Industry 4.0. The methodology employed involved the mapping of production processes in a factory located in the Industrial Hub of Manaus, utilizing an ACATECH maturity questionnaire. This classification system assigned the company a level 2 (Connectivity) ranking. The construction of the prototypes and the digital simulation enabled the analysis of behavior on the production line and the identification of improvement points, such as material selection and programming. The project demonstrated the potential of accessible tools for the development of robotic systems, with Augmented Reality being explored for the enhancement of maintenance and user-system interaction. The preliminary findings lend credence to the methodology, with the research proceeding towards the execution of comparative assessments and the development of future enhancements.

Received: 23 May 2025, Receive in revised form: 14 Jun 2025, Accepted: 18 Jun 2025, Available online: 21 Jun 2025

10.22161/ijaers.126.5