Future Digital Twin Benchmarking Survey

Introduction

ARC Advisory Group has designed a questionnaire to better understand how Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC), Digital Twin Software solution providers, Engineering Service Providers and End Users view future digital twin capabilities and benefits. We invite you to complete this 4-5 minute survey to help us learn the approaches and techniques employed. In return, we will share the benchmarking research report with you in the coming weeks.

Who Should Take This Survey?

Digital Twin Product Owners, Engineering, Product Marketing, Project officers, Project Growth and Delivery leaders, Business Development, Project Operations and Development, Partnerships Development, Chief Digital Officers, Project Information Management leaders, Continuous improvement, and Subject Matter Experts who are involved in creating, deploying or sustaining digital twins.

Privacy and Confidentiality:

Your privacy is assured, and your identity will not be released to others. Your responses and the responses of your peers will be included in the report you will receive for taking this survey. If you have questions about the survey, please contact us at https://www.arcweb.com/about/contact-us

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* 1. Which digital twin stakeholder group best represents you?

Asset-owner, or end-user of digital twins

EPC, Engineering firm, System Integrator, services providor

Digital Twin software provider, vendor, OEM

Other (please specify)

For the context of this survey, ARC defines a digital twin as a virtual representation of a physical system and its associated environment, processes, and equipment attributes which may be updated through the exchange of information between the physical and virtual systems.

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* 2. Which statement best describes a digital twin?

3D asset visualization

Process models, simulation, process control, thermodynamics

asset data, attributes

A combination of all of the above

Not sure

Other (please specify)

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* 3. What are your biggest challenges in sustaining digital twins?

	Not applicable	Strongly disagree	Slightly disagree	Neither agree nor disagree	Slightly agree	Strongly agree
There is lack of clarity in the level of fidelity and fidelity of reality capture models.	There is lack of clarity in the level of fidelity and fidelity of reality capture models. Not applicable	There is lack of clarity in the level of fidelity and fidelity of reality capture models. Strongly disagree	There is lack of clarity in the level of fidelity and fidelity of reality capture models. Slightly disagree	There is lack of clarity in the level of fidelity and fidelity of reality capture models. Neither agree nor disagree	There is lack of clarity in the level of fidelity and fidelity of reality capture models. Slightly agree	There is lack of clarity in the level of fidelity and fidelity of reality capture models. Strongly agree
There are no standards for spatial coordinates used by E&C, asset owners and vendors.	There are no standards for spatial coordinates used by E&C, asset owners and vendors. Not applicable	There are no standards for spatial coordinates used by E&C, asset owners and vendors. Strongly disagree	There are no standards for spatial coordinates used by E&C, asset owners and vendors. Slightly disagree	There are no standards for spatial coordinates used by E&C, asset owners and vendors. Neither agree nor disagree	There are no standards for spatial coordinates used by E&C, asset owners and vendors. Slightly agree	There are no standards for spatial coordinates used by E&C, asset owners and vendors. Strongly agree
Too many different modalities of 3D asset visualization (CAD, 360 photos, reality capture etc.). Numerous use cases are single use case only.	Too many different modalities of 3D asset visualization (CAD, 360 photos, reality capture etc.). Numerous use cases are single use case only. Not applicable	Too many different modalities of 3D asset visualization (CAD, 360 photos, reality capture etc.). Numerous use cases are single use case only. Strongly disagree	Too many different modalities of 3D asset visualization (CAD, 360 photos, reality capture etc.). Numerous use cases are single use case only. Slightly disagree	Too many different modalities of 3D asset visualization (CAD, 360 photos, reality capture etc.). Numerous use cases are single use case only. Neither agree nor disagree	Too many different modalities of 3D asset visualization (CAD, 360 photos, reality capture etc.). Numerous use cases are single use case only. Slightly agree	Too many different modalities of 3D asset visualization (CAD, 360 photos, reality capture etc.). Numerous use cases are single use case only. Strongly agree
There is a great diversity of disparate data sources that must be federated and unified.	There is a great diversity of disparate data sources that must be federated and unified. Not applicable	There is a great diversity of disparate data sources that must be federated and unified. Strongly disagree	There is a great diversity of disparate data sources that must be federated and unified. Slightly disagree	There is a great diversity of disparate data sources that must be federated and unified. Neither agree nor disagree	There is a great diversity of disparate data sources that must be federated and unified. Slightly agree	There is a great diversity of disparate data sources that must be federated and unified. Strongly agree
The cost of creating and maintaining digital twins	The cost of creating and maintaining digital twins Not applicable	The cost of creating and maintaining digital twins Strongly disagree	The cost of creating and maintaining digital twins Slightly disagree	The cost of creating and maintaining digital twins Neither agree nor disagree	The cost of creating and maintaining digital twins Slightly agree	The cost of creating and maintaining digital twins Strongly agree
It is difficult to maintain relevant data, cleanse data and deciding which data is needed to have in a Digital twin.	It is difficult to maintain relevant data, cleanse data and deciding which data is needed to have in a Digital twin. Not applicable	It is difficult to maintain relevant data, cleanse data and deciding which data is needed to have in a Digital twin. Strongly disagree	It is difficult to maintain relevant data, cleanse data and deciding which data is needed to have in a Digital twin. Slightly disagree	It is difficult to maintain relevant data, cleanse data and deciding which data is needed to have in a Digital twin. Neither agree nor disagree	It is difficult to maintain relevant data, cleanse data and deciding which data is needed to have in a Digital twin. Slightly agree	It is difficult to maintain relevant data, cleanse data and deciding which data is needed to have in a Digital twin. Strongly agree

Other (please specify)

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* 4. How important are the following future digital twin capabilities?

	Not sure	Not at all important	Slightly important	Moderately important	Very important	Extremely important
A common spatial coordinate system shall be used in the common data model for digital twins.	A common spatial coordinate system shall be used in the common data model for digital twins. Not sure	A common spatial coordinate system shall be used in the common data model for digital twins. Not at all important	A common spatial coordinate system shall be used in the common data model for digital twins. Slightly important	A common spatial coordinate system shall be used in the common data model for digital twins. Moderately important	A common spatial coordinate system shall be used in the common data model for digital twins. Very important	A common spatial coordinate system shall be used in the common data model for digital twins. Extremely important
Reality capture data and models will plug and play in multiple activities regardless of fidelity (4K versus 720p)	Reality capture data and models will plug and play in multiple activities regardless of fidelity (4K versus 720p) Not sure	Reality capture data and models will plug and play in multiple activities regardless of fidelity (4K versus 720p) Not at all important	Reality capture data and models will plug and play in multiple activities regardless of fidelity (4K versus 720p) Slightly important	Reality capture data and models will plug and play in multiple activities regardless of fidelity (4K versus 720p) Moderately important	Reality capture data and models will plug and play in multiple activities regardless of fidelity (4K versus 720p) Very important	Reality capture data and models will plug and play in multiple activities regardless of fidelity (4K versus 720p) Extremely important
More easily use any laser scan tool and “snap it in” without data wrangling and conversion.	More easily use any laser scan tool and “snap it in” without data wrangling and conversion. Not sure	More easily use any laser scan tool and “snap it in” without data wrangling and conversion. Not at all important	More easily use any laser scan tool and “snap it in” without data wrangling and conversion. Slightly important	More easily use any laser scan tool and “snap it in” without data wrangling and conversion. Moderately important	More easily use any laser scan tool and “snap it in” without data wrangling and conversion. Very important	More easily use any laser scan tool and “snap it in” without data wrangling and conversion. Extremely important
There must be support for diverse data types.	There must be support for diverse data types. Not sure	There must be support for diverse data types. Not at all important	There must be support for diverse data types. Slightly important	There must be support for diverse data types. Moderately important	There must be support for diverse data types. Very important	There must be support for diverse data types. Extremely important
A common set of definitions of the data sets is required. Digital twins will contain a level of intelligence in the data model.	A common set of definitions of the data sets is required. Digital twins will contain a level of intelligence in the data model. Not sure	A common set of definitions of the data sets is required. Digital twins will contain a level of intelligence in the data model. Not at all important	A common set of definitions of the data sets is required. Digital twins will contain a level of intelligence in the data model. Slightly important	A common set of definitions of the data sets is required. Digital twins will contain a level of intelligence in the data model. Moderately important	A common set of definitions of the data sets is required. Digital twins will contain a level of intelligence in the data model. Very important	A common set of definitions of the data sets is required. Digital twins will contain a level of intelligence in the data model. Extremely important
The metadata associated with the capture must be defined for easy consumption and contextualization.	The metadata associated with the capture must be defined for easy consumption and contextualization. Not sure	The metadata associated with the capture must be defined for easy consumption and contextualization. Not at all important	The metadata associated with the capture must be defined for easy consumption and contextualization. Slightly important	The metadata associated with the capture must be defined for easy consumption and contextualization. Moderately important	The metadata associated with the capture must be defined for easy consumption and contextualization. Very important	The metadata associated with the capture must be defined for easy consumption and contextualization. Extremely important
A more integrated lidar, laser scan, and photogrammetry with engineering models	A more integrated lidar, laser scan, and photogrammetry with engineering models Not sure	A more integrated lidar, laser scan, and photogrammetry with engineering models Not at all important	A more integrated lidar, laser scan, and photogrammetry with engineering models Slightly important	A more integrated lidar, laser scan, and photogrammetry with engineering models Moderately important	A more integrated lidar, laser scan, and photogrammetry with engineering models Very important	A more integrated lidar, laser scan, and photogrammetry with engineering models Extremely important
Data will be interoperable, avoiding a monolithic technology stack from a single vendor.	Data will be interoperable, avoiding a monolithic technology stack from a single vendor. Not sure	Data will be interoperable, avoiding a monolithic technology stack from a single vendor. Not at all important	Data will be interoperable, avoiding a monolithic technology stack from a single vendor. Slightly important	Data will be interoperable, avoiding a monolithic technology stack from a single vendor. Moderately important	Data will be interoperable, avoiding a monolithic technology stack from a single vendor. Very important	Data will be interoperable, avoiding a monolithic technology stack from a single vendor. Extremely important
A standards-based, common federated data model will normalize data from different sources and vendors (in place) for aggregation and contextualization via consumption platforms.	A standards-based, common federated data model will normalize data from different sources and vendors (in place) for aggregation and contextualization via consumption platforms. Not sure	A standards-based, common federated data model will normalize data from different sources and vendors (in place) for aggregation and contextualization via consumption platforms. Not at all important	A standards-based, common federated data model will normalize data from different sources and vendors (in place) for aggregation and contextualization via consumption platforms. Slightly important	A standards-based, common federated data model will normalize data from different sources and vendors (in place) for aggregation and contextualization via consumption platforms. Moderately important	A standards-based, common federated data model will normalize data from different sources and vendors (in place) for aggregation and contextualization via consumption platforms. Very important	A standards-based, common federated data model will normalize data from different sources and vendors (in place) for aggregation and contextualization via consumption platforms. Extremely important

Other (please specify)

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* 5. When considering future digital twin architecture how important are the following?

	Not sure	Not at all important	Slightly important	Moderately important	Very important	Extremely important
In open platform to capture any type of source data (3D scan, record, photogrammetry, 3D authoring tools, design specificvations)	In open platform to capture any type of source data (3D scan, record, photogrammetry, 3D authoring tools, design specificvations) Not sure	In open platform to capture any type of source data (3D scan, record, photogrammetry, 3D authoring tools, design specificvations) Not at all important	In open platform to capture any type of source data (3D scan, record, photogrammetry, 3D authoring tools, design specificvations) Slightly important	In open platform to capture any type of source data (3D scan, record, photogrammetry, 3D authoring tools, design specificvations) Moderately important	In open platform to capture any type of source data (3D scan, record, photogrammetry, 3D authoring tools, design specificvations) Very important	In open platform to capture any type of source data (3D scan, record, photogrammetry, 3D authoring tools, design specificvations) Extremely important
Centralized cloud storage	Centralized cloud storage Not sure	Centralized cloud storage Not at all important	Centralized cloud storage Slightly important	Centralized cloud storage Moderately important	Centralized cloud storage Very important	Centralized cloud storage Extremely important
Autonomous data delivery	Autonomous data delivery Not sure	Autonomous data delivery Not at all important	Autonomous data delivery Slightly important	Autonomous data delivery Moderately important	Autonomous data delivery Very important	Autonomous data delivery Extremely important
Platforms for re-use and consumption	Platforms for re-use and consumption Not sure	Platforms for re-use and consumption Not at all important	Platforms for re-use and consumption Slightly important	Platforms for re-use and consumption Moderately important	Platforms for re-use and consumption Very important	Platforms for re-use and consumption Extremely important
Open data architecture for any digital twin	Open data architecture for any digital twin Not sure	Open data architecture for any digital twin Not at all important	Open data architecture for any digital twin Slightly important	Open data architecture for any digital twin Moderately important	Open data architecture for any digital twin Very important	Open data architecture for any digital twin Extremely important

Other (please specify)

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* 6. When considering approaches to creating future digital twins how important are the following statements?

	Not sure	Not at all important	Slightly important	Moderately important	Very important	Extremely important
Collaborate with other relevant standards organizations to avoid re-inventing and focusing on digital twin adoption using an agile approach.	Collaborate with other relevant standards organizations to avoid re-inventing and focusing on digital twin adoption using an agile approach. Not sure	Collaborate with other relevant standards organizations to avoid re-inventing and focusing on digital twin adoption using an agile approach. Not at all important	Collaborate with other relevant standards organizations to avoid re-inventing and focusing on digital twin adoption using an agile approach. Slightly important	Collaborate with other relevant standards organizations to avoid re-inventing and focusing on digital twin adoption using an agile approach. Moderately important	Collaborate with other relevant standards organizations to avoid re-inventing and focusing on digital twin adoption using an agile approach. Very important	Collaborate with other relevant standards organizations to avoid re-inventing and focusing on digital twin adoption using an agile approach. Extremely important
Asset owners should agree on using the same vision, principles, and standards to improve consistency.	Asset owners should agree on using the same vision, principles, and standards to improve consistency. Not sure	Asset owners should agree on using the same vision, principles, and standards to improve consistency. Not at all important	Asset owners should agree on using the same vision, principles, and standards to improve consistency. Slightly important	Asset owners should agree on using the same vision, principles, and standards to improve consistency. Moderately important	Asset owners should agree on using the same vision, principles, and standards to improve consistency. Very important	Asset owners should agree on using the same vision, principles, and standards to improve consistency. Extremely important
Need help from technology vendors in supporting data standards to allow plug-and-play.	Need help from technology vendors in supporting data standards to allow plug-and-play. Not sure	Need help from technology vendors in supporting data standards to allow plug-and-play. Not at all important	Need help from technology vendors in supporting data standards to allow plug-and-play. Slightly important	Need help from technology vendors in supporting data standards to allow plug-and-play. Moderately important	Need help from technology vendors in supporting data standards to allow plug-and-play. Very important	Need help from technology vendors in supporting data standards to allow plug-and-play. Extremely important

Other (please specify)

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* 7. How valuable are the following benefits when considering future digital twins?

	Not sure	Not at all valuable	Slightly valuable	Moderately valuable	Very valuable	Extremely valuable
Fully interoperable digital twin application software	Fully interoperable digital twin application software Not sure	Fully interoperable digital twin application software Not at all valuable	Fully interoperable digital twin application software Slightly valuable	Fully interoperable digital twin application software Moderately valuable	Fully interoperable digital twin application software Very valuable	Fully interoperable digital twin application software Extremely valuable
Avoid vendor lock-in	Avoid vendor lock-in Not sure	Avoid vendor lock-in Not at all valuable	Avoid vendor lock-in Slightly valuable	Avoid vendor lock-in Moderately valuable	Avoid vendor lock-in Very valuable	Avoid vendor lock-in Extremely valuable
Enable reuse of components	Enable reuse of components Not sure	Enable reuse of components Not at all valuable	Enable reuse of components Slightly valuable	Enable reuse of components Moderately valuable	Enable reuse of components Very valuable	Enable reuse of components Extremely valuable
Create modular digital twin systems	Create modular digital twin systems Not sure	Create modular digital twin systems Not at all valuable	Create modular digital twin systems Slightly valuable	Create modular digital twin systems Moderately valuable	Create modular digital twin systems Very valuable	Create modular digital twin systems Extremely valuable
Reduce developement costs	Reduce developement costs Not sure	Reduce developement costs Not at all valuable	Reduce developement costs Slightly valuable	Reduce developement costs Moderately valuable	Reduce developement costs Very valuable	Reduce developement costs Extremely valuable
Reduce Digital Twin program risk	Reduce Digital Twin program risk Not sure	Reduce Digital Twin program risk Not at all valuable	Reduce Digital Twin program risk Slightly valuable	Reduce Digital Twin program risk Moderately valuable	Reduce Digital Twin program risk Very valuable	Reduce Digital Twin program risk Extremely valuable
Reduce technical debt and sustaining digital twins	Reduce technical debt and sustaining digital twins Not sure	Reduce technical debt and sustaining digital twins Not at all valuable	Reduce technical debt and sustaining digital twins Slightly valuable	Reduce technical debt and sustaining digital twins Moderately valuable	Reduce technical debt and sustaining digital twins Very valuable	Reduce technical debt and sustaining digital twins Extremely valuable
Extend the digital twin lifecycle through design-build-operate-maintain	Extend the digital twin lifecycle through design-build-operate-maintain Not sure	Extend the digital twin lifecycle through design-build-operate-maintain Not at all valuable	Extend the digital twin lifecycle through design-build-operate-maintain Slightly valuable	Extend the digital twin lifecycle through design-build-operate-maintain Moderately valuable	Extend the digital twin lifecycle through design-build-operate-maintain Very valuable	Extend the digital twin lifecycle through design-build-operate-maintain Extremely valuable
Separate digital twin data from software	Separate digital twin data from software Not sure	Separate digital twin data from software Not at all valuable	Separate digital twin data from software Slightly valuable	Separate digital twin data from software Moderately valuable	Separate digital twin data from software Very valuable	Separate digital twin data from software Extremely valuable

Other (please specify)

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* 8. What region are you located in?

Africa

Australia

China

Eastern Europe

India & Pakistan

Japan

Korea

Latin America

Middle East

North America

Southeast Asia

Western Europe

Other (please specify)

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* 9. What is your primary industry?

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* 10. Please describe your function in the organization.

Sales and Business Development

Contracting

Project Growth and Scouting

Partnerships development

Project Delivery

Project Operations and Development

Digital Technology Office

Project Information Management

Continuous improvement

Operational Excellence

Digital Transformation

IT Operations

Line of Business

Other (please specify)

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* 11. What is your role in your organization?

C-level Executive

Vice President / General Manager

Director / Department Head

Manager / Supervisor

Engineer / Consultant

Professor / Researcher / Scientist

Student

Other (please specify)

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* 12. If you would like to receive a free copy of the report please provide your contact information

Your Name

Your Company

Your Email Address

Thank you for contributing to this survey.

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* 13. May we contact you to discuss the results in greater detail (and share findings)?

Yes