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Based on application, the market is divided into product design and development, machine and equipment health monitoring and process support and service. The product design and development segment held over 50% of the market share in 2023 and is expected to cross USD 57 billion by 2032. The growth of segment can be attributed to the rising need for digital twin technology as it allow engineers to simulate and test various scenarios in a virtual environment before physical prototypes are built.
In addition to identifying inefficiencies, predicting maintenance needs, and optimizing performance throughout a product's lifecycle, digital twins help manufacturers to monitor the performance in real-time. The rising focus on minimizing downtime, reducing maintenance costs, and extending the lifespan of products will add to the segment expansion.
Based on application, the market is categorized into manufacturing, healthcare, automotive, aerospace and defense, energy & utility, infrastructure buildings, retail & consumer goods and others. The manufacturing segment accounted for 26% of the digital twin market share in 2023, propelled by the growing need to create virtual replicas of their production processes, equipment, and supply chain operations. Digital twins enable manufacturers to simulate and analyze production processes to identify potential quality issues and defects early in the process.
For instance, in October 2023, Institut Mines-Télécom (IMT) inaugurated the "Digital Twins for Industrial Systems" chair for supporting industries in their upcoming revolution while increasing competitiveness by focusing on engineering as well as overcoming technological barriers. The strong need to improve operational efficiency, enhance product quality, and maintain competitiveness in the manufacturing sector will further contribute to the regional segment growth.
North America digital twin market recorded around 35% of the revenue share in 2023, owing to the robust growth of manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, and healthcare sectors along with rising adoption of Industry 4.0 principles is driving the integration of digital technologies for enhanced automation, connectivity, and data-driven decision-making. There have also been increasing investments in smart city initiatives across the region to improve infrastructure resilience, sustainability, and efficiency.
Also, the growing focus on implementation of security measures, encryption techniques, and access controls to protect digital twin data from cyber threats, unauthorized access, and data breaches will add to the regional market growth.