Academic research traditionally focuses on intellectual curiosity and the search for the truth, while corporate research traditionally aims to help companies build and maintain competitive advantages and deliver profit. So how can these two worlds come together for mutual benefit?  

Dimitri Mavris, Director of the Aerospace Systems Design Laboratory (ASDL) in the School of Aerospace Engineering at Georgia Tech and Nicolas Croue, Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Chief Technology Officer and Head of Digital Continuity at Capgemini Engineering, delve into the development of digital twin technology, a groundbreaking innovation shaping the future of industries. They discuss the research collaboration between Georgia Tech and Capgemini, part of Capgemini's Strategic University Research Partnerships program. This partnership aims to create a model-based enterprise, digitally simulating complex systems to enhance decision-making and solve organizational challenges. Our guests, share insights on the benefits, ethical considerations, and transformative potential of digital twins in business operations.

Guests: 

Professor Dimitri Mavris, Director of the Aerospace Systems Design Laboratory (ASDL) in the School of Aerospace Engineering at Georgia Tech

Nicolas Croue, Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Chief Technology Officer and Head of Digital Continuity at Capgemini Engineering

Host: Liz Lugnier

Production: Bertille De Vlieger

Realization: Gustavo Roa Meza