ABSTRACT
The industry is going through a period of modernization and the development of Information and Communication Technologies offers many possibilities for sustainable development of all the tools available to support production and maintenance; Digital twin (DT) knowledge is considered to be one of the most relevant and can help to achieve sustainability goals. This study reviews the existing literature and examines how DT technology can be used to support sustainable industrial maintenance and manufacturing operations. The results of this study show that there is an increasing interest in this field of research. DT has been successfully applied in various industrial applications to support various conservation and production activities. The study also looks at the extent to which the existing literature addresses sustainability issues, including a record of sustainability standards, and their occurrence of application. The results show that there is a strong focus on the economic aspect of sustainability, with the environmental and social aspects taking second place. All in all, this study shows that DT expertise has the potential to support sustainable industrial practices. Overall, this study confirms the significant potential benefits of DT technology in achieving sustainable industrial practices. By providing insight into how DT can contribute to sustainability objectives, this research offers valuable guidance for businesses and researchers alike seeking to achieve more sustainable industrial operations.
