Siemens and the US technology company UL Solutions say they have succeeded in certifying an industrial product with a “digital twin.” The two companies announced on Thursday that a controller for electric drives had been certified in the USA and is likely the world’s first industrial product with digitally simulated tests. This replaces long, expensive tests on test benches and could speed up the development and market launch of new products. A “digital twin” is a virtual model that accurately reflects a physical object, experts say. The analyzed object is equipped with sensors that provide da…