How Industrial AI and Digital Twins Are Revolutionizing Manufacturing
Imagine designing a car engine, testing a pharmaceutical drug, or optimizing a cheese production line—all without a single physical prototype. This is the power of Industrial AI and Digital Twins. By merging advanced simulation, AI physics, and virtual twin technology, industries are accelerating innovation while reducing costs and environmental impact.
The NVIDIA and Dassault Systèmes Partnership
Accelerating AI Physics and Virtual Twin Technology
Earlier this year, NVIDIA and Dassault Systèmes joined forces to create a new era of industrial AI. Dassault Systèmes’ SIMULIA software now integrates NVIDIA’s CUDA-X and AI physics libraries, enabling engineers to predict simulation outcomes instantly. This partnership allows teams to test designs in virtual environments with unprecedented accuracy.
Expanding AI Factories Globally
NVIDIA is leveraging Dassault Systèmes’ model-based systems engineering to build gigawatt-scale AI factories. Meanwhile, Dassault Systèmes will deploy NVIDIA-powered AI workloads across three continents via its OUTSCALE cloud, ensuring data security and compliance. This collaboration is already transforming industries worldwide.
Real-World Applications Across Industries
Automotive and Life Sciences Innovations
- Lucid Motors uses digital twins and AI physics to accelerate electric vehicle development.
- Researchers combine Dassault Systèmes’ models with NVIDIA BioNeMo to design sustainable therapeutics and food proteins.
Food Industry Breakthroughs
The Bel Group is creating non-dairy proteins using high-resolution virtual twins. By simulating food proteins in digital environments, they reduce development time and validate results faster than traditional methods.
Industrial Automation and Aerospace Advancements
Omron uses virtual twins to design automation systems with greater confidence. In aerospace, Wichita State University’s researchers simulate aircraft designs using NVIDIA Nemotron models, speeding up certification processes.
Simulating the Real World with Physics-Based Models
The Role of Industry World Models
Dassault Systèmes’ physics-based models replicate real-world environments with PhD-level accuracy. These tools enable teams to test everything from DNA sequencing to material strength before physical production begins.
Expert Insights on Virtual Twins
“Knowledge is encoded in the living world. With our virtual twins, we are learning from life and scaling it.”
— Pascal Daloz, CEO of Dassault Systèmes
Get Involved in Industrial AI
Join the conversation at NVIDIA GTC 2026 (March 16–19) to explore hands-on sessions on OpenUSD, AI simulations, and virtual twin technology. Meet Dassault Systèmes experts and see live demos of industrial AI in action.
Key Takeaways
- Industrial AI and Digital Twins reduce prototyping costs by up to 40%.
- Virtual simulations cut product development timelines by 30% in automotive and aerospace.
- Global AI factories will drive sustainable manufacturing by 2030.
Conclusion
Industrial AI and Digital Twins are no longer futuristic concepts—they’re reshaping manufacturing today. Whether you’re designing cars, food proteins, or aircraft, these technologies offer a competitive edge. Register for GTC 2026 to learn how your business can leverage this revolution.
