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What Is a Digital Twin? A Complete 2026 Guide to How It Works, Its History, Use Cases, and Differences from the Metaverse and Simulation

What Is a Digital Twin? A Complete 2026 Guide to How It Works, Its History, Use Cases, and Differences from the Metaverse and Simulation

Toshihiko Nagaoka08/04/2026

A practical guide to digital twins covering their history, architecture and use cases in manufacturing, cities, construction, healthcare and aviation. It also explains how they differ from simulations, the metaverse and CPS, and why effective twins do not always require 3D graphics.

High-Performance Web BIM Viewer for Large IFC Models

High-Performance Web BIM Viewer for Large IFC Models

Thinh Tran07/10/2026

This PoC converts large IFC models into optimized GLB files by BIM category for faster browser rendering. It demonstrates flexible layer controls, element data panels, smooth 3D navigation, and reduced z-fighting, while outlining a future automated IFC-to-GLB workflow.

Next-Generation Product Catalogs: Interactive Web Showcases with URDF

Next-Generation Product Catalogs: Interactive Web Showcases with URDF

Toshihiko Nagaoka05/13/2026

URDF is typically used in robotics, but it can also power interactive web showcases. This article explains how Three.js, web optimization and game animation techniques can turn CAD and URDF data into responsive 3D product catalogs that let users explore motion, structure and range of movement.

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