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SustainabilityDecember 1, 2025

[Do not delete] FAQ

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AvatarClaire Brisbart

FAQ

What is a Digital Product Passport (DPP)?

The Digital Product Passport (DPP) is a comprehensive digital record that tracks a product’s journey throughout its entire lifecycle—from the sourcing of raw materials to its manufacturing, use, and eventual end-of-life. It serves as a centralized source of essential product data for consumers, regulators, and businesses.

How does Virtual Twin technology enable the Digital Product Passport?

Virtual Twin technology provides the essential digital foundation needed for the DPP. It generates the detailed, real-time data required to accurately create, label, manage, and maintain DPPs at scale. By mirroring the physical product and its processes digitally, the Virtual Twin ensures the data flowing into the DPP is comprehensive and reliable.

Why is the Virtual Twin crucial for managing DPPs “at scale”?

Managing vast amounts of product data manually is inefficient and prone to errors. The Virtual Twin automates the continuous collection and validation of data (e.g., material origins, maintenance history, carbon footprint) directly from the product’s digital model. This capability is crucial for implementing and maintaining millions of accurate DPPs across a company’s entire product portfolio.

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