From the Spring 2026 Issue

Digital Twins in Manufacturing: Key Benefits and Emerging Legal Issues

Dr. Diane M. Janosek, Ph.D., Esq., CISSP
CEO | JANOS LLC

Joseph M. Mercurio
Co-owner | Mercurio Fabrications

Digital law is emerging as a distinct discipline in law schools, where traditional cases involving intellectual property, contracts, and privacy are now being reexamined through the lens of rapid technological advancement. Yet the pace of innovation—both in the United States and globally—has pushed legal analysis into a new paradigm. Nowhere is this more evident than in the expanding world of digital twins, where the legal unknowns are as significant as the technological possibilities. This article examines the key challenges and legal issues surrounding the use of digital twins in manufacturing.
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