Barriers and enablers for traceability and federation in model-based digital twin engineering

L. Berardinelli, V. Muttillo, H. Bruneliere, R. Eramo, A. Bucaioni, B. Combemale, S. Ristov, P. Gritsch, D. Khelladi, D. Duy, R. Hermawan, A. Sadovykh, U. Yayan: Barriers and enablers for traceability and federation in model-based digital twin engineering, Journal Information and Software Technology, Vol. 199, 108230, 2026. Doi: 10.1016/j.infsof.2026.108230

Digital Twins (DTs) have gained significant momentum over the past decade, reshaping industrial practices across various sectors, including manufacturing, construction, and infrastructure management. While this rapid adoption has driven innovation in cyber–physical integration, the scientific foundations and engineering principles of DTs are still being actively developed.