In the subproject “Business Models”, central building blocks for the future of digital value creation were laid in the context of Factory-X. On the basis of theoretical concepts, practical analyses and eleven specific use cases, it is clear:
Technology alone is not enough. Creating real economic value in the common data space requires new thinking models, clear role distributions, and scalable monetization strategies.
🔍 The core results at a glance:
· From product to platform: The shift from traditional value chains to data-driven and service-based business models is in full swing.
· Service-based transformation is key: Smart services and additional digital offerings are gaining strategic importance for machine manufacturers and factory operators.
· Practical challenges: interoperability remains a bottleneck, cultural silos hinder collaboration, and many solutions fail to scale.
· First recommendations for actions: Concrete strategies and guidelines for companies that want to develop data-driven business models in the Factory-X cosmos.
🎯 Who is this relevant for?
This release is aimed at all stakeholders of the digital ecosystem of Factory-X – from established project partners and technology providers to new players who want to actively develop or scale data-based business models.
