PROJECTS

11 dedicated use cases

Factory-X focuses on developing 11 dedicated use cases that aim to enhance and integrate both horizontal and vertical aspects of the supply chain within industrial operations. These use cases are designed to extend the existing supply chain-oriented solutions by adding vertical integration, which directly connects and optimizes shop floor operations. Each use case is centered around specific business applications, which are carefully conceptualized, prototypically developed, and validated to ensure they address the unique needs of the manufacturing environment.

This holistic approach enables a seamless integration of processes across different levels of production, from supply chain management to on-the-ground operations, ultimately driving efficiency and innovation in industrial settings.

UC 2.1 Integrated Toolchains and Collaborative Engineering

Challenge

Need for improved engineering collaboration by seamless integrated and interoperable engineering tool chains

Goal

Standardized engineering tool integration & solutions for engineering automation

UC 2.2 Information Update and Change Service

Challenge

Transparency and consistency regarding updates of information and software

Goal

Solutions for automated and reliable update services and common device management

UC 2.3 Collaborative Information Logistics

Challenge

Lack of standards to exchange asset information across companies

Goal

Solutions for interoperable information provision services