PROJECTS
11 dedicated use cases
Factory-X focuses on 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.
TP 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
TP 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
TP 2.3 Collaborative Information Logistics
Challenge
Lack of standards to exchange asset information across companies
Goal
Solutions for interoperable information provision services
TP 2.4 Condition Monitoring led Services
Challenge
Full potential not realized in Current condition monitoring and related services due to data sharing and analysis hurdles
Goal
Improve processes and services, while keeping data sovereignty and cost control
TP 2.5 Modular Production
Challenge
Simplify production set-up and control
Goal
Solutions for self-describing machines and decentralized production process control
TP 2.6 Manufacturing as a Service – On Demand Manufacturing
Challenge
Enable small and medium enterprises being part of digital marketplaces
Goal
Digitalization and automation of bidding and order execution processes for manufacturing as a service
TP 2.7 Autonomous Operation-as-a-Service
Challenge
Need for methods & tools for autonomous operation of machines & factories
Goal
Solutions for smart remote monitoring and operations
TP 2.8 Traceability
Challenge
Traceability of data within a factory and across the supply chain
Goal
Solutions for management of history and usage of material, parts and products
TP 2.9 Energy-Consumption and Load Management
Challenge
Reduction of energy consumption and energy costs
Goal
Solutions for detailed energy monitoring, energy saving features and an optimized energy and load management
TP 2.10 Carbon Footprint Management
Challenge
Reduce CO2-footprint and become CO2-neutral
Goal
Solutions for CO2-transparancy along entire supply chain
TP 2.11 Circular Economy
Challenge
Use full product transparency to transfer industrial products to second life
Goal
Solutions for assessing remanufacturing, refurbishment & recycling measures
