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.

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

UC 2.4 Condition Monitoring led Services

Challenge

Current condition monitoring and related services cannot realize their full potential due to data sharing and analysis hurdles

Goal

Improve processes and services, while keeping data sovereignty and cost control

UC 2.5 Modular Production

Challenge

Simplify production set-up and control

Goal

Solutions for self-describing machines and decentralized production process control

UC 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

UC 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

UC 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

UC 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

UC 2.10 Carbon Footprint Management

Challenge

Reduce CO2-footprint and become CO2-neutral

Goal

Solutions for CO2-transparancy along entire supply chain

UC 2.11 Circular Economy

Challenge

Use full product transparency to transfer industrial products to second life

Goal

Solutions for assessing remanufacturing, refurbishment & recycling measures