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Asset Administration Shell for the Wire Harness" orAAS4WH" is a project funded by the economic stimulus package 35c, which deals with the fundamental transformation of a central component in the automobile. Value creation in the area of the wire harness involves a large number of manual activities. The aim of the projectAsset Administration Shell for the Wire Harness"AAS4WH) is to implement the Asset Administration Shell as an interoperable digital twin for the development, production and assembly of the wire harness in the automobile. The focus is on practical applicability in a real value chain in the automotive industry (OEM, Tier 1, 2 and 3).

Who is invited? Representatives and interested parties from all levels of the wiring harness value chain.

Why should I participate? The project partners represent the entire value chain from Tier 3 to OEM. Approaches and possible changes can therefore be considered comprehensively and from all angles.

What do I take with me? Fundamental problems and possible solutions in a value chain that is challenging for digitalization are presented and discussed. In addition, it will be presented how the requirements of the Wire Harness domain are exemplified in a structure of administration shells and a corresponding demonstrator.

Organization: The final event will take place in Stuttgart, is free of charge and the number of participants is limited.

Date: 15.10.2024

Start: 10:00 am

End: 19:00

 

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Agenda on October 15, 2024

 

 

AAS4WH on 23.05.2024

The fourth Asset Administration Shell public conference event for the Wire Harness AAS4WH) took place on 23.05.2024 from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. The event provided a platform for the exchange of information and the presentation of progress in the various sub-projects on the main topics of "Wire Harness Value Creation" andAsset Administration Shell". Participants had the opportunity to find out about the progress made in the sub-projects and gain valuable insights into the digital transformation of the Wire Harness. The presentations of the various sub-projects demonstrated the commitment and expertise of the companies involved and offered a glimpse of what tomorrow's value creation in the wire harness industry could look like.

For those who were unable to attend live, we offer the option of downloading the slides presented and watching the recording of the presentation.

To the slide set (PDF)

Event recording:

 

You can view the detailed agenda for the event below:

 

 

The AAS4WH project was also at the Hannover Messe 2024 and presented a demonstrator at the joint ARENA2036 stand, which gave a good description of how it works. The VDMA has published a report on this, which also describes the exciting results of the project:

AAS4WH: Data-driven wire harness production with OPC UA

Many of the KoPa35c Module A2 projects have now completed a certain part of their project duration and the first findings in the context of the AAS are available. The question that arose from this was how the experience gained through the application of AAS can be shared with other Module A2 participants. For this reason, Smart Factory KL and ARENA2036 organized a professional and cross-project exchange. The focus was on the application of the AAS and the resulting findings. In an interactive event with around 25 participants from various projects, selected projects were given the opportunity to share their experiences, learnings and open questions on the application of AAS as a basis for data fusion. Keynote speeches, poster sessions and workshops on selected issues promoted the exchange and networking of projects. This exchange provided new impetus in the area of the Asset Administration Shell (AAS) and enabled a good linking of existing applications, with the focus on the practical application of the AAS. This enabled us to plan the next steps together and further optimize the use of the Asset Administration Shell .

 

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Original announcement:

The first KoPa35c A2 projects have now completed the first third of their project duration. The first findings are now available. What have we achieved? What is going well, where were the big "aha" moments? It's time for a professional exchange between the projects. In an interactive event, selected projects will have the opportunity to share their experiences, learnings and questions about the use of the Asset Administration Shell as a basis for data fusion. With the help of keynote speeches, poster sessions and workshops on selected issues, we will promote the exchange and networking of projects.

What is the aim?
Exchange of ideas, approaches and learning from others.

Who is the event aimed at?
This event is aimed at all Kopa35c project module A2 users or anyone interested in working with the Asset Administration Shell .

What is the format?

• Face-to-face event at the ARENA2036 in Stuttgart
• Keynote speeches to listen to, poster sessions to show and workshop to take part in
• March 21, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

How does the event work?

The agenda as a PDF file is available here

Venue
ARENA2036 e.V.
Pfaffenwaldring 19
70569 Stuttgart

Contact
Christian Kosel
Project manager

Phone: +49 631 3437 7329
Mobile: +49 151 23953829
Christian.Kosel@arena2036.de

 

You can register via the link be carried out

 

 

AAS4WH on 23.11.2023

The fourth public conference event of Asset Administration Shell for the Wire Harness ( AAS4WH ) on November 23, 2023, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., was a great success, featuring over 45 participants. The consistently positive feedback reflected not only the increased interest but also the relevance of the topics presented. The discussions during the conference demonstrated a lively exchange and highlighted the importance of digitalization in the wiring harness industry.

The presentations provided detailed insights into the progress of the sub-projects, from concepts and solution approaches to completed work packages. A key topic was the discussion of new opportunities arising from the implementation of the Asset Administration Shell . Participants gained valuable insights into the potential innovations and improvements made possible by this advanced concept.

Overall, the fourth AAS4WH The conference was a success due to the positive response. The committed participation not only underscores the interest in the project and its content, but also sets the course for future developments and innovations in the industry.

For those who were unable to attend live, we offer the option of downloading the slides presented and watching the recording of the presentation.

To the slide set (PDF)

Event recording:

 

 

Asset Administration Shell for the Wire Harness at productronica 2023

 

Networking event in Kaiserslautern on the use of the Asset Administration Shell

The KoPa35c A2 event, which took place on November 9, 2023 at SmartFactory-KL, marked the end of the second third of the project duration for projects such as AdaProQ, SDM4FZI, Tooling, Twin4Trucks and AAS4WH The event provided a platform for professional exchange, where the projects presented their progress, experiences and issues related to the application of Asset Administration Shell presented.

With keynote speeches from Schunk and Sick AG, the first possibilities of how the Asset Administration Shell can be used in an industrial context were presented. In addition, poster sessions and workshops were held, providing the event with a broad discussion platform on the implementation of IT/OT solutions, data fusion and other relevant topics. The poster sessions facilitated in-depth discussions, while the workshops encouraged active participation and concrete solutions.

The event served not only to exchange information, but also to build networks. Participants were able to make contacts, explore opportunities for cooperation and learn from different perspectives. At the same time, the Interoperability and Asset Administration Shell working group was launched in September, forming a bridge between the ongoing projects and the overarching standardization efforts.

Overall, the workshop kick-off was a success and will be continued in the future. The interactive nature of the event encouraged an open exchange and the networking promises sustainable development beyond the duration of the project.

You can view the detailed agenda for the event below:

Program

09:00 - 10:00 Arrival, registration, networking of participants
10:00 - 10:15 Welcome
10:15 - 11:15 Keynote speeches VWS, data fusion
11:15 - 11:45 Field report from a user
11:45 - 13:00 Networking and professional exchange (poster session with pitches, demonstrator presentation, lunch)
13:00 - 13:30 Presentation of Transfer-X - concrete content for the transfer
13:30 - 15:00 Division into 3 or 4 workshops (implementation as a knowledge camp, use of the VWS, interoperability, topics of the participating users)
15:00 - 15:30 Break
15:30 - 16:00 Conclusion, discussion

 

 

Asset Administration Shell for the Wire Harness AAS4WH" at the second wiring systems congress of the year in Landshut

The second Wiring Systems Congress of the year took place in Landshut on September 21, 2023. At this congress, developers and technical experts from various value-added areas such as OEMs, suppliers and service providers had the opportunity to discuss the topic of wiring systems. It is particularly noteworthy that the VEC Day format has been established in Landshut, where one of the two parallel programme tracks is dedicated to the topic of VEC and digitalization.

During this event, ARENA2036 was represented for the second time in a row by the projectAsset Administration Shell for the Wire Harness AAS4WH". The project then took part in a panel discussion on the topic of "Wiring system development in a cloud-based ecosystem". The focus of the content presented was on linking the Asset Administration Shell as a standardized digital twin with the VEC and how both "worlds" can benefit from each other.

The slide set can be found here: To the slide set (PDF)

 

 

Successful milestone meeting marks significant progress in the joint projectAsset Administration Shell for the Wire Harness AAS4WH"

The 7th milestone meeting took place on June 13, 2023 in the Arena2036 and marked the halfway point of our joint projectAsset Administration Shell for the Wire Harness AAS4WH". It was a significant step for our project.

We would like to thank all participants for their active participation and valuable contributions. The participation of the representatives of the project sponsor VDI Technology Center and the BMWK was particularly gratifying. Their presence and support were of great importance.

We are confident and looking forward to the upcoming milestones. Together, we will make significant progress.

 

 

Review of the AAS4WH -Conference event on 25.05.2023

On 25.05.2023, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., the third public conference event of Asset Administration Shell for the Wire Harness ( AAS4WH ). The event provided a platform for the exchange of information and the presentation of progress in the various subprojects. Overall, the AAS4WH The conference was a great success - over 50 interested parties from a wide range of industries participated. Participants had the opportunity to learn about the progress of the subprojects and gain valuable insights into the digital transformation of Wire Harness -industry. The presentations of the various subprojects demonstrated the commitment and expertise of the participating companies and laid the foundation for future value creation.

The slide set can be found here: To the slide set (PDF)

You can view the detailed agenda for the event below:

 

 

Review of the participation and presentation at the Bordnetzkongress Ludwigsburg on May 9 and 10, 2023

For almost 11 years, the international "Automotive Wiring Systems" congress has established itself as an important meeting place for managers and experts along the entire value chain. In addition to professional exchange and strategic discussions, networking is the main focus of the event.

Last year, AAS4WH was already able to establish that the Wiring Systems Congress offers an excellent opportunity to network within the wiring systems community and transfer new knowledge. This year, AAS4WH was represented with its own presentation and an exhibition stand.

The presentation by Georg Schnauffer and Christian Kosel, two experts from the AAS4WH consortium, dealt with the topic of interoperability in the field of vehicle electrical systems and illustrated how this can be implemented in practice. A specially developed demonstrator showed forward-looking concepts and used a crimping process to illustrate how relevant information can be exchanged and further enriched during production through the use of standardized digital twins (administration shells).

AAS4WH 's own exhibition stand enabled the experts to hold intensive discussions throughout the duration of the congress and to gain important impetus for the automated development and production of wire harnesses.

AAS4WH draws a positive conclusion from its participation in the Bordnetzkongress and would like to thank all visitors, partners and organizers for the interesting discussions and the opportunity to exchange knowledge.

The slide set can be found here: To the slide set (PDF)

 

 

ARENA2036 presented the project "Asset Administration Shell for the Wire Harness - AAS4WH" at the Hannover Messe 2023 with its own exhibition stand. The highlights of the stand were the large stretched Wire Harness, the exemplary administration shells and a real crimping machine from Wezag as a demonstrator for an administration shell workstation.

Our stand was in good company in Hall 8 - literally a stone's throw away from the Plattform Industrie 4.0 stand, the stage of the "Forum Industrie 4.0" and the Smart Factory. The project met with great interest from visitors and enabled us to get many visitors excited about the Asset Administration Shell .

The aim of the demonstrator is to illustrate the use of the Asset Administration Shell in a fundamental production step - the crimping process - in the area of the wire harness. The demonstrator shows how the administration shells can be integrated into the crimping process and how the administration shells can interact with an MES application and store floor monitoring: Administration shells, both for the individual components of the crimp contact and the wire as well as for the automatic crimping machine, which writes the process data directly back into the Asset Administration Shell , were created.

Not only the demonstrator, but also several representatives of the consortium partners contributed to the success of our trade fair appearance. Our thanks go to the representatives of Coroplast, Dräxlmaier, Kromberg & Schubert and Wezag. They and many others had worked intensively on preparing the demonstrator in advance.

For all those who couldn't make it to the Hannover Messe: The AAS4WH will be hosting the third virtual project conference on May 25th - here you will receive a complete overview of the entire project and all current results during the morning. To register, see AAS4WH

 

After a two-year interruption of the Hannover Messe in its usual form, this year the gates of the trade fair in Hanover were finally reopened to trade visitors and interested parties. Every year, the latest technologies and innovations relating to industrial transformation are presented at the industrial trade fair.

A premiere was celebrated at the Industry 4.0 platform stand in Hall 8: In addition to already established projects, new projects from the economic stimulus package 35c were also presented - including the "Asset Administration Shell for the Wire Harness".

During the 4 days of the trade fair, interested visitors to the stand were able to take a close look at the Wire Harness of a Mercedes C-Class with exemplary administration shells. The challenges facing the wire harness industry with regard to digitalization and automation were particularly important topics. In addition to the specialist presentations at the BMWK stand and on the stage of the Industry 4.0 platform, the days at the Hannover Messe were characterized by many exciting discussions.

We would like to thank the partners of AAS4WHfor their intensive collaboration on the demonstrator, the provision of data and the tools and materials provided. We would also like to thank the Plattform Industrie 4.0 and the BMWK for the opportunity to present our project and to have such a great experience.