Asset Administration Shell

The standard
ised digital twin

The research area is dedicated to the application of the Asset Administration Shell in various use cases and the further development of the administration shell concept itself.

Your contact person

Christian Kosel

Research Coordinator ARENA2036. e.V.

Asset Administration Shell - The standardized digital twin

The Asset Administration Shell VWS) or Asset Administration Shell (AAS) as defined in IEC 63278-1 enables the creation of a digital representation of an Industry 4.0 asset. It ensures standardized data management, promotes interoperability, and forms the basis for digital twins. Companies benefit from more efficient processes and a higher degree of automation. Those who Asset Administration Shell the Asset Administration Shell gain control over networked production—and thus power over the data!

Thematic priorities within the research focus area
Apply and improve IDTA specifications
Present a roadmap of the topics that need to be addressed for the application of the Asset Administration Shell
Identify potential for using the Asset Administration Shell
Support in selecting suitable middleware
Using the Asset Administration Shell
Use of combined technologies from Asset Administration Shell and Catena-X ecosystem
Comprehensive security concept consisting of policies and ABAC/RBAC
Digitization of product catalogs using the Asset Administration Shell
Combination of VWS and existing industry standards (e.g. VEC)
Project presentations
Objective and target group

Objective: The Asset Administration Shell working group Asset Administration Shell on the development and promotion of a standardized, interoperable data structure that enables cross-organizational exchange. The goal is to establish the Asset Administration Shell a key technology for digital twins, data integration and automation . Through this open standard, we aim to promote efficiency, transparency, and innovation in value chains and lay the foundation for a connected, sustainable industry. 

Target Audience: Anyone Asset Administration Shell in the exchange, application, and further development of the Asset Administration Shell . From VWS beginners to VWS experts.

 

Ongoing projects
Project Description Project page
Asset Administration Shell for the Wire Harness AAS4WH) The aim of AAS4WH is the prototypical implementation of the Asset Administration Shell in the development, production and assembly of the wiring harness in the vehicle along 5 key use cases. Link
ARENA2036-X Demonstration and test environment for data spaces in ARENA2036 for members to test their own use cases. Link
Tractus-X The official open source project in the Catena-X ecosystem under the umbrella of the Eclipse Foundation. Link
Well-Defined Sustainable, cost-effective and self-optimized production through resilient value creation networks. Link
DigiTain Processes, methods and models for fully digital product development and certification of sustainable electric drive architectures. Link
Industrial Metaverse Simulation and optimization potential for entire factories through the integration of many digital twins. Link