Deep Dive

Using the Asset Administration Shell as a standardized, interoperable digital twin is particularly useful as it enables cross-manufacturer compatibility and seamless integration. The uniform structure means that different systems can be easily networked, which makes digitization much easier and reduces costs and development effort. At the same time, the Asset Administration Shell offers a future-proof foundation, as it is based on open standards and can be flexibly expanded. The Asset Administration Shell increases transparency, as all relevant asset information is available in a structured manner, thus supporting more efficient processes and well-founded decisions. Overall, the Asset Administration Shell makes a decisive contribution to fully exploiting the potential of Industry 4.0.