NEWS & PRESS

October 27th | Online | 12:00 — 13:00

October 12th & 13th, Pader­born

The SESAM Confer­ence explored Unified Name­space, factory data inte­gra­tion and indus­trial inter­op­er­ability.

This webinar demon­strated CRA compli­ance through secure remote main­te­nance, soft­ware updates and audit trails.

Factory‑X estab­lished the foun­da­tions for open indus­trial data spaces and inter­op­er­able data exchange — What now?

Our members came together to exchange ideas, connect and shape the next steps for the OI4 commu­nity.

The Open Industry 4.0 Alliance (OI4 Alliance) is setting the course for its next phase of growth and strategic devel­op­ment. As of July 2026, Michael Riester, industry expert and long-standing active member of the OI4 Alliance commu­nity, will assume the role of Managing Director.

The webinar showed how the Digital Data Chain supports machine-read­­­able product infor­ma­tion.

The OI4 commu­nity met at HM 2026 to discuss data spaces, AI, and inter­op­er­able systems, contin­uing conver­sa­tions beyond the fair.

This webinar explored how ISO 81346 creates a common struc­ture for modern indus­trial systems.

November 24th ‑26th, Nürn­berg

Leaders from OI4 member compa­nies come together to discuss digital twins, IIoT, and scal­able indus­trial collab­o­ra­tion.

Stop watching from the side­lines — join the OI4 Alliance and build what the industry actu­ally runs on.

Prac­tical solu­tions showed how shopfloor data can be securely and stan­dard­izedly trans­formed into digital appli­ca­tions.

16+ demon­stra­tors showed Digital Twins, AAS, Indus­trial AI and open automa­tion in indus­trial prac­tice.

From edge to cloud, the sessions showed what it really takes to scale digital manu­fac­turing in prac­tice.

Real tools and live demos showed how OPC UA enables fast, prac­tical IT/OT data inte­gra­tion.

OI4 proposes a submodel for rule-based AAS behavior — enabling dynamic logic and smarter automa­tion in Industry 4.0 systems.

Explore our inter­ac­tive, gami­fied 2025 recap and expe­ri­ence how the OI4 commu­nity turned collab­o­ra­tion into real progress.

OEC Compli­ance shows how OI4 members meet imple­men­ta­tion stan­dards for open, inter­op­er­able Industry 4.0 solu­tions.

Konkrete Use Cases und Praxis-Einblicke zur Asset Admin­is­tra­tion Shell – von Daten­räumen bis zum DPP

At OPEN Hyper Pitch Day 2025, OI4 members took the top 3 spots — a strong signal of inno­va­tion and collab­o­ra­tion.

Hands-on sessions and live demon­stra­tors showed how indus­trial data spaces move from concept to real imple­men­ta­tion.

Real use cases showed how compa­nies collab­o­rate across bound­aries using AAS and digital work­flows in prac­tice.

A heart­felt thank you to Georg Kube for his lasting impact on our commu­nity and the industry.

Prac­tical insights showed how AAS enables real use cases, from first imple­men­ta­tions to scal­able digi­tal­iza­tion.

At SPS 2025, the OI4 Alliance show­cases open, inter­op­er­able solu­tions and live projects shaping the future of automa­tion.

The 5th AAS Network Meeting in Frank­furt: OI4 members drive real inter­op­er­ability with the Asset Admin­is­tra­tion Shell.

We’re featured in a new podcast episode covering OI4’s goals, projects, and what’s coming at SPS 2025.

We’ve joined the OPEN Inno­Com­mu­nity to help develop open, vendor-inde­pen­­­dent solu­tions for indus­trial automa­tion.

Members reviewed 2025 achieve­ments, finan­cials and key initia­tives, shaping the future direc­tion of the Alliance together.

We show­cased Soft­ware Defined Automa­tion at Contain­er­Days 2025 with a live demon­strator proving flex­i­bility, scal­a­bility, and IT-driven control.

The webinar put the spot­light on DPP: why it is coming, what it means for manu­fac­turers, and how it can flip from regu­la­tion to oppor­tu­nity.

In this hackathon, partic­i­pants created a digital product pass­port example, testing automa­tion and inte­gra­tion in real indus­trial work­flows.

SESAM and OI4 Alliance team up to connect over 150 members and drive cross-border collab­o­ra­tion in Industry 4.0.

Why OI4 was the odd one out at CD25: showing how SDA makes automa­tion flex­ible, inter­op­er­able, and vendor-inde­pen­­­dent.

Some­times you gotta take turns. Let’s look at the right (and right) side of digi­tal­iza­tion in the industry.

A managed envi­ron­ment for AAS-based data­spaces was presented, enabling fast proto­typing, digital twin sharing, and inte­gra­tion into ecosys­tems like Catena‑X.

At the recent OI4 Inno­va­tion Event, every­thing revolved around one ques­tion: how can digi­tal­i­sa­tion deliver real value in the process industry today?

Visi­tors crowded around the robot cell and the UNS setup, seeing real manu­fac­turing data come alive right in front of them.

We support Factory‑X in four sub-projects that bring real-world struc­ture, inter­op­er­ability, and adop­tion readi­ness.

A day full of energy and ideas — the OI4 commu­nity left inspired, connected, and ready to keep shaping the future of industry together.

Decou­pling control logic from hard­ware was shown to enable central­ized control, faster updates, and flex­ible, vendor-neutral automa­tion.

The AAS Data­space for Every­body provides a fast and prac­tical entry into Asset Admin­is­tra­tion Shell-based data spaces.

The MX-Port enables open, secure, and scal­able indus­trial data sharing. OI4 supports its use across Factory‑X projects.

In light of recent global trade devel­op­ments — partic­u­larly the sweeping import tariffs and the resulting economic uncer­tain­ties ‑we would like to offer a timely and rele­vant webinar:​

Visi­tors explored real use cases by our Members on AI, Digital Twins, AAS and OT secu­rity live on the OI4 stage.

Hands-on work with PKI high­lighted edge secu­rity, secure MQTT commu­ni­ca­tion, and life­cycle manage­ment as prac­tical ways to strengthen cyber­se­cu­rity.

At Hannover Messe 2025, the Open Industry 4.0 Alliance show­cased real demon­stra­tors and joined forces with part­ners to accel­erate Industry 4.0 adop­tion.

With stricter regu­la­tions like NIS‑2, the focus was on why digital certifi­cates and cryp­to­graphic keys are vital for secure authen­ti­ca­tion, commu­ni­ca­tion, and compli­ance.

This step rein­forces indus­trial trans­for­ma­tion and strategy, guided by a new advi­sory board post-anniver­sary.

Our team surprised us with a clever overnight break­through. With fresh thinking and bold deci­sions, they found a simpler way to get things working and it paid off. The result? A working setup and a lot of excite­ment.

The team continued to grow stronger, making notice­able progress on their chal­lenge. With ideas taking shape and collab­o­ra­tion running smoothly, the atmos­phere was full of momentum. Exciting devel­op­ments are underway and there’s more to come as we head into the final stretch.

Day two was all about over­coming unex­pected chal­lenges. Faced with tech­nical hurdles, the team stayed flex­ible, exper­i­mented with new tools, and found creative ways forward. It was a day of learning, adap­ta­tion, and real progress both tech­ni­cally and as a team.

An inspiring gath­ering of students, compa­nies, and inno­va­tors came together to explore sustain­able solu­tions through hands-on collab­o­ra­tion. The event focused on real world chal­lenges and fresh ideas for a smarter and greener future.

Experts, users, and providers came together to explore digital solu­tions and co-create inno­va­tion for the process industry.

Networking, driving projects, and creating real-world impact — the OI4 Knowl­edge Camp 2024 brought together members, their customers, and part­ners, uniting tech users and providers.

This event is exclu­sively for OI4 Alliance members. What did we do? Listen to inspiring talks, share knowl­edge, and discuss the latest industry trends. Check out the recap!

The Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) enhances cyber­se­cu­rity stan­dards of prod­ucts that contain a digital compo­nent, requiring manu­fac­turers and retailers to ensure cyber­se­cu­rity throughout the life­cycle of their prod­ucts.

See our recap on how we cele­brated our 5th birthday, paired with great talks with great minds at the HM 24.

New OI4 project results at SPS 2024: Latest digital twin use cases and multi-vendor solu­tions can be found in Hall 5.

At WOTS 2024, OI4 showed how open stan­dards and AAS unlock real inter­op­er­ability in digital manu­fac­turing.

Driving open inno­va­tion, building part­ner­ships, and leading collab­o­ra­tive solu­tions to industry’s biggest chal­lenges – that was the focus of OI4 Alliance at SPS 2023.