Why You Should Join Us — A Look at the Ongoing Projects

The OI4 Alliance is not just talking about digital trans­for­ma­tion. It is actively building it. Through real-world projects and prac­tical imple­men­ta­tion, the OI4 Alliance brings together manu­fac­turers, solu­tion providers, and inno­va­tors to collab­o­rate on scal­able, open solu­tions for indus­trial digi­tal­iza­tion. From inter­op­er­ability to sustain­ability, the OI4 Alliance’s current projects cover a wide range of essen­tial topics. And there is even more to follow! Be Ready.

Soft­ware Defined Automa­tion (SDA) is reshaping indus­trial control by decou­pling soft­ware from hard­ware. This allows for greater flex­i­bility, faster deploy­ment, and easier scaling. It is espe­cially rele­vant for manu­fac­turers looking to modernize without being tied to specific vendors.

Energy Moni­toring per Work­piece helps compa­nies measure energy consump­tion at the product level. This project supports trans­parent CO₂ tracking and enables opti­miza­tion of both cost and sustain­ability.

Digital Cali­bra­tion Certifi­cates, based on the Asset Admin­is­tra­tion Shell (AAS), replace manual processes and isolated systems. They stan­dardize the exchange of cali­bra­tion data across company bound­aries, making quality assur­ance more effi­cient and reli­able.

Cross-Company AAS Transfer ensures that digital twins can move with phys­ical assets when owner­ship or oper­a­tional context changes. This enables consis­tent data conti­nuity throughout the value chain.

The Digital Product Pass­port (DPP) project is building the foun­da­tion for struc­tured product infor­ma­tion across the entire life­cycle. From produc­tion to recy­cling, it supports regu­la­tory compli­ance and enables new service models.

Being part of the OI4 Alliance means tack­ling these chal­lenges together. Members collab­o­rate on shared solu­tions, accel­erate devel­op­ment, and reduce inte­gra­tion complexity. They also gain early access to refer­ence imple­men­ta­tions, commu­nity exper­tise, and prac­tical insights that support long-term compet­i­tive­ness.

Whether you are a machine builder, soft­ware provider, or manu­fac­turing company, there is a project that matches your exper­tise and a commu­nity that bene­fits from your contri­bu­tion.