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AAS Plat­form for Digital Twins — OI4 Members Collab­o­rate

About the
imple­men­ta­tion

In the machinery and compo­nent manu­fac­turing sectors, compa­nies face signif­i­cant chal­lenges. On the one hand, there are fragile supply chains and intense cost pres­sures. On the other hand, compa­nies must offer digital services and connect their processes beyond their orga­ni­za­tional bound­aries. Addressing these chal­lenges requires inno­va­tion.

The OI4 Work­group “Compo­nent Supplier” worked together to address them. Their answer? Twin­sphere. It is a compre­hen­sive suite of services for creating, managing, and opti­mizing Digital Twins.

Rather than approaching the problem in isola­tion, the Work­group brought together exper­tise from multiple compa­nies to develop a solu­tion that works across the industry. The result is a frame­work that ensures inter­op­er­ability, simpli­fies inte­gra­tion, and makes digital twin tech­nology acces­sible to busi­nesses of all sizes.

With Twin­sphere, compa­nies can stream­line data manage­ment, improve cross-company collab­o­ra­tion, and create digital twins that are not only stan­dard­ized but also adapt­able to specific needs. By lever­aging shared knowl­edge and best prac­tices, the Work­group made it possible for manu­fac­turers and suppliers to imple­ment digital twins without the complexity and frag­men­ta­tion that often come with propri­etary solu­tions.

This collab­o­ra­tion reflects the core mission of the Open Industry 4.0 Alliance. By working together, member compa­nies turn industry chal­lenges into prac­tical, scal­able solu­tions that benefit the entire ecosystem.

The Four
Key Use Cases
of Twin­sphere

Admin­is­tra­tion Shells in Third-Party Systems

A secure, scal­able plat­form for Asset Admin­is­tra­tion Shells (AAS) with inter­ac­tive access and seam­less third-party inte­gra­tion via a stan­dard­ized API.

Docu­ment Transfer (VDI 2770)

Effort­less VDI 2770-compliant docu­ment manage­ment and transfer with a VDI-2770 adapter and PDF‑A converter for smooth data exchange.

Seam­less Value Chain Commu­ni­ca­tion

Real-time infor­ma­tion sharing, digital name­plates, and auto­mated updates via Messaging and Push Services.

Digital Product Pass­port (DPP) as a Service

A SaaS plat­form for Digital Twins, DPP, and PCF reporting with IDTA meta­models, ECLASS clas­si­fi­ca­tion, and a stan­dard­ized API.

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Insights
AND Q&A

Why is VDI 2770 impor­tant for docu­ment manage­ment?

VDI 2770 estab­lishes a stan­dard­ized approach for struc­turing and exchanging digital docu­men­ta­tion, ensuring consis­tency and acces­si­bility across indus­tries. By providing machine-read­able, struc­tured formats, it stream­lines docu­ment handling, reduces manual effort, and enhances compli­ance with regu­la­tory and industry require­ments. Compa­nies can effi­ciently manage and distribute tech­nical docu­men­ta­tion, making infor­ma­tion readily avail­able for suppliers, customers, and regu­la­tory bodies.

How does the Digital Product Pass­port (DPP) impact busi­nesses?
The Digital Product Pass­port (DPP) enhances trans­parency by providing compre­hen­sive, stan­dard­ized product data throughout the entire life­cycle. It supports regu­la­tory compli­ance by ensuring that compa­nies can track and report key sustain­ability and tech­nical infor­ma­tion, such as carbon foot­print or mate­rial compo­si­tion. DPP also improves supply chain effi­ciency by enabling seam­less data sharing between manu­fac­turers, suppliers, and end users, ulti­mately fostering circular economy prac­tices and sustain­able produc­tion.
Why is inter­op­er­ability crucial in digital ecosys­tems?
Inter­op­er­ability ensures seam­less inte­gra­tion between different digital systems, reducing complexity and enabling effi­cient data exchange. Stan­dard­ized APIs, admin­is­tra­tion shells, and event-driven archi­tec­tures allow various plat­forms to commu­ni­cate without requiring exten­sive customiza­tion. This facil­i­tates automa­tion, enhances collab­o­ra­tion across indus­tries, and supports emerging digital use cases like Digital Twins and smart manu­fac­turing. By fostering a connected digital land­scape, inter­op­er­ability drives inno­va­tion, cost savings, and oper­a­tional effi­ciency.