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Factory‑X Use Case Chal­lenge at the Hannover Messe 2025

What we
made happen

Together with our Member conple­ment, we devel­oped an inter­ac­tive app that brought Factory‑X to life at the event. As part of our contri­bu­tion to the Factory‑X initia­tive, the Open Industry 4.0 Alliance helped create a playful yet purposeful expe­ri­ence: by scan­ning QR codes at selected demon­stra­tors, visi­tors could unlock detailed insights into real Factory‑X use cases, acces­sible here: https://factory‑x.org/projects/. This not only sparked curiosity but also created a natural way to connect with experts behind the initia­tive.

About Factory‑X

Factory‑X brings together 46 core and 10 asso­ci­ated part­ners from industry, research, and asso­ci­a­tions to build an open digital ecosystem for factory outfit­ters and oper­a­tors. The initia­tive is based on the prin­ci­ples of Catena‑X and Plat­tform Indus­trie 4.0 and aims to estab­lish a viable indus­trial data­space. The project is funded by the the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy.

 

The role of the OI4 Alliance in Factory‑X

We are a funded partner in Factory‑X and contribute to the project on several levels. Our team is involved in project manage­ment, tech­nical archi­tec­ture, knowl­edge transfer, and the coor­di­na­tion of Factory‑X within the broader Manufacturing‑X initia­tive. As a commu­nity, we bring in prac­tical expe­ri­ence from indus­trial envi­ron­ments and help trans­late concepts like data­spaces into work­able solu­tions. Our goal is to support both the success of the project and the ability of our member compa­nies to actively partic­i­pate in and benefit from the emerging ecosystem.

PARTIC­I­PATING
booths AT SPS 25

insights
and q&a

What was the purpose of the F‑X Walk Chal­lenge at Hannover Messe 2025?
The F‑X Walk Chal­lenge aimed to make Factory‑X use cases acces­sible in a playful and engaging way. By scan­ning QR codes along the exhi­bi­tion route, visi­tors could explore real Factory‑X appli­ca­tions, connect directly with experts, and even win prizes.
Who is behind the Factory‑X initia­tive?
Factory‑X is driven by a consor­tium of 46 part­ners and 10 asso­ci­ated part­ners, including manu­fac­turers, asso­ci­a­tions, and research insti­tu­tions. The initia­tive is supported by the German Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action.
How is the Open Industry 4.0 Alliance involved in Factory‑X?
As a funded partner, the OI4 Alliance contributes to Factory‑X by coor­di­nating subpro­jects such as tech­nical archi­tec­ture, project manage­ment, and knowl­edge transfer. It also plays a key role in aligning Factory‑X activ­i­ties with the broader Manufacturing‑X initia­tive.
What are the tech­nical foun­da­tions of Factory‑X?
Factory‑X estab­lishes a stan­dard­ized tech­nical archi­tec­ture that supports secure, inter­op­er­able data exchange across compa­nies. The “M‑X Port Concept” is a central enabler for cross-company data sharing. More info here.
Why should compa­nies care about Factory‑X and data­spaces?

Data­spaces open up new busi­ness models and improve oper­a­tional effi­ciency by over­coming data silos. Factory‑X provides a scal­able blue­print for secure collab­o­ra­tion in manu­fac­turing, helping compa­nies prepare for the future of indus­trial data ecosys­tems.