Digital Transformation in Practice : Learning from IIC Deployments
Technical platforms for new business models and payment methods : quoting , price and terms negotiation can be realized on federated platforms .
customer requests search for capabilities and assets new business models matchmaking and mediation manufacturing as a service registration of capabilities and assets immediate visibility on a global market
Figure 1 The Smart Factory Web vision for new business models with flexible production
The Smart Factory Web Testbed defines a blueprint architecture for open marketplaces that network stakeholders in industrial-production ecosystems . Factory integration into a marketplace and functions of the platform economy such as “ production as a service ” all follow international standards , especially those of IEC , IIC , Plattform Industrie 4.0 and IDSA . This open , strategic approach is designed to smooth the digital transformation journey of a company wanting to implement new business models at minimum risk .
The Time-Sensitive Networking ( TSN ) Testbed was established in 2015 to accelerate the development and adoption of TSN to facilitate the digitalization in the manufacturing industry and related markets through early prototyping , interoperability testing and close cooperation with standardization organizations .
More than 30 companies are actively participating and almost 20 in-person plugfest events have been conducted . The testbed is hosted by the ISW , University of Stuttgart in Europe since 2018 and Vanderbilt University in the US since 2020 .
The TSN testbed is focused on evolving TSN as a base technology rather than a single use case .
secure plug & work of assets → adaptable production
IT / OT integration and convergence : Communication and connectivity are key factors for successful IT / OT convergence . OT systems often require deterministic real time communication ,
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