In a cyber-physical system, enterprise applications, control functions, and physical
manufacturing assets are interconnected to seamlessly exchange information. However, the …

In this work we emphasize the role of the engineering process within the industrial
automation domain and its underrepresentation in the Industry 4.0 community possibly …

A skill-based engineering approach uses the concept of skill to abstract machine-specific
functionality with a generic interface and common behavior. A skill is treated as a" control …

Abstract Cyber-Physical Production Modules (CPPMs) must be described by vendor-
independent and machine-readable standardized information models. Standards make …

In order to react efficiently to changes in production, resources and their functions must be
integrated into plants in accordance with the plug and produce principle. In this context …

The production line must continuously adjust to meet the increasing demand for
individualized products, such as the unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) production line …

There is a continuing trend in the aircraft industry to automate production. In order to be able
to react to shortages of skilled workers, high order fluctuations and machine breakdowns …

In order to react more dynamically and flexibly to individual customer requirements, the
concepts of skill-based engineering can also be applied in the field of machining …

Digital twin (DT) is an emerging and promising enabling technology for realizing smart
manufacturing and Industry 4.0. DT is featured by the high-fidelity digital replica and …

The fourth industrial revolution presents a multitude of challenges for industries, one of
which being the increased flexibility required of manufacturing lines as a result of increased …