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Flexible Manufacturing Systems through Integration of Asset Administration Shell and OPC UA with PLC

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: The increasing demand for flexible and interoperable manufacturing systems necessitates the integration of digital technologies to enable real-time adaptability and data exchange. This research presents a methodology leveraging Asset Administration Shell (AAS) as a central enabler for smart manufacturing. By transitioning from static (Type 1) to reactive (Type 2) AAS and outlining a pathway to proactive (Type 3) AAS, key challenges in creating flexible systems are addressed. A system architecture integrating AAS with OPC Unified Architecture (OPC UA) and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) is developed, enabling real-time synchronization. This modular framework aligns with Industry 4.0 principles, supporting scalable and adaptive manufacturing solutions.

Source: IFAC-PapersOnLine

DOI: 10.1016/j.ifacol.2025.09.212

Authors: Ranjitkumar Gudder, David Hoffmann, Pooja Gupta, Arndt Lüder

Institutions: Otto-von-Guericke-Universität Magdeburg, Kempten University of Applied Sciences

Language: English

Topic: Flexible and Reconfigurable Manufacturing Systems

Subfield: Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Open Access status: diamond

Funder: Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft und Klimaschutz