Dynamic reconfiguration of application and communication in Industry 4.0 with Digital Twin for enhancing flexibility

Abstract Industry 4.0 emphasizes the flexibility of production systems, requiring dynamic adaptation to varied product requirements. This paper presents a framework for managing production systems by integrating application and communication systems. Central to it is the use of Asset Administration Shell (AAS) to create Digital Twins of assets, enabling continuous adaptation and optimization of production processes through effective resource management. The paper discusses a use case involving negotiation between communication and application systems, proposing a model-based solution leveraging AAS. It details the implementation of the proposed model with AAS components, providing an analysis of the use case and an automation solution. Validation results show how the AAS can improve the performance and dependability of wireless communication systems.