Cyber - Physical - Production - Systems at the BTU Model Factory

The term 'Industry 4.0' was introduced the first time in Germany at the Hanover fair in 2011 and is a central focus of the Federal Government's Digital Agenda. It is supporting and promoting the digitization of industry and has the potential to bring about profound transformation to efficient factory manufacturing. The implementation strategy forms the basis for all future work. It not only records the research agenda that has been pursued to date, but also lays out core components of 'Industry 4.0'. Given the complex and broad starting point of the platform work nowadays, a framework is to be established that allows for 'Industry 4.0' reference architecture to developed a set of parameters that can be used in order to press ahead with digitization and comprehensive networking in production. The substantive work of the platform is initially being undertaken in five working groups (reference architecture, standardisation / research and innovation / security of networked systems / legal framework / labour, training). The platform's governing body includes Economic Affairs Minister and Research Minister as well as representatives from business, science, and trade unions. This presentation is intended to provide an introduction to the platform 'Industry 4.0', its potential, on opportunity and restrictions.