Industrial digitalization focuses on skill-based manufacturing and edge computing

:em engineering methods AG and Bosch Rexroth are presenting a webinar regarding skill-based manufacturing and asset orchestration. The session aims to address limitations in traditional automation where products are tied to specific machines and processes require complex integration for every change. The presentation will demonstrate how production resources can be described as standardized, callable skills to create deterministic workflows that can be composed at runtime.

Additionally, the role of the Edge Layer in data-driven production is being highlighted as a critical component for industrial digitalization. Acting as a functional bridge between the production level and IT or cloud layers, the Edge Layer facilitates the exchange of real-time data between machines, sensors, and business applications like SAP or MES. This layer supports OT/IT convergence, improves data quality, and enhances cybersecurity by decoupling operational technology from information technology.