To this end, the members plan to define standardized framework conditions and develop holistic, compatible solutions for the digital networking of factory, plant and warehouse areas.
The alliance includes both users and manufacturers of information and communication technology.
technology and solutions for factory automation. The aim is to bridge the gap between IT operators and manufacturers. Maximilian Brandl, Salt Solutions, says:
"We see joining the Open Industry 4.0 Alliance as an opportunity to shape the networking of industry together with partners. At the moment, we have a situation like the Tower of Babel:
There are many different systems, each of which speaks a different language and cannot work together. To change this, standards are being defined in the Open Industry 4.0 Alliance."
