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Asset Administration Shell (AAS)

In Industry 4.0, the Asset Administration Shell plays a central role in providing manufacturer information, attributes and simulation data needed for virtual commissioning. The Asset Administration Shell creates a digital image of an asset that contains the characteristics and attributes of the physical component.

As an industry-neutral standard, it is the basis for open, decentralized ecosystems and ensures a smooth exchange along the tool chain. This approach is well on its way to becoming the new industry standard, as it enables faster engineering, lower error rates, reduced maintenance and more sustainability.

How do component manufacturers use the Asset Administration Shell?

Component manufacturers use the Asset Administration Shell to provide their products as digital twins and to integrate them seamlessly into Industry 4.0 ecosystems. The standardized data provision enables them to exchange their data efficiently with customers and partners and to increase their competitiveness in the long term.

What is an administration shell made of?

The structure of an AAS is modular and consists of a collection of submodels, which are called AAS submodel templates. These describe content-related or functional aspects of an asset.

What advantages does the administration shell offer?

The AAS increases the transparency of product behavior over the entire life cycle. It also facilitates data exchange, simplifies and accelerates the engineering process, and creates the conditions for energy-efficient production and predictive maintenance. Manufacturers, plant planners and industrial companies benefit from it during the planning process.

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3Dfindit as a platform for intelligent engineering data

3Dfindit is not only one of the world's largest search engines for engineering content, but also offers the Asset Administration Shell as .aasx_v3 for download. Component manufacturers can thus provide engineers, planners and architects with the new standard. In addition, our experts support interested companies in creating the Asset Administration Shell.

Important submodels

Contact Information
The "Contact Information" submodel contains key contact information about an asset or a company. It ensures that relevant contact persons and communication channels are standardized and available in digital form. Typically, it includes data such as the company name, address, telephone number, e-mail and, if applicable, specific contact persons for technical or commercial inquiries. This facilitates the automated interaction and exchange of information in digital value chains.
Provision of 3D models
The "Provision of 3D Models" submodel standardizes the provision of 3D models of an asset. It contains information about available 3D formats, levels of detail and intended uses, e.g. for simulation or visualization applications. The digital twin of a product is seamlessly integrated into development and production processes through the uniform provision and structured access to 3D data. With the eCATALOG 3Dfindit technology, the 3D data is natively available for over 100 leading CAD and BIM systems.
Carbon Footprint
The Carbon Footprint submodel records and manages an asset's carbon emissions over its entire lifecycle. It contains standardized data on emissions during production, use, and disposal, as well as possible compensation measures. By providing this information in a standardized way, it helps companies implement sustainability strategies, comply with regulatory requirements and optimize their carbon footprint.
Handover Documentation
The submodel "Handover Documentation" provides all relevant documents for the handover of an asset. It includes 3D product data sheets, technical manuals, maintenance instructions, certificates and other important information required for the operation, maintenance and integration of the asset. The digital and standardized provision facilitates seamless handover between manufacturers, operators and service providers, improves the quality of documentation and supports compliance with regulatory requirements.
Creation and Classification of Materials in an ERP, PDM/PLM and PIM System
The submodel "Creation and Classification of Materials in an ERP, PDM/PLM and PIM System" standardizes the creation and management of material master data across different systems. It enables consistent classification and assignment of materials in ERP, PDM/PLM and PIM systems, avoiding redundant data maintenance and improving data quality. The strategic parts management system ENTERPRISE 3Dfindit closes the gap between suppliers and industrial companies that purchase parts. Thanks to a standardized structure, it simplifies the exchange and synchronization of material data along the entire value chain.
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