Question: Mr. Scherenschlich, what is the purpose of the submodel?
Answer: The Asset Administration Shell (AAS) represents the digital twin in the context of Industry 4.0. The description is based on various submodels, each of which considers a specific aspect. The submodel “Generic Frame for Technical Data for Industrial Equipment in Manufacturing” (IDTA 02003) (short: Technical Data) is responsible for providing technical product data for the product.
Question: And where are the synergies between the submodel and ECLASS?
Answer: The Technical Data submodel allows the selection of a standard classification, usually ECLASS. In addition to the actual class, the associated characteristics/values can also be transferred. ECLASS provides very good semantics for this area in particular.
Question: You are the architect of the submodel. What motivated you to take on this topic?
Answer: Standardization is more important today than ever before. The IDTA standard and ECLASS work very well together in many areas. As a long-standing ECLASS Service Provider Platinum and member of the IDTA, I focus on the optimal interaction of these standards. I am also the author of the document “ECLASS Semantics,” which is a joint document describing the use of ECLASS in the AAS administration shell.
Question: Where can I find more information?
Answer: There is a webinar on the topic: IDTA Technical Data with ECLASS.
Date: Monday, June 23, 2025, from 2:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
I am also available to answer questions at frank.scherenschlich@classing.de.
