Major standardization associations and initiatives partner to create the best of breed system architecture to support the upcoming Digital Product Passport (DPP) by combining the best aspects of the Asset Administration Shell and OPC UA.

CESMII announced a collaboration with leading industry organizations—including Labs Network Industrie 4.0 (LNI 4.0), the Digital Twin Consortium, ECLASS e.V., the Industrial Digital Twin Association (IDTA), the OPC Foundation (OPCF), VDMA, and ZVEI—to develop an advanced system architecture for the forthcoming Digital Product Passport (DPP). This initiative aims to integrate the strengths of the Asset Administration Shell, OPC UA, and related technologies. By leveraging CESMII’s Smart Manufacturing Profiles, modeled with OPC UA, and combining them with the semantics of the Asset Administration Shell and ECLASS, the collaboration seeks to create robust, open, and resilient architectures for manufacturers. This effort is expected to enhance real-time supply chain data exchange and support the adoption of DPP technology ahead of the European Commission’s 2027 deadline.

Ready to take the right steps toward Smart Manufacturing?

Join Conrad Leiva, VP of Ecosystem and Workforce Education for CESMII, at MX.0 Southeast in Greenville, SC, April 22-24!

🎤 Session Title: Taking the Right Steps Towards Smart Manufacturing to Maximize Performance

Manufacturers know they must modernize to stay competitive—but the real challenge is creating a realistic, actionable plan for digital transformation. This session will break down how companies are:
✅ Setting the right mindset
✅ Aligning their teams
✅ Developing a practical, business-driven roadmap for Industry 4.0

SXSW 2025

CESMII is excited to return to SXSW 2025 for the second year in a row! This time Jeff Winter, Smart Manufacturing Advisor to CESMII, will be representing the organization in Austin, TX! 🌟

March 10, Jeff will join thought leaders from other Manufacturing USA institutes in a session titled Smart, Sustainable, Streamlined: Factories of the Future!

Panelists will discuss the current state of U.S. manufacturing, what technologies the next few decades will bring, and what steps companies, both big and small, can take to future-proof their business. As a champion for open, intelligent, and accessible manufacturing solutions, Jeff will bring CESMII’s vision to the national stage—advocating for collaboration, standardization, and digital transformation that benefits manufacturers of all sizes.

This nationwide event series brings CESMII representatives to cities across the country, connecting with small and medium-sized manufacturers (SMMs), Manufacturing Extension Partnerships (MEPs), and the broader manufacturing ecosystem. Our team is excited to share the latest advancements in Smart Manufacturing technologies, explore real-world applications, and discuss how these innovations can drive efficiency, sustainability, and competitiveness.