White Paper
Using Digital Twins to Integrate 5G into Production Networks
The 5G-ACIA white paper outlines how digital twins, via Asset Administration Shells (AAS), can integrate 5G into Industry 4.0 production networks. AASs act as standardized digital representations of assets—physical, virtual, or service-based—enabling interoperability across factory systems. The paper proposes separate AASs for 5G networks and user equipment (UE) to model functions, topology, lifecycle, and contractual aspects. Active AASs add decision-making for dynamic tasks like QoS orchestration, firmware updates, intrusion detection, and flexible communication. This structured approach supports secure, scalable, and adaptable 5G deployment in smart factories.
