Abstract
With the quick advent and spreading of Industry 4.0, the paradigm of Cyber Physical Systems (CPS) is becoming a reality in production systems. As the term CPS suggests, the advanced production systems are made of a digital element and a physical one that work together to reach the desired functionality. The virtual element is made of various entities that are typically generically described as “a digital representation of a physical system”. However, this general definition often is referred to terms that are actually belonging to different concepts. These terms are Metaverse, Digital Twin, Digital Thread, and Asset Administration Shell. These terms often are independently used in literature and industrial initiatives without any clear understanding of how they relate to one another or what they signify. This paper wants to contribute to the scientific discussion on these concepts and aims at analyzing their meanings and key features through a literature study, by proposing a hierarchical view on the relationships between them, their roles and functions for CPS-based production systems.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
