The release of MODAPTO System v0.5 is a big step toward a modular and flexible manufacturing ecosystem. This version introduces the foundational capabilities needed to support the integration of Digital Twins (DTs) and Smart Services in a pilot-independent manner, enabling the dynamic design and optimisation of reconfigurable production systems.
As per our objectives, production modules can now be onboarded as an interoperable Digital Twin which is a digital representation of physical asset. These DTs are a core component of MODAPTO Modules, where physical and digital functions converge. Each DT is developed using the Asset Administration Shell (AAS), providing a consistent and standardised interface for seamless integration and coordination across systems.
Support for Smart Services has also been introduced, enabling the registration, assignment, and deployment of logic-driven components within MODAPTO Modules. These services interact with other components to generate real-time outputs, and their assignment and orchestration is managed through the Service Catalogue and Orchestrator.
Secure system access is certainly a pillar of this version. Roles and permissions are centrally defined and enforced via the Identity Manager and User Manager, ensuring secure and consistent system usage.
A unified web interface provides visibility and control over Digital Twins, Smart Services, user roles, and orchestration logic, all from a single access point. This streamlines operations and improves transparency across the platform.
MODAPTO v0.5 also includes a reliable event-driven communication layer, built on established industry tools such as Kafka, MQTT, Kafka Connect, and Schema Registry. This infrastructure ensures standardised, scalable messaging between services and modules.
Additionally, a centralised API Gateway offers consistent access to all MODAPTO services and components, facilitating integration with external systems and clients through a single, unified entry point.
The system is available to download and try through GitHub: Modapto-System/system-deployment at main · Modapto/Modapto-System
Stay tuned for more MODAPTO updates as they continue with development and deliver a powerful modular ecosystem for the factories of the future.