Platform architecture concept for the composition of collective cloud manufacturing*

In this paper, a work in progress system architecture is presented, which aims to implement a continuous production chain for collective cloud manufacturing. Current problems for collective production in the areas of cloud manufacturing and computer-aided process planning are listed, which have a particular impact on the individuality and innovative ability of SMEs. To solve these problems, an architectural concept using software containers and an evolutionary needs model is presented. The focus here is on making the decision to collaborate on providing a service in regards to a global demand-model and extending the external commissioning from a single component to the entire production of a product as a demand. Finally, an innovative concept for production process planning for assembly lines using model-based systems engineering approach is presented as an evaluation scenario.