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Combining Edge Computing and Blockchains for Flexibility and Performance in Industrial Automation

Authors:
Mauro Isaja
John Soldatos
Volkan Gezer

Keywords: Factory automation; edge computing; blockchain; RAMI4.0; IIRA; Industry4.0

Abstract:
The advent of Industry 4.0 has given rise to the introduction of new industrial automation architectures that emphasize the use of digital technologies. In this paper, we introduce a novel reference architecture (RA) for industrial automation, which leverages the benefits of edge computing, while using blockchain technologies for flexible, scalable and reliable configuration and orchestration of automation workflows and distributed data analytics. The presented RA is unique in blending the merits of blockchains and edge computing, while being compliant with emerging standards for industrial automation, such as RAMI4.0 and the RA of the Industrial Internet-Consortium.

Pages: 159 to 164

Copyright: Copyright (c) IARIA, 2017

Publication date: November 12, 2017

Published in: conference

ISSN: 2308-4278

ISBN: 978-1-61208-598-2

Location: Barcelona, Spain

Dates: from November 12, 2017 to November 16, 2017