New IT and computer science solutions are needed to ensure an increased flexibility of production systems. One key is using intelligent and self-responsible production system components, the Industry 4.0 components. In this column, relevant requirements, research and development trends, and issues still to be addressed are presented.

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通过利用信息物理系统实现生产系统的灵活性

需要新的 IT 和计算机科学解决方案来确保提高生产系统的灵活性。一个关键是使用智能和自我负责的生产系统组件，即工业 4.0 组件。本专栏介绍了相关需求、研发趋势和尚待解决的问题。