Microservice Architecture for Industry 4.0 Digital Twins

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Abstract

The vision of Industry 4.0 aims for unparalleled interconnectedness among vendors, manufacturers, and partners. A key enabler is the digital twin, a virtual replica of assets across their life cycle. Integrating legacy devices, bound to specific protocols, into this ecosystem poses significant challenges. This paper presents a comprehensive approach using a Multi-Message Broker, Service-Oriented Architecture, and Protocol Buffers to bridge this gap. We propose a novel architecture for efficient and scalable data exchange between legacy assets and modern I4.0 systems, demonstrated through experiments and evaluations.

Details

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2026 6th International Conference on Electrical, Computer and Energy Technologies (ICECET)
PublisherIEEE Industrial Electronics Society
Pages1-6
Number of pages6
ISBN (electronic)979-8-3195-0598-9
ISBN (print)979-8-3195-0599-6
Publication statusPublished - 9 Jul 2026
Peer-reviewedYes

Conference

Title6th International Conference on Electrical, Computer and Energy Technologies
Abbreviated titleICECET 2026
Conference number6
Duration6 - 9 July 2026
Website
LocationH10 Roma Città & Online
CityRome
CountryItaly

External IDs

Scopus 105048969839
ORCID /0000-0002-4646-4455/work/226152220
ORCID /0009-0000-2432-5529/work/226152399