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Third Eclipse Tractus-X Community Days Recap

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Stephan Bauer

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Dear Tractus-X- and Dataspace-Community,

The Third Eclipse Tractus-X Community Days, held on December 5 and 6, 2024, at ARENA2036 in Stuttgart, marked a significant milestone in our journey towards fostering open-source collaboration within the automotive and manufacturing sectors. Building upon the successes of previous events, this edition attracted over 220 participants from diverse regions, including Japan, Spain, the USA, and India, underscoring the growing global interest in the Tractus-X initiative.

A notable highlight was the increased participation from representatives of Manufacturing-X projects such as Factory-X, Aerospace-X, Semiconductor-X, Chem-X, and Construction-X. Their involvement enriched the discussions with fresh perspectives, fostering a broader ecosystem for networking and collaborative development.

This year's event introduced an updated format tailored to various interests and experience levels, featuring multiple streams, presentations, workshops and challenges. This setup provided a comprehensive Tractus-X environment with federated services and use cases, enhancing the hands-on experience for attendees.

Day 1 Highlights​

Welcome and Keynote​

  • Opening
    • Claus Cremers, Siemens AG and member of the Management Board of Catena-X Automotive Network e.V.
  • Keynote: State of Eclipse Tractus-X
    • Evelyn Gurschler, BMW AG and Member of the Self-Sovereign Identity Expert Group
    • Mathias Brunkow Moser, Catena-X Automotive Network e.V.

Stream #1 - Business Perspective Presentations​

Stream #2 - Workshops/Tutorials​

  • EDC Tutorial / Dataspace Connectivity
    • led by Stephan Bauer, Catena-X Automotive Network e.V.
  • Digital Product Passport 2.0
    • led by Mathias Brunkow Moser, Catena-X Automotive Network e.V.
  • Successful Test Automation with Open-Source Methods
    • led by Harald Zimmer, doubleSlash and Test Manager
  • Modelling for SAMM and AAS with ESMF Editor and AASX Package Explorer
    • led by Dr. Birgit Boss, Robert Bosch GmbH and Lead of the Technical Committee for Modelling

Stream #3 - Challenges: Coding​

  • Challenge #1: Industry Core - FOSS IRS App
    • led by Gabriele Eckardt, BASF Digital Solutions GmbH and Lead of the Industry Core Committee
  • Challenge #2: Hackathon - Develop a Tutorial for an EDC-based Chat App
    • led by Sebastian Opriel, Sovity GmbH and Member of the Dataspace Connectivity Expert Group
  • Challenge #3: BaSyx as Digital Twin Registry
    • led by Frank Schnicke, Fraunhofer IESE

Developer Panel​

  • Tractus-X, The Place to Come Together
    • Daniel Miehle, BMW AG
    • Maximilian Ong, Mercedes-Benz AG

Evening Event​

  • Networking and discussions continued at the ARENA2036, fostering community building and collaboration.

Day 2 Highlights​

Tech Talk​

Continuation of Streams​

  • Participants engaged in advanced workshops, tutorials, and coding challenges, deepening their understanding and application of Tractus-X tools and concepts.

Closing Session​

  • Summarization of key takeaways and discussions on future directions for the Tractus-X community.

The Third Eclipse Tractus-X Community Days not only showcased the rapid advancements in open-source solutions for the automotive industry but also highlighted the importance of community engagement in driving innovation. The collaborative spirit and shared vision exhibited during the event set a promising trajectory for the future of Tractus-X and its expanding ecosystem.

As the community continues to grow, the insights and connections made during these days will undoubtedly play a pivotal role in shaping the next generation of digital ecosystems and collaborative data exchanges.

Stay tuned for announcements regarding future events and opportunities to engage with the Eclipse Tractus-X community.