Service-oriented Architecture at device level to support Evolvable Production Systems

The Evolvable Production System (EPS) paradigm identifies guidelines and solutions to support the design, maintenance and evolution of complete industrial infrastructures. At the same time, Service-oriented Architecture (SOA) approach is becoming a broadly deployed standard for business and enterprise integration, while spreading across all layers of an enterprise infrastructure and disparate domains of application envisioning a unified solution. The application of SOA-compliant technology based upon open web standards can significantly enhance the interoperability and openness at device level.