OpenUSD: Die gemeinsame Sprache der Produktion - mit Michael Wagner #274
How can diverse systems, simulations, and expert tools be digitally networked in the factory, and what role does OpenUSD play in this? Michael Wagner, CEO and founder of SyncTwin GmbH, talks with host Tobias Herwig about the role of OpenUSD as the "language of production" and the latest developments surrounding the Industrial Metaverse, Physical AI, and agent-based workflows. Status Quo: What has become of the hype surrounding the Industrial Metaverse, and how relevant are these topics today? OpenUSD as the "HTML of the physical world": Why it's more than just a 3D format and how it serves as a common language for digital twins Fundamental principles of OpenUSD: Layering, variants, timelines, and the connection of 3D and numerical data Integration into heterogeneous IT landscapes: How OpenUSD enables the exchange and coexistence of diverse systems and standards (e.g., CAD, SAP, Excel, IFC, Administration Shell) Digital continuity: From planning and production to operation – how OpenUSD supports end-to-end processes Physical AI and agent systems: How AI and agent-based workflows based on OpenUSD work in practice and what new possibilities arise for factory planning Michael Wagner recommends the "USD Study Room" as well as numerous freely available learning resources for anyone who wants to delve deeper into the topic of OpenUSD: https://perfectproducts.github.io/ope... Follow Michael Wagner on LinkedIn: / michael-wagner-64873328 -- Follow Tobias Herwig on LinkedIn for the latest episodes and updates: / tobias-herwig We welcome your feedback on this episode directly via LinkedIn or at [email protected] CHAPTER MARKS: 00:00:00 Industrial Metaverse: Status Quo and Relevance 00:03:02 OpenUSD as the Common Language of the Digital Factory 00:08:01 Basic Principles and Possibilities of OpenUSD 00:14:00 Integrating OpenUSD into IT Architectures and Enterprise Landscapes 00:25:00 Interaction with Existing Standards and Digital End-to-End Consistency 00:32:01 Agent Systems, Physical AI, and Practical Application Examples

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