What is SCALE-MX

SCALE-MX is the transfer initiative of Manufacturing-X. Our aim is to demonstrate the benefits of the Manufacturing-X industrial data ecosystem to users, suppliers and multipliers and to motivate them to get involved.

We explain the Manufacturing-X data ecosystem in a clear and practical way. To this end, we organize congresses, forums, workshops and online formats to engage with users, providers and multipliers. We are in close contact with the X projects, prepare their use cases for specific target groups and communicate them to a broad audience, especially SMEs.

SCALE-MX is funded by the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy and is an association of VDMA, ZVEI, Niedersachsen Next, Bayern Innovativ, DIHK Service GmbH and WIK under the leadership of VDMA and ZVEI.

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Factory-X Demonstrator "Autonomous Operation as a Service"

How can manufacturing companies operate their facilities efficiently despite a shortage of skilled workers and increasing demands? The “Autonomous Operation as a Service” use case from the Factory-X project uses the “Phuket” production cell at SmartFactory Kaiserslautern to demonstrate how machines can be safely monitored, controlled, and optimized remotely across different manufacturers via a Manufacturing-X data ecosystem. In our video, Alexis Bernhard explains very clearly how this works.

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Our next events

  • July 22–22, 2026

    09:30 - 16:30
    Augsburg - Augsburg Technology Center
    SCALE-MX Best Practice Event: Optimizing Production with Data
    At the SCALE-MX Best Practice Event, discover how data-driven approaches can make production and supply chains more efficient, transparent, and resilient. As part of Manufacturing-X, you’ll gain practical insights into connected data spaces, digital twins, and innovative solutions for production management and the supply chain. Look forward to inspiring keynotes, concrete best practices from the industry, and interactive sessions for exchanging ideas with experts, users, and partners. Take this opportunity to discover new potential for your business and build valuable connections within the Manufacturing-X ecosystem. Learn more ›