This degree project is aiming to develop a Factory-in-a-Box platform, which refers to a highly mobile, flexible, and agile manufacturing concept to fulfil the current market needs.

The project is conducted by a three-step approach including the definition of the key-requirements, the conception of the platform, and the validation of the platform considering a use-case. The found key-requirements Internal and External Mobility, HSE-Conformity, Reconfigurability and Customization for the Operation Model are being used for the development of the platform concept in the fields of Basic Concep tApproach, Safety, Automation and I4.0.

It can be concluded that the conception of ageneral Factory-in-a-Box platform which stands for itself without considering the use-case is, especially due to the safety requirements regarding the integration of further equipment (inside the EU), not possible. This needs to be addressed via the accompanying business model of the platform and the reconfiguration, safety certification process of the entire use-case related system.

In addition, there are challenges regarding the need for standardized, universal electrical and mechanical interfaces, which are currently in some cases still supplier specific. Universal (e.g. communication) interfaces are one main field of current and future development and research which will enable a leaner integration/reconfiguration process.