Blockchain architecture for automotive traceability
Kuhn M, Funk F, Franke J (2021)
Publication Language: English
Publication Type: Conference contribution, Conference Contribution
Publication year: 2021
Journal
Pages Range: 390-395
Event location: Athens
DOI: 10.1016/j.procir.2020.05.256
Abstract
The automotive value chain comprises a complex manufacturing network, which encompasses several departments, companies, and even countries. In the age of electrification and autonomous driving, the quality and transparency requirements are rising, in particular for electric and electronic components, which contribute to safety-critical functionalities. In this research, we analyze the traceability requirements and liability implications for the automotive manufacturing network. A key component in preventing safety and quality deficiencies in manufacturing processes is a state-of-the-art traceability system. Accordingly, we propose a blockchain-based traceability architecture to achieve the aspired level of transparency and process security. The proposed blockchain architecture processes manufacturing data entries and defines blockchain nodes, access, as well as consensus algorithm and transaction logic. An Ethereum-based blockchain demonstrator validates the architecture by implementing the logic for automotive product configuration and process sequencing based on the semi-fungible ERC 1155 token, the proof of authority consensus, and an automotive product token smart contract.
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APA:
Kuhn, M., Funk, F., & Franke, J. (2021). Blockchain architecture for automotive traceability. In Proceedings of the 8th CIRP Conference of Assembly Technology and Systems (pp. 390-395). Athens, GR.
MLA:
Kuhn, Marlene, Felix Funk, and Jörg Franke. "Blockchain architecture for automotive traceability." Proceedings of the 8th CIRP Conference of Assembly Technology and Systems, Athens 2021. 390-395.
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