html BACK-X | Industrial Data Space
Aligned with Gaia-X & Eclipse EDC

Connecting the value chain
of backend electronics
under data sovereignty

BACK-X is an interoperable and federated data space for dispensing, curing, testing and inspection processes. Share, govern and use industrial data under Gaia-X principles and the Eclipse EDC protocol.

5 Active use cases
4 Participant types
4 Published data products
100% Data sovereignty
Why BACK-X?

A data space built
for real industry

BACK-X is not just technology infrastructure. It is a governed ecosystem where plant data becomes shareable assets under explicit conditions.

01

Data sovereignty

The Data Owner decides what is shared, with whom and under which conditions. ONIZEA, as Federator, never accesses the content without an explicit contract.

02

Eclipse EDC interoperability

Eclipse EDC connectors for contract negotiation and secure transfer between nodes, enabling federation with other European industrial data spaces.

03

Real backend processes

Designed specifically for dispensing, curing, ICT testing and AOI. Data models adapted to MES, Asymtek equipment, Pemtron and vertical ovens.

04

AI and advanced analytics

BACK-X data products are the basis for ML models, predictive analysis, proactive maintenance and process energy optimization.

05

GDPR & Gaia-X compliance

ODRL policies enforceable by the EDC connector, traceability in the Clearing House and certifiable Self-Descriptions under the Gaia-X Trust Framework.

06

Federated multi-tenant

Multi-tenant platform operated by ONIZEA, with federation of connectors from MSTECH, UC3M and future participants under a central BACK-X node.

Use cases

Practical plant scenarios

Five use cases validated under real operating conditions at MSTECH (Catalonia).

01 Active · Pilot

Intelligent connection of backend machinery

Integration of equipment from different manufacturers (dispensing, curing, AOI, testing) in an interoperable environment. BACK-X acts as an integration layer creating the unified digital thread.

Data product: BACKX.LineMachineEvents.v1
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02 In development

Federated industrial data space

BACK-X node as a multi-tenant platform connected to other nodes through Eclipse EDC connectors, with data contracts and sovereignty policies automatically enforced.

03 In development

Predictive performance analytics

Historical and near-real-time backend process data to train ML models. Early alerts for downtime, anomalies and process adjustment recommendations.

Benefits: Scrap reduction · Predictive maintenance
04 In development

MES and ERP integration

BACK-X orchestrates exchange between backend equipment, MES and ERP while keeping production orders, batch states, consumptions and quality results aligned.

Benefits: End-to-end traceability
05 Active demonstrator

Real-plant demonstrator · MSTECH

Validation of the BACK-X space under real operating conditions at the Catalonia plant, with real dispensing, curing, testing and AOI data.

Location: MSTECH plant · Catalonia
Profile-based access

Each actor, its own path

BACK-X defines specific roles for each type of participant. The same actor can assume multiple roles simultaneously.

Data Owner Data Provider Data Consumer

Manufacturers and data producers

Ex: MSTECH— backend plant in Catalonia

As a manufacturer, you are the legal owner of the data generated in your plant. You decide which data is published in BACK-X, under what conditions and with what access level.

  • Publish MES and backend equipment datasets through your Eclipse EDC connector
  • Define usage policies (ODRL) automatically enforced by the connector
  • Consume analytics, KPIs and dashboards derived from your own data
  • Set visibility: Public, Restricted or Private per dataset
Start onboarding as a Data Provider →
MES / Equipment Plant systems and backend machinery
Eclipse EDC Participant connector · EDC_MSTECH
BACK-X Node Federated catalog · EDC_BACKX
Consorcio

Pilot actors

Federator / Operator

ONIZEA

BACK-X governance authority. Operates the multi-tenant platform, defines space rules and manages the participant lifecycle. Founded in 2022, specialized in AI and technology-social impact projects.

Data Owner · Provider · Consumer

MSTECH

Data provider and producer. Generates backend production data (dispensing, curing, testing, AOI) at its Catalonia plant and publishes it in BACK-X under usage policies agreed through the Eclipse EDC connector.

Service Provider · App Provider

UC3M · DAIMA

Carlos III University of Madrid, DAIMA research group. Designs and implements AI/ML algorithms, deploys advanced analytics services and supports the technical integration of the data space.

Active pilot phase

Is your organization part of the electronics value chain?

EMS/OSAT manufacturers, equipment providers, R&D centers and OEMs: BACK-X is open to new participants that comply with governance rules and have a verified digital identity.