The Information-Driven Engineering of Automation Systems (IDEAS) research group focuses on automated and assisted engineering processes and the necessary development as well as the use of standardized information models in the context of Industry 4.0.The creation of standardized interfaces and interoperable digital twins as a central element for the virtual representation of technical systems is our main focus. We also research automated decision-making in the engineering process and work on standardizing and improving the exchange of information in the development, operation and maintenance of technical systems. With the help of knowledge representation technologies, we are building a bridge to the implementation of assistance systems in all phases of the product life cycle.