Manufacturing resources
Wireless networking resources for the Manufacturing industry.
52 resources
5G and Wi-Fi: Charting a path toward superior indoor connectivity
Both 5G and Wi-Fi 6 connectivity have a role to play in the delivery of indoor networks now and into the future. Learn their advantages.
5G-enabled agility in gigafactories and green steel plants
Gigafactory use cases need ubiquitous coverage and have a low tolerance for intermittent network delays and handovers—making 5G the ideal wireless technology.
5G-SMART Testbed in Bosch Semiconductor Factory
Bosch and Ericsson joined forces to validate 5G and its industrial automation use cases through a 5G testbed in the Bosch semiconductor production plant.
Asset Administration Shell: Enabling 5G network digital twins for industry integration
Ericsson CTO Erik Ekudden on the Asset Administration Shell solution that can represent the 5G system in the digital world
Atlas Copco Airpower gears up for intelligent manufacturing with 5G-ready dedicated network
Atlas Copco collaborates with Ericsson and Orange Belgium to ensure intelligent manufacturing with 4G and 5G.
Audi achieving industrial automation protocols with 5G URLLC
Audi and Ericsson push the boundaries for Critical IoT automation applications in smart factories, with 5G Ultra-Reliable Low-Latency Communication (URLLC).
Axis + Ericsson: Increase security, safety, and operational efficiency with 5G-Connected video solutions
Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions and Axis Communications deliver secure and flexible surveillance camera deployment over private 5G networks
Building the data-driven factory: How leaders unlock manufacturing intelligence
Without reliable data access, manufacturers can’t scale AI to realize next generation productivity. Learn how Private 5G is the indispensable solution.
Cellular Story: A Robot Dog and a Private 5G Network Walk into a Rail Factory
Hitachi Rail upgraded its manufacturing from “smart” to “brilliant.” In Hagerstown, Maryland, the team combined the power of a private 5G network with the versatility and precision of advanced robotics to improve the flow of operations on the factory floor, enable meticulous inspections, and keep...
CIMPOR uses private 5G to improve safety, efficiency, and sustainability of cement plants
CIMPOR's multi-site private 5G deployment delivers comprehensive coverage with high reliability and extremely low latency — less than 10 milliseconds.
Connected machines, people and data. A smarter factory
Transformation begins with unified connectivity—that seamlessly integrates existing digital assets while enabling the adoption of new technologies.
Connected Manufacturing: A guide to Industry 4.0 transformation with private cellular technology
As the manufacturing industry advances towards Industry 4.0 this report examines and quantifies the potential value of private cellular networks for the industry.
Creating programmable 5G systems for the Industrial IoT
Ericsson CTO Erik Ekudden’s view on programmable 5G systems for Industry 4.0
Delivering on the promise of smart manufacturing with superior connectivity
As manufacturers modernize, the need for the right connectivity has never been more critical—and private 5G networks offer the ideal solution.
Do you know where you are in your smart manufacturing journey?
Manufacturers are increasingly seeing the value of creating smart factories, but some are unsure about how to get started. Learn how to assess your smart manufacturing maturity.
Enabling smart factories with 5G-driven computer vision
Automotive component manufacturer, Hitachi Astemo, is continually exploring innovative solutions to help its customers improve quality, efficiency, and productivity. The company’s production and engineering teams wanted to explore potential use cases for 5G technology in the manufacturing industry and engaged Hitachi America R&D, Ericsson, and Amazon Web Services (AWS) to collaborate in that effort.
Ericsson 5G Smart Factory in Nanjing
The Ericsson smart factory in Nanjing harnesses data generated through connecting everything from screwdrivers to entire warehousing systems with Industrial IoT and NB IoT.
Ericsson powers the first campus network for smart manufacturing in Greece
Ericsson in partnership with COSMOTE designed, integrated and deployed Greece’s first private cellular campus network and associated use cases for smart manufacturing at Calpak.
Ericsson Private 5G
A high performance, yet easy-to-use, cellular connectivity solution. Ericsson Private 5G is built to drive the digital transformation across Industry 4.0.
Ericsson Private 5G to support JLR's Digital Manufacturing Transformation
Ericsson Private 5G enables multiple AI, production tools, and machine learning applications necessary for JLR vehicle manufacturing to embrace Industry 4.0.
Ericsson production goes wireless for efficiency and sustainability
The key to smart manufacturing is wireless connectivity that enables mobility for connected devices, agility in operations, and an ever-increasing level of device density.
Ericsson Smart Manufacturing Discovery Workshop
Ericsson’s Smart Manufacturing Discovery Workshop is a collaborative one day meeting designed to highlight the potential of private networks in manufacturing use cases.
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Ericsson Smart Manufacturing Maturity Assessment
Ericsson has developed this Smart Manufacturing Maturity Assessment to help manufacturers analyze and benchmark their smart manufacturing readiness and maturity.
Ericsson USA 5G Smart Factory brings in data and automation to create a worldclass facility
Getting every byte of data opens up a world of opportunity for Ericsson's USA 5G Smart Factory.
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Five promising Industry 4.0 use cases that harness the value of 5G cellular connectivity
Explore five selected use cases where wireless connectivity can create the kind of automation manufacturers will need to thrive in the future.
Gain a competitive edge with real-world lessons on private 5G networks
Private networks use in manufacturing rapidly growing. Learn valuable insights and lessons from the field to ensure productive outcomes when adopting.
How CBRS-based smart wireless connectivity is empowering Industry 4.0
The Ericsson USA 5G Smart Factory is not only a manufacturing site but also a place of innovation where we are working to expand our CBRS shared spectrum use cases.
How to boost manufacturing efficiency with 5G indoor positioning
This paper explores how the rapid evolution of 5G precise indoor positioning is driving breakthrough advancements for smart manufacturing.
Impact of GenAI on mobile network traffic
Generative AI (GenAI) may significantly impact future mobile network traffic, particularly through increased video consumption and changing uplink requirements.
Implementing Secure IoT Solutions: A systems-based approach to cellular IoT
A strong IoT security posture takes zero trust and defense-in-depth approaches by placing security controls across the IoT system at multiple layers.
Industry Insights: The Use of Private Cellular Networks in Manufacturing
Private 5G equips manufacturers with a powerful technology to improve their operations, increase their security and accelerate their digital transformation.
Manufacturing Transformation: Connectivity at the Core of Operations, Workforce, and Sustainability
Connectivity at the Core of Operations, Workforce, and Sustainability Connectivity powers smart manufacturing by enabling real-time data, workforce empowerment, and sustainable operations. It enhances decision-making, supply chain agility, and ESG tracking, driving transformation across operations and employee engagement.
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Network redundancy inside the factory: Why it matters and how to design it
When networks fail in new, emerging time-sensitive industrial operations – with exponentially connections – the impact can very quickly become business critical.
Powering safer vehicle production with 5G
Audi, SICK, and Ericsson enable AGVs to maneuver safely and wirelessly around the workspace, collaborating in perfect harmony with human workers.
Private 5G brings automated quality inspections to the smart factory
Using the latest robotic technologies to inspect train car production at Hitachi Rail’s Maryland facility shows the power of smart factories.
Private 5G: The secret to building a successful digital transformation
Manufacturers are accelerating their digital transformation. Yet, an often underestimated element can determine success—the underlying network infrastructure.
Private Cellular Networks: Unlocking Value In Warehouse And Logistics
This report details how the adoption of private cellular networks can provide reliable, secure, and scalable connectivity to support the demands of warehousing and logistics.
Reliable connectivity, crucial for multisite manufacturing efficiency
For manufacturers operating across multiple factories, warehouses and remote sites, ensuring streamlined network performance reliability can be both a challenge and a necessity.
Reshaping the factory of the future
Learn how Scania is shifting towards a sustainable transport system, creating a world of mobility that is better for business, society, and the environment.
Shaping the future of 5G with ABB
ABB discusses how the co-operation with Ericsson is empowering their smart manufacturing operation.
SKF and the Industrial Internet of Things
SKF makes manufacturing processes and systems faster, safer, cleaner and more robust.
Smart manufacturing and how to get started
In this study, ABI Research highlights five promising dedicated cellular Industry 4.0 use cases that harness the greater modularity and flexibility of dedicated cellular connectivity.
Smart Manufacturing: Your Complete Guide
Explore how manufacturers can harness the benefits of reliable, predictable, and secure private 5G coverage in their smart factories.
The smart manufacturing journey: Where factories are today– and what's holding back progress
Manufacturers share how they are progressing in their smart manufacturing efforts. Learn how their programs are maturing and what use cases they are betting on.
The Smart Manufacturing Value Calculator
Unlock the potential of private 5G networks in manufacturing by using an ROI calculator to evaluate its top five use cases.
Toyota Material Handling boosts indoor 5G reliability for manufacturing workers
Toyota Material Handling deployed Ericsson’s Enterprise 5G Coverage, powered by the Radio Dot System, across its forklift manufacturing facility. This small cell neutral host architecture delivers public 5G coverage for all major U.S. network operators through a single, scalable infrastructure.
Toyota Material Handling transforms production operations with Ericsson Private 5G
Ericsson collaborates with STEP to enhance Toyota Material Handling’s operations with private 5G and coverage extension solutions.
Ultra-Low Latency of 5G Improves Production of Jet Engine Components
Fraunhofer IPT and Ericsson collaborate to research new methods for improving process control and discovering blisk manufacturing failures more promptly.
Unlocking the smart factory: How private 5G networks power next-gen Industrial IoT
The convergence of IIoT and private 5G networks is helping to define the next chapter of smart factories.
Unlocking the smart factory: Why 5G private networks are essential for autonomous things
With advancements in autonomous things and the capabilities of private 5G, the potential to optimize manufacturing processes is limitless.
Unlocking the smart factory: Why private 5G networks bring advanced analytics to life
The convergence of advanced analytics and private 5G networks is transforming manufacturing into a data-driven ecosystem.
Using 5G network exposure to mitigate risks in industrial cobot environments
Human-robot collaboration requires application-driven QoS to minimize risks during the performance of critical tasks. How is 5G helping?