Today, the combination of iot, artificial intelligence and 5G is enabling game-changing infrastructure and processes to flourish.
In an era of high energy and material costs and supply chain disruptions, AI and iot are critical because they enable manufacturers to adapt and anticipate. Predictive maintenance Deploy data-driven analytics to optimize capital equipment and avoid costs associated with unplanned downtime.
These technologies also help solve traditional problems that have plagued manufacturers. These include inefficiencies in the inventory supply chain and production planning. These issues can be addressed with iot and AI-powered software to automate inventory management and schedule projects to meet completion rates. But there is another emerging technology that could help today's manufacturers unlock even more value.
Enter 5G
5G is the intermediary that makes the Internet of Things and artificial intelligence really shine. Ai and iot are highly dependent on 5G to provide data capacity to support smart manufacturing and digital supply chains, and to deliver emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, virtual reality and robotics.
Fifth-generation mobile networks can connect everyone and everything, including machines, objects and devices. Why this matters for manufacturing: Delay or no delay. 5G offers low latency, which leads to faster upload speeds. 5G can reach speeds of 10 gigabits per second, 100 times faster than 4G, providing the required level of performance for high-resolution embedded sensors used in modern manufacturing.
But in the 2020s, the ability to implement its own dedicated short-range 5G network will revolutionize manufacturing. Mobile Private Networks (or MPNS) provide 5G cellular connectivity for private networks, private businesses, and third-party providers and municipalities. The advantage of MPN is that it can authorize devices to provide a high level of connectivity. This reduces security threats because the data can be processed on site.
Dedicated 5G(P5G) can also provide better connectivity for automated guided vehicles (AVGS) and high-performance communication tools for workers in outdoor environments. It also provides better connectivity and "remote vision" capabilities for plants operating in remote areas.
5G can modernize plant operations and improve efficiency through real-time data monitoring, analytics, and predictive maintenance provided by the Internet of Things. 5G also helps with security. With network slicing, multiple virtual network slicing is run on a single physical network, and users are authenticated in only one network area to ensure data and security isolation. At the same time, 5G authentication improves on 4G authentication, supporting identity protection and enhanced home network control through a unified authentication framework.
The future is likely to be characterized by the independent development of 5G, which is an independent network from the 4G network that is currently built on 5G. Users are likely to see higher speeds, greater reliability and security, and more devices connected at the same time. It even supports AR and VR technology so that engineers can assist customers when they can't visit the factory in person, and deploy wearable technology to communicate with remote teams.
When it comes to making 5G a reality, follow this mantra: Think big, start small, but scale fast.
Think big: Articulate a vision and demonstrate how 5G, AI, and iot are elements of business success. Imagine this is more important than operations. This is about future-proofing the business and addressing challenges.
The next industrial revolution will require high-speed 5G connections to securely process large amounts of data. Amid the excitement around artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things, we must continue to invest in 5G, the lifeblood of emerging technologies and future manufacturing.