According to the World Economic Forum, 5G-powered MPN solutions will bring about changes we haven’t imagined yet
As an example of how technology can help clean up processes, imagine a product coming off a u.s. factory assembly line. In the imaginary factory, workers operated machinery remotely during the lockdown while a skeleton crew maintained vital processes. The factory's technology-laden assembly line uses robotics to ensure consistent quality and to increase efficiency.
Connectivity with machinery is provided by super-fast 5G through MPNs (or mobile private networks). Since the connectivity is closed-loop - owners do not share their 5G with consumers or competitors - when edge computing is added to the MPN, the MPN gains processing power and capacity.
5G-powered MPN solutions will bring about changes we haven't yet imagined, according to the World Economic Forum. Despite this, thanks to emerging technologies, including IoT, the factory can optimize its performance across a broad network. Manufacturing processes can be run autonomously thanks to IoT.
Sensors feed data into cloud-based smart technologies, and waste is continually tracked and eliminated. The facility uses 5G-enabled IoT sensors to track water and electricity usage.
Lights are turned off when no one is present. During the day, the lights dim to take advantage of the natural light, and the intensity varies depending on the number of people in the room and the weather.
Almost every manufactured product uses water at some point in its manufacturing process. Smart meters identify excessive usage and waste points and correct usage patterns to avoid wasting water. Finally, specialized sensors analyze the chemical composition of wastewater.
IoT sensors ensure HVAC systems are efficient throughout the plant. Additionally, machinery is monitored to ensure it is operating properly. With AI-based predictive maintenance, machinery is maintained before it breaks down.
The product is loaded onto a pallet with an IoT sensor after it comes off the assembly line (and is packaged minimally). All the data is evaluated to improve services continuously.
These are all examples of how 5G is going to be changing the game when it comes to factories, and the making of all products..
