Sponsored By: Verizon Business
In the framework of Industry 4.0, ensuring seamless connectivity and easy access to operational data is key to success. These elements are essential for adopting technologies such as asset tracking and the use of Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs), or robotics, digital twins, connected work, and the connected factory.
Today, the predominant methods for achieving connectivity in manufacturing are through fixed or Wi-Fi connections. However, these approaches have significant drawbacks, and cellular connectivity presents a compelling mobile, reliable, secure, and capable alternative.
This whitepaper examines 5G capabilities for the manufacturing industry and explores:
- Common connectivity methods used in manufacturing
- Private 5G capabilities and use cases
- Common questions and expert answers for U.S. manufacturers
- A step-by-step guide to get started with deploying private cellular networks
