South Korean carriers increase presence in the smart factory field
FacebookTwitterLinkedinemail South Korea’s telecommunications operators have launched new smart factory solutions with the aim of helping manufacturers overcome the economic slowdown caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, Korean news service Yonhap …
Hitachi, Microsoft partner for manufacturing and logistics digital solutions
FacebookTwitterLinkedinemailPredictive maintenance, process automation focus use cases Hitachi and Microsoft Corp. announced a multi-year strategic alliance to accelerate the digital transformation of the manufacturing and logistics industries across Southeast Asia, …
Toyota taps Nokia for 5G-upgradable private network
FacebookTwitterLinkedinemailToyota exploring 5G for “digital engineering” of manufacturing processes Nokia’s latest private network win comes from Japanese automaker Toyota which selected the vendor to deploy a 5G-upgradable private network at …
Siemens unveils distancing solution to manage ‘next normal’ manufacturing
FacebookTwitterLinkedinemail German company Siemens has developed a workplace distancing solution that helps manufacturers to simulate and manage employee exposure risks while enabling productivity throughout their facilities In a release, the …
Ericsson helps Atlas Copco Airpower to get ready for smart manufacturing
FacebookTwitterLinkedinemail Atlas Copco Airpower, a manufacturer of compressors, vacuum solutions, generators, pumps, power tools, and assembly systems is collaborating with Ericsson and Orange Belgium to ensure intelligent manufacturing with 4G …
Swiss telco Sunrise intros IoT management platform for manufacturing, farming
FacebookTwitterLinkedinemailSwiss operator Sunrise has launched an IoT connectivity management platform to activate and monitor IoT SIM cards. It is targeted at smart manufacturing, smart farming, and smart sports stadiums. The …
‘We are in planning’ – BMW to apply for ad hoc private 5G spectrum through 2020
FacebookTwitterLinkedinemailGerman automotive giant BMW has confirmed it will apply for 5G spectrum licences in the 3.7-3.8 GHz industrial band in local factories at home on an ad hoc basis through …
Industrial 5G will be ‘centre of digitalization for years to come’, says Siemens
FacebookTwitterLinkedinemailPrivate industrial 5G will be at the heart of manufacturing production from 2021, Siemens has said, as the industrial giant continues to move ahead with test networks at its electronics …
Nokia reaping benefits of its own smart factory technologies
FacebookTwitterLinkedinemailConnected Nokia factory in Oulu sees 30% productivity gain Nokia has been bullish on using LTE and 5G to power private networks for industrial verticals like mining, shipping and manufacturing. …
Ireland sets out five-year Industry 4.0 strategy to drive digital skills and tech
FacebookTwitterLinkedinemailThe Irish government has unveiled a five-year Industry 4.0 strategy to help manufacturing firms to respond to technological change. The plan, announced last month, includes €23.5 million of funding for …
