Vertical: Manufacturing
Application: Enhanced throughput, improved security, process optimization
Ecosystem: Ericsson, Mugler
Private Network: 5G
A new private 5G network has been deployed at the SMS Group’s Hilchenbach location, a leading metallurgical machinery and plant builder, in Düsseldorf, Germany. The network was implemented through a collaboration between SMS Group, Ericsson, and German telecommunications vendor Mugler.
The high-performance 5G SA private network operates in SMS Group’s factory campus on a 3.7 GHz frequency band with a latency of just a few milliseconds. It features Ericsson’s latest 5G radio access network equipment and 5G core network products.
The network will enable SMS Group to test and develop new digitized metallurgical processes in areas such as automation and autonomous transport. For example, automated guide vehicles can communicate via the 5G network while transporting red-hot materials. The network’s low latency allows for precise control and monitoring.
Mugler provides the network coverage while Ericsson delivers the core 5G components. The network is completely isolated from the public mobile network, providing increased data security.
“This partnership gives us the opportunity to take huge strides in digitalizing the industry and developing new solutions by utilizing SMS group’s footprint in the steel industry and the 5G technology from Ericsson,” said Stefan Richter, Head of Local Networks, Campus Networks at Mugler SE.
”Private 5G can be easily integrated into existing company networks, with sensitive data able to be transmitted confidently and securely within the company centrally or between different locations. This meets important industry requirements for the integration of business-critical applications into private campus networks, such as privacy, high data rates, low latencies, maximum reliability and availability as well as flexible expandability,” said Burkhard Zimmermann, Account Director for KAM Service Providers, Ericsson.
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