Written by: Andrew Ross
The premise of Industry 4.0, driving a market projected to reach $337.1 billion by 2028, is the integration of physical and digital technologies to provide manufacturers with critical insights for improved operational efficiency. Smart manufacturing, a subset of Industry 4.0, involves fully integrated, collaborative systems responding in real-time to changing demands. 5G’s impact will be unique and enable new operating models.
The Internet of Things (IoT) is key to this connected economy, with manufacturers using IoT to track assets, consolidate control rooms, and enhance analytics. While networks such as Low power wide area networks are sufficient for some connected devices, in manufacturing numerous data-intensive machines are often used within close proximity.
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