FEATURE: MANUFACTURING
AS A LEADING GLOBAL LUXURY AUTOMOTIVE MANUFACTURER, IT IS CRUCIAL FOR US TO EQUIP OUR TEAMS WITH THE TOOLS AND CONNECTIVITY NECESSARY TO OPTIMISE EFFICIENCY.
collaboration paves the way for JLR to explore use cases at other sites in the future. to partner with a luxury automotive leader like JLR, providing a network solution that elevates their global manufacturing capabilities.”
We asked Duncan Hawkins, VP Sales Europe, Middle East and Africa, Enterprise Wireless Solutions, Ericsson, further questions to find out more.
How does Ericsson Private 5G enhance JLR’ s manufacturing operations compared to traditional wired networks?
Ericsson Private 5G enhances JLR’ s manufacturing operations by addressing the growing need for increased device connectivity and the strain this demand puts on legacy networks. JLR previously relied on wired and Wi-Fi infrastructure, both of which posed limitations in scalability, flexibility and maintenance.
Stephen Mason, Product Manager, Manufacturing, Global IT at JLR, said:“ As a leading global luxury automotive manufacturer, it is crucial for us to equip our teams with the tools and connectivity necessary to optimise efficiency. Ericsson Private 5G provides a robust foundation for a connected, agile and datadriven manufacturing environment. This positions us to enhance automation, digitalisation, safety and sustainability across our operations.”
Traditional wired networks were costly and difficult to modify when making production line changes, while Wi-Fi struggled to support the growing number of connected devices as they look to support IOT data, AI applications and digital twins. By‘ cutting the copper’ and adopting private 5G, JLR has removed these constraints, enabling seamless, real-time data transmission with high bandwidth and ultra-low latency.
Manish Tiwari, Head of Enterprise 5G, Enterprise Wireless Solutions, Ericsson, said:“ Private 5G is transforming manufacturing by supporting the complex connectivity needs of Industry 4.0. We are thrilled
Previously, network modifications required weeks of planning and external resources, but now, adding or reconfiguring edge devices is as simple as swapping a SIM card, reducing this process to minutes.
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