necessary repairs . For example , AI can optimize throughput and maintain high productivity , even during maintenance windows , to minimize disruption .
“ As AI technologies evolve , predictive maintenance will become even more powerful , using better real-time data to reduce the need for manual intervention and ensure factories remain operational and efficient .”
5G and manufacturing “ With more than half of the world ’ s energy being consumed by the industrial sector , there is an urgent need to double the efficiency of factories around the globe . Achieving this level of efficiency requires the ability to communicate faster , more reliably , and more securely on the factory floor . This means having timely access to data . 5G can enable this level of efficiency within factories thanks to its high bandwidth and low latency .
With more than half of the world ’ s energy being consumed by the industrial sector , there is an urgent need to double the efficiency of factories around the globe .
“ For digital factories to succeed , machines need to be able to securely sense , measure , and interpret the real world . The realtime communication capabilities of 5G help machines sense and therefore navigate their surroundings in real-time , reducing errors and improving productivity .
“ This requires converting analog data , such as pressure measurements or vibrations , into digital data to allow for more signal processing . The highest quality data can be found at what we call the Intelligent Edge , where data processing and computation are performed closer to the devices and sensors that generate the data . 5G enables us to harness these insights at the edge and make better decisions , thereby enhancing overall efficiency .
“ Take a gigafactory , for example . In battery manufacturing , a robot must apply a uniform coating , which requires a high degree of precision . This precision can be ensured through data from the Intelligent Edge .
“ Moreover , with devices becoming increasingly mobile and portable , 5G ’ s enhanced connectivity can enable the creation of a centralized control system , allowing for greater monitoring and improved overall productivity .”
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