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Private 5G in practice
At Rockwell Automation ’ s annual customer event , the automation firm came together with Ericsson and Microsoft to demonstrate a fluid processing use case that illustrated the value of asset monitoring solutions , built on Ericsson ’ s connectivity platform , Ericsson Private 5G . Rockwell ’ s hardware and software solutions were integrated with the Microsoft Cloud ecosystem and Ericsson Private 5G to develop a sophisticated real-time asset monitoring solution that tracks several aspects crucial to fluid processing - heating , cooling , filtering , temperature , and flow . The integrated solution includes advanced sensors such as the Dynamix 1444 for vibration monitoring and Endress + Hauser smart sensors for temperature and flow data . Combined with the robust connectivity of private 5G , these sensors allow for unparalleled tracking and control of asset conditions , crucially requiring the ultra-reliable connectivity and predictable latency provided by Ericsson Private 5G .
In addition , Rockwell ’ s use of digital twins , enabled by Ericsson Private 5G , Emulate3D , and the NVIDIA Omniverse , enhances predictive maintenance capabilities further , with 75 data points representing physical parts of the system fed into Azure 3D Scenes to create runtime performance , health , and maintenance digital twins for monitoring physical assets .
Capitalizing on private 5G : Collaboration is key
Predictive maintenance is pivotal for modern industrial operations , boosting the efficiency of production assembly lines and reducing operational costs . With Private 5G technology providing reliable connectivity , mobility within the factory , and seamless uninterrupted coverage , this capability can reach new levels , improving manufacturers ’ overall equipment effectiveness ( OEE ).
Fostering robust partnerships between ecosystem technology providers , industrial enterprises , with smart connectivity , is crucial for driving innovation and tailoring predictive maintenance solutions to meet specific industry needs . These collaborations can streamline the integration of private 5G into existing architecture , setting the stage for a more efficient , reliable , and cost-effective industrial future . ■
Jan Diekmann www . ericsson . com
Jan Diekmann is Technical Account Manager at Ericsson . Ericsson ’ s high-performing networks provide connectivity for billions of people every day . For nearly 150 years , it has been a pioneer in creating technology for communication . It offers mobile communication and connectivity solutions for service providers and enterprises .
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