5G and Industrial Automation: Practical Use Cases

As everything from our day-to-day activities to manufacturing to consumption has entered the digital age, intelligently automated yet interconnected industrial production--also known as Industry 4.0 and smart factory--is gaining ground. However, given the gravity of this evolution, innovation is key to successfully bringing automation across sectors. In automation and interconnectivity, high-speed wireless communication plays a significant role, as it acts like a bridge between seamless yet scalable connectivity and machines, sensors, and users. It also connects the Internet of Things (IoT), robots, drones, and automated guided vehicles (AGVs). Another benefit comes in the form of eliminating cables from devices with limited mobility.