No. 7 & 7A,
Jalan Tiara, Tiara Square,
Taman Perindustrian Sime UEP,
47600 Subang Jaya,
Selangor, Malaysia.
+603-8023 9829
+603-8023 7089
Fictron Industrial Supplies Sdn Bhd
No. 7 & 7A,
Jalan Tiara, Tiara Square,
Taman Perindustrian Sime UEP,
47600 Subang Jaya,
Selangor, Malaysia.
No. 7 & 7A,
Jalan Tiara, Tiara Square,
Taman Perindustrian Sime UEP,
47600 Subang Jaya,
Selangor, Malaysia.
Fictron Industrial
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140 Paya Lebar Road, #03-01,
AZ @ Paya Lebar 409015,
Singapore.
+65 31388976
sg.sales@fictron.com
Automation Pte Ltd
140 Paya Lebar Road, #03-01,
AZ @ Paya Lebar 409015,
Singapore.
+65 31388976
sg.sales@fictron.com
How Manufacturers Can Prepare for the 5G Revolution
27 Feb 2019
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One of the most buzzed about words in the manufacturing industry recently is 5G. Many business owners are wondering if 5G will live up to its hype and how it will affect the manufacturing landscape as we know it.
5G’s Role in the Industry
So how will 5G effect the manufacturing industry once it rolls out? For newbies, 5G pledges a faster network, with data speeds greater than 1 Gbps. It also assures a more receptive network with low 1ms latency in the cellular environment, which will further enable the Internet of Things thanks to 5G’s ability to connect multiple smart devices. The 5G specification will allow a network thickness of up to 1M devices /km2. On the business side, not only will 5G catapult manufacturing processes by enabling businesses to do more, faster, it will also make them more secure and more adaptive to customer needs. Since factories, warehouses and other facilities have increasingly been prepared with smart technologies that demand a high-speed network, 5G will only improve manufacturers.
The Timeline for 5G Implementation
It’s tough to guess correctly when 5G will be widely available, but the telecommunications industry has been hard at work laying the foundation for 5G. In fact, Verizon and AT&T have already been having studies to prepare for a 5G roll-out in the next couple of years. Verizon is also actually in the process of laying 12 million miles of fiber to support the new 5G denser small cell network. But don’t worry, 4G LTE won’t be going away anytime soon. The new 5G networks will be built in parallel to today’s 4G LTE network, which will act as a fall-back network when a user is not covered by the new 5G service. This is an essential layer as 5G networks initiate to densify in the coming years. As a result, manufacturers can rest easy and will not need to deal with slipped service or missed communication when the 5G network rolls out.
5G’s Impression on Cellular Connectivity
Many of today’s manufacturing facilities undergo issues with cellular connectivity as a result of their substantial square footage and construction materials, among other things. Thick concrete walls, brick, steel beams and other materials commonly found in warehouses can prevent cellular signals from touching the interior spaces of these buildings. In addition to poor cellular signal causing operational and communication issues, it can also expose manufacturers to cyber-criminal infiltration of all types of sensitive data.
When 5G is implemented, these complications will only increase. As frequencies increase, their signal strength and broadcast range will deteriorate more swiftly compared to 4G LTE frequencies in use today. As a result, the surrounding landscape and even weather such as snow or rain will seriously weaken new 5G signals indoors. Even though the signal may be strong outside, construction material and building type can also attenuate 5G signals greater than today’s 4G LTE frequencies. In order to provide higher 5G network performance speeds and lower latency, 5G frequencies will require a denser network with more small cells and base stations.
Solving Connectivity Issues
Fortunately, an easy fix cellular signal boosters currently lives to solve poor cellular connectivity and will also, when available, help improve 5G connection issues. So as long as there are obstacles to cellular signal, booster technology will be able to help amplify the current signal to increase overall connectivity.
Cellular signal boosters take strong cell signal outdoors and bring it into any manufacturing facility, resulting in an amplification of the signal by as much as 32 times. Stronger connectivity grows overall productivity, safety and communication with employees and field agents in real-time. In addition, by backing a network up with a robust cellular connection, manufacturers can make sure that they have the essential configuration to shield their businesses against possible data breaches.
There’s no doubt about it—5G is coming, and it will change the manufacturing industry as we know it for the better. In order to reduce any potential cellular connectivity or security issues, manufacturers should have a plan in place in advance. By taking the time to prepare for 5G, manufacturers will be able to enjoy a smooth transition into 5G so they can reap its benefits, ensuring that their businesses continue to run as properly and tightly as possible.
This article is originally posted on Tronserve.com
5G’s Role in the Industry
So how will 5G effect the manufacturing industry once it rolls out? For newbies, 5G pledges a faster network, with data speeds greater than 1 Gbps. It also assures a more receptive network with low 1ms latency in the cellular environment, which will further enable the Internet of Things thanks to 5G’s ability to connect multiple smart devices. The 5G specification will allow a network thickness of up to 1M devices /km2. On the business side, not only will 5G catapult manufacturing processes by enabling businesses to do more, faster, it will also make them more secure and more adaptive to customer needs. Since factories, warehouses and other facilities have increasingly been prepared with smart technologies that demand a high-speed network, 5G will only improve manufacturers.
The Timeline for 5G Implementation
It’s tough to guess correctly when 5G will be widely available, but the telecommunications industry has been hard at work laying the foundation for 5G. In fact, Verizon and AT&T have already been having studies to prepare for a 5G roll-out in the next couple of years. Verizon is also actually in the process of laying 12 million miles of fiber to support the new 5G denser small cell network. But don’t worry, 4G LTE won’t be going away anytime soon. The new 5G networks will be built in parallel to today’s 4G LTE network, which will act as a fall-back network when a user is not covered by the new 5G service. This is an essential layer as 5G networks initiate to densify in the coming years. As a result, manufacturers can rest easy and will not need to deal with slipped service or missed communication when the 5G network rolls out.
5G’s Impression on Cellular Connectivity
Many of today’s manufacturing facilities undergo issues with cellular connectivity as a result of their substantial square footage and construction materials, among other things. Thick concrete walls, brick, steel beams and other materials commonly found in warehouses can prevent cellular signals from touching the interior spaces of these buildings. In addition to poor cellular signal causing operational and communication issues, it can also expose manufacturers to cyber-criminal infiltration of all types of sensitive data.
When 5G is implemented, these complications will only increase. As frequencies increase, their signal strength and broadcast range will deteriorate more swiftly compared to 4G LTE frequencies in use today. As a result, the surrounding landscape and even weather such as snow or rain will seriously weaken new 5G signals indoors. Even though the signal may be strong outside, construction material and building type can also attenuate 5G signals greater than today’s 4G LTE frequencies. In order to provide higher 5G network performance speeds and lower latency, 5G frequencies will require a denser network with more small cells and base stations.
Solving Connectivity Issues
Fortunately, an easy fix cellular signal boosters currently lives to solve poor cellular connectivity and will also, when available, help improve 5G connection issues. So as long as there are obstacles to cellular signal, booster technology will be able to help amplify the current signal to increase overall connectivity.
Cellular signal boosters take strong cell signal outdoors and bring it into any manufacturing facility, resulting in an amplification of the signal by as much as 32 times. Stronger connectivity grows overall productivity, safety and communication with employees and field agents in real-time. In addition, by backing a network up with a robust cellular connection, manufacturers can make sure that they have the essential configuration to shield their businesses against possible data breaches.
There’s no doubt about it—5G is coming, and it will change the manufacturing industry as we know it for the better. In order to reduce any potential cellular connectivity or security issues, manufacturers should have a plan in place in advance. By taking the time to prepare for 5G, manufacturers will be able to enjoy a smooth transition into 5G so they can reap its benefits, ensuring that their businesses continue to run as properly and tightly as possible.
This article is originally posted on Tronserve.com