Powering the Grid with 5G Connectivity

As more 5G deployments become realities, it will be the numerous private network deployments that ultimately serve as the business cases for the wireless technology’s potential, especially for today’s more progressive manufacturers and industrial environments.

Using the 5G-ready Ericsson Industry Connect, ABB Power Grids is integrating more digital solutions into its transformer factory in Ludvika, Sweden to increase productivity and performance. The project represents the first in Sweden to commercially use the latest version of the Ericsson Industry Connect 5G-ready network in a fully operating manufacturing site.

The project is taking part leveraging a phased approach. As an initial step, the Ludvika factory is connecting essential tools such as cordless screwdrivers as part of its digitalization process. Further on, handheld computers will also be connected in order to improve connectivity quality and efficiency compared to their current solution.