It has long been predicted that data processing will be the "fourth industrial revolution". Now, the backbone of that platform is finally becoming a reality. The long-promised benefits of mechanized industrial systems are evident.
These days not a week goes by without the announcement of a new 4G NB-IoT / LTE-M network release. However the future of the industry is already shifting to the fifth generation (5G) of wireless communication technology.
5G promises faster lightning speed, less latency (or connection response time) and significantly higher power. All four major U.S. companies They have green light testing networks and partial implementation in some cities.
Many industries can use the wisdom gained from connected systems to gain critical understanding of their performance and how improvements can be made that will make a real difference in their line. While 4G is already creating significant industrial development worldwide, it is 5G that is creating the biggest buzz.
Data alone is not enough:
Jani Vilenius, Director of Research and Technology at Sandvik, says that data is now driving the industry around the world: “Everyone is already collecting, and to some extent using data. But improved connectivity is needed to truly use the data and add value to the business. When we incorporate additional Artificial Intelligence (AI), machine learning, and voice / image recognition into everyday applications, bandwidth requirements mean that 5G cannot be avoided using new power. ”
Industry 4.0 was supposed to bring these benefits, but so far something important has been missing. Transforming the concept of a co-operative, flexible and real-time industrial system into reality requires fast communication infrastructure.
Without further development:
Don't be fooled into thinking that from 4G to 5G it's just a matter of speeding up, without the need for all the features. After all, the current 4G / LTE (Long Term Evolution) communications structure has connected almost 3 billion mobile devices.
But in reality, the difference between 4G and 5G is not the same as comparing the next iPhone model, it is very similar to comparing a horse to a chariot and an electric race car.
Yes, 3G and 4G technologies are often the equivalent of smartphones. That's because systems are designed for voice and mobile data respectively. And while it is true that the dramatic increase in 5G speeds will mean much more than high-quality streaming and fast download lightning, the fact that it is designed from the ground up to connect data will be a game changer.
Fast connectivity and low-to-no latency will open up operational benefits across the global industry. So far there has been only talk, but with the current testing programs, those performance benefits are clear.
To move a factory connected to the following level:
In a market that relies on data-intensive equipment, high speed and low latency 5G are required for the successful use of robotic, robust, authentic and authentic technology.
The growing power of smart devices and manufacturing factories will not affect competition within the established industry. As competition changes from product to system dependency, clear industry pre-boundaries will be blurred. Traditional production companies may soon find that they are competing as part of a broader automation sector, for example.
Health Care: Enabling long-distance surgery:
Low latency 5G is set to transform the healthcare industry, especially in the workplace. Experienced surgeons can advise additional young colleagues on video connection or they may use a remote control device. You can be forgiven for thinking that this sounds impossible, but it has already happened.
In early 2019, the world's first live surgery with remote assistance took place successfully in China. An experienced surgeon has inserted a stimulant into Parkinson's brain. The almost improbable delay of 2 milliseconds allowed the surgeon to perform the procedure as precisely as if they were close to the patient, when in fact they were 3,000 miles [3,000 km] away. Latency is similar to surgery using a traditional cord monitoring solution.
Road and underground technology:
This will have a huge impact on mining operations, something Sandvik knows. In the meantime, Sandvik has signed an agreement with Nokia to continue developing solutions based on confidential LTE and 5G technology, much of which will happen at the Sandvik testing mine in Tampere, Finland.
The advantage to Sandvik with a focus on LTE is simple. (LTE stands for Long-term Evolution and is less technical as it is the only way to achieve 4G speed).
Customer demand exists, and hardware can be easily upgraded to 5G when the time comes.
