Manufacturing Magazine December 2022 | Page 63

is a primary goal to achieve a sustainable future and a liveable planet for all .”
One example is the Lewisville , Texas 5G Smart Factory which runs 100 % on renewable electricity . “ This factory is a full-scale operation , demonstrating the potential of connectivity while fully embracing Industry 4.0 ,” explains Erler .
“ With the goal of achieving Net Zero in Ericsson ’ s own activities by 2030 , integrated environmental systems have been designed to reduce energy consumption by 24 % and indoor water usage by 75 % when compared to a similar building . With factories in general being major electricity users , it is paramount to enable energy monitoring tools that gather data from building management systems for tracking realtime energy consumption . Our hope is that others will adopt efficient and sustainable practices to enhance productivity and energy efficiency .” manufacturingdigital . com 63