Manufacturing Magazine September 2020 | Page 63

Shaping the Future of Industry 4.0 with 5G Manufacturing : IoT and Edge Computing
Shaping the Future of Industry 4.0 with 5G Manufacturing : IoT and Edge Computing
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63 sensors , enabled by 5G , will further accelerate automated processes , and allow machines to update themselves and initiate a new process when there is demand . These smart sensors will be able to assess the quality of components that are being manufactured in real time , reducing re-working requirements . Through a combination of AI-based planning , edge computing , high bandwidth with low latency , connected machines , AR-enabled workers and integrated logistics , 5G has the potential to transform the way manufacturers work .
In KPMG ’ s article ‘ The march of the makers accelerated through 5G ’, Stephen Cooper , Head of Industrial Manufacturing at KPMG UK , comments : “ 5G and the Fourth Industrial Revolution hold the potential to revolutionise the manufacturing process . Our conversations with clients highlight the need for C-suite manufacturers to take an informed , strategic approach , mapping out a clear journey towards transformation that will make the most of these innovative technologies and drive lasting performance improvement .”
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