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Todo o mundo Beyond these economic and productivity benefits, the Analysys Mason Report recognizes an environmental benefit. Due to the ability for increased information sharing and real-time monitoring, 5G in manufacturing can reduce energy use and lead to more efficient use of equipment, resulting in longer equipment lifetimes. This not only benefits the environment but also reduces costs and increases productivity.
There have also been several trials in Europe to demonstrate both the real-life benefits of a 5G connected facility and how use cases can be realized. For example, Worchester Bosch trialed the use of 5G connectivity to support the use of sensors within its factory to boost factory output (through predictive maintenance and robotics) which led to an increased factory output of 2%.
There is no getting away from the fact that a 5G standalone deployment will involve a large upfront investment, however, it is clear that the costs can be covered by the subsequent value that will be generated. Ericsson has reported that the application of technology in factories that use 5G connectivity could result in a 10x to 20x return on investment for factory owners through cost savings, whereas the cost of inaction is equivalent to $ 650 million over five years for a tier-one electronics company, and $ 500 million for a tier-one automotive manufacturer.
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