Real-world: Factory private slice for Industry 4.0

Private 5G for Smart Manufacturing

A smart factory is the ideal showcase for network slicing because it requires multiple diverse services on a single network. The assembly line needs URLLC with sub-5ms latency and 99.999% reliability for robotic arms and programmable logic controllers. Quality control stations use AR glasses for visual inspection, demanding high-bandwidth eMBB for real-time video streaming. The warehouse manages thousands of inventory sensors and automated guided vehicles using mIoT connectivity. Administrative offices need standard broadband for video calls and cloud applications. Without slicing, each zone…