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Wireless World Tuesday, October 22, 2019 4 Why the Future of Manufacturing Runs on Cellular By Erik Josefsson, Vice President & Head of Advanced Industries, Ericsson Manufacturers seek efficiencies in pro- duction as well as the ability to deliver a broader mix of customized products, with- out compromising on safety or quality. With secure, stable, wireless connec- tivity, manufacturers can safeguard their IoT assets, transforming their processes while gaining mobility in their industrial operations. By connecting machines, sensors and workflows in factories on dedicated cellular networks, business critical con- cerns like transparency, flexibility and control can be achieved. By becoming more data-driven, production facilities can mitigate risk and complexity and stay competitive in rapidly changing markets. While alternative wireless solutions might struggle with capacity and accura- cy when onboarding more and more devices, cellular communication has service level agreements to manage exponential growth in connected nodes. Looking at Ericsson's own production facility in Estonia, we estimate at least one connected device per every 20 square feet. If factories are to become fully digi- tal, they need a foundation to support dig- ital twins to copy and manipulate reality. Adding historic and real-time monitoring of equipment, environmental safety and automated vehicles, processes can be improved and people can be empowered. Boosted by a strong uptake in North East Asia, cellular IoT connections are set to bypass the 4 billion mark by 2024 (source: Ericsson Mobility Report). To deliver on the exponential growth in Industrial IoT, a new connectivity foun- dation is necessary to scale and secure Industry 4.0. However, early adopters need not wait for 5G to connect their industrial sites. Early adopters are already using 4G, running many different use cases; for instance, connecting 1,000 screw drivers to deliver on predictive maintenance, by saving man-hours improving torque where needed. Existing cellular network products are software upgradable to 5G and this standard will be the definitive catalyst to accelerate the smart factory. Manufacturers can run many new use cases simultaneously and start discarding wires for critical, low latency communi- cation, saving costs by replacing old infrastruc- ture. 5G will deliver the ultra-low latency, high bandwidth and reliable communication needed for Industrial IoT. This will enable cloud robotics, centralized tracking of goods, remote quality inspection, AR for testing- applications and the ability to localize assets and tools quickly. The shift to 5G can support the rapid shifts needed production and factory lines, facilitating moving as well as intel- ligent shop floors and warehouses. With the help of ABB, Ericsson is in the process of wirelessly automating its own production lines of radio equipment. Together, the two industrial partners are exploring other opportunities in manu- facturing, both when it comes to local connectivity as well as solutions for glob- al connectivity. Industry 4.0 is about con- nected production, but also about con- nected products once they leave the fac- tory. Being a global standard, cellular communication can enable the end-to- end value chain and solve pain points for manufacturers, their suppliers and their customers alike. For more information, go to www .ericsson.com or stop by South Hall booth #S1724. MultiTech Introduces mPower Edge Intelligence MultiTech, a leading global supplier of M2M and IoT communication solutions, recently introduced mPower™ Edge Intelligence, a new embedded software offering, building on its popular applica- tion enablement platform, to deliver pro- grammability, network flexibility, enhanced security and manageability for scalable Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) solutions. mPower represents the unification and evolution of well-established MultiTech smart router and gateway firmware platforms. In addition to ongo- ing support of the current feature-sets, MultiConnect ® rCell 100 Series cus- tomers now have access to the program- mability of the industry-leading MultiConnect Conduit ® gateway, while gateway customers can enjoy the addi- tional security features currently avail- able on the rCell. mPower Edge Intelligence simplifies integration with a variety of popular upstream IoT platforms to streamline edge-to-cloud data management and ana- lytics, while also providing the program- mability and processing capability to execute critical tasks at the edge of the network to reduce latency, control net- work and cloud services costs, and ensure core functionality – even in instances when network connectivity may not be available. In response to evolving customer security requirements, mPower Edge Intelligence incorporates a host of new security features including signed firmware validation, enhanced firewall and VPN settings, secure authentication and more. "When it comes to adding value and making smart choices, particularly related to security, the ability to make decisions at the edge of Industrial IoT networks is an absolute must," said Prasad Kandikonda, Vice President of Engineering. "mPower Edge Intelligence reflects what we've learned from more than five years delivering smart devices to a variety of industries and applications that require device programmability, security and dependable upgrade paths across our product lines." "MultiTech understood early on the importance of edge intelligence, and has been translating that under- standing into smart, innovative solu- tions on their router and gateway prod- ucts for several years," said Dan Shey, Vice President and IoT Practice Director at ABI Research. "mPower brings together the best of their prior offerings for a unified customer experi- ence, then builds on them to address known pain points in the IIoT market including: improved resiliency, enhanced security, lifecycle manage- ment and total cost of ownership." With its introduction, mPower Edge Intelligence extends this robust functionality to MultiTech router and gateway products as well as future devices, with a prioritized, independent roadmap for a unified user interface and simultaneous, regular updates for deployed products. Learn more at www.multitech.com or Stand #5002. 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Oser Founder Osram Increases Safety, Enables Customizable Interiors in Rinspeed microSNAP Vehicle Osram, a global high-tech lighting com- pany, announced it is the exclusive light- ing partner for Rinspeed's latest concept vehicle, microSNAP. The vehicle fea- tures a variety of Osram components for lighting and sensing applications, such as biometric identification, ambient light- ing, smart headlights and more. These technologies are lighting the way to an automotive future that is more urban, efficient and dynamic. For the third year, the global leader in automotive lighting has supported the Rinspeed concept vehi- cle, which shows how advanced sensing technologies and innovative illumination will transform the way the world moves. Similar to Rinspeed's previous Snap vehicle, the microSNAP has a chassis, known as a "skateboard" containing the drivetrain and most of the IT, which con- nects to various body types or "pods." The microSNAP design is considerably more compact, making it an exceptionally ver- satile tool for last-mile transportation or express delivery of goods. As autonomous driving and urbanization proliferates, hav- ing smaller, more flexible vehicles will be critical in reducing congestion in cities and optimizing vehicle efficiencies. While versatility and efficiency are important pieces of the future mobility puzzle, safety still will be paramount. That is why Osram delivered both visible lighting and infrared components to microSNAP's interior and exterior – giv- ing the vehicle unique abilities to monitor its internal and external environment. Outside the vehicle, microSNAP uses Osram's Eviyos, the world's first hybrid LED for smart headlights. Eviyos contains individually controlled pixels that automatically turn on and off, allow- ing more of the road to be illuminated without blinding oncoming drivers. Beyond headlights, Eviyos projects images and messages on the road to alert passengers and pedestrians, ultimately improving safety and enhancing the rid- ing experience. About Osram Osram, based in Munich, is a leading global high-tech company with a history dating back more than 110 years. Primarily focused on semiconductor- based technologies, its products are used in highly diverse applications ranging from virtual reality to autonomous driv- ing and from smartphones to networked, intelligent lighting solutions in buildings and cities. Osram utilizes the infinite pos- sibilities of light to improve the quality of life for individuals and communities. Additional information can be found at www.osram.com.