Dr. Miha Pipan, univ. dipl. inž., doc. dr. Marko Šimic, univ. dipl. inž., Leon Vončina, student, prof. dr. Niko Herakovič, univ. dipl. inž., all University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering

Abstract:

The advent of 5G technology opens up new opportunities for universal connectivity in manufacturing processes. This technology has the potential to play a crucial role in industrial environments by enabling faster, more reliable and more flexible connections between different subsystem of manufacturing systems. In the LASIM lab, we implemented 5G technology in the SMART FACTORY demo centre to demonstrate its potential. Our focus was to achieve better connectivity and efficiency in industrial environments to increase flexibility and agility of manufacturing systems, smart maintenance and logistics processes to achieve connectivity and efficiency in industrial environments. We conducted experimental analysis of 5G connectivity with different industrial subsystems and communication protocols to evaluate the universality and applicability of current 5G technology for implementation in manufacturing environments.

Keywords:

5G, connectivity, manufacturing systems, compatibility testing, communication protocols