Overcoming the limits of traditional manufacturing
Building the factory of the future
The manufacturer aimed to create a flexible, data-driven factory leveraging 5G to support Industry 4.0 ambitions.
5G Network deployment for smart manufacturing
Orange Business deployed an indoor 5G network at the manufacturer’s French facility, using advanced Ericsson equipment and a virtualized core network. Four indoor antennas provided seamless coverage, enabling high-speed, low-latency connectivity throughout the production environment. This robust 5G infrastructure allowed the company to experiment with new industrial applications and optimize technical building management in real time. The 5G network can manage up to one million sensors per km², in line with the 3GPP 5G standard, enabling the factory to accommodate an increase in sensor numbers. Over time, this will make it possible to calculate the carbon footprint and electricity consumption required to manufacture each product.
The network’s local data processing capabilities ensured data security and reduced latency, vital for mission-critical manufacturing processes. With Orange Business as a technology partner, the manufacturer could confidently pursue its smart factory roadmap and test innovative use cases in a controlled, future-ready environment.
Local data processing and security
Part of the 5G deployment included a virtualized core network distributed between Orange Business facilities and the customer site. This architecture enabled local data processing, which improved security and reduced latency for real-time industrial applications. Processing data on site was essential for efficient, high-quality production and for supporting the company's digital transformation goals.
Local processing also allowed the manufacturer to experiment with innovative applications such as real-time tracking and maintenance applications, supporting its vision for a fully digitalized, adaptive factory.
Unlocking new levels of industrial performance
Through its partnership with Orange Business, the manufacturer has accelerated its journey to Industry 4.0 by leveraging 5G connectivity. Real-time production insights, modular factory management, and advanced IoT integration have delivered measurable improvements in flexibility and operational efficiency. The company is now equipped to respond quickly to changing market demands while maintaining the highest standards of quality and sustainability.
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