5G-Enabled Manufacturing (5GEM)
Research Project, 2015
– 2018
The aim of the 5G-Enabled Manufacturing (5GEM) project was to demonstrate pilot production for world-class manufacturing enabled by wireless and mobile 5G-communication. Concepts beyond state-of-the-art for 5G technology in manufacturing were demonstrated. Project results have been widely disseminated to industry, society, scientific communities, and university students. Expected results and effects: The 5GEM project showed technical feasibility of four demonstrator applications that can be scaled to any number of sensors, machines, machine operators etc., indicating major potential effects and values for both telecom (providers) and manufacturing (user) industries. The project scope did not include new business models, but strong potential business values can be seen. Approach and implementation: The 5GEM collaborative and challenge-driven project brought together key stakeholders to demonstrate 5G applicability in manufacturing. Enabling 5G technology was brought by Ericsson. SKF made available a world-class manufacturing system for tests. Chalmers provided testbeds, and research capabilities. Vinnova enabled risk funding. The key life-cycle phases of a competitive manufacturing system were targeted, i.e. design, deployment, operation and maintenance. The 5GEM project implemented 5G technologies in testbed lab environments and in real manufacturing settings.
Participants
Johan Stahre (contact)
Chalmers, Industrial and Materials Science, Production Systems
Magnus Åkerman
Chalmers, Industrial and Materials Science, Production Systems
Maja Bärring
Chalmers, Industrial and Materials Science, Production Systems
Jonatan Berglund
Chalmers, Industrial and Materials Science, Production Systems
Åsa Fasth Berglund
Chalmers, Industrial and Materials Science, Production Systems
Björn Johansson
Chalmers, Industrial and Materials Science, Production Systems
Camilla Lundgren
Chalmers, Industrial and Materials Science, Production Systems
Anders Skoogh
Chalmers, Industrial and Materials Science, Production Systems
Malin Tarrar
Chalmers, Industrial and Materials Science, Production Systems
Collaborations
Ericsson
Stockholm, Sweden
SKF
Göteborg, Sweden
Funding
VINNOVA
Project ID: 2015-06755
Funding Chalmers participation during 2015–2018
Related Areas of Advance and Infrastructure
Sustainable development
Driving Forces
Production
Areas of Advance