INGOLSTADT, Germany and
STOCKHOLM, August 2, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Premium automobile
manufacturer Audi, and 5G innovation leader, Ericsson (NASDAQ:
ERIC) are announcing plans to pioneer the use of 5G technology for
automotive production.
At Audi's headquarters in Ingolstadt, Germany, the two companies agreed on a range
of activities exploring the potential of 5G as a future-proof
communication technology that can meet the high demands of
automotive production. Audi and Ericsson have signed a Memorandum
of Understanding (MoU) and in the coming months, experts from both
companies will run field tests in a technical center of the "Audi
Production Lab" in Gaimersheim, Germany.
Frank Loydl, Chief Information
Officer at AUDI AG, says: "The fully networked factory will have a
significant impact on the production of the future. A powerful
network architecture that can respond in real time is of decisive
importance for us. As part of the project with our partner
Ericsson, we are testing the opportunities offered by 5G technology
for industrial applications in the smart factory."
In addition to the Ingolstadt plant, Audi and Ericsson are
exploring whether 5G can be used in other Audi Group factories.
Erik Ekudden, Group CTO at Ericsson, says: "Ericsson is already
running 5G industry programs all over the world to help
manufacturers boost productivity and create new business
opportunities. This project is a great opportunity to see what is
possible when we bring 5G into an automobile production environment
to truly enable smart wireless manufacturing."
5G is the next-generation of mobile communications, which will
extend the performance of today's mobile networks to serve the
future needs of consumers and industries.
5G networks will deliver a better and faster broadband
experience for consumers, while for businesses 5G will be an
enabler to open up new applications for everything from connected
vehicles to the smart factories of tomorrow.
This technology has many network characteristics that are
essential for Industry 4.0 with increasingly flexible and complex
production processes. It allows for faster data throughput rates
and more network capacities, as well as promising highly secure
availability. Moreover, ultra-low latency ensures fast response
times between equipment in the factory system.
In the first phase of the project, Audi and Ericsson will test a
latency-critical application using wirelessly connected production
robots that are equipped with a gluing application – a commonly
used technique in auto body construction.
The planned infrastructure at the technical center in
Gaimersheim will include the implementation of 5G technologies in a
simulated production environment that mirrors those of Audi's plant
in Ingolstadt and other locations. The laboratory will be equipped
with Ericsson's Proof-of-Concept (PoC) network which is an open
trial facility to enable early deployments of 5G technology. The
network is designed to integrate alternative or complementary
technologies to the ones currently in use, including WiFi or
wireless LAN, or wired (Ethernet) connectivity of production
components.
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About Ericsson
Ericsson enables communications service providers to capture the
full value of connectivity. The company's portfolio spans Networks,
Digital Services, Managed Services, and Emerging Business and is
designed to help our customers go digital, increase efficiency and
find new revenue streams. Ericsson's investments in innovation have
delivered the benefits of telephony and mobile broadband to
billions of people around the world. The Ericsson stock is listed
on Nasdaq Stockholm and on Nasdaq New York. www.ericsson.com
About Audi Ag
The Audi Group, with its brands Audi, Ducati and Lamborghini, is
one of the most successful manufacturers of automobiles and
motorcycles in the premium segment. It is present in more than 100
markets worldwide and produces at 16 locations in twelve countries.
100 percent subsidiaries of AUDI AG include Audi Sport GmbH
(Neckarsulm), Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A. (Sant'Agata Bolognese,
Italy) and Ducati Motor Holding
S.p.A. (Bologna, Italy).
In 2017, the Audi Group delivered to customers about 1.878
million automobiles of the Audi brand, 3,815 sports cars of the
Lamborghini brand and 55,900 motorcycles of the Ducati brand. In
the 2017 fiscal year, AUDI AG achieved total revenue of €60.1
billion and an operating profit of €5.1 billion. At present,
approximately 90,000 people work for the company all over the
world, more than 60,000 of them in Germany. Audi focuses on sustainable products
and technologies for the future of mobility.
More Information At:
media.relations@ericsson.com
(+46-10-719-69-92)
investor.relations@ericsson.com
(+46-10-719-00-00)
Media Contact Audi Ag:
Corporate Communications
Lena Bösch
Spokeswoman Audi IT
Phone: +49-841-89-44038
E-mail: lena.bosch@audi.de
www.audi-mediacenter.com
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