WASHINGTON, April 23, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --
- Industrial applications of 5G jointly being explored and
developed by Ericsson and the Fraunhofer Institute for Production
Technology - first 5G use case for making jet engine components now
being tested for MTU Aero Engines
- Close to 1 millisecond latency achieved with the Ericsson 5G
trial system - the ultra-low latency and very high bandwidth of 5G
networks make it possible to control manufacturing machines in
real-time, reducing costs and improving quality
- A new case study from Ericsson evaluates the business value of
5G in manufacturing
Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) and the Fraunhofer Institute for
Production Technology have teamed up to explore and develop
industrial applications of 5G. The first use case for production of
jet engine components for MTU Aero Engines is currently being
evaluated and is presented this week (April
23-27) at the Hanover Fair in Germany.
The components concerned, so-called blade integrated disks
(blisk), are high-tech components where the disk and blades are
produced as a single piece and serve the purpose of compressing the
air inside jet engines. They are milled out of solid pieces of
metal and have extremely high requirements towards accuracy and
surface integrity.
Thomas Dautl, Director of Manufacturing Technology, MTU Aero
Engines, says: "A blade-integrated disk is a high-value component.
The milling process takes 15-20 hours and the total lead time is
around 3-4 months, including coating processes and quality checks.
The new 5G-based production technology will help make our
operations more efficient."
Applying 5G in the manufacturing industry has many important
benefits in terms of costs, quality, and flexibility. The ultra-low
latency and very high bandwidth make it possible to control
machines in real-time, reducing manufacturing costs and improving
quality of products.
The 5G-enabled blisk case alone can save approximately
EUR 27 million for one single
factory, and up to EUR 360 million
globally, according to the latest Ericsson Consumer and Industry
Lab Business Value Report. From a sustainability perspective, CO2
emissions from both the production of blisk and their operation in
jet engines can be reduced by some 16 million tons annually on a
global basis.
Moreover, the fact that 5G is a wireless technology also means
machines can be equipped with sensors where fixed connections
cannot be installed, and production lines can easily be adapted to
new requirements – in a fraction of a second.
The Blisk pilot shows the technical capabilities of 5G such as
ultra-low latency of close to 1 millisecond, which is vital for
in-process, time-critical applications. Ericsson's 5G trial system
operating on 3.5 GHz is connected to an acceleration sensor mounted
directly on the blisk in the production machinery. The vibration
spectrum is transmitted in real time via 5G to the evaluation
system. The very low latency helps correlate the vibration to the
tool's position and enable prompt adjustment of the production
process.
Thomas Bergs, Managing Director at the Fraunhofer Institute for
Production Technology, says: "Many of our partners are planning to
implement 5G on their manufacturing sites and see a great potential
in having this technology in place. It will help the companies to
become more competitive and profitable."
Arun Bansal, Senior Vice
President and Head of Market Area Europe and Latin America at Ericsson, says: "We are
running 5G industry programs in Europe, North
America and Asia. There is
a strong demand from industries for 5G technology and together we
can boost productivity and create new business opportunities. The
Blisk project is a perfect example of what is possible in the
industrial context with 5G in the future. Ultra-low latency of 5G
makes this industrial use case feasible."
The Blisk 5G use case is Ericsson's first published tangible
case study where the company takes a closer look at the business
value of 5G-enabled production.
Watch this testimonial video to learn about the use case and
business value for production of blade-integrated disks, and read
about other industrial applications at the 5G for manufacturing
webpage. More information can also be found in the associated
Consumer and Industry Lab Business Value report and trial case
webpage.
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