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Industrial equipment vendor Siemens said it has expanded its private 5G offerings in pursuit of the private wireless marketplace. #pressrelease
January 16, 2025
The technology company Siemens announced a significant update to its industrial-grade private 5G infrastructure solution, that will enable manufacturers to cover larger industrial areas with enhanced connectivity capabilities. The expanded solution now supports up to 24 radio units, with each unit capable of covering approximately 5,000 m².
The updated private 5G infrastructure is now available in multiple countries including Germany, Sweden, Netherlands, Switzerland, Denmark, Austria, and Brazil, and there are plans to expand to additional countries throughout 2025. When the initial version of Siemens' private 5G infrastructure was launched in 2023, it was exclusively available in Germany. To complement the infrastructure expansion, Siemens is also introducing the new compact Scalance MUB852-1, an entry-level 5G router for cabinet use with IP20 protection class, part of the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio. The router matches the Siemens Simatic ET200 I/O footprint and integrates seamlessly into Siemens' Totally Integrated Automation (TIA) landscape.
The enhanced solution comes at a crucial time, when reliable wireless connectivity in factory environments is facing increasing challenges. The traditional unlicensed Wi-Fi spectrum often becomes overloaded in crowded settings, leading to communication outages and potential production shutdowns. Siemens' private 5G infrastructure directly addresses these challenges by providing a dedicated, network solution for mission-critical applications. Private 5G networks also create the flexible communication infrastructure needed to easily integrate smart sensors and edge devices, enabling data-driven decisions on the shop floor through artificial intelligence applications.
Read the full press release here.
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