Today’s smart manufacturing facilities are expected to be intelligent, efficient and flexible. Especially in sectors like industrial machinery and metal processing, businesses are increasingly turning to smart manufacturing solutions to stay competitive. One of the key enablers of this transformation is the use of private 5G networks in manufacturing environments.
With the rise of industrial 5G, companies can deploy high-performance, custom wireless networks on-site, fully independent of public cellular infrastructure. In large-scale production settings, such as the assembly of industrial machinery, 5G-enabled applications like autonomous transport systems, networked robots, and AI-based quality inspections can operate in real time.
Boosting equipment efficiency with real-time machine communication
In many production workflows, reaction speed is critical: detecting and resolving bottlenecks, deviations in machine performance, or potential downtime must happen instantly.
A private 5G network enables seamless, low-latency communication between machines, sensors, and control systems, even across thousands of connected devices.
- Faster responses to disruptions
- Lower defect rates and reduced downtime
- Optimized machine utilization in smart factories
Partnership of COCUS and Siemens
Together with Siemens, COCUS implements end-to-end industrial 5G solutions. Combining our expertise in 5G campus networks, IT/OT integration, AI, and data connectivity, we integrate smart 5G use cases directly into existing manufacturing automation processes.
Connected smart manufacturing with edge computing
Modern industrial machines generate vast volumes of data which – if analyzed effectively – can unlock new efficiencies such as intelligent goods tracking and the monitoring of complex production steps. With industrial edge computing in 5G environments, data can be processed locally using edge devices, enabling real-time decision-making without overloading central IT systems.
- Real-time visibility into production
- Automated decisions at the edge
- Reduced data traffic to central servers
Partnership of COCUS and Panasonic
Together with Panasonic Connect, we bring advanced AI-driven edge computing and private 5G infrastructure to industries such as manufacturing, logistics, defense, and port operations. Our robust solutions are built for scale and secure real-time processing at the industrial edge.
Predictive maintenance enabled by continuous condition monitoring
Unplanned downtime is costly. With wirelessly connected sensors over 5G, parameters like temperature, vibration, and energy consumption can be monitored continuously —laying the groundwork for predictive maintenance strategies.
Maintenance can therefore be planned and condition-orientated – even before a failure occurs.
- Early detection of wear and tear
- Planned, condition-based servicing
- Increased equipment lifespan and availability
Customer project: SMS Group
The leading international machine and plant manufacturer sms Group has developed its own 5G sensor solution based on COCUS Campus2Go. Thanks to sensor-based plant monitoring, quality defects can be detected at an early stage in order to minimize production downtimes and follow-up costs for customers. The 5G solution is ready for use in less than 5 hours during operation and enables high-precision condition detection.
Industrial 5G: Unlocking flexible, resilient, and scalable manufacturing
From real-time machine monitoring to predictive maintenance and autonomous operations, private 5G networks are revolutionizing industrial production. They provide the flexibility, transparency, and technical reliability needed in next-generation smart factories without the limitations of cables, Wi-Fi dead zones, or public networks.
With deep industry expertise and a powerful partner ecosystem, COCUS supports your journey from planning and setup to full deployment. Through our modular Campus2Go platform, the future of manufacturing is connected, real-time, and wireless – delivering tangible ROI across production lines.
