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the development of future mobility. REE’s unique approach enables manufacturers to easily redesign and repurpose vehicles to meet radically shifting and developing automotive needs. REE was founded by Daniel Barel and Avishay Sardes who are also the founders of SoftWheel. More information about REE can be found here: www.ree.auto

are built. Through best-in-class technologies and an innovative design, REE’s technology integrates the motors, steering, suspension, drivetrain, sensing, brakes, thermal systems and power management into the wheel creating a completely flat modular chassis. This results in unrivalled efficiency and performance that will power the electrification process and be a crucial step in

Industry digitalization a reality as Ericsson Tallinn 5G production goes wireless

Ericsson and Nordic-based service provider Telia have brought automated guided vehicles, Augmented Reality (AR), and a huge number of sensors to life at Ericsson’s manufacturing facility in Tallinn, Estonia, via a dedicated cellular network. The resulting mobile

Augmented Reality The second solution is Augmented Reality (AR) troubleshooting, which is providing an interactive method for the quality control and testing of electronics components. By using AR glasses or terminals, the troubleshooter gets an overlay with all manuals, instructions

communication is delivering the capacity, customization, and control needed to scale and secure the connected factory, improving manufacturing operations. At 25,000sq m, the Tallinn supply site is one of Ericsson’s largest manufacturing units, incorporating R&D activities and volume production. To increase production efficiency and sustainability, Telia and Ericsson jointly piloted a new dedicated cellular network for Internet of Things (IoT) within the factory. With testing finalized in June, the network now supports three innovative processes to enable more efficient production. Automated Guided Vehicles The first solution to benefit from the dedicated cellular network is Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) delivering product components from warehouse to the production lines. The AGVs can now communicate with the control system, provide a live stream of data and video, as well as use the dedicated network to open doors. Transporting components is a labor-intensive, costly and repetitive task where AGVs can save time, reduce the risk of damaging components, and cut waste.

and collective knowledge of other troubleshooters, allowing them to quickly identify potential problems. Field tests have shown a 50 percent reduction in time spent on troubleshooting circuit boards when using AR. Environmental Monitoring The third solution enables the Tallinn factory to monitor the environment using mobile sensors to measure moisture, temperature, noise, light, and carbon dioxide. The goal is to provide employees with a safe and healthy work environment while minimizing the risk of production defects. The dedicated cellular network has the capacity to handle thousands of sensors in a factory, allowing them to be relocated as the layout of the factory evolves. The on-site network taps Ericsson Private Networks and Industry Connect solutions. Robert Pajos, CEO, Telia, Estonia: “The Ericsson factory becomes the first in Estonia to implement these innovative solutions using private networks and industry connect for cellular IoT. Companies have a need to connect everything in their production environment, including sensors, tools, robots, vehicles and the goods they handle or

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