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Industry 4.0 and Beyond: The Role of 5G, WiFi 7, and Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN) in Enabling Smart Manufacturing

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: This paper explores the role that 5G, WiFi 7, and Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN) play in driving smart manufacturing as a fundamental part of the Industry 4.0 vision. It provides an in-depth analysis of each technology’s application in industrial communications, with a focus on TSN and its key elements that enable reliable and secure communication in industrial networks. In addition, this paper includes a comparative study of these technologies, analyzing them based on several industrial use cases, supported secondary applications, industry adoption, and current market trends. This paper concludes by highlighting the challenges and future directions for adopting these technologies in industrial networks and emphasizes their importance in realizing the Industry 4.0 vision within the context of smart manufacturing.

Source: Future Internet

DOI: 10.3390/fi16090345

Authors: Jobish John, Md. Noor-A-Rahim, Aswathi Vijayan, H. Vincent Poor, Dirk Pesch

Institutions: Eindhoven University of Technology, University College Cork, Vellore Institute of Technology University, Princeton University

Language: English

Topic: Network Time Synchronization Technologies

Subfield: Computer Networks and Communications

Field: Computer Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,819