New 5G network to spark research, learning and innovation opportunities at German University

A new 5G network backbone for more advanced research initiatives and immersive learning platforms has been deployed at Rosenheim Technical University of Applied Sciences (TH Rosenheim) in Germany, thanks to a collaboration between Slovenia’s Kontron and Mugler SE.

Slovenia’s Kontron’s 5G Mobile Private Network (MPN), integrated by network systems integrator and telecommunications solutions supplier Mugler SE, will provide greater speeds, low latency, and increased capacity for more than 7,500 students at the university’s proto_lab research facility.

“At Kontron, we are proud to be part of a project that not only advances cutting-edge research but also creates invaluable learning opportunities for the next generation of innovators,” said Slovenia’s Kontron Executive Director of Communications Solutions Janez Öri. “The deployment of our 5G MPN underscores our commitment to empowering industries and academic institutions with reliable, high-performance connectivity solutions that drive transformation and progress.”

 “The collaboration with TH Rosenheim and Mugler SE serves as a blueprint for the future, demonstrating how academia and industry can work together to empower education through technology,” continued Öri.

The network will enable a seamless integration of AI algorithms and real-time applications at network edge and in the cloud. This aligns with the core aim of proto_lab’s groundbreaking research projects under the guidance of Research Professor in AI for Technical Systems and Co-Director of proto_lab, Prof. Dr.-Ing. Noah Klarmann. It will also equip students with the skills to innovate in the increasingly digitalised world.

“A reliable network can offer improved mobility and flexibility to cater for people and assets on the move in ever-changing production and logistics environments,” said TH Rosenheim proto_lab Initiator, Co-Founder, and Director of the Research and Development Platform Prof. Dr.-Ing. Oliver Kramer. “Individualization caters for customers increasingly asking for personalized technology solutions to meet their unique needs and is providing them with a critical competitive edge over their rivals. Our 5G campus network also provides the perfect foundation for the implementation and further development of our R&D projects in the proto_lab.”

With Slovenia’s Kontron’s 5G MPN, industries and enterprises can improve their operations, thanks to enhanced automation, security, and indoor and outdoor connectivity. The network supports various use cases, including asset tracking, automated robots and AVGs, flexible workspaces, real-time process automation and voice and video communications.

“The network deployment is the starting point for our comprehensive four-year partnership, during which time, various industry-relevant use cases will be tested,” said Mugler SE Director Local Networks Dr. Markus Dod. “At Mugler SE, we focus on providing reliable and forward-looking telecommunications solutions. This partnership with Kontron and TH Rosenheim highlights how 5G technology, combined with practical integration expertise, can drive meaningful progress. Our aim is to demonstrate how customised 5G networks can effectively support both industry and academia in advancing connectivity and automation.”