Kontron's 5G Mobile Private Networks offer a whole new level of connectivity and security to various industries and enterprises. Read further to learn how 5G can ignite the digital transformation in your industry.
Kontron’s 5G Mobile Private Networks (MPN) enable industries and enterprises to automate their operations, reduce security risks with unprecedented indoor and outdoor coverage, as well as carrier-grade mobility. Private networks can be smoothly integrated in logistics, manufacturing and other industries for various use cases like asset tracking in warehouses, automated robots and AGVs, flexible working booths, automation of real-time processes, operational voice and video communications, and environmental monitoring. 5G offers faster speeds, lower latency, and increased capacity, with enormous potential for digitalisation in various industries and enables new applications and services that were not feasible with previous generations of wireless technology.
22% lower total cost of 5G technology per square meter than Wi-Fi
Product support and onsite IT represents only 35% of the total cost of 5G technology compared to Wi-Fi (57% of the total cost)
Cloud-native, 3GPP-compliant 5G MPN solution developed by Kontron R&D in EU
Adapted and customisable to customers’ and industries’ requirements
Automated deployment with an intuitive WebGUI, easy for IT personnel to operate and maintain
End-to-end solution: 5G Core, RAN, IoT devices and apps, operational communications
One-stop shop solution for 5G MPN from design to implementation and after-sales support
Support for the open-source community and a broad 5G partner ecosystem
“With the introduction of Slovenia’s first commercial 5G network, we have taken a significant step forward in Cinkarna’s digital transformation. We see wide-ranging applications of the 5G network across various industrial scenarios, including warehouse automation, enhanced employee mobility, and connectivity,” explained Aleš Skok, CEO of Cinkarna Celje.
“The versatility of the Kontron 5G Mobile Private Network is perfectly tailored for industries like our Augsburg plant with advanced needs for smoothly distributed, inherently stable network coverage, cable-like bandwidth, enhanced privacy, and security,” said Walter Gruber, Director of Production & Logistics Site Manager Augsburg at Kontron Europe.
“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.
Single-server 5GC deployment with integrated switch with an all-in-one 5G gNB packaged in a portable case or for on-prem installation. Ideal for demonstrating 5G technology in a compact, transportable manner, suitable for field and temporary deployments or small on-site installations.
Highly available 3-server 5GC setup with various indoor and outdoor radio deployment options and redundant switches. Ideal for mission-critical applications with enhanced reliability. Simplified deployment and streamlined operations designed for high throughput, low-latency industrial use cases.
Custom project quote dimensioned on specific customer requirements.
Optional additional services: integration, development, and managed services.
Kontron is a member of the 5G Alliance for Connected Industries and Automation
5G-ACIA is the central global forum for shaping 5G in the industrial domain. On one platform, various industries from all over the world jointly create a new ICT and OT ecosystem and set the frameworks for a highly attractive emerging market.
Embark on a transformative 5G journey with Slovenia’s Kontron, your dedicated partner in Open5GS excellence. As fervent supporters and contributors to the Open5GS project, we take pride in not only leveraging its cutting-edge codebase but also in elevating its capabilities to new heights. With a proven track record with a successful history of Open5GS implementations, we bring a wealth of experience to your 5G journey that will keep you at the forefront of 5G technology with our commitment to continuous innovation and improvement.
Time-sensitive networking defines a set of IEEE standards primarily developed for Ethernet but making inroads with the 5G wireless segment.
A 5G Mobile Private Network (MPN) is a standalone, usually on-premises deployment featuring a 5G Core, Radio Access Network (RAN), and transport network, ensuring carrier-grade wireless connectivity for various 5G-capable devices, such as smartphones, tablets, sensors, gateways, routers, and modems. 5G MPNs provide secure, high-performance, and low-latency connectivity, making them ideal for industrial automation, IoT integration, mission-critical applications, and bridging the gap towards digitalisation.
Kontron’s 5G Mobile Private Networks (MPN) deliver standalone (SA) 5G connectivity designed for industrial-grade applications. The solution supports automation, digital transformation, and secure operations through a containerized 5G Core that operates on various cloud platforms. It integrates with in-house or partner-provided RAN solutions and pairs seamlessly with Kontron’s 5G-enabled devices, including routers and sensors. This setup ensures time-sensitive, deterministic communication for critical data while providing scalable and flexible cloud integration.
The technology enables secure, high-speed, and low-latency wireless communication, supporting applications such as automated logistics, smart manufacturing, environmental monitoring, and mission-critical systems. It is particularly valuable for industries like manufacturing, mining, transportation, logistics, and university campuses. Key use cases include real-time automation, advanced robotics, and maintenance-free operations, fostering efficiency and innovation.
Kontron’s 5G MPN solution is tailored for vertical markets such as industrial manufacturing, logistics, rail transport, mining, ports, airports, and public safety. It serves customers requiring resilient and flexible connectivity with extensive coverage and seamless handovers. Enterprises shifting from wired to wireless 5G networks benefit from enhanced digitalization, real-time data control, video anomaly detection, advanced monitoring, AI-driven analytics, and improved decision-making for optimized operations.
Kontron’s 5G MPN is distinguished by its cloud-native, virtualized architecture and robust support from open-source communities. It offers flexible integration, tailored radio access for specific environments, and secure on-site data processing, meeting the stringent demands of industrial operations. The hardware-agnostic design ensures compatibility across diverse infrastructures, enabling smooth and efficient deployment.
Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN) is a set of standards currently being developed within the IEEE 802.1 framework, which governs Ethernet-based communication. TSN primarily focuses on the data link layer (Layer 2) of communication, making it a foundational technology rather than a complete communication protocol. This modularity allows TSN to be integrated with higher-level applications, particularly in conjunction with wireless technologies like 5G, which offer high throughput, low latency, and robust Quality of Service (QoS) enforcement.
TSN enhances traditional Ethernet by adding advanced features such as quality of service, time synchronization, low latency, and seamless redundancy. Applications can register their communication needs with the network, which then guarantees the requested QoS. These connections operate within dedicated streams, protected by resource allocation within network switches. Each stream can be configured to support real-time traffic. This approach contrasts with current Ethernet-based real-time protocols like PROFINET, which restrict the network to a single real-time protocol alongside standard TCP/IP traffic. 5G is natively supporting Ethernet PDU sessions which make it ideal as wireless transport technology for delivering deterministic communication for the industrial type of protocols.
