WIA Webinar Replay: Innovative Applications Using 5G Indoors

Watch a replay of WIA’s Webinar on Innovative Applications/Use Cases of 5G Indoors with panelists from Amentum, JMA Wireless and Wesco (recorded on March 19, 2025).

Key Take Aways:

• Military Base Case Study: Gilberto Brizzi discussed a case study involving a military base where JMA provided 4G and 5G coverage for a warehouse and repair depot. The network enabled autonomous driving robots, barcode scanning, and improved inventory accuracy.
• Healthcare Case Study: Mark Rubin highlighted a healthcare case study where private networks improved patient telemetry device connectivity, enhancing mobility and security for healthcare providers.
• Industry 4.0 Case Study: Carla Shaffer shared a case study involving San Diego Gas and Electric using private 5G networks to prevent forest fires by depowering live wires before they touch the ground.
• Stadium Case Study: Gilberto Brizzi discussed the use of private networks in stadiums to enhance user experience and lower maintenance costs, including point-of-sale systems and security cameras.
• Manufacturing Case Study: Mark Rubin described a manufacturing case study where 4G CBRS networks controlled robotic carts to deliver raw materials from outdoor warehouses to fabrication centers.
• Wearables in Manufacturing: Carla Shaffer mentioned the use of wearables in a Texas manufacturing plant to improve employee safety and efficiency.
• 5G Evolution: Mark Rubin emphasized the importance of network slicing in 5G for optimizing parameters and configurations for different use cases.
• Operator Collaboration: Carla Shaffer highlighted the need for collaboration with local operators to deploy networks that can enable both enterprise and operator services.
• Hybrid Networks: Gilberto Brizzi stressed the importance of hybrid networks that serve both enterprise and cellular coverage needs.
• Spectrum Availability: Mark Rubin expressed the need for more CBRS spectrum and better governance to support private networks.