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.
Original language | English (US) |
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Article number | 345 |
Journal | Future Internet |
Volume | 16 |
Issue number | 9 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Sep 2024 |
Externally published | Yes |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Computer Networks and Communications
Keywords
- 5G/6G
- IEEE 802.11be
- Industrial IoT
- Industry 4.0/5.0
- TSN
- WiFi 7/8
- cyber-physical manufacturing systems
- millimeter-wave
- smart manufacturing