Applications of Smart Factory: Transitioning Private 5G Networks from Concept to Practical Implementation
On September 25, 2025, Verizon Business is set to host a pivotal event focused on evaluating private 5G use cases in a digitized factory. The event, scheduled for 12:00 PM ET, 11:00 AM CT, 9:00 AM PT, and 5:00 PM GMT, is sponsored by Verizon Business and promises to be a 60-minute journey into the future of smart integrated manufacturing.
The event will feature discussions on the expanding 5G device ecosystem and its ability to meet a wide range of operating needs and use cases. Key speakers include Rodney Hill, Product Launch Manager at Atlas Copco Tools & Assembly Systems, and Michael Weller, Associate Director of Global Solutions at Verizon Business.
Rodney Hill, with his extensive experience in the smart integrated manufacturing revolution, will share insights on wireless technologies including 5G, RTLS, and enterprise software products. Atlas Copco, a company at the forefront of the smart integrated manufacturing revolution, is also involved in the event.
Michael Weller, leading the Manufacturing, Energy, and Utilities (MEU) team for strategic business development and industry engagement for Verizon Business Group customers in these vertical markets, will provide insights into how private cellular is a key enabler of Industry 4.0. His team specializes in serving customers in the manufacturing, energy, and utilities sectors.
Private cellular activates connected worker services, empowering factory workers with digital tools. Its ultra-low latency, expanded coverage, and high-capacity connectivity support mission-critical applications such as industrial automation (AMR's and AGV's), predictive maintenance, asset health, and quality assurance/ video analytics.
The event will provide a platform for experts in the field of smart integrated manufacturing and 5G technologies to share their knowledge and insights. Those who have already registered can log in here to join the event and be a part of this exciting journey into the future of manufacturing.
