Smart and robust technologies: 5G technology at ports

Smart and robust technologies: 5G technology at ports

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ifm, known for decades for robust sensor and control technology for extreme environments, provides smart port solutions. More and more container ports around the world are investing in automation, flexible connectivity and software solutions to stay competitive and increase container throughput, reliability and efficiency. In the course of the modernisation and new construction of port terminals, port operators decided to use modern camera technology from ifm for monitoring instead of error-prone laser scanners. They are installed on eventually up to 1,000 autonomous container transport vehicles (AGVs) and represent, in combination with robust control technology, the cornerstone for high productivity and constant container throughput. A smart container port depends on high-performance data and voice communication in all areas. Here, in the area of wireless transmission, there is no real alternative to the latest generation of mobile communications - the 5G technology. 5G technology service providers offer a wide range of 5G network variants tailored to different applications and scenarios. More autonomous vehicles require continuous monitoring, and service and order management in real time. Robust edge gateways from ifm "From the Sensor to the Cloud" in combination with 5G technology from 5G service providers offer a finely scalable solution as private, public or hybrid infrastructure to make the combination of big data with artificial intelligence a reality.
IFM ELECTRONICE28In a world of constantly growing international trade volumes and cargo traffic, containerized goods are getting a more and more higher share of the same. Meanwhile a lot of container terminals have become logistic high-tech centers with an increasing demand for end-to-end efficiency by the introduction of process automation. With more than 45 years of experience in sensor and control systems, ifm electronic has developed products with robust housings, weatherproof protection rating, high shock and vibration resistance, extended temperature ranges and a excellent EMC compatability in order to ensure maximum uptime of cranes, spreaders and vehicles like reachstackers, straddle carriers and even AGVs as well as terminal safety. In a ever changing world of automation technology, ifm electronic is listening carefully to the specific demand of it’s customers by an active membership of the PEMA (Port Equipment Manufacturer Association) and regular participation in the leading port exhibition TOC in Europe, Asia and Americas. Therefore the leading manufacturers of port equipment as well as the largest container terminals in the world rely on sensors and controllers made by ifm electronic.

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