5G technology and challenges in the Thai manufacturing industry

It is understood that 5G technology is one of the key factors that help support the Thai manufacturing industry into Industry 4.0. It must be admitted that due to the availability of 5G technology covering most of the country and the quality of the signal Responding to the use in the manufacturing industry to a certain extent

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especially the use of new innovations This will improve operators’ productivity, as 5G can support high-speed, stable and low-latency data transfers. Including being able to connect a large number of IoT devices compared to 4G.

Therefore, 5G technology is suitable for industrial automation applications. This makes the work system in the industrial plant faster, more accurate and more secure, such as checking the quality of products duringproduction and remote control of machinery in hazardous areas

However, in the article titled “5G Technology, the Challenge of Applications in the Manufacturing Sector” Published on the SCB EIC website, pointing out on another dimension, operators still face limitations on investment in 5G technology, both in terms of understanding, Promotion Policy shortage of personnel and access to funding sources

In particular, investing in 5G technology in Thailand, operators still have limitations in investing in 3 areas:

1. Lack of understanding of the policy to promote and support the use of 5G technology, including the conditions for supporting investment in technology and innovation.

2. The shortage of personnel with advanced digital skills that will come to support the use of technology in the future

3. Access to funding Because investment in 5G technology requires a high amount of money and a payback period of several years. Causing some entrepreneurs to decide to slow down their investment

However, entrepreneurs must begin to adjust both to create a body of knowledge. Applying technology and developing workforce skills To be ready for the use of 5G in more manufacturing sectors

Because 5G technology will play an increasingly important role in the manufacturing industry. and will change the businessIn the future, entrepreneurs must adjust and prepare for changes in a timely manner, whetherFollowing the news closely will help operators access benefits and advice properly.

or awareness and exposure to modern technology As well as starting to apply technology in the factory will help support the business growth. and be able to compete in the long term, including the development of labor skills in the organization (Upskill, Reskill), especially incontinuous technology and participating in the improvement of educational programs with educational institutions to help future skilled workers meet market demands

Pushing for widespread and early adoption of 5G technology Operators also want to promote clear implementation to alleviate restrictions. The key challenge in promoting the use in the early stages is the clear and easy-to-understand goals and directions for the use of 5G technology. To create understanding for entrepreneurs Promoting the continuous development of digital personnel and to support the manufacturing industry This will help alleviate the need for highly skilled workers. rising rapidly

And if it can be done, it also creates opportunities for entrepreneurs to access funding more easily. including providing financial benefitsThis will give operators more incentives to invest in modern innovations through the use of 5G technology in the manufacturing sector.

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The importance of technology 5G to the manufacturing industry

5G technology is another important factor driving the industrial revolution towards automation or Industry 4.0, especially in the manufacturing sector. With the features of 5G that supports high-speed, stable and low-latency data transfers. including being able to connect a large number of devices

Compared to 4G, the application of 5G technology to the use of devices (Internet of Things: IoT) or systemsAutomatic processing (Artificial Intelligence: AI) within the industry. It will help the various systems work faster.and more accurate whether the production system The system for tracking tools and equipment within the factory and the systemMachine condition inspection and machine maintenance

Many countries around the world have tried to apply 5G technology to the manufacturing industry as a model for use cases, such as connecting 5G technology to robots. Industrial automation of factories in China can increase productivity. (Productivity) more than 10%

It is also used in the in-production quality inspection of electronic components factories where 5G technology is applied to product quality inspection systems through camera imaging and cloud processing. Defective products can be sorted immediately. By applying 5G technology to the aforementioned industries, the accuracy is up to 99.96% and works up to 30 times faster.

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Technology adoption 5G Applying to the manufacturing sector will help create added value to the economy.

PwC has evaluated the effects of using 5G technology. On the global economy, it was found that the applications of 5G technology in the global business sector are likely to become more widespread in the near future. It will help increase efficiency and reduce costs in the long run of business. It also helps create added value for the global economy by using 5G in the manufacturing sector to create added value for the system.The global economy by 2030 will reach 130 billion US dollars. and reduce costs from defective products by 4 billionUS dollar

For Thailand, the Office of the NBTC has studied the benefits of using 5G technology on the Thai economy in 2018, found that 5G technology will help create economic value added to the country by up to 2.3 trillion baht by 2030. The added value from Manufacturing accounted for the largest share, accounting for 600 billion baht, or 27% of the total economic added value from the country’s 5G deployment by 2030.

However, the COVID-19 crisis in the past three years has resulted in many factories that rely on a high proportion of workers. Must be temporarily closed due to cluster outbreak This impact has stimulated the manufacturing sector to be more alert in adopting technology, especially automation and industrial robots. That is a positive signal reflecting the use of 5G technology in the manufacturing sector that may tend to accelerate faster than the NBTC’s estimate above.

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Thailand’s advantage with signal 5G that is not defeated by anyone Handicap a trade investment in Thailand

Thailand has a 5G-ready telecommunication infrastructure and covers most of the country. Including the signal quality, it can support the use of automation in the manufacturing industry as well, as Thailand is the first country in ASEAN to launch 5G commercially. This is a result of the government’s push to develop 5G network systems since 2019 and the Office of the NBTC has allocated 5G network frequencies to mobile network operators. From February 2020

Each operator is accelerating investment in 5G infrastructure while continually improving service quality. especially in terms of data download speed which from testing the signal quality of 5G networks around the world Compared with Opensignal’s 4G in Q3 2021, it was found that downloading data through Thailand’s 5G network hasTop speeds reach 219.6 Mbps, which is 19 times faster than 4G, and has a minimum latency of less than 1 millisecond, down from 4G. About 10 times, which is about the same as in Japan and Germany where it is already being used in industrial plants.

This reflects that the 5G system in Thailand can support applications in the manufacturing sector that requires the delivery and processing of large amounts of data very quickly. More than 81% of the country’s area already. which covers usage in Bangkok almost full area Including areas in industrial estates across the country, especially the EEC that can be used to cover the entire area at present

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repeat again On the preparation of entrepreneurs in the age of technology 5G

Encouraging the widespread utilization of 5G technology Must receive cooperation from entrepreneurs mainly Whether it is always following news and support measures as well as having to be open to modern technology and the development of digital workforce skills in the organization continuously

• Follow the news closely to access support and promote the use of technology 5G

For example, regular participation in memberships and activities with related organizations is another way that operators can access news and benefits in supporting the use of 5G technology.

in particular, the privilege of investing in technology in the targeted industries, where 5G, the digital and electronic industry, is one of the four new target industries in the next phase of the The Eastern Economic Corridor Policy Office or EEC, which the other three industry leaders are: modern automotive industry High-value medical and health industries and logistics industry

The EEC aims to encourage investment in these targeted industries, including 5G, digital, smart factory, data center, digital platforms, worth about 50 billion baht / year.

• Exposure and adoption of new technologies, especially the adoption of technology 5G to apply

For example, the use of industrial automation that allows the production system to be faster, more accurate and reduce costs. This will help the business grow and increase competitiveness in the long term. In addition, knowledge in working with technologies such as asset tracking systems and factory equipment can help save time in surveys and inspections. can and training staff to work with machines by simulating real-world locations through Virtual Reality (VR) technology that can reduce the cost and risk of accidents during training.

• labor skill development (Upskill, Reskill) in the organization regularly, especially digital skills

In the past, digital technology has clearly changed the business model. As a result, entrepreneurs are accelerating adaptation and giving more importance to the development of digital skills for their personnel. In addition to enhancing new skills for personnel, it is also considered as a preparation for personnel in the organization to become familiar with the use of technology and respond promptly to technological changes.

Organizations that have personnel equipped with skills and are open to modern technology in their work processes will make it easier and more efficient to apply 5G technology in traditional manufacturing processes. In addition to improving or creating educational programs, new labor groups in the next phase will also more clearly serve the skilled market that meets the needs of the manufacturing sector.

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Source: article titled “5G Technology, the Challenge of Applications in the Manufacturing Sector” Published on the SCB EIC website

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