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Industrial use cases
Where private 5G pays back
We keep a knowledge base of industrial use cases across manufacturing, energy, logistics and healthcare, and use it to design networks around real operational challenges. Energy, manufacturing and logistics account for 63% of 2026 private cellular investment (ABI Research).
Results
Reported results, with sources
Every figure links to the organisation or publication that reported it.
Manufacturing · Tesla Gigafactory Berlin-BrandenburgUp to 90%
Of over-cycle issues overcome in one General Assembly process, using a private 5G network.
Source: SNS Telecom & IT via IEEE ComSoc, May 2024 ↗Logistics · East-West Gate terminal, Hungary32–35/h
Containers handled per hour, up from 23–25, with personnel operating costs down 40%.
Source: SNS Telecom & IT via IEEE ComSoc, May 2024 ↗Manufacturing · John Deere, Davenport Works70→10%
Planned share of wired Ethernet, moving to 80% cellular connectivity over the coming years.
Source: Mobile World Live, April 2025 ↗Aviation · Lufthansa Technik, Hamburg0.3mm
Scratches identified in live remote engine inspections over a 5G campus network. Inspections no longer need weeks of planning.
Source: Lufthansa Technik, March 2022 ↗$15.9bn Private cellular spending in 2026, rising to $56.6bn by 203136% Private 5G annual growth to 2031
Results as reported by each organisation or its partners; market forecast by ABI Research, 2026 (source ↗). These organisations are not presented as TelcoKnowledge clients.
Use cases
Five use cases we design most
What each needs from the network, and where the value comes from.
U1
Autonomous mobile robots & AGVs
Typical sectorsManufacturing, warehousing, ports
What the network must deliverSeamless handover across large halls and yards, consistent latency, reliable uplink for navigation data.
Where the return comes fromFlexible production layouts without re-cabling, fewer stoppages from dropped connections.
U2
Remote inspection & expert support
Typical sectorsAviation, energy, heavy industry
What the network must deliverHigh-resolution video uplink, predictable performance in metal-heavy buildings, secure access for remote experts.
Where the return comes fromExperts and customers attend inspections without travelling, and decisions are made sooner.
U3
Connected workers & safety
Typical sectorsEnergy, mining, construction, healthcare
What the network must deliverCoverage indoors and outdoors, push-to-talk and data on one network, SIM-based identity.
Where the return comes fromOne network for voice, data and lone-worker safety, replacing separate radio systems.
U4
Asset tracking & over-the-air updates
Typical sectorsAutomotive, logistics, ports
What the network must deliverWide outdoor coverage, high device density, low-power IoT support.
Where the return comes fromTrack and update assets in yards and car parks without running fibre and power to each spot.
U5
Video analytics & remote control
Typical sectorsPorts, logistics, manufacturing
What the network must deliverMany simultaneous HD camera streams, low latency for remote-controlled equipment, edge computing.
Where the return comes fromSafer remote operation of equipment and higher throughput from better visibility.
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