Penn State University announced last week it will be allowing researchers to explore how 5G can enhance manufacturing and enable new applications in education, training, and workforce development. The deployment is taking place at Penn State’s Innovation Park, which offers 118-acres of office, manufacturing and research space, and is part of one of the world’s premier research institutions, according to the school, with access to Penn State’s scientific, engineering, technology and business resources.
With 5G Ultra Wideband, the University said students, faculty, start-up and established companies can work together to test and innovate emerging technologies and explore solutions that can improve processes and automation in manufacturing. The effort aims to foster new research and development partnerships to improve commercial applications and workforce development through advanced wireless technologies and expand 3D printing access and education to Penn State students.
“We are excited to partner with Verizon to bring advanced digital connectivity to Penn State and enable new innovations in digital connectivity,” said Tim Simpson, the Paul Morrow Professor of Engineering Design and Manufacturing and co-director for the Center for Innovation Materials Processing through Direct Digital Deposition (CIMP-3D). “Having 5G capabilities in CIMP-3D creates unique opportunities to drive the use and adoption of additive manufacturing as we embark on the fourth industrial revolution, or ‘Industry 4.0.
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