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The Manufacturing Digital Journey
Supporting SMEs and larger-scale manufacturers on their digital-powered journey
The Manufacturing Digital Journey is designed to support manufacturers of all sizes in adopting digital technology to drive true productivity improvements and power post-pandemic recovery.
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What is 5G?
Superfast, reliable connectivity – Increased capacity – Low latency
5G is the latest mobile technology that the UK’s leading network operators have been rolling out since 2019. It brings greater speeds, an increased capacity and a much lower latency – opening up additional functionality for mobile services, and new opportunities for the people, businesses and public services of our region.
The fifth-generation technology can drive new possibilities within transport, health and social care services, manufacturing, and more. Our role is to help you discover those opportunities and unlock the digital potential of the West Midlands.
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Innovation Centres (Powered by 5PRING)
In partnership with an O2-led consortium supported by Wayra, Deloitte and Digital Catapult, we’ve launched 5PRING – the UK’s first 5G innovation centre.Read More >
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Infrastructure Acceleration
It’s all about getting the foundations right, and in our role as arbitrators, we’re working with Mobile Network Operators and Local Authorities to accelerate the roll-out of 5G and fibre networks across the West Midlands.Read More >
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Transport
We’re exploring how to revolutionise the future of transport across the region with a series of trials and projects, ranging from smarter car parking to real time traffic management and even vehicle counting with 5G masts.Read More >
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Health and Social Care
Like the rest of the UK, the West Midlands faces major pressures on its healthcare services. To deliver better patient care, we need to work to improve the productivity of our healthcare systems and prove that 5G is a key enabling intervention to achieving this.Read More >
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Manufacturing
Faster, reliable and wireless: 5G is the gearshift that can change the way that West Midlands manufacturing companies operate. With manufacturers beginning to shift from fixed-line connections to wireless network infrastructure, this project illustrates why firms should be making the switch and importantly explore how.Read More >
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Manufacturing Digital Journey
Manufacturers of the future need to work more quickly and efficiently, all whilst generating cost savings. Our Manufacturing Digital Journey is designed to support manufacturers in adopting digital technology to drive true productivity improvements and power post-pandemic recovery.Read More >
Latest News & Events
Revolutionary 5G connected device makes it possible to detect bowel cancer at home
An innovative new pilot scheme has launched in the West Midlands aiming to give patients the ability to undergo a procedure to detect the causes of digestive or stomach complaints in the privacy of their homes. Read More >
5G World 2021
On Friday at 1pm, virtually attend a session hosted by WM5G's Health & Social Care lead, Adrain Smith, discussing the use of 5G powered solutions in health & social care at 5G World 2021. Read More >
Revolutionary 5G-enabled road and rail transport projects recognised at Connected Britain Awards
Following a successful year of innovative projects across the transport sector, WM5G are celebrating our success at this week’s Connected Britain Awards 2021. Read More >
Manufacturing – The Digital Journey – January Sessions
Our brand-new journey to support both SME and larger-scale manufacturers on their digital-powered journey to greater productivity. Read More >
Manufacturing – The Digital Journey – December Sessions
Our brand-new journey to support both SME and larger-scale manufacturers on their digital-powered journey to greater productivity. Read More >
Manufacturing – The Digital Journey – November Sessions
Our brand-new journey to support both SME and larger-scale manufacturers on their digital-powered journey to greater productivity. Read More >
5PRING X WM5G | The Future of Transport Event
A new future is on the horizon. 5G will unlock step changes intransport and manufacturing sectors in ways previously thought unfathomable. From September 8th - September 9th, 5PRING and West Midlands 5G (WM5G) are delievering a two-day event. Read More >
Businesscomputing.com Feature 5PRING’s Future of Transport Challenge
Businesscomputing.com has featured 5PRING's Future of Transport Challenge in support of it's launch this week Read More >
5PRING Future Of Transport Challange Covered By Business & Innovation Magazine
5PRING's Future of Transport Challenge has received coverage in Business & Innovation Magazine. Read More >
WM5G’s Manufacturing Project Manager Riccardo Weber looks at Empowering Manufacturing Through 5G
Riccardo Weber, WM5G’s Manufacturing Project Manager has contributed a case study on Empowering Manufacturing through 5G for Manufacturing and Engineering Magazine. Read More >
5PRING Manufacturing Challenge featured in Manufacturing And Engineering Magazine
5PRING’s Manufacturing Challenge has been featured in Manufacturing and Engineering Magazine. Read More >
5PRING Lanches ‘Future of Transport Challenge’
Latest 5PRING challenge asks innovators to help lead the 5G revolution in the UK transport sector . Read More >
Chris Holmes Provides Insight on 5G and Smart Transport for Digital Leaders
West Midlands 5G’s Transport Programme Director, Chris Holmes has been featured by Digital Leaders, discussing unlocking the future of smart transport with 5G. Read More >
Government Study Ranks the West Midlands First for 5G Coverage
A recent government study has placed the west Midlands first for 5G across the UK's combined Authority and has ranked Birmingham first for 5G connectivity out of the UK's top six cities. Read More >
Robert Franks, WM5G Managing Director Recognised as Top Leader In 5G by Mobile Magazine
Robert Franks, Managing Director at West Midlands 5G, has been recognised in the top 10 leaders in 5G by in Mobile Magazine. Read More >
Covid, complexity and the role of 5G in transforming healthcare
West Midlands 5G’s Health and Social Care Lead, Adrian Smith, explores 5G's role in transforming healthcare in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More >
5PRING ConstrucTech Accelerator Mentor Event
In this event, potential mentors will meet the top 14 hand selected Founders from the first of its kind accelerator and the 5PRING team. Read More >
5PRING, BAM Nuttall and AE Aerospace Challenge Innovators to Help Lead 5G Revolution in UK manufacturing
5PRING – the consortium behind the UK’s first 5G commercial application accelerator – has announced a new manufacturing-themed accelerator programme. Read More >
Unlocking the Future of 5G in Manufacturing Online Event
EMS connectivity solutions are hosting an online event exploring the ways in which 5G can deliver more opportunities for people and business. Read More >
5PRING | Manufacturing Accelerator Q&A Webinar
5PRING are hosting a Q&A webinar discussing everything you need to know about the 5PRING Manufacturing Accelerator Programme. Read More >
Discover 5G
A defining capability of 5G is that it has been designed for forward compatibility – that means it will be able to support future applications and services that remain unknown to us today.
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How 5G will transform your levels of media consumption on the go. Mobile video has seen exponential growth in recent years thanks to 4G – and with 5G being up to 10 times quicker – video streaming, ride sharing, food ordering and more are going to feel even faster.
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How 5G can connect a paramedic in an ambulance to a hospital physician hundreds of miles away. Or support smart factories in increasing their operational productivity and precision. And even help us travel via autonomous vehicles in the future.
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How 5G can transform the future of public transport. We’ve been trialling everything from remote HD CCTV services on the region’s trams, to smarter, more intuitive ways to park on our cities’ congested urban roads. With 5G, we’re able to explore a much safer and more reliable passenger experience.