Ericsson, Volvo, and Airtel to Revolutionize Indian Manufacturing with 5G & AI
India, 18th March 2025 – Ericsson, Volvo Group, and Bharti Airtel have announced a groundbreaking research partnership to transform India’s manufacturing sector. This collaboration aims to explore the potential of cutting-edge technologies like Extended Reality (XR), Digital Twins, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) in industrial operations, all powered by advanced 5G networks.
The research will take place at the Volvo Group Factory and R&D Centre in Bangalore. It will focus on futuristic applications such as blending physical and digital worlds through Industrial Metaverse use cases. These innovations are expected to enhance operational efficiency, foster innovation, and provide immersive training platforms for workers.
Airtel’s 5G advanced network will play a central role in this initiative, offering ultra-low latency and high-speed connectivity. This will enable real-time simulations, design prototyping, and seamless training processes across multiple industrial sites. The ability to test “what if” scenarios without disrupting actual operations is set to redefine production workflows.
Kamal Bali, President & MD of Volvo Group India, highlighted the significance of this transformation: “Our industry is undergoing a once-in-a-lifetime transformation driven by automation, connectivity, and alternative energy carriers. 5G, coupled with Extended Reality applications, will help foster innovation as well as collaboration between our sites and engineers in real-time.”
Sharat Sinha, Director & CEO of Airtel Business, expressed excitement about the partnership: “Through this collaboration, our high-speed, low-latency 5G network will redefine and transform the manufacturing sector by enabling real-time XR applications for enhanced productivity and efficiencies.”
Ericsson’s Managing Director for India, Nitin Bansal, emphasized the role of 5G in shaping the future of manufacturing: “As India embraces Industry 4.0, 5G will be a game-changer towards enabling intelligent, connected, and immersive industrial experiences.”
This partnership not only aims to improve operational efficiencies but also supports India’s journey toward Industry 4.0 and beyond. By leveraging these advanced technologies, the collaboration is set to unlock new revenue streams for businesses while paving the way for smarter factories and sustainable industrial practices.
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