This solution aims to bring augmented reality applications and cloud-based manufacturing tools to factory engineers. This includes immersive technology training, aggregated assembly line data, and real-time remote assistance to improve production ramp times and worker capabilities.

Upendra Pingle, SVP Intelligent Cellular Networks, CommScope said, “we have deployed Microsoft’s private MEC platform in combination with CBRS access points in our manufacturing innovation center to improve operational efficiencies. Together, we are showcasing the immediate, real-world advantages of private networking in industrial manufacturing, as our combined solution paves the way for the evolution of private wireless networks and manufacturing.”

“We see a tremendous opportunity to transform workforce efficiency by making it easy to deploy and develop private wireless that can underpin agile factories,” said Shriraj Gaglani, GM for Azure for Operators at Microsoft.

The CommScope Mosaic platform allows operators to combine active and passive antenna capabilities in a way that simplifies tower top complexity, reduces occupied tower top space and wind loading, while preserving the performance of all technologies.

Mosaic reduces the required footprint at the top of the tower by providing the capability to mount massive MIMO AAS equipment on the back of a conventional passive antenna using advanced technology and modular design practices. The range of available port counts and lengths in the passive antenna module makes it easy to upgrade to 5G mMIMO while supporting all legacy sub-6 GHz bands. Mosaic is designed to help operators accelerate this uptake while supporting their existing 4G networks.

Mosaic’s key features, include:

• Active Antenna Systems (AAS) supports massive MIMO capabilities
• Simplified tower top complexity
• Reduced tower top space and wind loading
• Easy to upgrade to 5G mMIMO