In a milestone for manufacturing innovation, Betacom, a pioneer in private wireless networks, has announced a groundbreaking partnership with Siemens Industries. The companies have deployed a first-of-its-kind private 5G network platform at MxD (Manufacturing x Digital), the National Center for Cybersecurity in Manufacturing in Chicago. The platform is the first complete private wireless network to operate behind a Siemens firewall, demonstrating the future of secure enterprise connectivity.
“Manufacturing enterprises need more than just network connectivity – they need a complete solution that seamlessly enables Industry 4.0 applications while maintaining total control of their data and operations,” said Johan Bjorklund, CEO of Betacom. “By partnering with Siemens at MxD, we’re providing manufacturers with a blueprint for digital transformation, combining our private 5G expertise with Siemens industrial automation leadership to create a truly comprehensive platform for smart manufacturing innovation.”
The platform demonstrates how enterprises can:
- Deploy complete private wireless infrastructure behind their firewall
- Maintain full control of network operations and connected devices
- Enable seamless integration of Industry 4.0 applications
- Ensure end-to-end security across OT and IT environments
Developed specifically for Siemens U.S. manufacturing initiatives, the solution features:
- CBRS spectrum deployment in the coveted 3.55GHz – 3.7GHz range
- Advanced security framework developed with the MxD Cybersecurity Institute
- Proprietary cybersecurity built on 3GPP standards
- NIST framework compliance and Zero Trust Principles
- Betacom AirGap Protection for complete network segmentation
“This deployment represents a significant milestone in manufacturing innovation,” said Joel Green, Wireless Business Development at Siemens Industries. “The platform gives our customers the security and control they need while enabling the full spectrum of Industry 4.0 applications that drive operational excellence.”
Industries benefiting from this complete private 5G solution include manufacturing, logistics, defense contractors and supply chain operations. The MxD facility showcases practical applications including:
- Autonomous guided vehicles and unmanned forklifts
- Robotic systems and cobots
- Machine vision and quality control
- Real-time asset tracking
- Digital Twin Implementation
- Industrial IoT Sensor Integration
