Orange, Ericsson and ArcelorMittal Announce Launch of 5G Steel

ArcelorMittal France unveils the operational launch of 5G Steel, the largest 4G/5G network in industrial settings, in collaboration with Orange Business Services and Ericsson. The French government, through its France Relance economic revival plan, supports this initiative, which has now made it possible for the first industrial applications to be implemented at the ArcelorMittal facility in Dunkerque. ArcelorMittal, a multinational steel-making company headquartered in Luxembourg, Ericsson, a Swedish multinational networking and telecommunications company, and Orange, a French multinational telecommunications corporation, have collaborated on this 5G Specific Industry use case. The 5G steel was first launched by ArcelorMittal in November 2021 as the first industrial use cases requiring enhanced mobile broadband (eMBB).

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Industrial use cases of 5G Steel

The Connected Operator

The ability to move people and processes facilitated by 5G Steel revolutionises work in industrial settings. For instance, on the hot strip rolling mill, data collection, input, and sharing tasks can be performed more efficiently and effectively using tablets. This includes inspections during maintenance operations, safety audits, and lockout/tagout procedures.

Steel recycling

ArcelorMittal’s recycled steel yard management is made easier through extensive coverage and high data transfer speeds (throughput). Steel is weighed and scanned upon arrival at the site to determine its density and composition. This information is then quickly transmitted by quality control operators in the field through 5G Steel. Machinery operators, such as cranes and stackers, receive the data directly from the production program and can provide updates on their actions through 5G Steel.