The network at the the research laboratory of the Technical University of Rosenheim will be used to deliver its research projects
German telecom network infrastructure provider and integrator Mugler SE has teamed up with Slovenia’s Kontron d.o.o (ex-Iskratel) to implement a 5G campus network at the proto_lab research laboratory of the Technical University of Rosenheim (TH Rosenheim). The network serves as the foundation for the university’s advanced research projects and offers students an interactive learning platform to unlock the potential of 5G technology, particularly with industrial use cases.
“The connectivity of increasingly mobile value chain participants will become a crucial competitive factor in a highly flexible production and logistics architecture focused on individualisation,” said professor Oliver Kramer, initiator, co-founder, and head of the research and development platform proto_lab@TH Rosenheim. “Our 5G campus network provides the optimal foundation for implementing and further developing our R&D projects in the proto_lab.”
The network supports a wide range of use cases, including: efficient tracking in warehouses; automated Robots and AGVs; flexible workspaces; real-time process automation; and voice and video communication. The dedicated 5G campus network enables industries and enterprises to revamp their operations, drive automation, enhance security, and achieve “unprecedented indoor and outdoor connectivity”.
With its high speed, low latency, and increased capacity, Kramer said the 5G network enables the seamless integration of AI algorithms and real-time server applications in edge and cloud layers. He added that by ensuring optimal process control and minimal latency for mobile participants, 5G paves the way for innovations in production, logistics, and other sectors. Additionally, it provides students with practical experience in handling 5G connectivity.
“At Kontron, we are proud to be part of a project that not only advances pioneering research but also provides invaluable learning opportunities for the next generation of innovators,” said Kontron executive director of communications solutions Janez Öri. “The implementation of our 5G campus network underscores our commitment to supporting industry and academic institutions with reliable, high-performance connectivity solutions that drive transformation and progress.”
“This network marks the starting point for a comprehensive four-year collaboration during which various industry-related use cases will be tested,” said Mugler SE director of local networks Dr Markus Dod. “Our focus is on delivering reliable and future-oriented telecommunications solutions. This partnership with Kontron and TH Rosenheim demonstrates how 5G technology, combined with practical integration expertise, can achieve real progress. Our goal is to show how tailored 5G networks can effectively support both industry and academia in advancing connectivity and automation.”
Kontron expansion
The 5G network is the latest German win for Kontron d.o.o. which offers software-defined access solutions, develops and manufactures OLTs and CPEs in its innovation and production centres, including its headquarters in Slovenia, and supports customers in over 50 countries worldwide.
Last November, the company – part of the Kontron AG Group – announced a restructure and an expansion into the UK, US and German markets. This followed the company’s partnership with network equipment supplier Euroroute that is providing service providers with a more streamlined and faster deployment process of Kontron’s CPE in the UK and Ireland.
At the time, the IT segment of Kontron has been separated from its overall offering. As part of the company restructure, alongside Slovenia’s Kontron, Kontron SI (Systems Integration), d.o.o. was established to focus on managed IT services in the Slovenian market. Slovenia’s Kontron was previously known as S&T Iskratel, which was born when S&T Slovenija and Iskratel previous merged in September 2022.