Nokia Introduces New Industrial Devices for Enhanced Workplace Safety and Productivity
Nokia recently announced the launch of new industrial devices designed to improve worker safety, boost productivity, and enhance situational awareness in industrial settings. These new devices include innovative field routers and EX-protected devices in various form factors.
As part of Nokia’s comprehensive industrial device portfolio, these ruggedized devices empower enterprises to explore additional Industry 4.0 applications and enhance worker safety in potentially hazardous or high-security industrial environments such as mines, ports, chemical plants, and oil and gas facilities.
This extension of the Nokia device portfolio aligns with the company’s commitment to assisting industries in streamlining and expediting digital transformation through a unified platform that integrates edge computing, applications, and crucial connectivity solutions. These new additions complement the existing lineup of EX and high IP protection devices, including handheld devices, dongles, and field routers that facilitate seamless connectivity between people, machines, and sensors.
Enhanced Field Routers for Increased Data Transfer Capacity
The latest generation of field routers from Nokia offers advanced technical capabilities to enhance data transfer capacity for data-intensive applications, connecting various machines, vehicles, and sensors. These indoor and outdoor routers feature the innovative Nokia MX Boost, which maximizes performance and reliability by simultaneously leveraging 4.9G/LTE, 5G, and Wi-Fi 6 technologies, catering to the demands of high-capacity Industry 4.0 applications.
EX-Protected Devices for Enhanced Connectivity in Hazardous Environments
In hazardous environments where the risk of explosions is heightened due to combustible dust, flammable liquids, gases, and electricity, workers require rigorously certified equipment to stay connected. As part of Nokia’s comprehensive industrial digitalization platform, the company now offers a range of EX-protected devices, including a 5G tablet and a PTT handheld device from the renowned brand i.safe MOBILE.
The 5G Android tablet is specifically designed for data communication in hazardous environments, integrating seamlessly with LTE/4.9G, 5G networks, and Wi-Fi 6. It features a replaceable battery and programmable buttons for customized applications. The 5G PTT handheld device ensures mission-critical push-to-talk communication over cellular networks such as 4.9G/LTE, 5G, or Wi-Fi.
Nokia’s Commitment to Enterprise Connectivity
Nokia Industrial Device Management and Nokia Network Digital Twin support all the newly introduced devices, enabling enterprises to efficiently manage their devices and gain real-time insights into network operations to predict maintenance requirements and minimize downtime.
With a track record of deploying mission-critical networks for over 2,600 leading enterprise customers across various industrial sectors and serving more than 760 private wireless customers globally, Nokia is dedicated to providing easy access to essential equipment and applications required for both existing and emerging Industry 4.0 applications.
Stephan Litjens, VP of CNS Enterprise Campus Edge Solutions at Nokia, emphasized the significance of the new ruggedized industrial devices in enhancing worker safety and situational awareness. Leveraging cutting-edge applications such as Nokia MX Boost, Network Digital Twin, Industrial Device Management, Visual Positioning, Object Detection, and Team Comms, Nokia aims to add value beyond connectivity and edge computing capabilities within its unified platform for industrial digitalization.
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In conclusion, Nokia’s latest industrial devices are poised to revolutionize workplace safety, productivity, and connectivity in industrial environments. With a focus on innovation and reliability, Nokia continues to pave the way for seamless digital transformation across various industries.
