Mugler AG, a private network provider partnered
with Airspan and Druid to work on Technical
University Kaiserslautern P5G research project. TU
Kaiserslautern is a public research university that
evaluates and tests 5G network concepts for
production and intralogistics in close collaboration
with the DFKI and the Smart Factory.
Challenges
The scope aims to test the functionalities of Open
RAN based networks such as the integration of AI-
functionality (Artificial Intelligence) for automated
optimization and its distinct characteristic as a
vendor-independent platform.
Solution & Benefits
Airspan’s OpenRANGE solution was used into the project. This includes AirVelocity 2700, a Split 7.2
“Indoor” radio and CU and DU software which are based on O-RAN and 3GPP standard. One reason
for the cooperation on the part of TUK and MUGLER is the advantage of OpenRANGE being built on
a virtualized network environment, where the baseband is fully implemented via software and can be
used in connection with commercial of the shelf (COTS) server-hardware.
Two different vendors were also deployed for providing the core network and the radio access network
to test the feasibility of Open RAN as a standalone network.
The test results convinced TU Kaiserslautern that 5G Open RAN is the enabler for further innovations
in production and intra logistics in intelligent factories.
