06 March 2025

Jaguar Land Rover has deployed Private 5G at its Solihull plant in the UK with the help of Ericsson, via the West Midlands 5G Innovations Regions (5GIR) project.

This project is led by WM5G Limited and funded and awarded by the Department for Science, Innovation, and Technology (DSIT), to drive economic benefits in the manufacturing sector.

Ericsson’s network will support production of Range Rover vehicles at the plant with vision systems, IoT sensors, and production tools. The 5G network can deliver real-time data transmission to ensure that Jaguar Land Rover’s manufacturing processes are not only connected but also agile and efficient, leading to streamlined operations.
“Ericsson Private 5G provides a robust foundation for a connected, agile, and data-driven manufacturing environment. This positions us to enhance automation, digitalization, safety, and sustainability across our operations,” said Stephen Mason, product manager of manufacturing, and global IT at Jaguar Land Rover.

“Private 5G is transforming manufacturing by supporting the complex connectivity needs of Industry 4.0. We are thrilled to partner with a luxury automotive leader like Jaguar Land Rover, providing a network solution that elevates their global manufacturing capabilities,” said Manish Tiwari, head of enterprise 5G & enterprise wireless solutions at Ericsson.