The Current State of Smart Factories: An Examination of 5G Applications

On September 25, 2025, Verizon Business and Atlas Copco are hosting a session titled "Smart Factories: What's really happening with 5G use cases?" This event, scheduled for 12:00 PM ET, is set to delve into the current reality of 5G in relation to industrial IoT devices.

The session, lasting 60 minutes, will be a platform for corporate representatives from both Verizon Business and Atlas Copco to discuss and demonstrate industrial IoT applications for 5G.

Michael Weller, the Associate Director - Global Solutions at Verizon Business, will be leading the Verizon team. Michael is responsible for driving strategic business development and industry engagement for Verizon Business Group customers in the manufacturing, energy, and utilities sectors.

Rodney Hill, the Product Launch Manager at Atlas Copco Tools & Assembly Systems, will also be a key speaker. Rodney brings 18 years of experience in launching integrated wireless assembly tools and has worked extensively with wireless technologies including 5G, RTLS, and enterprise software products.

Atlas Copco's smart integrated assembly uses 5G to create business value in manufacturing and assembly operations. Rodney's expertise lies in helping customers use cutting-edge technologies with their existing systems across diverse manufacturing environments.

The session will focus on evaluating private 5G use cases in a modern digitized factory and examining the impact on processes and workers. Rodney has been at the forefront of the smart integrated manufacturing revolution and will share insights into how Atlas Copco is leveraging 5G to transform manufacturing operations.

The session is scheduled to take place at 12:00 PM ET, 11:00 AM CT, 9:00 AM PT, and 5:00 PM GMT. If you're interested in learning more about the role of 5G in industrial IoT, this is an event not to be missed.