Birmingham-based AE Aerospace is to be the first UK SME to deploy a 5G private network working with WM5G, W5G and BT on three new 5G use cases set to transform manufacturing productivity.

AE Aerospace operates a high precision engineering facility and produces parts for high-profile customers, including Rolls Royce, Raytheon UK and Moog.

It has an ambitious growth strategy and believes that all three 5G-enabled trials delivered through the project will improve productivity and provide existing clients with a better quality of service, as well as creating new business models and new revenue opportunities.

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