Ericsson invests $50 million into Lewisville 5G Smart Factory

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Sweden-based Ericsson is investing another $50 million into its Lewisville 5G Smart Factory to ramp up production of 5G technology as well as future research...

fifth generation of wireless mobile networksWith the cash injection, Ericsson will be able to bolster manufacturing of products made at the factory like 5G radios which will increase access to the latest generation of networks for everyday citizens and many of its corporate customers like

“We’re super proud of this factory because it’s actually manufacturing our top-of-the-line products that are being deployed in the last few years here in the U.S.,” said Yossi Cohen, Ericsson’s president and head of Ericsson North America. “Essentially, the whole supply chain for our radio antennas is being manufactured and developed in the U.S.”Cellular companies began launching 5G networks in 2019.

“It’s very important that we are leading the way here because it’s not just a factory,” she said. “Some products for the U.S. are in prototype in this facility. So it’s not only about the production. We’re exploring how can we improve the lifestyles of our employees, quality, efficiency and everything related to the manufacturing space.”

“As we talk about the growing threat from China, I think it’s going to be companies like Ericsson that will really lead the way when it comes to helping make sure that America is the country that is leading in this area,” he said. “This will obviously have a huge impact on every congressional district here in North Texas when it comes to economic prosperity.”

 

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