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Hyundai Motor And Samsung Collaborate On Private 5G RedCap Technology To Enhance Smart Manufacturing
Hyundai Motor Company has completed a pilot project for Private 5G (P-5G) RedCap technology in collaboration with Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. This achievement will be showcased at MWC25 Barcelona, the largest IT and electronics exhibition globally, scheduled from March 3rd to 6th. The project highlights Hyundai's commitment to advancing smart mobility solutions through innovative technologies.
Since January 2025, Hyundai Motor has tested Samsung’s P-5G solutions, including radio, core, and management systems, using its vehicle inspection equipment at Samsung’s Suwon campus. A custom device was developed to verify the network's operational capabilities. This dedicated system ensures seamless data transmission essential for smart manufacturing with centralized control of industrial robots and devices.
Hyundai Motor is enhancing its smart manufacturing capabilities by collaborating with global network leaders like Samsung. The company implemented RedCap technology after establishing a P-5G testbed in Korea in late 2022. By October 2024, this technology was applied in mass production at its Ulsan plant, deploying numerous automated guided vehicles.
The successful verification of P-5G RedCap technology offers simplified device configurations and reduced bandwidth usage. This results in lower power consumption and cost efficiency while improving speed, data processing, connection stability, and low latency compared to traditional Wi-Fi. RedCap now enables high-speed wireless communication for vehicle inspection equipment and other tools.
Hyundai plans to integrate P-5G into its new EV-dedicated plant in Ulsan by 2026. The recent verification of RedCap technology is set to enhance Hyundai's smart manufacturing ecosystem further. Future expansions are planned for key plants as part of this strategic initiative.
At Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America (HMGMA), the company adapted its P-5G to meet local regulations. This adaptation enabled efficient operation of over 200 autonomous mobile robots. Implementing this technology at plants in Korea and the US has significantly reduced communication disruptions and downtime.
Innovative Collaboration
"Hyundai Motor was the first Korean company to implement P-5G in mass production," stated Jae Min Lee, Vice President and Head of E-FOREST Center of Hyundai Motor and Kia. "We are also the industry’s first to verify P-5G RedCap technology, reinforcing our global leadership in smart manufacturing solutions."
Simon Lee from Samsung Electronics remarked on the collaboration: "The recent collaboration with Hyundai Motor represents how the two leaders in their respective industries can creatively drive business innovation and unlock new real use cases by merging best-in-class expertise."
Technological Advancements
P-5G is installed onsite using a specific frequency band to ensure no external interference occurs during data transmission. It can be tailored for optimized environments but faces challenges like complex design and high power consumption. Despite these challenges, it remains crucial for smart manufacturing processes.
Hyundai integrated Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X35 5G Modem-RF System chipsets into its Diagnostic Scan system for efficient vehicle inspection data transmission via Samsung’s 5G network. Samsung’s solution supports optimized RedCap software that reduces power consumption while doubling uplink capacity for real-time IoT data transmission.
The collaboration between Hyundai Motor Company and Samsung Electronics marks a significant step forward in smart manufacturing solutions through advanced network technologies like P-5G RedCap. As they continue expanding their efforts globally, these innovations promise enhanced efficiency across various sectors within the mobility industry.
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