MUMBAI: The future of smart manufacturing just got faster, leaner, and sharper. Hyundai Motor Company and Samsung Electronics have teamed up to bring Private 5G (P-5G) Redcap (Reduced Capability) technology to the factory floor, promising seamless communication, reduced power consumption, and cost efficiency. The game-changing tech will take centre stage at MWC25 Barcelona from 3–6 March 2025, where Hyundai will showcase its impact on the mobility manufacturing sector.
Hyundai has always pushed the envelope in future mobility, from electrification to software-driven innovations. Now, with Samsung’s cutting-edge network solutions, it has become the first in the mobility manufacturing sector to verify P-5G Redcap technology. The collaboration aims to revolutionise how factories communicate, automate, and optimise workflows.
“Hyundai Motor was the first Korean company to implement P-5G in mass production,” said Hyundai Motor and Kia VP & head of the E-forest center Jae Min Lee. “We are also the industry’s first to verify P-5G Redcap technology, reinforcing our global leadership in smart manufacturing solutions. We will continue to accelerate its commercialisation.”
Samsung’s Networks Business also sees this partnership as a beacon for the industry. “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. Samsung’s Redcap-powered private 5G network solutions will open up more possibilities for enterprises, manufacturers, and public institutions, serving as a gateway to driving more efficient 5G networks,” said Samsung Electronics VP & head of B2B·B2G business development, Simon Lee.
Since January 2025, Hyundai has rigorously tested Samsung’s P-5G solutions, including radio, core, and management systems, using its in-house vehicle inspection equipment at Samsung’s Suwon campus. The companies even developed a custom vehicle inspection device to put the network’s capabilities to the test.
The results? Seamless, interference-free communication, crucial for centralising control over industrial robots and devices. P-5G Redcap simplifies configurations, shrinks infrastructure requirements, and optimises bandwidth use—all while cutting costs and power consumption. Compared to traditional Wi-Fi, it offers superior speed, data processing, connection stability, and low latency.
Previously, high-performance equipment dominated Redcap applications, but Hyundai has now integrated Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X35 5G Modem-RF System chipsets into its Diagnostic Scan (D Scan) system. This enables high-speed wireless communication for vehicle inspection tools, cameras, and tablets, ensuring a more efficient workflow.
Samsung’s P-5G solution, equipped with optimised Redcap software, more than doubles uplink capacity for real-time IoT data transmission while keeping power consumption in check. Its integrated management system automates network functions, adding another layer of efficiency.
Hyundai has already put this cutting-edge technology into action. In October 2024, it deployed P-5G Redcap at its Ulsan plant in South Korea, equipping the facility with dozens of automated guided vehicles. Over at Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America (HMGMA), more than 200 autonomous mobile robots now operate seamlessly, thanks to the technology’s adaptation to local regulations.
The results have been staggering. Communication disruptions and downtime have plummeted, allowing Hyundai to patent a dual wireless communication solution that combines 5G networks with Wifi. Since deployment, the system has maintained zero communication-related downtime—a major feat in industrial automation.
Looking ahead, Hyundai plans to integrate P-5G into its new EV-dedicated plant in Ulsan, set to open in 2026. As the company continues its Redcap rollout, it is laying the groundwork for a smarter, faster, and more connected manufacturing ecosystem.
