Hyundai Motor Company, in partnership with Samsung Electronics, has successfully tested Private 5G (P-5G) RedCap (Reduced Capability) technology, marking a major milestone in smart manufacturing. The two companies will showcase this innovation at MWC25 Barcelona, the world’s leading IT and electronics exhibition, from March 3rd to 6th. This collaboration represents the first application of P-5G RedCap technology in the mobility manufacturing sector, reinforcing Hyundai’s position as a leader in advanced manufacturing solutions.
Jae Min Lee, Vice President of Hyundai Motor and Kia, highlighted the achievement: “Hyundai was the first Korean company to implement P-5G in mass production. Now, we are the first in the industry to validate P-5G RedCap technology, further cementing our leadership in smart manufacturing. We are focused on accelerating its commercialization.”
Simon Lee, Vice President of Samsung Electronics’ Networks Business, emphasized the partnership’s potential: “This collaboration with Hyundai demonstrates how industry leaders can drive innovation together. By using Samsung’s RedCap-powered private 5G network solutions, we can create new opportunities for businesses, manufacturers, and public institutions, improving the efficiency of 5G networks.”
Testing and Implementation
Since January 2025, Hyundai has rigorously tested Samsung’s P-5G solutions at Samsung’s Suwon campus. The trials included radio, core, and management systems integrated with Hyundai’s vehicle inspection equipment. A custom inspection device was developed to evaluate the network’s performance.
What is P-5G RedCap Technology?
Private 5G (P-5G) technology uses a dedicated frequency band to ensure stable, interference-free data transmission, which is critical for controlling industrial robots and devices in smart manufacturing. While traditional P-5G systems face challenges like complex design and high power consumption, P-5G RedCap addresses these issues by reducing infrastructure size, simplifying device configurations, and lowering bandwidth requirements. This results in lower power consumption, cost savings, and improved performance compared to traditional Wi-Fi, with enhancements in speed, data processing, and latency.
Previously limited to high-performance equipment, RedCap now supports high-speed wireless communication for smaller devices such as cameras, tablets, and vehicle inspection tools. Hyundai successfully integrated Qualcomm’s Snapdragon® X35 5G Modem-RF System chipsets into its Diagnostic Scan (D Scan) system, enabling efficient data transfer via Samsung’s 5G network.
Future Applications
Samsung’s P-5G solution, enhanced with RedCap software optimization, doubles uplink capacity for real-time IoT data transmission and includes an integrated management system to support automation. Hyundai plans to implement P-5G technology in its new electric vehicle (EV) plant in Ulsan, scheduled to open in 2026.
The successful verification of RedCap technology is a significant step in advancing Hyundai’s smart manufacturing ecosystem. The company aims to expand its use of this technology across key production plants, further solidifying its leadership in the future of mobility and manufacturing.
This collaboration between Hyundai and Samsung not only highlights the potential of 5G technology in industrial applications but also sets a new standard for innovation in smart manufacturing.
