Hyundai Motor Company and Samsung Electronics have successfully completed verification testing of Private 5G (P-5G) RedCap technology, a development aimed at enhancing manufacturing efficiency through improved wireless communications. The companies announced today that they will showcase the new technology at MWC25 Barcelona, the global IT and electronics exhibition running from March 3-6 in Spain.
According to the announcement, the RedCap (Reduced Capability) technology offers advantages over conventional wireless systems, including lower power requirements, reduced costs, and improved performance characteristics essential for industrial applications.
"Hyundai Motor was the first Korean company to implement P-5G in mass production," said 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. We will continue to accelerate its commercialization."
The collaboration began in January 2025, with testing conducted at Samsung's Suwon campus using vehicle inspection equipment. The companies developed a customized inspection device specifically to evaluate the network's operational capabilities in manufacturing environments.
Simon Lee, Vice President at Samsung Electronics' Networks Business, emphasized the partnership's significance: "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."
The technology has already been deployed in production environments. Hyundai implemented P-5G at its Ulsan plant in October 2024 to manage automated guided vehicles, and at Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America to operate autonomous mobile robots.
Technical benefits of the RedCap system include simplified device configurations and reduced bandwidth requirements compared to standard 5G implementations. Hyundai has integrated Qualcomm's Snapdragon X35 5G Modem-RF System chipsets into its vehicle diagnostic systems to leverage the technology.
Looking forward, Hyundai plans to incorporate the P-5G technology into its new EV-dedicated manufacturing facility in Ulsan, scheduled to open in 2026. The company reports that previous implementations have significantly reduced communication disruptions in its manufacturing processes.