We will continue to accelerate its commercialization.".

Simon Lee, Vice President and Head of B2B/B2G Business Development, Networks Business at Samsung Electronics, stated: “The recent collaboration with Hyundai Motor exemplifies how two leaders in their respective sectors can creatively drive business innovation and unlock new real-world use cases by combining 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 more efficient 5G networks.”

Since January 2025, Hyundai Motor has completed testing of Samsung's P-5G solutions, including radio, core, and management systems, with its in-house vehicle inspection team at Samsung's Suwon campus. They developed a custom vehicle inspection device to verify the network's operational capabilities.

P-5G is a dedicated system installed on-site using a specific frequency band, ensuring the absence of external interference and seamless data transmission—essential for smart manufacturing with centralized control of robots and industrial devices. It can be adapted for optimized environments and stable communication, although challenges such as complex design and high power consumption remain.

The collaboration successfully verified RedCap's P-5G technology, which offers simplified device configurations, a compact infrastructure, and reduced bandwidth usage. This translates to lower power consumption, cost-effectiveness, and better performance than traditional Wi-Fi in terms of speed, data throughput, connection stability, and low latency.

Previously limited to high-performance equipment, RedCap technology now enables high-speed wireless communication for vehicle inspection equipment, small tools, cameras, and tablets. Hyundai Motor integrated Qualcomm's RedCap-enabled Snapdragon® X35 5G Modem-RF System chipsets into its Diagnostic Scan (D Scan) system for efficient transmission of vehicle inspection data over Samsung's 5G network.

Samsung's P-5G solution, compatible with optimized RedCap software, reduces power consumption and more than doubles uplink capacity for real-time IoT data transmission, featuring an integrated management system for automation.

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Hyundai Motor is enhancing its smart manufacturing capabilities through collaboration with global network leaders and the implementation of RedCap technology. After establishing a P-5G testbed in Korea in late 2022, the company applied the technology to mass production at its Ulsan plant in October 2024, deploying dozens of automated guided vehicles. At Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America (HMGMA), the company adapted its P-5G to meet local regulations, enabling the efficient operation of more than 200 autonomous mobile robots.

The implementation of this technology at its plants in Korea and the United States has significantly reduced communication disruptions and downtime. Hyundai Motor also developed a proprietary dual wireless communication solution that combines 5G networks with Wi-Fi, resulting in zero communication-related downtime since its implementation.

Looking ahead, Hyundai Motor plans to integrate P-5G into its new electric vehicle plant in Ulsan, scheduled to open in 2026. This latest verification of RedCap technology is intended to enhance the company's smart manufacturing ecosystem, with further expansions planned for key plants.