Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. has successfully completed the first end-to-end Reduced Capability (RedCap) trial over a private 5G network in collaboration with Hyundai Motor Company. This groundbreaking achievement highlights the immense potential of industrial 5G connectivity and will be showcased at the Samsung booth during Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2025.
The RedCap trial follows Samsung’s successful deployment of a private 5G network at Hyundai Motor’s Ulsan Plant—the world’s largest automobile manufacturing facility, producing approximately 6,000 vehicles daily. The collaboration between Samsung and Hyundai Motor aims to transform the factory into a smart manufacturing hub through advanced network solutions.
With Samsung’s private 5G network, Hyundai Motor efficiently manages an array of interconnected devices and manufacturing systems, ensuring real-time data transmission. Reliable high-speed connectivity is crucial for modern automotive manufacturing, enabling seamless operation of Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) that transport parts across the production floor and supporting an intelligent automation ecosystem.
Samsung and Hyundai Motor conducted the end-to-end RedCap technology tests at Samsung’s private 5G testbed, located at its R&D Center. The trial aimed to verify RedCap’s capabilities across the entire network infrastructure, including vehicle inspection terminals, private 5G core, radios, and management systems.
For this trial, Samsung utilized its RedCap-powered private 5G network solutions, including a virtualized 5G Core, baseband units, and radios operating on the 4.7GHz band. Hyundai Motor integrated its Diagnostic Scan (D Scan) equipment, featuring Qualcomm’s Snapdragon® X35 5G Modem-RF System, into the 5G network to enable real-time wireless vehicle inspections. Compared to previous Wi-Fi-based systems, the new 5G-powered system delivered significantly improved data transmission speeds and efficiency.
Building on the success of this trial, Hyundai Motor plans to expand RedCap-powered private 5G networks to its upcoming electric vehicle manufacturing facilities, set to commence operations in the first half of 2026. RedCap technology is expected to play a crucial role in integrating a range of industrial devices, including sensors, cameras, automated logistics robots, and compact wireless tools, into a cohesive smart factory ecosystem.
The adoption of RedCap is anticipated to drive widespread implementation of private 5G networks in various industries, including manufacturing, construction, and academia. RedCap optimizes 5G connectivity for small IoT devices, such as industrial sensors and wearables, by reducing complexity while maintaining high-speed data transfer capabilities.
Simon Lee, Vice President and Head of B2B·B2G Business Development at Samsung Electronics, emphasized the transformative impact of this collaboration: “Samsung’s RedCap-powered private 5G network solutions will unlock new possibilities for enterprises and manufacturers, enabling smarter, more efficient 5G networks.”
Jae Min Lee, Vice President and Head of the E-FOREST Center at Hyundai Motor and Kia, highlighted Hyundai’s leadership in private 5G innovation: “We are the first in the industry to validate P-5G RedCap technology, reinforcing our commitment to pioneering smart manufacturing solutions.”
Pablo Tomasi, Principal Analyst for Private Networks at Omdia, added: “RedCap technology will make private 5G networks more cost-effective and power-efficient, allowing for smaller form-factor devices with longer battery life.”
Samsung remains committed to advancing private 5G networks across multiple sectors, including manufacturing, healthcare, education, and public institutions. The company will unveil its latest private 5G innovations at MWC 2025, featuring software-centric solutions such as vRAN technology and AI-driven network automation tools.
As a leader in 5G network solutions, Samsung continues to shape the future of connectivity with cutting-edge technology, delivering seamless and efficient communication infrastructure to industries worldwide. This latest RedCap trial further cements Samsung and Hyundai Motor’s position at the forefront of smart manufacturing innovation.
