Hyundai Mobis, Glovis, Steel, Transys, Wia, and Rotem are supplying parts
Introducing eco-friendly facilities such as hydrogen logistics systems and solar power generation
(Seoul, Reuters) — On the 26th (local time), Hyundai Motor Group unveiled its “Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America” (HMGMA) in Georgia, USA, showcasing the technological capabilities of major affiliates including Hyundai Mobis, Hyundai Glovis, Hyundai Steel, Hyundai Transys, Hyundai Wia, and Hyundai Rotem.
As it approaches the 40th anniversary of entering the U.S. market next year, the group receives praise for consolidating its manufacturing capabilities as the world’s third-largest automotive group.
According to Hyundai Motor Group, HMGMA is an “advanced future car cluster” that unites the technological prowess of its main affiliates in the production and supply of key components for car manufacturing.
Hyundai Mobis operates the largest global production hub for battery systems and modules within the HMGMA site. Catering to North America’s preference for SUVs, Hyundai Mobis produces battery systems that include large-capacity batteries for SUVs and custom modules.
From the construction phase, Hyundai Mobis applied its proprietary technology to the entire line design and established a separate site nearby to produce the PE (Power Electric) system, a crucial component for electric vehicles.
Hyundai Glovis manages overall part supply by analyzing demand-based data in real-time to predict stock and required quantities. This is conducted through the HMGMA logistics center, where autonomous drones equipped with vision cameras track parts status in real-time, and autonomous guided vehicles (AGVs) transport parts for a single vehicle to the manufacturing conveyor. The implementation of a synchronous one-kit logistics system allows for flexible production of various models on site.
Hyundai Steel processes automotive steel sheets, including ultra-high-strength steel, for supply to the press plant. The ultra-high-strength automotive steel sheets provided by Hyundai Steel ensure both lightweighting and crash safety, necessary for electric vehicle materials.
The Hyundai Transys HMGMA plant boasts an annual production capacity of 420,000 units, manufacturing seats for models like the Ioniq 5 and Ioniq 9. Utilizing the latest automation equipment such as auto docking systems and release agent application robots, they have established production processes and maintain quality through tests like seatbelt strength and robot lift durability.
Hyundai Wia supports logistics automation with its robotic technology capabilities. Its autonomous guided vehicles (AGVs) supply necessary car parts to each production stage in a timely manner, and its parking robots transport completed cars to unmanned quality inspection processes.
Hyundai Rotem provides servo press equipment for making vehicle steel plates into body panels and handles factory transport equipment for moving car parts into production processes at HMGMA.
Hyundai Motor Group’s robotic affiliate, Boston Dynamics’ humanoid robot “All New Atlas,” is slated for trial deployment at HMGMA in the future.
Adding to the environmental initiatives, Hyundai Motor Group has introduced the hydrogen logistics system “HTWO Logistics Solution” at HMGMA. It aims to build a hydrogen mobility ecosystem by utilizing 21 XCIENT hydrogen electric trucks to transport parts and finished vehicles.
Last year, Hyundai Motor Group signed a 147 MW (megawatt) power purchase agreement (PPA) for local solar power generation and installed solar panels in parking areas on a large scale.