Architecture sets the tone

Wed Jun 26 21:59:41 CEST 2024Press Release

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+++ BMW Group creates spaces for collaboration +++ Iconic works by Karl Schwanzer, Zaha Hadid and the Vienna architect team Coop Himmelb(l)au +++ Architecture Day on 29 and 30 June +++

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BMW Group expands use of 3D-printed, customised robot grippers

Thu May 23 14:00:00 CEST 2024Press Release

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+++ Fast, economical, and versatile with additive manufacturing +++ New bionic gripper at BMW Group Plant Landshut saves further weight +++ Innovative bionic gripper for entire floor assemblies at BMW Group Plant Munich +++ More than 400,000 parts produced worldwide using 3D printing+++

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BMW Group with “live wire” to innovative production of vehicle components in WAAM process.

Wed Mar 20 11:57:47 CET 2024Press Release

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+++ Wire arc additive manufacturing enables metallic components with optimum ratio between rigidity and weight +++ Following test bench testing, the first vehicle trials will run from 2025 +++

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Building for the future: BMW Group enters a new era of R&D with FIZ Nord

Fri Sep 25 10:30:00 CEST 2020Press Release

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With the FIZ Projekthaus Nord, which went into operation today, the BMW Group is opening the new heart of its global research and development network.

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SATELLITE and LIVE STREAM details "FIZ Future"

Fri Sep 25 09:13:00 CEST 2020Press Release

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Satellite and live stream details of the opening of Projekthaus Nord. Event agenda: 25 September 2020, 10:30 - 12:00 a.m. CEST.

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Munich Pilot Plant: BMW Group uses augmented reality in prototyping

Fri Sep 18 11:00:00 CEST 2020Press Release

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+++ AR saves up to a year on vehicle module validation +++ Assembly processes can be verified early and adjusted for series production +++

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New technology campus for 3D printing goes on stream: BMW Group builds on additive manufacturing, with skills consolidated at single site

Thu Jun 25 13:59:00 CEST 2020Press Release

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+++ Campus as centre for production, research and training +++ Comprehensive in-house expertise to advance additive manufacturing technology +++ Accelerated vehicle development and production integration +++ €15 million investment in new site +++ 2019: annual output totalled more than 300,000 parts

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BMW Group Plant Spartanburg doubles battery production capacity

Wed Jul 24 14:00:00 CEST 2019Press Release

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+++ Investment of around ten million US dollars in production of fourth-generation batteries +++ Production of new BMW X5 Plug-in Hybrid to begin in August 2019 +++

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A glimpse of the future: BMW Group uses virtual reality to design future production workstations

Tue Nov 20 10:06:59 CET 2018Press Release

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+++ Fast and flexible collaboration between different divisions +++ Simple assessment of future production work processes +++ Planning new workstations based on 3D digitalisation of existing structures +++

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BMW Group lays the foundation for expansion of its Research and Innovation Centre (FIZ)

Fri Oct 06 11:31:00 CEST 2017Press Release

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+++ BMW Group is investing 400 million euros in expansion of the FIZ in Munich +++ First phase of construction will create innovative working environment for 5,000 employees by 2019 +++ Architecture provides for state-of-the-art, agile work structures +++ Harald Krüger: FIZ Future signals strong commitment to Munich location and Germany’s innovative strength. We are building the future right here. +++

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AAPC Sideprogram - Visit of the BMW Group Research and Innovation Centre in Munich (FIZ)

Tue Mar 21 10:39:02 CET 2017Press Kit

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Background information on the BMW Group Research and Innovation Centre in Munich including information on the Aerodynamic Test Centre, on the EMC Absorber Hall for testing of electromagnetic compatibility and on Virtual Reality in the development progress.

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New development centre for autonomous driving

Tue Dec 20 12:29:00 CET 2016Press Release

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The BMW iNEXT is scheduled for release in 2021 – self-driving, electric and fully connected. To achieve this aim, the BMW Group is combining its development expertise in vehicle connectivity and automated driving at a new campus in Unterschleissheim near Munich.

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25 years of 3D printing at the BMW Group: Pioneers in additive manufacturing methods

Wed Nov 18 10:08:00 CET 2015Press Release

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The BMW Group is celebrating the 25th anniversary of the introduction of additive manufacturing at the company these days. The additive manufacturing methods, which are becoming more well known under the collective term of ‘3D printing’, are among the key production methods of the future.

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Racing technology right from the 3D printer: BMW makes water pump wheel for DTM racecars using additive production method.

Wed Apr 29 10:49:00 CEST 2015Press Release

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The current season of the German Touring Car Masters (DTM) starts with a small anniversary for BMW: One of the powertrains is fitted with the 500th water pump wheel made on a 3D printer. The high-precision component, which is subject to high stresses, consists of an aluminum alloy and has previously proven its worth in the tough environment of motorsports: Without exception, all pump gear works flawlessly.

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