BMW
With its four brands BMW, MINI, Rolls-Royce and BMW Motorrad, the BMW Group is the world’s leading premium manufacturer of automobiles and motorcycles and also provides premium financial and mobility services. The BMW Group production network comprises 31 production and assembly facilities in 15 countries; the company has a global sales network in more than 140 countries.
In 2019, the BMW Group sold over 2.5 million passenger vehicles and more than 175,000 motorcycles worldwide. The profit before tax in the financial year 2019 was € 7.118 billion on revenues amounting to € 104.210 billion. As of 31 December 2019, the BMW Group had a workforce of 126,016 employees.
The success of the BMW Group has always been based on long-term thinking and responsible action. The company has therefore established ecological and social sustainability throughout the value chain, comprehensive product responsibility and a clear commitment to conserving resources as an integral part of its strategy.
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BMW Group continues to invest in Additive Manufacturing and elevates the technology to the next industrial level
BMW - The BMW Group Additive Manufacturing Campus (AMC) is setting the course for the next stage of industrialization. Under the new leadership of Timo Göbel, additive manufacturing will be further integrated across all phases of the vehicle life cycle, with open-material and highly automated systems and a clear focus on quality.
BMW deploys the humanoid robot AEON in production sites in Germany
Hexagon Robotics - BMW Group becomes the first company to deploy humanoid robots in production in Germany. The BMW Group is consistently advancing the digitalization of its production operations and the use of artificial intelligence. A key element in this effort is so-called “Physical AI”, which combines digital artificial intelligence (AI) with real machines and robots. Intelligent systems such as humanoid robots can thus be integrated into real production processes.
Infineon and BMW Group join forces to shape the future of software-defined vehicles with the Neue Klasse
Infineon - Infineon Technologies plays an important role in shaping the software-defined vehicle architecture of BMW Group’s Neue Klasse, a platform that redefines individual mobility by combining electrification, digitalization, and sustainability. By delivering an integrated, flexible, and future-ready electrical/electronic (E/E) architecture, the Neue Klasse lays an innovative foundation for safer, smarter, and more sustainable mobility solutions.
BMW M Mixed Reality: New features to enhance the digital driving experience
BMW - The BMW Group is expanding its revolutionary driving experience with BMW M Mixed Reality, which breaks down the boundaries between the physical and virtual worlds through state-of-the-art VR/MR technologies. The vehicle itself becomes the controller - a unique 3D interaction between driver, vehicle and environment.
BMW Group and Toyota Motor Corporation take collaboration to the next level to offer Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV) options for passenger cars
BMW - BMW plans to launch its first-ever series production fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) in 2028, thereby offering customers an additional all-electric powertrain option with zero local emissions in a BMW. The BMW Group and the Toyota Motor Corporation are pooling their innovative strength and their technological capabilities to bring a new generation of fuel cell powertrain technology to the roads.
Successful test of humanoid robots at BMW Group Plant Spartanburg
BMW - The BMW Group is exploring the use of humanoid robots in production for the first time. During a trial run lasting several weeks at BMW Group Plant Spartanburg, the latest humanoid robot Figure 02 from California company Figure successfully inserted sheet metal parts into specific fixtures, which were then assembled as part of the chassis. The robot must be particularly dexterous to complete this production step.
BMW Group founds IDEALworks to develop and distribute innovative robots and management software for logistics solutions
BMW - The BMW Group breaks new ground in the field of logistics as it founds IDEALworks GmbH – a fully-owned subsidiary headquartered in Munich. The aim is to become a leading supplier of autonomous robotics solutions in the logistics sector. The name "IDEAL" stands for Industry Driven Engineering for Autonomous Logistics.
