. What used to take weeks in real plants can now be tested virtually in days. From now until 2027, over 40 new or updated models will be added to global production—first virtually, then in real life. This shift is expected to cut planning costs by up to 30%. The Virtual Factory is part of BMW’s iFACTORY strategy. It combines building, logistics, equipment, and vehicle data with 3D simulations of human tasks to create digital versions of every...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/12

BMW expands Automated Driving in Factory Environment (AFW) project across key production plants On November 25, BMW announced that it has been expanding its tested automated vehicle driving in factories since 2022 as part of the iFACTORY initiative. Currently operational in Dingolfing, it is now being extended to Leipzig, with plans to expand to additional locations. The pilot project known as “Automated Driving in Factory Environment (AFW)” ...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/25

BMW Regensburg plant transforms logistics with automation and digitalization On October 29, BMW announced that its Regensburg plant is enhancing its logistics through digitalization and automation as part of the BMW iFACTORY initiative. A new vehicle rolls off the assembly line every 57 seconds, with up to 1,400 BMW X1 and X2 models shipped daily. To support this complex production, components must be delivered “just in time” and “just in s...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/29

over 50 global markets, with 96% of units exported. With a capacity of 76,000 units and additional investments, the plant can adjust production to meet demand. In 2023, BMW invested ZAR 4.2 billion to prepare Rosslyn for next-generation BMW X3 plug-in hybrid (PHEV) production, aligning with BMW’s iFACTORY plan for efficient and sustainable manufacturing. Starting October 2024, the Rosslyn plant will produce the fourth-generation BMW X3, includi...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/06

g the first technology commissioned. The facility will be BMW's first entirely fossil fuel-free paint shop, using innovative systems like power-to-heat, Heat Grid, and eRTO. The plant will begin pre-series production of the Neue Klasse by year-end, serving as a model for future BMW plants under the iFACTORY principles. The Debrecen paint shop, covering 33,000 square meters, is designed to paint 30 vehicle bodies per hour, with potential for futur...

News  Updated at: 2024/08/27

year-end, with plans to eventually employ over 1,000. The hub's goal is to achieve double-digit million euro turnover by year's end. Key focus areas include: Connected Procurement: Developing networked IT systems for complex supply chains. Digital Shopfloor: Creating modern production IT for BMW's iFactory. Direct Sales Model: Building central IT components to support BMW and MINI's direct sales in Europe. Based on BMW press release...

News  Updated at: 2024/07/05

hat its Regensburg plant has introduced an autonomous transport vehicle at its press plant. The vehicle is driverless, electric platform truck autonomously transports press tools and steel blanks, with a payload capacity of up to 55 tonnes, furthering the company's goal of a digitally connected BMW iFACTORY. Using advanced sensor technology, the transport system navigates the plant autonomously at 4 km per hour without a driver. The vehicle incor...

News  Updated at: 2024/06/18

in-sequence delivery of complete wheels, invested EUR 101.1 million to open new production facilities in Debrecen and Kecskemét.  The greenfield investment will create 160 jobs. The project in Debrecen aims to build a production and logistics hall of 8,500 square meters in the vicinity of BMW’s iFactory. The Kecskemét facility will have an area of 15,500 square meters right next to Mercedes-Benz’s site. The investment will enable Schedl to...

News  Updated at: 2024/03/26

BMW's Debrecen plant prepares for NEUE KLASSE series production launch On February 9, BMW announced that the employees of the Debrecen plant, Hungary have moved to the Communication Centre for the final phase before the official launch of the NEUE KLASSE series. The facility supports the BMW iFACTORY concept, to be fully implemented in the plant. The non-production staff are settling in, while production teams prepare for their roles to ensure a ...

News  Updated at: 2024/02/09

uce next-gen electric drives alongside combustion engines. The InnoLab serves as a digital skills hub, where around 200 diverse projects are underway, ranging from simple data visualizations to complex AI solutions across multiple production lines. These scalable digital solutions, aligned with BMW iFACTORY principles, prioritize flexibility, processes, and integrability. Employee training is a focal point in BMW Group's transformation, featuring...

News  Updated at: 2024/02/07

anufacturing approximately 292,000 BMWs, with 30% being fully electric models. The BMW iX, BMW i7, and BMW i5 Sedan contributed to this milestone. Employee numbers slightly increased to over 18,500. Dingolfing is undergoing a comprehensive transformation into e-mobility and a smart factory, the BMW iFactory. The competence center for electric drive production played a significant role, producing over 560,000 electric motors and around 400,000 hig...

News  Updated at: 2024/02/07

EVE Energy begins construction of battery gigafactory in Hungary On November 28, multiple sources reported that EVE Energy had started the construction of its battery factory in Debrecen, Hungary. It will invest more than EUR 1 billion. It will supply BMW Group’s neighboring iFactory.  It is set to have an annual capacity of 28 GWh and will go into operation in 2026. Based on multiple sources ...

News  Updated at: 2023/12/01

ic vehicles, all on a single production line. Approximately 1,000 BMW 1 Series, BMW X1, and BMW X2 models are produced daily at the plant. BMW Group plans to invest over EUR 350 million in vehicle production in Regensburg by the end of the year, creating around 500 permanent jobs. Additionally, BMW iFACTORY is revolutionizing automotive production by introducing an end-to-end digitalized and automated process for inspecting, processing, and marki...

News  Updated at: 2023/11/02

BMW inaugurates Training Center in Debrecen plant, Hungary On October 31, BMW inaugurated the Training Center in Debrecen plant, Hungary, which is a 6,500-square-meter facility on-site. It is part of the BMW’s iFactory which will equip Debrecen plant’s employees and dual apprentice programme students with knowledge for the rollout of the Neue Klasse model generation in 2025. The dual training program, in partnership with the Debrecen Vocation...

News  Updated at: 2023/10/31

o undergo electrification. The company invests ZAR 4.2 billion (over EUR 200 million) in electrification of the plant including specialized training for over 300 employees. From 2024, the BMW X3 as a plug-in hybrid will be manufactured for global export in South Africa.This move aligns with the BMW iFACTORY master plan for future production, emphasizing efficient, digitalized, and resource-friendly manufacturing.Rosslyn plant has produced and exp...

News  Updated at: 2023/06/29

EVE Power, China to build battery plant in Debrecen, Hungary to support BMW iFactory On May 9, Hungarian Investment Promotion Agency announced that Chinese battery cell manufacturer EVE Power will build a new production plant in Debrecen by investing more than EUR 1 billion. The first such European facility of the company will supply BMW Group’s neighboring iFactory. The project that is scheduled to be running by 2026 will create over 1,000 ...

News  Updated at: 2023/05/10

BMW i3 eDrive40L BEV rolls off production line at Shenyang Lydia Plant On February 20, the BMW i3 eDrive40L battery electric vehicle (BEV) rolled off the production line at the Lydia Plant (BMW iFACTORY) in Shenyang, Liaoning. As a high-end model of the BMW i3, the new vehicle boasts stronger performance and a longer range, with a maximum power of 250kW, a peak torque of 430Nm, a 0 to 100km/h acceleration time of as little as 5.6 seconds, and a r...

News  Updated at: 2023/02/22

count that it has formed a cooperation with BMW Brilliance to undertake short-distance barge transport service of the company’s Shenyang production site. JD Logistics will realize electrified logistics transportation within and among OEM plants with 38 new energy trams to help BMW achieve the BMW iFACTORY strategic goal of producing automobiles in the most sustainable way. In addition, dedicated charging and battery swapping stations for the au...

News  Updated at: 2022/11/29

le expansion of power battery production. The project will be invested by BMW Brilliance with some CNY 10 billion in total. Located in the Sino-German (Shenyang) High-end Equipment Manufacturing Industrial Park of the Shenyang Economic and Technological Development Zone, the project follows the BMW iFACTORY production strategy and focuses on digitalization and sustainability. The project will significantly increase BMW’s local production capaci...

News  Updated at: 2022/11/16

future, various use cases will be promoted here on around 220 square meters in cooperation with the well-known tech partners NTT Germany and Intel Germany. With this latest technology, the industry 4.0 elements including all relevant IT solutions for use in production can be tested within the BMW iFactory. (BMW Group press release)...

News  Updated at: 2022/07/25