MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA—BMW is investing $16 million in DeepDrive, a startup manufacturer that has developed a dual-rotor motor that can extend the range of electric vehicles.
MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA—BMW i Ventures Inc. has invested in Alitheon's digital fingerprinting technology (FeaturePrint ID), which represents product surfaces as math formulas to enable on-demand verification of an authentic auto part via an industrial camera or a handheld app.
MUNICH—The BMW Group is speeding up the shift toward electromobility and strengthening its global production network. As part of the 400 million euro initiative, the automaker is retooling its assembly plants for an electrified future.
SPARTANBURG, SC — BMW Manufacturing led the nation in automotive exports by value for the sixth consecutive year, according to U.S. Department of Commerce data.
MUNICH—BMW AG sees artificial intelligence (AI) as a way to improve productivity and efficiency at its assembly plants. The automaker is using the technology for a variety of quality-related applications, such as error proofing and inspection tasks.
Some automotive enthusiasts get their fix by building a car themselves. Others thoroughly enjoy watching the pros do it; i.e., assemblers on the production line.
