BMW Industrializes 3D Printing for Series Vehicle Production

Podcast: The Business of Manufacturing Podcast · thebusinessadvancedmanufacturingpodcast

Opublikowano: 2026-08-30

The BMW Group is evolving its use of additive manufacturing by transitioning from simple prototyping to full-scale industrial production. Central to this effort is the Additive Manufacturing Campus, where the company utilizes Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM) to create large metal components scheduled for series production by 2027. This strategic shift involves integrating automated, digitally networked process chains and open-material systems to streamline manufacturing across the vehicle's entire lifecycle. By utilizing a fleet of advanced metal 3D printers, BMW aims to reduce development times and enhance the technical validation of new vehicle concepts like the Neue Klasse. Other industry leaders...