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BMW : Dingolfing Plant Assembly & Logistics


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Overview     Press & Body Shop    Assembly & Logistics
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Assembly :

  • Workforce : 4,300

  • Assembly takes place in 2 buildings:

  • Building 50 : Touring version (capacity 700 cars p. day)

  • Building 52 : Limousine in Mix with 7 and 8 series

  • Through put time : 45 h

  • Capacity of both buildings : 1,1500 cars per day in 2 shifts

  • Automation, mainly in building 50 :

  • Wire harness assembled by robot (see picture)

  • Body and chassis joining, fixing and assembly 100% automated

BMW Dingolfing plant assembly area layout

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Logistics

  • Workforce 750

Parts and accessories

  • Workforce 1,000

 

Marriage of Body and Chassis of 5 series
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The wedding of chassis and body is performed completely automatic.

The individual wire harness is fed into the car by a Kuka robot.

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Mounting of Wire Harness into 5 Series
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6 Series Final Inspection


6 Series Soft Top Assembly

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Powertrain Assembly


Powertrain Preparation for Assemly

Photos: BMW AG

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