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BMW Group and the University of Zagreb have joined forces to advance battery cell production using artificial intelligence (AI). The collaboration focuses on optimizing production processes for better performance, quality, and cost-efficiency. The University of Zagreb students are gathering production data to help develop AI models, aiming to enhance the overall manufacturing process. This partnership also promotes talent development, providing students with real-world experience and career growth opportunities.
Key Highlights:
- Collaborative Innovation: BMW’s Battery Cell Competence Center (BCCC) and the University of Zagreb’s Regional Center of Excellence for Robotic Technology (CRTA) are working together.
- AI Integration: AI models are being developed to optimize battery cell production by identifying key patterns and making predictive improvements in performance, quality, and cost.
- Expertise Sharing: BMW benefits from the university’s knowledge in mechanical and electrical engineering, while students gain practical experience.
- BMW’s Battery Competence: BMW’s BCCC and Cell Manufacturing Competence Center (CMCC) lead battery cell development along the value chain, from research to scaled production.
- Talent Development: The collaboration offers mentoring and career opportunities for students, enhancing their job market appeal.
Advanced Battery Cell Expertise
BMW Group’s Battery Cell Competence Center (BCCC) in Munich leads the development and small-scale production of next-generation high-voltage battery cells. Along with the Cell Manufacturing Competence Center (CMCC) in Parsdorf, the BCCC works on scaling these innovations for broader production. This comprehensive approach combines research, purchasing, and production, ensuring a close link between product and process.
European Knowledge Exchange
The University of Zagreb contributes significantly with its expertise in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and computer science. According to Zdenko Tonković, Dean of the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Naval Architecture, the university offers BMW access to cutting-edge research and ideas, while students benefit by applying theoretical knowledge to practical projects.
Fostering Young Talent
This partnership not only fosters innovation but also focuses on developing the next generation of engineers and researchers. “Through this joint project, we inspire students for the BMW Group and the innovative work in our battery cell competence centers,” said Moritz Poremba, Head of Battery Cell Recycling Technology Development at the BMW Group. By working on real-world projects, students increase their professional networks and enhance their job prospects.
This collaboration strengthens the innovative capacity and competitiveness of both the BMW Group and the University of Zagreb, fostering a mutually beneficial relationship for technology advancement and talent development.
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