BMW and Zagreb University use AI to streamline battery production

BMW Group’s Battery Cel Competence Center  (BCCC) in Munich and the University of Zagreb’s Regional Center of Excellence for Robotic Technology are jointly developing solutions to improve the production of battery cells using Artificial Intelligence.

Doctoral candidates and students at the University of Zagreb are collecting and structuring existing production data to identify particular patterns in them. They allow them to predict how production can be further optimized regarding performance, quality, and costs.

Exchange of knowledge

The BCCC is complemented by the Cell Manufacturing Competence Center (CMCC) in Parsdorf. The best battery cell from the BCCC is scaled toward a series process at the pilot line in Parsdorf. The close, cross-departmental cooperation between development, purchasing, and production uniquely links products and processes at the BMW Group.

The University of Zagreb contributes its expertise in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and computer science to this project. Both partners benefit from the continuous exchange of knowledge.

Promoting young talents

Another aspect of this cooperation is promoting young talents. The students benefit from the cooperation through intensive mentoring and the opportunity to expand their professional network in the industry. The cooperation between the BMW Group and the University of Zagreb strengthens both partners’ innovative power and competitiveness.