First glimpse into production: BMW Group Plant Woodruff assembles high-voltage batteries for the new BMW iX5

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First glimpse into production: BMW Group Plant Woodruff assembles high-voltage batteries for the new BMW iX5 27.07.2026 Press Release +++ Series production starts in December +++ Efficient production using artificial intelligence and virtual reality +++ Highest quality standards: Zero-defect battery production +++ Woodruff, South Carolina, USA. In December, the new BMW Group Plant Woodruff will begin series production of high-voltage batteries for the new fully-electric BMW iX5. As part of the vehicle's world premiere, the company offered a first glimpse of its state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities. With AI-supported production processes, digital twins and virtual reality applications, the new plant is setting industry standards for the assembly of high-voltage batteries. Site strengthens electromobility in the US and footprint in South Carolina "Plant Woodruff plays a key role in the ramp-up of electromobility in the US," said Raymond Wittman, member of the Board of Management of BMW AG responsible for Production. "With our Gen6 high-voltage battery, we're not only taking a major technological leap - we are also setting new standards in production. In Woodruff, we are combining cutting-edge processes, artificial intelligence and the expertise of our employees to create a production facility designed for the highest quality." "With Plant Woodruff, we are further expanding our footprint in South Carolina and strengthening the close integration of battery and vehicle production," said Robert Engelhorn, President and CEO of BMW Manufacturing Co., LLC. "This creates the ideal foundation for the next generation of fully electric BMW X models assembled at Plant Spartanburg." Intelligent production for maximum quality The BMW Group has established state-of-the-art, intelligent and efficient production processes for its in-house developed sixth-generation (Gen6) high-voltage battery. The new cylindrical round cells are integrated directly into the high-voltage battery, based on the "cell-to-pack" principle. All production steps are continuously monitored inline and comprehensively documented in real time. In-house developed AI assistants and agents analyse this data and, together with more than 300 employees and 250 robots at Plant Woodruff, ensure the zero-defect battery production. At the same time, the extensive use of artificial intelligence enhances Over...

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