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factory · United States

BMW iFactory: multi-drivetrain assembly in Spartanburg, battery assembly in Woodruff

Aug 10, 2026 · Issue 2 · 1 source, 1 article

Under the BMW iFactory concept, the Spartanburg plant runs flexible multi-drivetrain assembly, while Woodruff handles next-generation battery assembly. AI also plays a role in quality control.

Who is affected and how

plant manager
Running several drivetrains on one line, together with AI quality control, sets the benchmark for flexible manufacturing.
supplier
Battery assembly and EV readiness mean new supplier requirements.

Sources

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