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      07-28-2016, 02:43 AM   #1
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The virtual new BMW 5 Series: High-precision, fully-automated measuring technology generates 3D data model of upcoming generation
  • Unique system concept with fully-automated, optical measuring cell used for the first time in the automotive industry
  • Measurement data creates complete virtual vehicle
  • Next-generation BMW 5 Series Sedan benefits from new process

Munich. The BMW Group is the first automobile manufacturer to introduce a unique system concept with a fully-automated, optical measuring cell in its pilot plant in Munich. Freely moving robot arms use sensors to create a three-dimensional image of the entire vehicle and generate a 3D data model from the data captured, with an accuracy of less than 100 μm. This allows barely visible deviations to be identified at an early stage.

The optical measuring cell is deployed at the interface between development and series production. It forms part of the BMW Group’s digitalisation strategy for production and supports the high quality standards for production of premium vehicles. The next generation of the BMW 5 Series Sedan will be the first to benefit from this new technology.

Eduard Obst, Head of Geometric Analysis, Measuring Technology and Cubing, Total Vehicle, explains: “We are delighted to reach this genuine milestone in preproduction with the optical measuring cell: A single measurement provides us with a 3D data model of the total vehicle. Lengthy individual measurements and data collation are no longer needed – saving time and enhancing quality at the start of series production.”

A robot arm on rails mounted on each longitudinal axis of the optical measuring cell moves freely as it maps the vehicle in complete space. Occupying a relatively small area, this set-up allows two small, flexible robots to be used in parallel in an optimum working range. Compared with previous processes, in which robots use a single sensor to record one side of the vehicle after the other, measurements now only take around half the time and are completed within just a few days.

The robots are fitted with two sensors that record reference points and then capture individual surface areas of approx. 80 x 80 cm each. These are combined to form a scan of the entire vehicle. Analysis of the data quickly reveals any deviations, allowing technical integration specialists in the Production division to take appropriate action early on.

Three-dimensional vehicle scanning can be fully automated and performed at off-peak hours or at night, so the measuring cell can be utilised to full capacity. With results delivered promptly, update cycles are shorter or no longer needed. The measurement data and analysis findings are shared online within the production network and also made available to the plant responsible for series production to assist with their preparations.

The fully-automated optical measuring cell is gaining increasing importance within the BMW Group. This technology has been successfully used in toolmaking in Munich since 2015 for complete measurement of individual sheet-metal parts, as well as tool inspection.

The BMW Group is currently exploring the use of automated optical measurement at its automobile plants.

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      07-28-2016, 08:24 AM   #2
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Oy! Official news from BMW Corp with the new G30 5-series means that they'll be showing it soon within the next few weeks. It has begun! ;-)
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      07-28-2016, 08:33 AM   #3
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      07-28-2016, 09:06 AM   #4
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I am so worried. Dont f**k up BMW!!
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Is that a fixed moon roof like the 7er or it will be extendable like in the current 6er?
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Here's hoping it's a "baby" G12
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The dealers are getting their new 2017 Launch cars. My dealer showed a 530i and a 540i in the system with its options as launch cars for them. I think delivery was late fall towards November or December so official info must be out any day now. The dealers can modify the options and colors.

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Here's hoping it's a "baby" G12
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Is that a fixed moon roof like the 7er or it will be extendable like in the current 6er?
This car doesn't appear to have a moon roof at all. Here that's an option.

But I'd expect to see a moon roof like on the F10.
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Measure twice, cut once.

I think you're meant to do both measurements before you cut
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Basically, the official 'teasers' have now begun.

Yay!
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Oy! Official news from BMW Corp with the new G30 5-series means that they'll be showing it soon within the next few weeks. It has begun! ;-)
Looks like Paris could still be possible.

Still nothing official yet concerning which motor show it will debut at.
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Here's hoping it's a "baby" G12
That is the LAST thing it should be.
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its a mini 7 series
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trying to look through the camo covers, i think the G30 bodystyle will be loosing its pinch shaping on the sides and it looks like it will have the hockey stick design like the new 7 series.

either way, looking forward to seeing the new iteration.
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