In the heart of Munich is a factory that builds and develops BMW’s prototypes, concept cars and test mules. The factory is a small operation arm among the big plants of BMW, and, according to BMW, it was the first of its kind in the auto industry and continues to be one step ahead, though I do believe that other corporates have such similar lab as well.

Here’s a video that talks about BMW’s Plant Zero, which develops prototypes from concepts, and is well equipped with the latest tools to let their engineers hand-made all the prototypes of BMW’s new vehicle, and find  best and most efficient method to mass produce these cars in their other plants.

The plant’s other key function is the rapid development of parts as cars are being tested. If something breaks on a mule or BMW decides it’s not up to snuff, Plant Zero can turn around a redesign piece in as little as three days. According to the plant manager, that’s possible even with aluminum parts.

It would be fun to work in such environment where you’re tasked to craft out the next generation BMW with the help of the latest tools and technology the world can have.