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The power of "What if"

What if – Is it a question, a thought-provoker, or an enabler? The answer may vary, but it has been the starting point of countless innovations and breakthroughs since its existence. Many inventions powering our routine resulted from the incredible "What if" questions that let innovators push the envelope. It is a companion of change leaders. It opens the door for creativity and opportunities, and most importantly, serves solution for questions that once seemed impossible to crack. The "What if?" question is the effective tool that continuously empowers us to render a positive impact through our solutions.

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From question to transformation

Every business area within the Group is committed to delivering environmentally-responsible solutions. In our quest to positively impact the planet, we analyzed our products' lifecycle and thought, what if our products could assist in lowering our customers' CO2 emissions? With the 'What if' concept, the Group's business areas commenced a new trend to contribute to our customers' sustainability ambitions.

Here's how the products from all the business areas continue contributing to it.

Meet the ZR Oil-free air VSD+ Compressor

This Compressor Technique Business Area innovation caters to food, beverages, chemicals, and pharmaceuticals industries where clean, compressed air is a must. Powered with Variable Speed Drive technology, it meets the air demand by automatically adjusting the motor speed, resulting in up to 35% energy savings.

So, what if all the related industries upgrade to this technology? Well, here's how it can create a positive impact.

ZR Oil-free air VSD+ Compressor

Power-up with E Air H250 VSD portable compressor

The portable compressor by Power Technique Business Area generates more power than diesel engines with its efficient electric drivetrain. This compact and lower-weight compressor is energy-efficient, versatile, and performs exceptionally.  Also, emits 46% less carbon compared to its diesel counterpart.

So, what if 4/5 portable compressors globally are the E Air H250 VSD portable compressors?  The results can be inspiring. 

E Air H250 VSD portable compressor

Epitomizing ergonomics - EBB 26 battery drill

Designed with ergonomics, operator comfort, and usability in mind, the EBB26 is Atlas Copco's first battery-powered handheld drill developed for the aerospace industry. The handheld drilling tool can lower 93% of the energy consumption per drilled hole than its pneumatic counterpart.  One EBB 26 battery drill can save 0.72 metric tons of CO2 in its lifetime of 6 years.

So, what if aerospace engineering companies worldwide upgrade to this technology? How much CO2 emission could be controlled?

EBB 26 battery drill

iXL900R vacuum pump

Designed for the semiconductor and electronics manufacturing industries, the iXL900R vacuum pump from the vacuum technique is greener, reliable, and has a lower ownership cost. This environmentally-conscious innovation can save 83.4 metric tons of CO2 during its lifetime. What if related industries switched to these pumps? The possibilities to reduce the carbon footprint can be promising. 

iXL900R vacuum pump

The 'What if' concept holds the potential to transform the vision of reducing carbon footprint into a reality. With industries worldwide taking climate concerns into consideration, carbon-reducing technology would be preferred over conventional ones. We firmly believe and strive to halve our CO2 emissions from operations, products, and services. The 'What if' concept is the enabler. It has inspired us to go a mile further to deliver innovative solutions that boost our customers' sustainability goals.

The power of "What if"

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