The main industry challenges are:
Higher product mix
The requirement for customization of consumer end-products will increase. The Batch size one vision of Industry 4.0 is to have the same cost for one or a million units produced. This will require new levels of Flexibility in production
System complexity
Production systems will become ever more complex and more and more production critical operations will depend on networked systems. The importance of managing configuration, software versioning and access control will be vital to maintain quality control and uptime in production
Human factors
The human factors will play an important role for the future. Assembly operators need to adopt the new technologies available to leverage the potential. To do that, systems must be user friendly and the vast amount of data created in the assembly process needs to be processed with the most important information presented to the operator
Sustainability
Sustainability focus will increase to a new level with plants powered by wind and solar. Environmental awareness will be higher and regulations enforced globally
And what does “Smart Connected Assembly - Powered by data” mean?
Imagine, technology that collects and analyzes tightening data throughout the life cycle of your product program, and can thus predict tool failures, recommend an optimal maintenance plan, and reduce your production costs. Technology that provides valuable insights from previous production programs in the data it generates.
This technology is here! Smart Connected Assembly – Powered by data is the next level of our smart factory concept. The data continuously created by Atlas Copco smart tools and solutions can be used to maximize uptime and quality in your operation and cut your production costs.
That’s smart!
Our six pillars of value:
Smart Connected Assembly supports Industry 4.0 becoming reality. A reality where technology is easy to use and quickly delivers value.
Listen to our experts explaining how the 6 pillars of values we strive for and how it would benefit your business.
Increase uptime
Increase tool uptime from 98% to 99,5% with a more data-driven approach for predictive maintenance. Using analytics to get useful insights about the condition of the equipment to determine the maintenance tasks. As a result, the repair can be scheduled at a time that minimizes the impact on production.
Presented by Rikard Nordén, Business Manager at Atlas Copco
Reduction of defects by 15% - Part verification with pick-to-light solution.
Presented by Hendrik Fischer, Product Manager at Atlas Copco.
New product introduction
New product introduction cost down by 57% - From 3500 EUR to 1500 EUR using Virtual Stations. Now a simple software configuration change is all it takes.
Presented by Robert Karlsson - Senior Product Manager, Atlas Copco
Improved productivity
Improved productivity by 73% - First time through increase from 92,5% to 98% in one year with a structured data analysis process. This is achieved by fewer reworks, higher end-product quality and maximum uptime on the assembly line. Smart process monitoring and analysis software like Atlas Copco ToolsNet enhance the capacity to monitor, analyze and improve the assembly process.
Presented by Steven Meazey, VP Marketing at Atlas Copco
Reduction in energy use
Reduction in energy use by 80%.
Multiple wireless tools running on one virtual assembly process controller leads to a significant reduction use of energy use, which can be up to 80%. More than a cost reduction, it is also to meet environmental policies.
Presented by Robert Stribeck, Global Product Manager at Atlas Copco