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Smart aerospace industry solutions

Empowering precision engineering that pushes the boundaries of altitude, speed, and distance. Our aerospace industry solutions enhance every stage of aerospace production, combining precision and quality to meet the industry’s highest standards.

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Over the next 15 to 20 years, the global aircraft fleet is expected to nearly double, driven by both increasing air traffic demand and the replacement of retiring aircraft. Almost half of all new aircraft deliveries will serve as replacements, with improved efficiency being a key driver. This reflects the aviation industry's continued focus on reducing operating costs and lowering CO₂ emissions as it advances its decarbonization journey*.

To further reduce CO₂ emissions, manufacturers must improve assembly processes and comply with increasingly stringent requirements for pollution and energy consumption. At the same time, they face the challenge of scaling production to meet growing demand while advancing decarbonization efforts without compromising quality, productivity, or cost efficiency.

Key challenges the aviation industry is facing today

Human factor

Human factor is at the center of every operation where  precision, safety, and efficiency are crucial. The intricate nature of aerospace components demands meticulous attention, where even minor errors can have significant consequences. Good ergonomics reduces operator fatigue, enhancing focus and accuracy. Moreover, well-designed workspaces foster employee well-being and boost productivity by minimizing strain and preventing injury.

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Quality

In an industry where even the smallest defect can lead to catastrophic failure, rigorous quality control processes guarantee that every component meets strict standards. This meticulous attention to detail not only protects lives but also upholds the reputation, prevents costly rework, delays, and recalls. By using reliable-high precision tools and automated technologies aerospace manufacturers can optimize production and ensure top-notch quality.

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Efficiency

Efficiency in manufacturing is critical to meet customer demands, especially given the long backlog of aircraft orders and supply chain delays. The continuous demand increase for aircrafts has compelled manufacturers to find solutions to efficiently boost their production and expedite maintenance. Automation and connectivity are emerging solutions to improve assembly and maintenance operations efficiency.

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Sustainability

Sustainability remains an important focus and a significant challenge for the industry and its stakeholders. As manufacturing demand increases, so does the need to improve resource efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Technological innovations are helping manufacturers optimize processes, reduce waste, and support the industry's climate ambitions.

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Diverse aerospace segments

Atlas Copco serves various segments within the aerospace industry, a domain rich with multifaceted sectors essential for aviation and space exploration. Despite the similar challenges faced by every segment, each uses a distinct approach to proper advancements in technology, safety, and overall progress within the field. 

We partner with these industries to address their unique needs and tackle the challenges inherent to their sectors, empowering them to drive the continous advancement of the aerospace industry. 

Aircraft manufacturing and operation

The aircraft manufacturing industry is driven by a constant pursuit of efficiency through innovation in productivity, safety, and ergonomics. This industry seeks to achieve perfection through complex and efficient design, production, testing, and utilization and maintenance of diverse aircraft types, from small private planes to helicopters and large commercial airliners.

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Defense and space exploration

A critical and cutting-edge industry that focuses on products tailored for defense and space applications with the most advanced needs in the aerospace industry. They have to withstand the most challenging environments and meet the highest security and quality standards. Their portfolio span from military aircraft, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), satellites, radar, communication systems and more.

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Aerospace components and systems

Precision and reliability are the foundations of suppliers in manufacturing parts and components whether they are structural or avionic, control and safety systems. Every tier is key for the functionality and success of aircraft and spacecraft operations.

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How do smart aerospace industry solutions improve production?

We offer a comprehensive range of products and solutions designed to efficiently address every hurdle in the manufacturing process. Our tools and solutions cover the entire aerospace manufacturing ecosystem — from preparing raw materials to drilling and filling holes with absolute precision. Our ergonomic tools enhance productivity on the assembly line, while our smart tools can be connected and synced onto a unified quality management platform. This platform analyzes data and optimizes processes, helping reduce rework, improve resource efficiency, and enhance production outcomes while supporting high and consistent product quality.

The Atlas Copco roadmap to Smarter Manufacturing

Smart Integrated Assembly is our five step concept for industrial manufacturers looking to transform and implement Smart Factories. It encompasses our ecosystem of tools, hardware, software and services solutions providing unrivalled competitive value in each step of the customers’ product manufacturing cycles. The result is more efficient, flexible, adaptable, and safe manufacturing processes that support reduced downtime, more efficient use of materials and energy, and reduced waste.

With the challenges faced by many aerospace manufacturers, we have the solutions to help you turn up the heat on your competitors.

 

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