Red Bull Ford Powertrains Partners with Atlas Copco
Creating the Smart Factory
Oracle Red Bull Racing embarked on their journey of developing their next-generation, race-winning engine. In order to achieve this, they needed a tooling partner who could provide traceability, precision, reliability and data-driven insight. That’s where Atlas Copco comes in.
Atlas Copco’s Tensor IxB series of assembly tools with built-in controllers revolutionise production line operation, providing improved productivity and agility in the smart factory environment, while its Tools Talk 2 tool programming software will streamline the assembly line through simultaneous configuration of multiple power controllers and virtual tool stations from a single platform. Red Bull Powertrains also utilise our ToolsNet 8 data collection software along with the STR digital smart wrench which will be used to disassemble the engine after use.
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As our relationship with Atlas Copco continues to develop, their data-driven tightening technologies have become a part of how we approach that challenge, providing the accuracy and traceability we need in such a competitive racing environment.
Both Atlas Copco and Red Bull Powertrains are at the forefront of innovation, sharing a desire to continuously push the boundaries of manufacturing excellence and sustainable production. Operating in an environment where nothing short of perfection is acceptable, Atlas Copco’s focus on delivering traceability, error-proofing and data-driven insight will give Red Bull Powertrains a competitive edge. We look forward to developing a mutually beneficial relationship with the team at Milton Keynes.”
About Atlas Copco
Established in the UK for 100 years, Atlas Copco is a world-leading provider of sustainable productivity solutions. The Group serves customers through its innovative compressors, vacuum solutions, generators, pumps, power tools and assembly systems.
Atlas Copco’s Industrial Technique business area provides industrial power tools and systems, industrial assembly solutions, quality assurance products, software and service through a global network. The business area innovates for sustainable productivity for customers in the automotive and general industries, maintenance and vehicle service. Principal product development and manufacturing units are located in Sweden, Germany, the United States, United Kingdom, France, Japan and Hungary.
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