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Simplify Smart Factory Error-Proofing with Avantguard and Industrial Location Solutions
Discover how pairing Atlas Copco’s Avantguard with Industrial Location solutions boosts quality, traceability, and flexibility in smart assembly.
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Embracing Scope 4: The future of emission avoidance with Atlas Copco
Scope 4 emissions, also known as avoided emissions, refer to the reduction of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions that occur outside a company's value chain due to the use of products or services that replace a less efficient alternative.
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Key considerations for 2K dispensing systems in EV battery production - news & stories
Two-component (2K) applications of adhesives or thermal compound materials are gaining ground, particularly in the manufacturing of high-performance EV batteries – what you need to look out for.
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In the vision of Smart Factory, what can data do for you?
Explore how data-driven production transforms Smart Factory. Discover the impact of AI, connected systems, and real-time insights on manufacturing.
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Where is dispensing technology used?
Dispensing technology is very much part of our everyday lives. Innovative dispensing systems and materials such as epoxy resins, polyurethanes and silicones not only ensure that components are held firmly in place, but also provide protection and extend the service life – whether in everyday electronics, vehicles or agricultural machinery. So let’s take you through a day in the life of dispensing technology.
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Starting small: driving sustainability through circular manufacturing
Momentum Talks is a show about Smart Factories. In this episode, we explore how circular solutions and partnerships help drive the industry’s transition toward sustainability and share insights on starting small to create lasting impact.
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Adhesive bonding – what does it take?
Bonding is rewriting the rules of joining two materials, and is opening up completely new possibilities. Especially when it comes to connecting both small and large components cost-effectively and without any mechanical impairment. But what exactly do we have to bear in mind if we want the bond to be permanent?
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To update or not to update your software, that is the question
In this short article, we explore the challenge of software updates, the famous rule to “never touch a running system,” and why that mindset can fall short in today’s world of evolving software solutions.
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Certify your design “underground mining proof”
If you wouldn’t strike a match in a dynamite depot, you shouldn’t risk electrical sparks underground either. Air motors offer a proven, reliable, and inherently safe alternative. Their rugged construction, spark-free operation, and resilience to water make them the obvious choice for deep, demanding mining operations.
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Avantguard: Error-Proofing for the Industry 4.0 Era
Begin optimizing with Avantguard—enhance productivity and remain competitive with smart software that empowers your tools and operators alike.
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Sustainability Aspects of Preventive Maintenance
Preventive tool maintenance helps manufacturers meet sustainability targets by reducing waste, downtime, and emissions.
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New Vibration Standard: Shielding Against Repeated Shocks
Discover the new vibration standard and how it tackles shock vibrations in percussive tools. Learn how Atlas Copco is helping to create safer, more efficient work environments.
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Smart Factories—realizing the potential of Industry 4.0
Smart Factories are transforming industrial manufacturing, through integrating artificial intelligence (AI), automation, big data analytics, and Internet of Things (IoT). Explore how Industry 4.0 or the fourth industrial revolution enables this shift and how Atlas Copco’s Smart Integrated Assembly paves the path.
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Harnessing Air Motors for Underwater Applications
Atlas Copco’s standard air motors possess features that make them well-suited for underwater applications. Constructed with a durable stainless steel body and motor cell, these motors offer longevity and reliability in harsh environments. The use of lubrication-free vanes and Viton seals minimizes lubrication agents and particle release, reducing water pollution—a key consideration in marine applications.
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How Avantguard Transforms Lost Time into Productive Hours
In fast-paced manufacturing environments, even minor human errors can lead to hours of rework, downtime, and production delays. Avantguard is Atlas Copco’s ultimate error-proofing software solution dedicated to saving plants time, reducing labor-intensive fixes, and improving overall efficiency. Let Avantguard become your digital safety net and take the first step toward smarter manufacturing.
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In-House vs. Outsourced Software Maintenance and Support: Which One is Right for Your Business?
When it comes to maintaining and supporting software solutions in a production environment, should your IT team handle it internally, or is it more beneficial to work with an experienced partner?
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How to get a perfect tightening with smart tools
Tightening is critical in manufacturing, yet achieving perfection in it is elusive. Learn how smart assembly tools bring precision, traceability, and efficiency to ensure aperfect tightening. With smart tools get the control you need.
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Optimize and adapt: Avantguard empowers smart manufacturing
In today's manufacturing landscape, a facility's success hinges on its capacity to adapt to evolving conditions and diverse product lines. Avantguard serves as a key solution, allowing you to gather data, identify errors, and optimize the assembly process. Read on to learn how Avantguard can transform your plant into a more agile operation, enhancing profits, quality, and productivity.
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Smart Factory—From Electric Tools to Smart Tools: The Power of Data
Unlock efficiency, traceability, and flexibility with smart tools. Go beyond electric tools and harness data to optimize and gain control over operations.
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Smart Factory—The Data-Driven Shift from Air Tools to Smart Electric Tools
Make the switch from air to smart tools! Smart electric tools boost efficiency, cut energy costs, and provide real-time insights for data-driven manufacturing. Take the step toward a Smart Factory with our smart tools.
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Avantguard: Enhancing throughput and quality
In production, every second counts. When a surge in errors and mistakes on the line affects your quality and throughput, you need a solution that can catch errors in real time to ensure first-time quality and assist in guided rework and repairs. By providing real-time operator guidance, intelligent workflow management, and rework tracking, Avantguard minimizes errors, reduces downtime, and safeguards product integrity. Are you ready to reduce the occurrence of errors and defects on the line? Discover Avantguard today and enhance your assembly!
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What is Avantguard by Atlas Copco?
Avantguard, a shield against manufacturing risks, acts as the ultimate safeguard, detecting errors in real time and guiding operators through complex assembly tasks and rework. By ensuring that each step is executed flawlessly, Avantguard guarantees consistent, high-quality products across all product variants.
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Revolutionize Your Assembly Line with Avantguard and Industrial Location Systems
Avantguard offers a revolutionary approach to error-proofing, transforming assembly processes across all product variants. This innovative system not only detects errors but also guides operators through complex tasks and repair processes, making it an essential tool for modern manufacturing operations. By providing clear, step-by-step guidance with instant error detection, Avantguard simplifies the intricate assembly process, ensuring exceptional product quality and operational excellence.
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What to consider when choosing preventive maintenance
Discover key criteria for choosing the right preventive maintenance service provider and maintenance products for your tightening tools.
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Produce with quality: How Avantguard can ensure your product passes the test
Thanks to technological advancements, one of the many benefits of Industry 4.0 is that we can achieve greater product quality by identifying defects more accurately than manual inspections.
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Atlas Copco's Space-Compliant Air Motors
Creating machinery that can withstand the harsh conditions of space is a significant engineering challenge. Atlas Copco, a leader in industrial solutions, has risen to this challenge by developing air motors that are robust, reliable, and fully compliant with the stringent requirements of space missions. This article explores how Atlas Copco achieves this feat, leveraging their standard air motors and the expertise of their R&D team.
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Common dispensing applications in Body-in-White (BIW) and their challenges
In the automotive manufacturing process, Body-in-White (BIW) refers to the stage where the car body’s sheet metal components are assembled. This stage is crucial as it forms the vehicle’s structural foundation. In this Insights article, we will focus on the common applications of adhesive bonding and industrial dispensing in BIW, along with their associated challenges.
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Keeping Tasks on Track: Prevent Operator Oversights with Avantguard
What happens when operators face challenges or forget critical assembly steps? Solutions like Atlas Copco’s Avantguard provide the necessary support to keep your assembly process on track. Explore how Avantguard transforms operator training and product assembly.
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How does Atlas Copco ensure cybersecurity in its implementation of Industry 4.0 technologies?
In this era of manufacturing, we can significantly reduce or even eliminate errors, resulting in improved product quality, increased uptime, and much more. However, with greater connectivity and traceability come additional potential risks that we must recognize and address. Atlas Copco aims to be your trusted partner on this journey toward the Smart Factory, offering innovative solutions that prioritize Industry 4.0 and cybersecurity at every stage.
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5G and the future of connected assembly in smart factories
With 5G connectivity, process control and quality assurance become even more reliable and secure on the entire factory floor. Whether you seek to enhance the density of connected tools, extend coverage to outdoor repair and rework areas, or demand instant responsiveness on the assembly line, our suite of 5G-connected tightening tools is ready to meet your needs.
