At Atlas Copco, we believe in more than just providing our customers with top-quality tools—we’re committed to helping them succeed in every aspect of their projects. When a high-end seat manufacturer wanted to upgrade their Power Focus 4000 controllers to a more modern controller, our experts were ready to help! In this article, we’ll explore how our partnership made this achievement possible and how we continue to drive value for our customers.
Understanding the Challenge: Our Customer's Journey
We have a standing history with this customer, so when they decided it was time to upgrade their Power Focus 4000 controllers, they knew just the team to contact. After speaking with our experts, we discovered that they wanted to replace their current Power Focus 4000 controllers with a more modern controller that could handle more.
Once we introduced our customer to our controller offering, the only hurdle left was their budget. During our discussions, we uncovered that securing internal approval hinged on justifying the investment. That’s when our team stepped in to provide a clear path forward. By asking if they had sustainability targets, we opened the door to not only meet their financial constraints but also align the project with their broader environmental goals—helping them secure the necessary approval.
We provided them with a detailed summary of the emissions and energy savings they’d experience after the upgrade: a whopping 82% savings! Now that our customer was able to demonstrate the significant value this upgrade would bring to their operations, they were able to secure a $150,000 budget—not only enough to obtain the new Power Focus 8 (PF8) controller but also to invest in 16 advanced IxB tools, exceeding their initial expectations. This upgrade equipped them with cutting-edge tightening solutions, ensuring precision, efficiency, and future-proofing their production line. But don’t take my word for it, let’s look at the features and benefits of these solutions to uncover how our tools made this possible.
Meet the solution driving these savings: introducing the Power Focus 8
The Power Focus 8 is our next-generation advanced controller platform and successor to the Power Focus 4000. This state-of-the-art tightening controller is designed to boost productivity, improve quality, and reduce production costs by bringing a new level of connectivity, flexibility, and precision to your assembly processes.
With the Power Focus 8, you can benefit from:
- Accurate torque and angle control
- Advanced connectivity and integration
- Multi-tool capabilities
- Improved ergonomics and flexibility
- Traceability and data management
Our customer was most excited about how this solution would help them reach their sustainability goals. With the Power Focus 8, they could seamlessly connect up to 20 tools with one controller. This enabled our customer to reduce their number of controllers from 16 Power Focus 4000 to just one PF8 controller connected to their 16 brand-new IxB wireless tools. This reduction in controllers delivered the substantial energy savings that justified the project.
Furthermore, they could optimize their power usage through advanced tightening control and real-time data monitoring. With the right tool and solution ensemble, the PF8 can help catch errors, leading to fewer defects, reduced rework, and less waste. A more efficient process minimizes using raw materials and energy, leading to lower overall emissions.
Ready to bring your assembly into the Industry 4.0 era with cutting-edge smart controllers? Connect with our Power Focus experts today to find the perfect solution for your facility.
Unlocking additional value: Exceeding expectations
With some help from our experts, our customer secured a budget of $150,000. This amount was sufficient not only to purchase the new Power Focus 8 controller but also to invest in 16 Tensor IxB tools, surpassing their original expectations. The Tensor IxB platform is designed to meet both current and future manufacturing demands by handling complexity, enhancing precision, and reducing production costs.
With their new controllers and tools, our customer will be able to optimize their assembly processes, thus significantly impacting their productivity, cost efficiency, and overall success.
To learn more about Tensor IxB, reach out to our IxB experts for more information. If you’re up for a challenge, you can also get to know our Tensor IxB tools by playing one of our interactive games!
Achieving Sustainability and Securing Innovation
Our experts played a pivotal role in helping the customer not only achieve their sustainability goals but also secure the necessary budget for cutting-edge solutions that will transform their assembly process. With our guidance, they will now have the latest tools and solutions to:
- Reduce energy consumption
- Streamline operations
- Lower their environmental impact
This will help them stay on track to reaching their sustainability goals, but also enhance the efficiency of their production line, which can also help drive their financial success.
At Atlas Copco, we're not just here to sell you products—we're here to become your strategic partner, helping you achieve your goals with the latest in assembly tools and solutions tailored to your needs.
Do you have sustainability goals you’re not sure how to achieve? Or perhaps you’re considering updating your current tooling lineup to the latest innovations? In either case, reach out to our experts now and take the first step toward optimizing your assembly for a brighter, more efficient future. We’re excited to help you make it happen!
