Industry 4.0, or the fourth industrial revolution, is profoundly changing the way companies manufacture, improve, and distribute their products. By integrating new technologies, analytics, AI, and machine learning into their production facilities, operations can be more accurate and productive, ultimately transforming into a Smart Factory.
Smart Factories drive leaner, more productive smart manufacturing processes with higher resource efficiency, which reduces waste, extends machine equipment lifecycles, and improves working conditions for employees. As we tackle climate change, the Smart Factory plays a crucial role in facilitating the transition to a low-carbon society.
Industry 4.0 and the Smart Factory is our reality
Industry 4.0 and the Smart Factory go hand in hand. Imagine using technology that collects and analyzes tightening data throughout the life cycle of your product program and, therefore, can predict process errors and tool failures, recommend an optimal maintenance plan, and reduce your production costs.
With Atlas Copco, this vision of smart manufacturing has become a reality. We're making Industry 4.0 technology that provides valuable insights from previous production programs in the data it generates. Transitioning to smart manufacturing can increase uptime, reduce defects, lower introduction costs, improve productivity, reduce training times, and even improve energy use.
Featured Industry 4.0 Insights
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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.
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Success story: How Tensor IxB tools improved product quality for a solar company
Manufacturing in non-traditional places is becoming more common, but low product quality and extra costs due to rework and defects don’t have to. Atlas Copco’s Tensor IxB family of tools are designed to bring the luxuries of error-proofing systems and operator feedback to you, no matter where your assembly area is.
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Data-driven maintenance with real-time data
Optimize tool maintenance schedule with real-time and actual usage data
Latest Industry 4.0 Insights
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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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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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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.
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Unlocking potential: Harnessing the power of Tensor IxB technology
Transitioning to Tensor IxB tools transformed the customer’s operations, solving bandwidth issues and enabling connectivity like never before.
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How can companies benefit from adopting Industry 4.0 technologies?
Fastened, controlled, connected, integrated, and smart. Discover the pillars of the Smart Factory and enhance your operations for the better with Atlas Copco.
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TechCover: A Service Solution for Continuous Software Maintenance
As businesses increasingly rely on sophisticated software to manage operations, continuous software maintenance is crucial to avoid disruptions and ensure everything runs smoothly over the long haul.
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Revolutionizing assembly with the Power Focus 8 and IxB connect
A seamless transition provided superior results. Our customer transitioned from STB to Tensor IxB tools, enabling them to unlock new efficiency, flexibility, and performance levels and revolutionize their operations.
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What are the potential risks of relying on Industry 4.0 technologies?
Transitioning to smarter manufacturing processes has several benefits. However, as with any major technological shift, these advancements come with their own set of challenges.
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Exceeding expectations: How our experts helped justify a project and drive sustainability
Discover how our experts can help you achieve your sustainability goals and upgrade your assembly processes with innovative solutions. Start transforming your operations today!
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Unlocking Efficiency and Connectivity: The Benefits of Private 5G Networks in Manufacturing
Momentum Talks is a show about Smart Factories. In this episode, we explore the transformative power of private 5G networks in manufacturing and examine how they enhance connectivity, security, and flexibility on the factory floor.
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Success story: How Tensor IxB tools improved product quality for a solar company
Manufacturing in non-traditional places is becoming more common, but low product quality and extra costs due to rework and defects don’t have to. Atlas Copco’s Tensor IxB family of tools are designed to bring the luxuries of error-proofing systems and operator feedback to you, no matter where your assembly area is.
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The impact of Industry 4.0 on workforce training requirements
Industry 4.0 significantly impacts workforce training by requiring workers to adapt to advanced technologies like IoT, AI, and robotics. As traditional manual tasks are replaced by automation, there is a growing demand for digital literacy, including skills to operate, interact with, and troubleshoot complex systems. Continuous learning is essential as technology evolves quickly, leading employers to invest in upskilling programs. Additionally, Industry 4.0 emphasizes the importance of soft skills like problem-solving, adaptability, and collaboration, enabling workers to effectively manage automated systems and work within dynamic, tech-driven environments. This shift in training ensures that employees are prepared for the changing demands of modern manufacturing.
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Efficient Tightening Controllers: Boost Manufacturing Accuracy
Discover how Atlas Copco’s tightening controller improves accuracy, reliability, and minimizes downtime in assembly applications.
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Low torque, high production
In space manufacturing, where precision and reliability are vital, prevailing torque compensation and secondary retention methods play crucial roles in ensuring the structural integrity and safety of bolted connections. The unique challenges of the space environment, extreme temperatures, vacuum conditions, and intense vibrations, demand that every component be securely fastened to prevent failures that could jeopardize an entire mission.
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Cybersecurity excellence: How SOC 2 and ISO 27001 protect your production data
Find out how ALTURE®’s ISO 27001 certification and SOC 2 Type II compliance audit enhance the protection of manufacturing data with top-tier cybersecurity.
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Automation in manufacturing: how to design for efficiency and ROI
Momentum Talks is a show about Smart Factories. In this episode, we dive deep into the topic of automation in manufacturing and share insights and tips on designing for efficiency and maximizing ROI.
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Key Technologies Behind Industry 4.0
Industry 4.0 marks a new era in manufacturing, characterized by the integration of advanced technologies that transform traditional factories into smart, interconnected systems. These key technologies drive the efficiency, flexibility, and innovation that define smart factories, enabling manufacturers to meet the demands of a rapidly changing market.
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The Transformative Impact of Autonomous Vehicles Across Industries
The advent of autonomous vehicles is ushering in a transformative era across various sectors, including agriculture, construction, and mining. Once a distant vision, these vehicles are now leading the charge in precision and efficiency, fundamentally reshaping how industries operate.
