Modern society depends on industrial ideas. Our tools, machines and software solutions are involved in making almost everything you see and use in your daily life.
Unlike many other technology drivers, Atlas Copco is characterised by a very hands-on approach to innovation. We never innovate just for the sake of it, but because we see an opportunity to make a difference. Everything we do is spurred by real challenges. This helps us develop highly efficient and sustainable products that benefit our customers, society and the world.
Our expertise covers many different technologies, and our solutions are used in almost all kinds of industries. Everywhere you look, our products probably had something to do with it. The phone you use was made with our tools and vacuum solutions, the food, clothes or medicine you need were made with the help of our compressors, and the house you sit in may have been built with our power solutions.
Digital transformation
Through the digital transformation of compressed air systems, facilities can actively monitor compressed air consumption in real-time. This immediate access to valuable data and insights allows for the optimisation of compressed air systems & an innovative approach to maintenance. By using intelligent technologies to make better decisions and take immediate action, facilities can significantly reduce compressed air consumption, enable predictive maintenance, and improve sustainability.
Digital transformation of compressed air systems is a crucial step for businesses to stay competitive in today’s digital age. It is essential to embrace digital transformation to achieve operational efficiencies and stay ahead of the competition.
Smart factory
Compressor connectivity incorporates the latest technology to enable a truly smart production. A smart system then uses this data to optimise the performance of all of the equipment which means increasing efficiency and reliability.
The latest monitoring solutions already allow you to track the performance of your compressor from anywhere. In addition, sophisticated sensors collect a lot of data that can be used in various ways. For example, if the system detects an emerging issue, it will either react with the appropriate action on its own, or you can be alerted right away so that you can address it before it becomes an expensive problem. All of the collected data can not only be used to visualise your compressor’s performance but also allows the system to make recommendations on how it can run more efficiently.
An exciting new reality
Extended Reality (XR) technologies hold great promise for Atlas Copco’s products and processes. They once belonged to the realms of computer games and science fiction, but Extended Reality technologies such as Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) are transforming industrial processes and products. AR and VR are well suited to our digitalised workplaces. Augmented Reality overlays 3D digital holograms of products within the user’s real-world context, while Virtual Reality immerses the user in the 3D environment. Among other things, this means interactive training on complex tools and processes, and quicker, more convenient ways to meet people virtually and solve product users’ problems.
No waste, low emissions
Thanks to the continuous innovation, Atlas Copco is an industry leader in both performance and energy efficiency. The key enabler of the high energy efficiency is the variable speed drive (VSD) technology. Instead of running at the same speed all the time, this technology enables the motor to adjust and adapt to the current demand.
Compressed air is one of the most important utilities for the industry. It is also one of the largest consumers of energy. Therefore, compressor energy savings have a significant impact on costs and on the environment. With our energy recovery systems, you could recover up to 94 per cent of electrical energy into compression heat. By using the waste heat from the compressors, the energy recovery system can reduce the carbon footprint of the utility room.
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