Atlas Copco
Canvas Category Machinery : Process Technology : General
At Atlas Copco, or the Home of Industrial Ideas as we call ourselves, we never innovate just for the sake of it. Everything we do is spurred by real challenges. Our very committed teams spend a lot of time on investigating and deeply understanding the issues our customers are facing. This very hands-on approach to innovation helps us develop highly efficient and sustainable products that meet the needs of our customers, society and the world. After close to 150 years in the business, we know that this is the best way to remain an industry leader and stay profitable over time. To us, innovation is not just about developing new, cool things, but about contributing to a better future.
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Atlas Copco cuts production lead times by 90% and costs by 30% with EOS polymer 3D printing technology
Atlas Copco has reported production cost reductions of 30% and lead time reductions of 92% since transitioning to in-house polymer additive manufacturing. Installing an EOS P396 3D printer, Atlas Copco has said it has been able to shorten its supply chain and lower its environmental impact, in addition to the cost and time savings.
As a result of this process, Atlas Copco installed an EOS P 396 machine, with support for 14 materials and 26 parameter sets. Combining the machine with the DyeMansion DM60 colouring solution, the EOS P 396 system is supporting production and new product designs, with the dyeing step allowing Atlas Copco to highlight where certain safety equipment should be used by operators on automotive production lines.
By bringing the technology in-house, Atlas Copco needs fewer third-party components, has reduced supply chain lead times and transport delays, and cut lead times of up to 12 weeks down to 3-4 days. By cutting out transport steps, it has reduced its impact on the environment, and the company also now has more precise control over production schedules, meaning it can support customer with unplanned orders that have quick turnaround requirements. In addition to this, Atlas Copco has reduced supply chain and person-hours, while eliminating retooling delays. This has resulted in a 30% reduction in production costs. Waste is said to have been cut to zero from around 7%.
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Time to be smart when it comes to bolting
Bolted joint assemblies are a critical part of a wind turbine as they have a direct impact on the structural integrity and the performance of the turbines. Applications can be found in all parts of the turbine such as foundations, tower flanges, nacelle, blades and internal components where the bolted joint must be secured according to specific design specifications and must remain secure throughout the turbines life cycle, despite exposure to temperature fluctuations, routine maintenance and repairs, and constant forces being exerted through the movement of the turbine and effects of wind itself.