Atlas Copco Tools has inaugurated its first Smart Factory Innovation Centre in Pune, India. This facility is designed to showcase cutting-edge technologies that power Smart Integrated Assembly ecosystems. Serving as a hub for innovation, collaboration, and hands-on experience, the centre enables businesses across sectors such as automotive, aerospace, electronics, heavy machinery, and manufacturing to explore next-generation automation and smart manufacturing solutions. The goal is to empower industries to achieve zero-defect production while driving operational efficiency and embracing the future of manufacturing.
At the Innovation Centre, visitors can experience the latest advancements in torquing and dispensing technologies. They can explore how software-driven solutions optimise manufacturing efficiency, build flexibility in manufacturing processes, and simultaneously help achieve sustainability goals.
Chandrashekhar Pathak, General Manager of Industrial Technique at Atlas Copco India Pvt. Ltd., stated, "The Innovation Centre is not just about showcasing cutting-edge solutions; it’s about fostering a future where businesses from diverse industries come together, explore new technologies, and drive growth through collaboration. Launching our Innovation Centre in Pune marks a significant milestone in our commitment to Industry 4.0 and smart manufacturing. By embracing smart technologies in the tightening and torquing space, we are enhancing operational efficiency and creating a more sustainable and intelligent manufacturing ecosystem."
Beyond showcasing technological advancements, the Innovation Centre is designed to merge expertise in joining, assembly technologies and manufacturing competence to provide the finest manufacturing solutions for our customers, explore customised solutions and address specific manufacturing challenges.
The key features of the advanced solutions focus on enhancing precision, productivity, and operational efficiency. Live demonstrations of automated tightening and dispensing technologies showcase fully automated systems that streamline production with increased accuracy.
Also, error-proofing solutions are integrated into production environments, reducing defects and rework and significantly saving costs. The software suite integration offers seamless integration with existing systems, providing intelligent insights for better quality control and zero-defect manufacturing.
Furthermore, the smart integrated assembly solutions align with sustainability goals, helping customers reduce their carbon footprint while improving overall operational efficiency. These innovations combine to deliver advanced, cost-effective, and environmentally-conscious manufacturing solutions.