Atlas Copco Tools and Assembly Systems has launched its first Smart Factory Innovation Centre in Pune, India. The facility aims to showcase the latest technologies in Smart Integrated Assembly systems. It will serve as a hub for innovation, collaboration, and hands-on experiences, offering businesses in industries like automotive, aerospace, electronics, heavy machinery, and manufacturing an opportunity to explore advanced automation and smart manufacturing solutions designed to ensure zero-defect production.
The Innovation Centre offers visitors the chance to see firsthand advancements in torquing and dispensing technologies. It demonstrates how software-driven solutions are transforming manufacturing efficiency. These technologies offer flexibility, streamline processes, and support sustainability goals. This initiative is a reflection of Atlas Copco’s commitment to Industry 4.0, helping industries enhance their operations and create smarter, more efficient production systems.
Beyond showcasing new technologies, the Innovation Centre serves as a collaborative space for businesses to explore customized solutions and tackle specific manufacturing challenges. It allows companies to engage with advanced systems that can improve operational efficiency and productivity. Through live demonstrations and practical applications, the centre helps businesses understand how to integrate these technologies into real-world production settings.
Key features of the Innovation Centre include Automated Tightening and Dispensing Technologies, which offer live demonstrations of automated solutions designed to improve precision and productivity. These systems help streamline assembly processes and reduce human error. The Error Proofing Solutions demonstrate how modern technologies can be integrated into production lines to minimize defects and rework, lowering operational costs and improving quality.
The centre also highlights Software Suite Integration, offering businesses real-time insights for better quality control and achieving zero-defect manufacturing. The Smart Integrated Assembly solutions align with sustainability goals by helping companies reduce their carbon footprint and improve operational efficiency. These innovations are paving the way for smarter, more sustainable manufacturing.
Chandrashekhar Pathak, General Manager of Industrial Technique at Atlas Copco India Pvt. Ltd., commented, “Our Innovation Centre is not just about showcasing technology; it’s about fostering collaboration and driving growth across industries. This centre marks a significant step in our commitment to Industry 4.0 and smart manufacturing. By integrating intelligent tightening and torquing technologies, we’re boosting efficiency and contributing to a more sustainable and intelligent manufacturing ecosystem.”
With this new centre, Atlas Copco aims to accelerate the adoption of smart manufacturing technologies both in India and globally. It provides businesses with the tools to enhance productivity, sustainability, and quality. By offering a dedicated space for testing, experimentation, and problem-solving, the Innovation Centre will help companies navigate the challenges of modern manufacturing. Atlas Copco continues to lead the way in developing products and solutions that enable customers to succeed in a highly competitive global market.
