You talk, we listen Lean production Productivity starts with people
For us, listening is crucial. Whether you build vehicles, aircraft, appliances or electronics, your ongoing feedback gives us valuable insights into your business and the challenges you face to remain competitive. Our response? A continuous stream of innovations that raise productivity in your operation. In the automotive and other industries our high-performance, hand-operated and fixtured assembly tools and exten- sive know-how make a major contribu- tion to lean production. Every third car in the Western world was built using our cutting edge fastening solutions. Atlas Copco continues to lead the field for ergonomically designed tools that minimize operator fatigue and increase individual productivity. Outstanding ex- amples are our vibration-damped rive- ting systems, chosen by major aircraft manufacturers, and our turbo-powered grinders that have made heavy tasks lighter for tool operators in heavy metal fabrication operations. Safety critical applications We lead, others follow
On assembling lines in the manufactur-ing industries many joints are safety critical. Atlas Copco controlled faste-ning tools, fixtured solutions and mar- ket-leading assembly process software enable our customers to meet today’s demands for joint validation, documen- tation and traceability. Atlas Copco leads the world for high- tech operator-friendly tools supported by advanced process control and quality assurance software. About 40% of our range of more than 3,000 tools have been launched during the past four years. 3