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Last updated February 26, 2026
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Atlas Copco Research Landscape: Recent R&D and Innovation Focus Areas

This landscape reveals what Atlas Copco is actively researching on recently. It organizes signals from patents into clusters of real scientific and technical questions being explored, showing where Atlas Copco is repeatedly investing effort, building knowledge, and reducing uncertainty. The result is a forward-looking view of strategic intent , often visible months or years before it appears in products, partnerships, or financial disclosures of Atlas Copco.

What are Atlas Copco's key R&D focus areas?

Thermodynamic fluid flow regulation

(2)problems

Internal heat generation and pressure fluctuations in compression cycles lead to component fatigue and energy loss. This control system synchronizes valve timing and cooling flow to stabilize the gas state during transformation.

Dynamic torque pulse modulation

(2)problems

Inconsistent joint tension leads to mechanical failure and assembly rework. This technology stabilizes clamping force by precisely controlling motor torque and pulse frequency during the tightening cycle.

Multi-axis optical defect detection

(2)problems

Surface irregularities and material defects create high scrap rates during precision manufacturing. This system stabilizes quality control by synchronizing structured illumination and multi-angle imaging to identify sub-millimeter topographical patterns.

Vibratory part orientation geometry

(2)problems

Misaligned components in high-speed assembly lines cause mechanical jams and production downtime. This technology stabilizes the spatial orientation and feed rate of small parts through adjustable structural resonance and track geometry.

Ion trajectory and charge density control

(3)problems

Unstable ion confinement and signal noise during mass spectrometry lead to inaccurate chemical identification and measurement drift. This cluster stabilizes the electromagnetic field and gas-phase ionization to ensure precise particle separation and detection sensitivity.

Kinematic solar array deployment geometry

(2)problems

Mechanical instability and footprint constraints during transport increase deployment costs for mobile power systems. Engineering the hinge articulation and rod connectivity ensures structural integrity and precise spatial configuration of foldable photovoltaic arrays.

Viscous material flow pressure regulation

(2)problems

Entrapped air and inconsistent flow in high-viscosity fluids cause application defects and material waste. This technology stabilizes the extrusion process through controlled degassing and follower plate pressure regulation.

Monolithic helical rotor geometry

(2)problems

Structural integrity and balance are compromised by multi-part assembly in screw compressors, leading to mechanical failure and high finishing costs. This engineering approach utilizes integral core casting to control internal cavity topology and eliminate assembly interfaces.

Modular power electronics thermal integration

(1)problems

Thermal instability and electrical interference in high-density power electronics lead to component failure and energy loss. This architecture mitigates these risks through independent cooling chambers and integrated busbar-capacitor mounting to stabilize power flow.

High-pressure jet mixing dynamics

(2)problems

Inconsistent material homogenization in polyurethane and lithium-ion production leads to structural defects and poor yield. Precise control of impingement jet flow and mixing chamber turbulence ensures uniform chemical phase distribution.

Mobile power and thermal regulation

(1)problems

Manual deployment of mobile lighting towers leads to safety risks and inconsistent illumination coverage. This technology automates the structural positioning and power allocation to stabilize light levels across variable terrain.

Gas network pressure transient modeling

(3)problems

Undetected gas leaks and blockages in complex piping systems lead to significant energy waste and equipment downtime. This technology utilizes mathematical models and sensor data to quantify flow deviations and stabilize pressure across vacuum and throttle valve networks.

Dc bus voltage regulation

(2)problems

Fluctuating power supply and thermal instability cause mechanical failure in high-speed rotating machinery. This technology stabilizes the magnetic bearing gap through precise DC-DC voltage conversion and motor control logic.

Electrostatic plasma effluent neutralization

(1)problems

Particulate buildup on high-voltage electrodes degrades collection efficiency and risks electrical arcing. This system integrates mechanical scraping and fluid-driven cleaning to maintain optimal surface conductivity and field strength.

Programmable logic protocol mapping

(1)problems

Fragmented operational data across distributed controllers leads to maintenance delays and diagnostic errors. This system centralizes Boolean logic states and PLC telemetry into cloud-based digital reports to enable remote status monitoring.

Solenoid plunger kinematic derivative monitoring

(1)problems

Electromechanical degradation in valves leads to unpredictable downtime and pneumatic system failure. Monitoring the time derivative of coil current waveforms enables predictive maintenance by detecting subtle shifts in solenoid health before failure occurs.