Nacka, Sweden, July 8, 2026: Atlas Copco Group has received the 2026 Red Dot Design Award for its XB range of industrial assembly tools.
Industrial Technique, a business area within Atlas Copco Group, has been awarded the Red Dot Design Award 2026 for the Atlas Copco XB range, a new generation of cordless assembly tools designed to deliver reliability, ergonomics, and ease of use in modern manufacturing environments.
"In today's fast-moving production environments, manufacturers need assembly tools that enable consistent quality while remaining intuitive to use," said Håkan Andersson, Business Area President Industrial Technique. "The XB range has been developed with a strong focus on ergonomics, reliability, and ease of integration into daily operations. Receiving the Red Dot Design Award highlights the importance of user-centered design in modern industrial tools."
The Red Dot Design Award is presented annually to products that demonstrate outstanding design quality and innovation.
Modern manufacturing environments require assembly tools that support efficient workflows, consistent quality, and long-term durability while remaining intuitive for operators to use. Combining speed, precision, and connectivity, the XB range helps industrial manufacturers aiming to transform their production processes towards smart factories maintain productivity and tightening accuracy across a wide range of standard assembly applications. The tools feature an ergonomic and durable design to support operator comfort during continuous use while ensuring dependable performance in demanding industrial settings.
The Red Dot Award ceremony took place on July 7, 2026, in Essen, Germany.