Benefits at a glance To GESTICA assistants Made by ARBURG You can rely on our GESTICA. Our expertise in plastic processing and comprehensive expertise in hardware and software are combined in the control system. [...] Support The "intelligent" assistance functions of the GESTICA control system actively support you and simplify your work. [...] And our products are designed to help you get started with your digitalisation drive right away. GESTICA assistants The GESTICA control system's smart assistance functions provide active support and simplify your work.
GESTICA assistants The GESTICA control system's smart assistance functions provide active support and simplify your work. [...] These functions control setting parameters directly in the current cycle, allowing process fluctuations to be quickly detected and offset. Assistance functions Valuable assistance functions include "aXw Control FillAssist" for filling simulations directly in the machine controller and "EnergyAssist" for the energy-efficient operation of ALLROUNDER injection moulding machines. Assistance packages The assistance packages combine interesting control features at a great price.
Reduce cycle times with intelligent assistance The intelligent assistance functions of our GESTICA control system help to noticeably reduce the cycle times of your injection moulding processes. [...] Customer portal “GESTICA with its numerous assistance and pilot functions helps to save energy and detect process fluctuations at an early stage. [...] In our CycleAssist tutorial, we show you step by step how to detect unnecessary idle times and systematically shorten your cycle times with the intelligent assistance functions of the GESTICA control system.
The “aXw Control MoldlifeAssist” - the “Moldlife Sense” computer system from partner Hack Digital Solutions, which is fully integrated into the Gestica - is new and particularly predestined for complex moulds and endurance runners. [...] Virtual twin in the arburgXworld The arburgXworld customer portal with its numerous apps and features is no less intelligent than the assistants and pilots in the control system. One highlight at K 2025 is the virtual twin to Gestica lite. [...] GESTICA EN MoldlifeAssist K2025 DE_D1A0923 With the new “aXw Control MoldlifeAssist”, which is fully integrated into Gestica, smart communication between the machine or production cell and the injection mould is now possible.
ARBURG will be presenting numerous innovations at its K trade fair stand 13A13. Highlights include the new GESTICA lite control system for standard machines, including a virtual twin of an exhibit, as well as AI-supported assistants and pilots such as the “aXw Control MoldlifeAssist” for communication between machine and mould and the “aXw Control RecyclatePilot” for recyclate processing. [...] The “aXw Control MoldlifeAssist” - the “Moldlife Sense” computer system from partner Hack Digital Solutions, which is fully integrated into the GESTICA - is new and particularly predestined for complex moulds and endurance runners. [...] Virtual twin in the arburgXworld The arburgXworld customer portal with its numerous apps and features is no less intelligent than the assistants and pilots in the control system. One highlight at K 2025 is the virtual twin to GESTICA lite.
Allowing you to get the best out of every application. \\ Highlights • GESTICA is fully compatible with its predecessor SELOGICA • Navigation with gestures • Unique assistance functions • “Digitally ready” connectivity • Diverse functions for specialised technology and sequences • Central control system for complete production cells 5 Gestures, technology, and assistants make the difference: our GESTICA makes working faster, surer and easier than ever before. [...] You can easily switch between parameters and associated monitoring and logging functions using gestures. GESTICA also provides you with unique assistants such as aXw Control FillAssist for simulating the injection moulding process directly on the machine. [...] So even experts save valuable set-up time. Simple! CycleAssist aXw Control CycleAssist knows your programmed production sequence.
© Copyright by ARBURG 06 / 20227 Machine set-up – a complex process Time pressure Quality requirements Lack of skilled workers How does the controller provide support? aXw Control FillAssist Parameters calculated automatically based on the part model Faster set-up Safe set-up © Copyright by ARBURG 06 / 20228 FillAssist: set up directly with design data Filling pattern-file imported from simulation Alternatively: STL-file imported for - moulded part - hot runner - cooling circuits Simulation of the mould filling and calculation of setting parameters online in control system FillAssist: actively taking the burden off setters No need to look up material data No need to measure the projected area No need to estimate mould locking cooling time dosage volume etc. No need to interpret injection curve diagrams © Copyright by ARBURG 06 / 20229 FillAssist: interactive 3D filling pattern Filling level of the part in relation to the current position of the screw is animated FillAssist: faster to the good part Filling process visualised – simulation data available directly on the control system Use pre-calculated setting parameters Up to 40 per cent time saving – setter can focus on process optimization © Copyright by ARBURG 06 / 202210 Produce good parts with "black box" ? [...] © Copyright by ARBURG 06 / 202211 aXw Control MeltAssist Control system recognizes plasticising unit via built-in chip Automatic calculation of Neccessary maintenance Suggested parameters* * only in the case of GESTICA for cylinder temperature, dosing, decompression, mould temperature and material drying aXw Control MeltAssist 1 │ 2 Capacity utilisation can be seen and monitored directly © Copyright by ARBURG 06 / 202212 Control system provides active support Only two steps required by the operator during set-up Material definition Process definition Simple set-up for the operator Automatic parameter suggestions Automatically calculated parameters Cylinder temperature Dosing and decompression Mould temperature and material drying © Copyright by ARBURG 06 / 202213 High utilisation rate and more good parts Active support through controller function Operator has the authority to make decisions at any time Optimum scheduling of maintenance intervals Fewer unscheduled standstills MACHINE CONTROL TECHNOLOGY SMART MACHINE EASE OF USE ASSISTANTS SUSTAINABILITY EFFICIENCY © Copyright by ARBURG 06 / 202214 Sustainability in the injection moulding process Optimised processes save costs and resources aXw Control EnergyAssist Gradual heating at the push of a button Clear display of all relevant parameters on one page Automatic calculation of heating times during first heat-up © Copyright by ARBURG 06 / 202215 aXw Control EnergyAssist Overview of the dependency of all heating zones and cooling channels aXw Control EnergyAssist 1 │ 2 * after heating up once EnergyAssist calculated* optimum switch-on/off of heating zones © Copyright by ARBURG 06 / 202216 More energy efficiency – fewer CO2 emissions 1 │ 1 - 34 % energy requirement 470 H 1000 - 400 8-cavity mould Hot runner (12 zones) Temperature control unit, 60°C Example - 2,31 kW In the heating phase Lower energy costs Thermal decomposition of the material is avoided Damage to the hot runner is prevented More energy efficiency – fewer CO2 emissions © Copyright by ARBURG 06 / 202217 Sustainability in the injection moulding process Optimised processes save costs and resources aXw Control CycleAssist Analysis of dead times* Message for operators with suggestions for optimisation © Copyright by ARBURG 06 / 202218 Example of application Checks parallel sequences and localizes slower branch in the sequence Analysis includes Delay times Position-related starts Cross-cycle programming of ejector symbols Delays due to axle release signals Shorter cycle time – more output 1 │ 1 + 44.000 parts/year 570 A 2000 – 400 Comfort 15 s cycle time 4-cavity mould 3 layers 250 days/year 95 per cent availability Example - 0,15 s © Copyright by ARBURG 06 / 202219 More production efficiency More output Fast and simple process optimisation Get ready – your gateway to the future #firstGESTICA Unique offer from Jun. 22nd 2022 to Dec. 31st 2022* Free training Intense Web Based Training Useful assistance systems FillAssist, CycleAssist, EnergyAssist permanently activated * for the first machine with GESTICA (once per location) © Copyright by ARBURG 06 / 202220 MACHINE CONTROL TECHNOLOGY SMART MACHINE EASE OF USE ASSISTANTS SUSTAINABILITY EFFICIENCY ARBURG Praesentation Vorlage_Handout_GESTICA_de ARBURG Praesentation Vorlage_Handout_GESTICA_de Expertenvortrag TT 2022 GESTICA_de
Stylish A meticulously designed toolbox: High-quality aesthetics are ensured by overmoulded 3D films and hot-stamped ARBURG lettering, for example. Automatic Integrated into the GESTICA control system: A SCARA robot prepares the pre-produced film inserts, a MULTILIFT V handles the moulded parts. [...] The inserts are positioned on workpiece carriers and conveyed via a double sliding table, where they are prepared by a KUKA SCARA robot that can be programmed via the GESTICA control system. To turnkey consulting GESTICA control system GESTICA offers unique assistants: With "aXw Control FillAssist", even more precise process parameters can be generated directly in the control system during filling simulation. "EnergyAssist" optimises on/off switching for all heating zones. To the GESTICA assistants Processing of recyclate The black-grey components of the toolbox are made of post-industrial recyclate (PIR) obtained from PET films, which consumes up to 40 per cent less CO2 than new materials.
A major benefit is the consolidation of all data in the Gestica control system in combination with numerous pilot and assistance functions. [...] This process window is then confirmed and reliably documented via a Design of Experiments (DoE) using an assistant. After checking the results, the operator sets the process limits in the Gestica control system. [...] Of particular interest is the new “aXw Control MoldlifeAssist” - the fully integrated Hack moldlife sense system into the Gestica controller.
A major benefit is the consolidation of all data in the Gestica control system in combination with numerous pilot and assistance functions. [...] CO2 emissions and the product carbon footprint (PCF) are also reduced. Intelligent communication via GESTICA control The GESTICA control system acts as a control centre for intelligent communication between the machine and its environment. [...] The “aXw Control MeltAssist” automatically calculates plasticising capacity utilisation and dwell times, and thanks to the “aXw Control CycleAssist”, the control system knows the programmed cycle sequence.
