FAKUMA 2026: NextGen Medical Solution

The focus of the “NextGen Medical Solution” production cell built around an electric ALLROUNDER 570 A in clean-room version is on “Parametric Release”, meaning release approval for the medical and pharmaceutical industries. The centerpiece of the exhibit is an 8-cavity mold from Hack, which produces PP caps for injector pens in a cycle time of around ten seconds. A space-saving six-axis robot mounted overhead and integrated into the control system removes the moulded parts from the mold and places them separately according to cavities. A major benefit is the shared data set in GESTICA, which combines not only mould data but also data from temperature control units and the robot system. As a result, the production cell is easier to control, ready for production more quickly, and produces less scrap.

Another new feature is the “Hopper” tool from Plus10, integrated directly into the GESTICA control system. This software tool uses Artificial Intelligence (AI) to analyze machine and process data live, independently identify deviating patterns, learn correlations between process parameters and quality, and make predictions about part quality. When relevant deviations occur, “Hopper” recommends optimized process parameters that can be adopted directly. This reduces the need for extensive quality inspections. In addition, key quality parameters can be viewed at any time and documented directly in the control system.