Smart Molding International 2-2025

40 smart_molding international 2/2025 measuring technologies Measurement technology for efficient process optimization and quality assurance in medical production At automatica 2025 (June 24 to 27 in Munich, Germany), Kistler was presenting a broad product portfolio for automated manufacturing processes – or those on the way to being automated. Among other things, innovations for the manufacture of medical technology and pharmaceutical products were on display. Visitors could experience these newly developed solutions live – including the high- speed joining module NCFQ 2166A, the new maXYmos BL 5867C process monitoring system, as well as software tools for compliant documentation, intuitive reporting, and data-driven process optimization. Premiere at automatica 2025: High-speed joining module with acceleration compensation The new NCFQ 2166A high-speed joining system was celebrating its premiere at automatica 2025. In this compact system, Kistler combines the dynamics of electromagnetic linear modules with the precision of piezoelectric measurement technology. With acceleration of up to 50 m/s², speeds of up to 5 m/s, and integrated acceleration compensation, the module is particularly suitable for highly dynamic joining applications with small forces of up to 500 N, for example in the assembly of autoinjectors. It is also used in other areas of medical technology, and in electronics and semiconductor manufacturing, where high dynamics meet maximummeasurement precision. The system is accompanied by the maXYmos NC 5847B process monitoring and control system. Optional acceleration sensors in conjunction with the ICAM 5073B industrial charge amplifier enable automatic acceleration compensation for the first time. They allow sole joining forces to be determined – and thus greater process reliability and control under highly dynamic conditions. Smart Single Stations facilitate process development With the second generation of Smart Single Stations (SST), Kistler offers companies a turnkey solution for demanding joining and testing processes in development and manufacturing. It enables maximum precision and full traceability and can be individually tailored to the respective application, whether it is amanual workstation or a fully automated manufacturing cell. During development, the flexible tool holder and integrated configuration management enable processes to be developed and validated in advancewith ease. The compact station, which was on display at automatica 2025 with an NCFH joining module (60 kN), is suitable both as a stand-alone solution and for modular lines. Automated process monitoring with maXYmos BL 5867C The maXYmos BL 5867C process monitoring system was also on display ComoNeo from Kistler is the leading process monitoring system to ensure high quality and transparency in injection molding production Seven test automation systems of the new generation KVC 821 from Kistler form an integral part of Zinkteknik's highly automated zero-defect production of zinc casting parts in high volumes