Kistler introduces new software versions for quality assurance in injection molding for medical device manufacturing, placing even greater emphasis on usability and standardization options.

“The new features in AkvisIO 9.0 and ComoNeo 9.0 are based on user requests, particularly those we received from the medical technology sector. However, all users will benefit, regardless of their field,” explains Daniel Kormann, Head of Business Center Medical at Kistler.

The ComoNeo 9.0 process monitoring software makes it possible for the first time to standardize process templates across multiple locations. The ComoNeo hardware also features a significantly more powerful processor that better supports AI applications such as ComoNeoPREDICT as well as analysis functions for multi-cavity injection molding.

At the same time, AkvisIO 9.0, the process and production management software platform from Kistler, receives an update to provide an even faster overview of key production data, simplifying data-driven troubleshooting in day-to-day manufacturing.

AkvisIO 9.0: Easy troubleshooting and process optimization

The first immediately visible new feature in AkvisIO 9.0 is a customizable dashboard on the platform’s Home screen. It provides production and quality managers with an instant overview of all connected ComoNeo process monitoring systems.

If an injection molding machine exceeds the defined quality limits, the platform automatically triggers an alarm. Users can then switch directly to the production history and select time windows by shift change or production batch, which helps them to quickly identify the cause of error.

There have also been significant changes to the visualization features, which are crucial for usability. AkvisIO 9.0 now allows users to overlay multiple production trends during multi-cavity injection molding and quickly draw conclusions about individual cavities using color coding.

To compare the process control of different machines using the same mold, the production data management software AkvisIO offers an additional visualization option specifically tailored to this use case.

ComoNeo 9.0: New, customizable dashboards for better usability

To support standardized operations across multiple locations, ComoNeo software now allows templates for trends and evaluation objects (EOs) to be created centrally and individually.

These templates can then be used across locations and production lines on different ComoNeo process monitoring systems to ensure complete traceability. The new balance view immediately highlights relative differences between individual cavities. This makes even minimal deviations in the process immediately apparent.

For the first time, firmware management for all ComoNeo process monitoring systems is handled via AkvisIO 9.0. Users plan updates centrally, select specific devices or all devices, and start the process with just a few clicks.