WITTMANN at Fakuma 2026: Shaping the Future of Digital Production
With TEMI Next, the WITTMANN Group presented a world premiere at Fakuma 2026, taking place Mid of October in Friedrichshafen, Germany. In three key areas, the Manufacturing Execution System (MES) sets a new benchmark: TEMI Next optimally supports the use of artificial intelligence, maps the entirety of all processes in the production facility, and—for the first time—is offered on a subscription basis. For users, this means maximum investment security and future-proofing. “Smart Choices, Smart Savings”—that was the motto at the WITTMANN booth in Hall B1.
Artificial intelligence (AI) is a key technology when it comes to boosting profitability and competitiveness. However, its success stands or falls with the quality of the underlying data. That is precisely why TEMI Next was not simply enhanced with AI functions, but rather developed from the ground up to optimally meet the requirements of current and future AI applications. In this way, TEMI Next delivers reliable KPIs that truly reflect actual operating conditions.
This is made possible by the fact that TEMI Next maps not only injection molding but all production processes in a unified model. While injection molding machines from a wide variety of brands could already be integrated into the previous version via Euromap interfaces and OPC UA, the number of supported protocols has increased significantly. TEMI Next now also integrates assembly processes, filling and packaging systems, and other components from a wide variety of suppliers.
Energy management included
A key added value of TEMI Next lies in the software developers’ in-depth understanding of production processes. The WITTMANN Group has been a key player in the injection molding industry for many decades and, as a system provider, covers the injection molding process more comprehensively than other providers on the market. From bulk material handling to inline recycling and digitalization, solutions are offered that are developed and produced in-house. This comprehensive process expertise benefits not only users in injection molding but also those in many other industries where TEMI Next is used.
Another unique selling point is the integrated energy management system. The energy module of the iMAGOxt consumption management software—also developed by WITTMANN Group—is an integral part of TEMI Next, enabling the calculation of energy consumption and CO2 emissions, for example, per machine, per part, or per lot. Energy consumption is a key efficiency parameter. TEMI Next records and evaluates it alongside the process and quality data from all individual process components. The result is a comprehensive overview of production costs, from which unit costs can be calculated with a high degree of accuracy.
Intuitive user interface
TEMI Next can be easily integrated into existing enterprise systems and connected to ERP systems such as SAP or Odoo. WITTMANN’s MES experts have in-depth expertise in the interaction between MES and ERP processes.
In addition to technological capabilities, user-friendliness was a key focus during development. At Fakuma, TEMI Next was be showcased with a completely redesigned user interface and role-based views. Users work with real-time data at all times without having to actively refresh the page. Thanks to intuitive processes and clear user guidance, new employees and those coming from other fields can become productive in no time. International teams benefit particularly, as TEMI Next supports multiple languages.
Software as a Service
With TEMI Next, WITTMANN was introducing a new business model at Fakuma 2026. For the first time, the platform will be offered as Software as a Service (SaaS) via a subscription. This reduces investment costs. Users pay only for what they actually use. In addition, users are guaranteed to always be working with the latest software version. Updates, maintenance, and enhancements are handled centrally and are immediately available. Since there is no need for on-site installation or local maintenance, the workload for the in-house IT department is reduced. Another advantage is easy scalability as operational requirements change.
WITTMANN continues to provide full support for the proven predecessor version, TEMI+. For customers who wish to take advantage of the new TEMI Next platform, WITTMANN offers a straightforward migration process.
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