Investors
Careers
Contact us
BOBST Connect
InTouch

Welcome to our new website.
Please select your region.
Local language versions are coming soon.

 

Welcome to our new website.
Please select your region.
Local language versions are coming soon.

 

Brainbox Cortex & Cockpit

Hardware spare parts ended in 2025. Software support ends in 2027. Upgrade to Brainbox Cortex or Cockpit now—and keep your line running, supported, and future-proof. 

Take the next step

The Clock Is Running on Your Control System

Legacy BOBST control systems are approaching end of life: no hardware spare parts as of 2025, and no software support from 2027. The Brainbox Cortex and Cockpit retrofit replaces your aging CPU with next-generation technology before the deadline becomes a major problem. 

A Smarter, More Resilient Line

Icon Boost Productivity Red, icon, picto, image used for Annual Profile 2020

Stay Productive

Keep your equipment at the latest version and eliminate the risk of control-system-related downtime. Modern obsolescence management means your line keeps running and your production availability stays high.

Icon-cost-savings-red

Reduce Wear. Lower Costs.

Optimized motion control extends the lifespan of your wear parts, reduces unnecessary machine stoppages, and cuts energy consumption. 

icon-worker-tool-red

Upgrade Your Ergonomics (Cockpit)

The new Siemens touch screen HMI transforms how operators interact with the line: intuitive, modern, and purpose-built to simplify setups and reduce operator error.

Specifications & Compatibility

Brainbox Cortex

  • Replaces legacy CPU with next-generation Bobst Control Unit (BCU)
  • Optimum drive control and electronic zero-point monitoring
  • Automatic pile alignment available depending on line model
  • No hardware spare parts available from 2025 / software support ends 2027 on legacy systems
  • Eligible machines: MASTERFLUTE TOUCH, MASTERFLUTE TOUCH SHEETER, EXPERTFLUTE TOUCH, NOVAFLUTE
  • Installation: approximately 6 days machine downtime

Brainbox Cockpit

  • Replaces legacy CPU with new Siemens Control Unit and PLC
  • Brand-new touch screen HMI for intuitive, ergonomic operation
  • Electronic zero-point monitoring and optimized motion control
  • Automatic pile alignment available depending on line model
  • No hardware spare parts available from 2025 / software support ends 2027 on legacy systems
  • Eligible machines: MASTERFLUTE, MASTERFLUTE SHEETER, EXPERTFLUTE, VISIONFLUTE, MPC-III, MC-IV
  • Installation: approximately 10 days machine downtime

Built for the Future, by the People Who Know Your Machine

Smart Motion Control

  • Reduces wear on mechanical components
  • Cuts energy consumption
  • Minimizes unnecessary stoppages
  • Extends productive machine life

Full Support Coverage

  • Next-generation architecture designed for longevity
  • Backed by BOBST hardware, software, and service support
  • Closes the 2025/2027 obsolescence gap in a single intervention

Zero Point Adaptation

  • Eliminates manual zero-point setup stoppages
  • Maintains precision automatically
  • Speeds up changeovers without operator intervention

Touch Screen HMI (Cockpit)

  • Intuitive navigation and simplified setup workflows
  • Modern interface reduces operator error
  • Improves ergonomics across every shift

Related Products

A Stronger Line Starts with Smarter Controls

The 2025 deadline has already passed, and the 2027 deadline is fast approaching. Every month on a legacy control system is a month of exposure to parts shortages, unsupported software, and unpredictable downtime. 

The Brainbox Cortex and Cockpit retrofit closes that gap in a single, professionally executed upgrade.

Let’s Get Your Line Future-Ready

Our team will assess your current control system, confirm eligibility, and design an upgrade plan—before the next 2027 deadline becomes your problem.