ctrlX AUTOMATION –
Two Steps Ahead

Automation without limits

ctrlX AUTOMATION surmounts the classic boundaries between machine controls, the IT world and the Internet of Things. With a Linux real-time operating system, consistently open standards, app programming technology, web-based engineering and a comprehensive IoT connection, ctrlX AUTOMATION reduces components and engineering costs by 30 to 50%.

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High flexibility: Consistent openness in hardware and software
Simple networking and digitization: App and IoT technology
Co-creation: Own ecosystem with third-party providers
30 to 50% less component and engineering effort

Portfolio

Complete portfolio overview

News & Stories

Siegfried Kohlbacher

2022-01-19Article

How AI is making saws even sharper

Kohlbacher has equipped a fully automatic straightening center with artificial intelligence (AI) on the basis of ctrlX AUTOMATION.

ControlsEngineeringDrivesIoTAutomation

Julian Weinkötz

2022-01-12Article

ctrlX SERVICES: Keep it running

Automation solutions which offer outstanding technical performance are only worthwhile if they are reliable and efficient. It is therefore important to maintain, care for and manage them properly. In order to provide the best possible support for users, Bosch Rexroth offers a wide range of easy-to-use ctrlX SERVICES in the world of ctrlX AUTOMATION.

Digital servicesAutomation

2022-01-05News

X-plore: ctrlX AUTOMATION – needs you!

Our offering, your opportunities! Become now part of something big, something revolutionary, become part of the team around the automation toolkit ctrlX AUTOMATION. We need you.

Bartosz Korajda

2021-12-08Interview

Weld quality in a nutshell

For the past 60 years, Bosch Rexroth, an innovation driver in the global welding industry, has repeatedly faced the task of making technologies fit the requirements of the Factory of the Future. And once again, a milestone has been achieved in resistance spot welding – with the new welding control generation PRC7000.

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Now available –
ctrlX AUTOMATION the magazine!

The title "We're open" sums it up. Find out how ctrlX AUTOMATION is developing from an open platform to an industrial ecosystem. You can expect exciting user examples, partner statements and all the latest news about ctrlX AUTOMATION.

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Push your idea two steps ahead

Within the ctrlX developR Challenge, developers implement their creative ideas with the ctrlX CORE control platform in an international competition. Which project will convince the jury at the pitch event? Here you can experience the development process at first hand and find out who will be the winner of the challenge.

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Aaaand Action!
ctrlX developR series

Dive into the world of automation with our ctrlX developR series: information about ctrlX AUTOMATION, live demos, first-hand user experiences and tips & tricks - presented directly by Game Changers. Switch on!

ctrlX SERVICES

ctrlX AUTOMATION Community

Users get a platform around ctrlX AUTOMATION, can have discussions with experts, develop ideas and exchange application examples.

ctrlX Store

The ctrlX Store contains all apps from Bosch Rexroth and third-party suppliers as well as applications and libraries for individual app creation at a glance.

ctrlX Device Portal

Digital service for the deployment of new software functions, managing and updating of device settings or remote maintenance.

ctrlX Configurator

Configure automation solutions individually and make them more efficient. Create and request system topologies graphically without in-depth knowledge.

Documentation

Download helpful information about ctrlX AUTOMATION products: Operating instructions, technical data, safety instructions and much more.

ctrlX Training

Get fit for ctrlX AUTOMATION with trial kits, basic and advanced training. Face-to-face seminars, eLearning courses and web seminars offer flexible learning options.

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Press releases

"La piattaforma ctrlX CORE di Bosch Rexroth al Forum Meccatronica 2021"

In qualità di uno dei più importanti fornitori di soluzioni meccatroniche operanti sul mercato, Bosch Rexroth ha condiviso la propria visione per supportare il rilancio del sistema economico-produttivo, puntando su modelli sicuri di produzione flessibili, sulla digitalizzazione e sulla sostenibilità ambientale.

"ctrlX Core, la soluzione di Bosch Rexroth per la fabbrica del futuro"

È una piattaforma di comando continua, flessibile e aperta, dotata di un’architettura di comando uniforme e indipendente dall’hardware

"Bosch Rexroth Highlights Machine System at PACK EXPO"

At PACK EXPO Las Vegas, Bosch Rexroth showcased how products from its various business units work together to provide fully integrated machine systems.

"Bosch Rexroth wint Duitse Innovatieprijs 2021"

ctrlX AUTOMATION van Bosch Rexroth heeft de Duitse Innovatieprijs 2021 gewonnen in de categorie "Grote ondernemingen".

"Secondo Michele Repaci di Bosch Rexroth nel settore del packaging la sostenibilità è un effetto diretto della flessibilità"

In occasione dell’evento digitale “Le tecnologie abilitanti al servizio dell’automazione delle macchine per il packaging” organizzato da SPS Italia, Michele Repaci, segment manager packaging di Bosch Rexrothha espresso la sua visione sulla sostenibilità nel settore del packaging, sottolineando il legame con la flessibilità.

"DE DUITSE INNOVATIEPRIJS 2021 GAAT NAAR BOSCH REXROTH: CTRLX AUTOMATION ALS HET BREIN VAN DE MODERNE FABRIEK"

Een innovatie die een hele markt verandert: ctrlX AUTOMATION van Bosch Rexroth geeft een compleet nieuwe definitie aan automatisering in de industrie.

"Bosch Rexroth - Geleceğin fabrikası'nın önemli yapı taşı…"

Bosch Rexroth, tüm pazarı değiştiren ve sektörde otomasyonu yeniden tanımlayan ctrlX AUTOMATION platformu ile Alman İnovasyon Ödülü’nü almaya hak kazandı.

"Bosch Rexroth, modern fabrikanın beyni olan ctrlX AUTOMATION ile Alman İnovasyon Ödülünü kazandı"

Bosch Rexroth, tüm pazarı değiştiren ve sektörde otomasyonu yeniden tanımlayan ctrlX AUTOMATION platformu ile Alman İnovasyon Ödülü’nü almaya hak kazandı.

"PIATTAFORMA DI AUTOMAZIONE"

Fornisce gli elementi necessari per soluzioni di automazioni complete e consente di risparmiare il 50% dello spazio di installazione e del numero di componenti singoli.

"Bosch Rexroth, ctrlX AUTOMATION ile Alman İnovasyon Ödülü’nü kazandı"

Bosch Rexroth, ctrlX AUTOMATION platformu ile Alman İnovasyon Ödülü’nü almaya hak kazandı. 2010 yılında WirtschaftsWoche, Accenture ve EnBW tarafından kurulan girişim, ‘Büyük Şirketler’ kategorisinde Bosch Rexroth’u ödüle lâyık gördü.

"Bosch Rexroth introduces ctrlX AUTOMATION control platform"

Configuration and commissioning of automation components is completely web-based, eliminating the need to install software.

"Bosch Rexroth now sells new products in new ctrlX AUTOMATION platform"

ctrlX AUTOMATION offers design engineers a choice: They decide whether to program in IEC 61131, PLCopen or G-Code, or in other conventional high-level or Internet languages.

"There´s an app for that"

ctrlX AUTOMATION allows for the flexibility to create centralized and decentralized automation topologies with customized and customizable third-party apps available.

ctrlX World

Bosch Rexroth opens up a common world for users and partners: ctrlX World is the ecosystem around ctrlX AUTOMATION. Partners introduce their own strengths and solutions via co-creation. This gives users a wide range of apps and allows them to benefit from the constantly growing ecosystem.