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%.

  • 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

Christian Zentgraf

Interview

ctrlX developR Challenge:
Seeing the bigger picture

Together with the mentors, Christian Zentgraf is supporting participants during the solution phase of the ctrlX developR Challenge. In this interview, he gives exclusive insights into project ideas and explains what table tennis has to do with automation.

ControlsDigital servicesEngineeringIoTAutomation

Jasmin Heim

News

ctrlX developR Conference 2022

A conference made for developers! On July 13 and 14, we will bring together developers and industry experts at the ctrlX developR Conference in our Innovation Center in Ulm. An agenda highlight: the winners of the ctrlX developR Challenge will be announced.

EngineeringAutomation

Jasmin Heim

News

ctrlX AUTOMATION: Shortlisted for the Best of Content Marketing Award

The marketing campaign for ctrlX AUTOMATION has been shortlisted for the "Best of Content Marketing Award 2022" in the "Strategy Content" category.

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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

"Open systems and low-code options accelerate data acquisition"

The future of machine-control broadens in discrete manufacturing applications.

"Integrazione tra IT e OT: il nuovo ecosistema per le applicazioni industriali di Bosch Rexroth in mostra a SPS Italia"

Per rispondere alle esigenze di digitalizzazione dei processi delle aziende, l’automazione tecnologica deve adattarsi all’Information Technology con il minor sforzo possibile.

"Hermes Award: Jury Nominates Three Solutions"

Every year, Deutsche Messe presents the Hermes Award, the leading international industry prize, to a company whose product or solution demonstrates a particularly high degree of technological innovation.

"Why High-Mix, Low-Volume Manufacturers are Adopting Flexible Automation"

Growing demands for customization, increasing numbers of SKUs, and ongoing labor issues are leading HMLV manufacturers to adopt more easily configurable automation hardware and software.

"HERMES AWARD – Jury nominates three solutions"

Every year, Deutsche Messe presents the HERMES AWARD to a company whose product or solution demonstrates a particularly high degree of technological innovation.

"Jury nominates 3 solutions for the Heremes Award"

Each year, Deutsche Messe presents the Hermes Award, a leading international industry prize, to a company with product or solution that demonstrates a high degree of technological innovation.

"Crescita del 20% a quota 6,2 miliardi per Bosch Rexroth nel 2021"

Malgrado il difficile contesto economico, Bosch Rexroth ha chiuso l’esercizio 2021 con un aumento negli ordini acquisiti del 44%.

"Geek+ Partners with Bosch Rexroth on Intelligent Mobile Robot Systems"

Automation technologies aimed at streamlining material handling tasks have been on the rise in manufacturing settings and the logistics space for some time now.

"Integrazione tra IT e OT: il nuovo ecosistema di Bosch Rexroth in mostra a SPS Italia"

La piattaforma di automazione aperta ctrlX AUTOMATION, ispirata ai vantaggi degli smartphone e con app flessibili, sarà al centro dello spazio espositivo dell'azienda alla fiera di Parma.

"Soluzioni di automazione complete con ctrlX AUTOMATION"

Come piattaforma di automazione costantemente aperta, ctrlX AUTOMATION fornisce tutti i tasselli per costruire soluzioni di automazione complete con l’ecosistema ctrlX World.

"Bosch Rexroth continua a crescere"

Bosch Rexroth ha concluso con successo l’esercizio 2021 nonostante il contesto difficile.

"Bosch Rexroth continua a crescere"

Bosch Rexroth ha concluso con successo l’esercizio 2021 nonostante il contesto difficile.

"Il nuovo ecosistema per le applicazioni industriali di Bosch Rexroth in mostra a SPS Italia"

La piattaforma di automazione aperta ctrlX Automation, sarà al centro dello spazio espositivo di Bosch Rexroth a SPS Italia.

"2021 positivo per Bosch Rexroth: vendite a 6,2 miliardi di euro (+20%)"

Nonostante il contesto difficile l'acquisizione degli ordini è aumentata del 44% raggiungendo il valore record di 7,5 miliardi di euro.

"Il contesto difficile non arresta la crescita"

Bosch Rexroth continua a crescere: concluso con successo l’esercizio 2021 nonostante il contesto difficile.

"Come ottimizzare i processi produttivi con Bosch Rexroth"

Investire nelle tecnologie digitali e nell’automazione non è soltanto vantaggioso, ma è soprattutto necessario.

"Soluzioni ‘a prova di futuro’ per ottimizzare la produzione"

Investire nelle tecnologie digitali e nell’automazione non è soltanto vantaggioso, ma è soprattutto necessario.

"15 new controllers that add digital bells and whistles"

PLCs, PACs and PCs rope in communications, IIoT, IEC 61131, safety ratings, I/O and function modules

"Industria 4.0: come il 5G abilita la fabbrica del futuro"

In occasione del Mobile World Congress (Mwc) 2022 di Barcellona, Qualcomm e Bosch Rexroth hanno annunciato l’evoluzione della loro collaborazione nella ricerca incentrata sulle applicazioni della tecnologia 5G per l’Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT).

"A&L e Bosch Rexroth insieme per la trasformazione digitale dell’automazione industriale"

La collaborazione con Bosch Rexroth: una nuova visione dell’automazione industriale grazie al ctrlX Automation.

"A&L Automation and Logistic e Bosch Rexroth insieme per la trasformazione digitale dell’automazione industriale"

A&L Automation and Logistic, software house e system integrator specializzato in soluzioni di automazione, collabora dal 2017 con Bosch Rexroth per offrire ai clienti progetti innovativi di digitalizzazione e automazione e anticipare i bisogni dei clienti.

"Key capabilities for today’s open automation controller"

There are five key traits to consider when assessing controller platforms, according to a company with a Control Engineering Engineers’ Choice Award product.

"PACK EXPO Innovations Report: Controls and Automation"

PMMI Media Group editors fanned out across the many booths at PACK EXPO Las Vegas to bring you this Innovations Report.

"Sampierana e Bosch Rexroth insieme nell’industria delle macchine operatrici"

Sampierana e Bosch Rexroth insieme per realizzare macchine operatrici versatili, agili e confortevoli.

"Quando automazione fa rima con… servizi! Con ctrlX Automation di Bosch Rexroth"

La soluzione connette i flussi informativi generati nello shop-floor: così Oem e utenti finali creano funzionalità aggiuntive per monitorare macchine o impianti in logica preventiva e predittiva supportata da digital twin.

"Bosch Rexroth complète les fonctions de sa plate-forme de guidage linéaire"

Après le kit Pressing, la fonction Handling est désormais disponible sur le système Smart MechatroniX, pour simplifier les tâches de manipulation de pièces.

"Bosch Rexroth Challenges Automation Programmers to Develop ctrlX CORE Apps in New Contest"

Bosch Rexroth has launched the ctrlX developR Challenge contest to invite the creation of innovative new applications and programs that take advantage of the advanced capabilities of the company’s ctrlX CORE automation control system.

"Bosch Rexroth to Present Industry 4.0 Automation, Linear Motion and Transport Technology at SEMICON West 2021"

Bosch Rexroth will showcase the company’s latest high-precision automation technology, engineered to satisfy the extremely demanding requirements for semiconductor fabrication systems at SEMICON West 2021, Dec. 7-9, in San Francisco, California.

"ctrlX AUTOMATION (Bosch Rexroth) rilancia su automotive, packaging, food e pharma"

Con la piattaforma è possibile completare il "fine tuning" delle apparecchiature senza ricorrere ad attività di programmazione.

"Bosch Rexroth challenges automation programmers to develop ctrlX CORE apps"

Bosch Rexroth launched the ctrlX developR Challenge contest to invite the creation of innovative new applications and programs that take advantage of the advanced capabilities of the company’s ctrlX CORE automation control system.

"Bosch Rexroth har sikte på nytänkande utvecklare"

Bosch Rexroth satsar stort i jakten på nya, innovativa automationslösningar – för användare av användare.

"ctrlX AUTOMATION Store"

The ctrlX Store is an online application marketplace for Bosch Rexroth’s ctrlX CORE automation control platform.

"ctrlX developR Challenge, la competizione di Bosch Rexroth dedicata ai software developer"

Bosch Rexroth chiama a raccolta gli sviluppatori di software in una competizione internazionale, ctrlX developR Challenge, volta a premiare le migliori applicazioni che rispondono, concretamente, alle esigenze dei software developer.

"App-based control system targets usability: Expert interview series, Dave Cameron, Bosch Rexroth"

Looking for a new approach for the next automation platform? Just download the applications you need from an app store, says Dave Cameron, Bosch Rexroth sales director for automation and electrification.

"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.