ctrlX developR Series

Season #1 Season #2 Season #3

ctrlX AUTOMATION on demand

Host Christian Zentraf and his guests Johannes Albrecht, Pedro Reboredo, Holger Schnabel and Kai Müller sit at a table and talk about graphical programming with Blockly of the automation solution ctrlX AUTOMATION

Taking part in a webinar at a specific time to learn more about the new ctrlX CORE control platform is no longer appropriate in our view and is certainly not TWO STEPS AHEAD. We have therefore come up with the ctrlX developR Series in which the ctrlX developR´s personally explain everything about ctrlX AUTOMATION that could be helpful from their point of view – and in a way that can be watched at any time.

They demonstrate tools such as the Software Development Kit, the ctrlX Configurator and the ctrlX Data Layer and use specific examples to show how easy programming is with ctrlX AUTOMATION. In complementary how-to videos, there are deep dives which leave no question unanswered.

ctrlX developR Series – Season #3

After the successful Seasons #1 and #2 we are now following up with Season #3 of the popular ctrlX developR series. In four exciting episodes about the automation toolkit ctrlX AUTOMATION our ctrlX developR experts give insights into their focus topics: Security, ctrlX OS, Machine Learning and IoT!

Opened copy of the ctrlX AUTOMATION magazine 2023/2024

ctrlX AUTOMATION magazine 2023/2024 –
Now available!

„Openness is everything“ – this is the motto of the ctrlX AUTOMATION magazine 2023/2024. This year, it´s all about openness and co-creation, which enables a completely new world of automation. Furthermore, there will be innovations of the product portfolio, exciting case studies and expert opinions on digitalization and connectivity.

ctrlX developR Series – Season #2

The second season features six episodes and focuses on the numerous possible uses for ctrlX AUTOMATION. Each episode is complemented by a how-to video which explains all of the processes step by step.

The ctrlX developR´s guide you through a complete pick-and-place application starting with configuration, setup and programming up to the final demonstration of the application.

Host Christian Zentraf and his guest Benedikt Rüb stand at meeting tables and talk about ctrlX Configurator, the configuration tool of the automation solution ctrlX AUTOMATION

#1 – Configure components

ctrlX developR is back with the second season! The first season shows how users can configure intuitively, easily and flawlessly with the ctrlX Configurator.

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Host Christian Zentraf and his guest Kai Müller stand at meeting tables and talk about configuring a handling application with ctrlX CORE, the control hardware of the automation solution ctrlX AUTOMATION

#2 – Set up a ctrlX CORE & PLC programming

In episode 2, our experts explain how easy it is to configure ctrlX CORE for a handling application.

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Host Christian Zentraf and his guest Michael Schäfer stand at meeting tables and talk about programming Python scripts directly on the ctrlX CORE, the control hardware of the automation solution ctrlX AUTOMATION

#3 – Use graphical programming for Pick & Place

In this episode, Michael shows how to program Python scripts directly on the ctrlX CORE without installing external tools on the engineering PC.

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Host Christian Zentraf and his guest Christoph Büttner stand at meeting tables and talk about ctrlX SAFETY, the safety mini controller of the automation solution ctrlX AUTOMATION

#4 – Implement machine safety

Episode 4 of season 2 is all about machine safety: compact design, scalability, efficient engineering and much more.

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Host Christian Zentraf and his guest Thomas Fey stand at meeting tables and talk about web-based HMI applications for operation and visualization, the automation solution ctrlX AUTOMATION

#5 – Create web-based HMI

In this episode, a web-based HMI application is created for visualization and operation of the ctrlX CORE using a web panel.

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Host Christian Zentraf stands at a meeting table and shows in a live demo how the automation solution ctrlX AUTOMATION controls and drives a pick-and-place application

#6 – Handling application | Live Demo

Time flies so fast! In the last episode of the 2nd season of ctrlX developR Christian shows a real pick-and-place application.

ctrlX developR Series – Season #1

This is ctrlX AUTOMATION! The 11 episodes in the first part of the ctrlX developR Series provide expert insights into the ctrlX AUTOMATION toolkit. Why and how was ctrlX AUTOMATION developed? What are its USPs and with what tools and features are we changing the world of automation? The heart of the platform, the award-winning ctrlX CORE control platform, is unboxed and the first projects are tackled. We then talk about security solutions, the ctrlX World partner network and programming with Python and Google Blockly. Judging from the click figures and comments, people are wanting more: So catch you on the next one – in Season 2.

Host Christian Zentraf and his guest Holger Schnabel sit at a table and talk about the automation solution ctrlX AUTOMATION

#1 – This is ctrlX AUTOMATION

The first episode of our ctrlX developR Series is live. Here we first give some exciting background information about ctrlX AUTOMATION.

Host Christian Zentraf and his guest Kai Müller sit at a table and talk about the start-up of the ctrlX CORE controller

#2 – Getting started

In episode 2, we show how easy it is to get the ctrlX CORE up and running.

Host Christian Zentraf and his guest Johannes Albrecht sit at a table and talk about the ctrlX Data Layer, the central neve system of the automation solution ctrlX AUTOMATION

#3 – ctrlX Data Layer

ctrlX Data Layer - the nervous system of our automation platform - it connects the individual apps with each other.

Host Christian Zentraf and his guest Julian Weinkoetz sit at a table and talk about the ctrlX Device Portal, the central device manager of the automation solution ctrlX AUTOMATION

#4 – ctrlX Device Portal

A central device management is absolutely not a standard for industrial devices, but it is urgently needed.

Host Christian Zentraf and his guest Johannes Albrecht sit at a table and talk about the Software Development Kit (SDK), for app development for the automation solution ctrlX AUTOMATION

#5 – SDK

With our SDK, we enable developers to program and integrate exactly those apps they need for their individual functions and requirements.

Host Christian Zentraf and his guests Johannes Albrecht and Thomas Hepp (Mirasoft company) sit at a table and talk about the development of individual partner apps for the automation solution ctrlX AUTOMATION

#6 – ctrlX World – Partner apps

Become a partner and integrate own apps. With our partner Mirasoft, we show how easy it is.

Host Christian Zentraf and his guest Alexander Breitenbach sit at the same table and talk about the holistic safety concept of the automation solution ctrlX AUTOMATION

#7 – Security

ctrlX AUTOMATION builds on a holistic security concept: Episode 7 shows why, among other things, remote maintenance has become more important with Industry 4.0.

Host Christian Zentraf and his guest Johannes Albrecht sit at a table and talk about standardized interfaces, such as the REST interface, of the automation solution ctrlX AUTOMATION

#8 – Rest interface & automated configuration

Basic requirements for an open and future-proof platform are standardized interfaces. More about using the REST interface.

Host Christian Zentraf and his guest Pedro Reboredo sit at the same table and talk about the ctrlX AUTOMATION Community, the exchange platform for developers, the automation solution ctrlX AUTOMATION

#9 – ctrlX AUTOMATION Community

The ctrlX AUTOMATION Community offers a platform for developers - knowledge exchange, application examples and tips.

Host Christian Zentraf and his guest Johannes Albrecht sit at a table and talk about the programming language Python in combination with the automation solution ctrlX AUTOMATION

#10 – Python

Our Game Changers show what can be done with Python and ctrlX AUTOMATION, especially in the field of artificial intelligence.

#11 – Graphical programming

The first episode of our ctrlX developR series is live. Here we first give some exciting background information about ctrlX AUTOMATION.

A new era has begun. With ctrlX AUTOMATION, Bosch Rexroth has created an automation world that is open to all.

In the ctrlX AUTOMATION magazine 2023/2024, you will learn how competitors are becoming players in the new world of automation. And how users and partner companies are becoming co-creators. There are also exciting product news, case studies from various industries and expert opinions on current topics such as digitization and connectivity.

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ctrlX AUTOMATION on demand

ctrlX developR Series – Season #3

#1 – ctrlX AUTOMATION a resilient system

#2 – Do you know ctrlX OS?

#3 – ctrlX AUTOMATION meets Machine Learning

#4 – IoT

ctrlX AUTOMATION magazine 2023/2024 –
Now available!