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Red Dot Winner 2025 – ctrlX FLOWHS

The high-speed linear motion system ctrlX FLOWHS has been awarded the "Red Dot Award: Product Design 2025" in the category "Industrial Design" for its high design quality and innovation. The “Red Dot” award stands internationally for outstanding design quality and evaluates aesthetics, functionality and innovation.

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Bosch Digital Award 2025: ctrlX AUTOMATION honored!

And the Bosch Digital Award goes to: ctrlX AUTOMATION! At the Bosch UX Convention 2025, the Bosch Digital Award was presented. We are very proud to have been awarded with ctrlX AUTOMATION in the "Growth" category.

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Mattias Wallinius

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Engineering passion: Motion programming made intuitive with Juliet&Romeo®

The programming framework is a new foundation for robotics and automation, designed for collaboration and innovation. Juliet&Romeo® is built to run natively on the Linux operating system ctrlX OS and is fully supported across all ctrlX OS devices. This guarantees smooth integration, high performance, and future-proof compatibility within the ctrlX OS Ecosystem.

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Extending machine lifespan with remanufacturing

Duquesne, the general director of Normandise Pet Food in Vire, France, is standing in front of a large, silver-colored machine on the shopfloor. For 20 years, the machine has been packing and labeling pet food. Bosch Rexroth electronic drives ensure that the process runs automatically and smoothly. So that it stays that way, the machine in the plant in Normandy was refurbished last year.

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Rexroth automation system enables rapid time to market for robotics manufacturers

Bosch Rexroth offers a solution package for automating robots, in which hardware, software, and apps work seamlessly together. As a result, industrial robots can be developed, customized, and integrated into modern production environments faster.

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ctrlX AUTOMATION @Automatica 2025

At Automatica, which will take place from 24.06 – 27.06.2025 in Munich, we will be showcasing the broad automation portfolio of ctrlX AUTOMATION for industrial robotics as well as our cabinet-free drive technology. At the booth, the ctrlX World partners will also show how they complement the automation system with hardware and software solutions for robotics.

We look forward to your visit!

The image shows the two cybersecurity experts Michael Langfinger and Sebastian Krauskopf. The background is dark and a connected world can be seen.

Portrait view of Michael Langfinger, ctrlX AUTOMATION Area Product Owner IT Security Michael Langfinger

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Podcast: Cyber Resilience Act – no time to wait

Unprotected interfaces, missing updates, or insecure passwords are just a few of the entry points that hackers exploit today. The resulting damages in the industry amount to billions. In our podcast, Michael Langfinger and Sebastian Krauskopf provide exciting insights how cybersecurity is implemented at Bosch Rexroth.

Portrait view of Tina Suttner, Game Changer Marketing Tina Suttner

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Above the Rooftops of Hamburg: Live Podcast Digitalwerk

On May 6, 2025, experts from industry, marketing, and technology gathered above the rooftops of Hamburg for exchange and networking. Additionally, the new Digitalwerk podcast was recorded with a special guest

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And now for the next prize: German Innovation Award 2025

Our ctrlX SAFETY solution has impressed across the board and has been awarded the “German Innovation Award 2025” in the Machines & Engineering category. The German Innovation Award honors solutions that stand for innovation and progress.

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BFR Systems automates unscrambling unit with ctrlX AUTOMATION

BFR Systems automates a robotized bottle unscrambler with the control platform ctrlX CORE. Important aspects for the automation platform were the simplicity of commissioning, future viability and the modular approach.

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ctrlX AUTOMATION @Packaging Machinery Conference

Will we meet at the Packaging Machinery Conference? On June 4th and 5th, the Packaging Machinery Conference in Munich will focus on the latest developments in packaging technology. We will demonstrate on-site how ctrlX AUTOMATION enables innovative automation concepts for packaging technology.

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ctrlX OS App Model Connect won automation app award

The ctrlX OS app Model Connect was awarded the “automation app award” in the Engineering & Robotics category. This is the second time in a row that we have won the award for the best app in the Engineering & Robotics category.

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WOLF automates with ctrlX AUTOMATION

WOLF Verpackungsmaschinen GmbH has taken its vertical form, fill and seal machines to a new level with solutions from Bosch Rexroth’s automation system ctrlX AUTOMATION.

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Ready for the Cyber Resilience Act

The Cyber Resilience Act (CRA), which came into force at the end of 2024, presents companies with the challenge of making their digital products comprehensively secure. The Bosch Rexroth operating system ctrlX OS is already well prepared for the requirements of the CRA and shows how manufacturing companies can future-proof themselves with this solution.

Portrait view of Michael Lippert, Game Changer Warehouse & Intralogistics Michael Lippert

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Holistic automation solutions for mobile robots

The great need in the warehouse automation and intralogistics sector for more efficient, flexible and cost-effective processes is increasing the demand for automation solutions for mobile robots.

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The CodeX of ctrlX AUTOMATION

What lies behind the mysterious CodeX of ctrlX AUTOMATION? Game Changers know it and they live it! It is the secret to success behind the automation platform ctrlX AUTOMATION – the key to innovation and the future of automation.

Portrait view of Steffen Winkler, Game Changer ctrlX AUTOMATION Steffen Winkler

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The future of servo drive technology is cabinet-free

Modularity, simple installation, and drastically reduced space requirements as well as minimum cabling – these are the key benefits of cabinet-free drive technology.

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ctrlX AUTOMATION @ Hannover Messe 2025

From 31.03 – 04.04.2025, we will present the highlights of the automation system ctrlX AUTOMATION at the Hannover Messe and show how it fits into the solution portfolio for battery production. In addition, visitors can experience the constantly growing variety of applications from ctrlX World live at our booth. We look forward to your visit!

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Audi uses ctrlX AUTOMATION for global grid simulation

Electric vehicles need to function with different charging infrastructures worldwide. During vehicle development, Audi uses an innovative grid simulation realized with components from the automation system ctrlX AUTOMATION from Bosch Rexroth.

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Trends in automation

Bosch Rexroth sees four key trends shaping automation in 2025: increased security measures through the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA), artificial intelligence as an efficiency booster, more sustainability as a response to stricter environmental requirements, and open ecosystems for more innovation.

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V623: small in size, big in performance

The new V623 is one of Voortman's flagship products. This combined drilling, milling, and sawing solution for various types of steel is equipped with a drive system ctrlX DRIVE and a Cartesian Motion System, both from Bosch Rexroth. This allows the machine to operate largely autonomously, making it more compact in size and greater in performance. Let's take a closer look at this powerhouse.

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Portrait view of Steffen Winkler, Game Changer ctrlX AUTOMATION Steffen Winkler

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Automation app award: Vote now!

The “automation app award” honors the best apps in automation. We entered the Model Connect app in the Engineering & Robotics category and, together with our partner HD Vision Systems, submitted the LumiScan Suite for the Production category. Find out more and vote now!

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Merry ctrlX-Mas 2024

A year full pioneer spirit, high-speed, co-creation and achievements is behind us. We have continuously developed our portfolio in terms of hardware and software and are overwhelmed by so much openness to our automation technologies. We show our Game Changing Moments in our review of the year and say THANK YOU.

Portrait view of Tina Suttner, Game Changer Marketing Tina Suttner

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ctrlX AUTOMATION live @ SPS 2024

From 12.11 – 14.11.2024, SPS Smart Production Solutions took place in Nuremberg. The trade fair is the highlight of the automation industry and thus the ideal platform for us to show innovations of the automation system ctrlX AUTOMATION and the Linux-based operating system ctrlX OS.

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Flexible solution for the automated assembly of fries

For the automated assembly of fries for the chemical industry, the Swiss special machine manufacturer Cerasus GmbH has implemented a flexible robot cell. The servo press from Bosch Rexroth integrated into the cell increases productivity, process quality and flexibility in frying assembly.

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ctrlX AUTOMATION, SPS 2024

Portrait view of Steffen Winkler, Game Changer ctrlX AUTOMATION Steffen Winkler

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Bosch Rexroth showcases the future world of automation live at SPS 2024

In modern industry, complex requirements such as legal specifications, sustainability criteria, and the constant need for process optimization cannot be solved by proprietary systems. Open platforms and co-creation make it possible to pool expertise and offer comprehensive, modular solutions. Bosch Rexroth is demonstrating what the automation of the future looks like at SPS in hall 7 at booth 450.

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ctrlX AUTOMATION @ SPS 2024

From 12.11 – 14.11.2024, SPS – Smart Production Solutions in Nuremberg will open its doors again. We will be showing exciting innovations around the automation system ctrlX AUTOMATION and the Linux-based operating system ctrlX OS.

 

We look forward to seeing you in hall 7 at booth 450!

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Bosch Rexroth industrializes deep discharge of vehicle batteries

Local recycling of batteries and the recycling of their valuable raw materials are essential for a sustainable circular economy. Bosch Rexroth supplies BLC, The Battery Lifecycle Company, a joint venture between the REMONDIS subsidiary TSR Automotive and Rhenus Automotive, with one of the first automated systems for discharging and dismantling battery modules in Europe.

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6th ctrlX AUTOMATION trade press conference at the Bosch plant in Immenstadt, 4 persons in front of ctrlX AUTOMATION Topic Wall

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6th ctrlX AUTOMATION trade press conference

On September 26, 2024, the 6th ctrlX AUTOMATION trade press conference took place at the Bosch plant in Immenstadt. Bosch Rexroth presented portfolio highlights around ctrlX AUTOMATION, news about the ctrlX OS Ecosystem and new partnerships of the ctrlX World.

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One-stop shop for automation: ever greater variety of apps

Find and purchase all the applications and services required for automation in one place – Bosch Rexroth implements this principle of the one-stop shop with its ctrlX OS Store. The digital marketplace, which now includes over 80 apps in 16 main categories, is growing steadily.

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Bosch Rexroth’s ctrlX World is growing – focus shifts increasingly toward IT/OT convergence

Bosch Rexroth’s ctrlX World is growing and now unites more than 100 partner companies in the automation world. At a time when the seamless convergence of IT and OT in factories is critical to innovative, efficient, and flexible manufacturing processes, ctrlX World offers solutions to make this interaction as easy as possible.

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Portrait view of Steffen Winkler, Game Changer ctrlX AUTOMATION Steffen Winkler

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The ctrlX OS world of automation is growing

The operating system ctrlX OS developed by Bosch Rexroth and the associated ecosystem are growing in terms of both size and importance. Since it was opened up to competitors, it offers extensive integration options not just for users, but also for OEM partners.

Fertigung bei Bosch Blaichach

Portrait view of Steffen Winkler, Game Changer ctrlX AUTOMATION Steffen Winkler

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Bosch Blaichach sets course for the future with ctrlX CORE

In order to align production with the rapid advances in the automotive industry, Bosch relies on the control system ctrlX CORE from Bosch Rexroth at its location in Blaichach. This solution supports the automated production of active driving safety products.

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Automation update: The new LTS release is here

ctrlX OS and ctrlX AUTOMATION stand for radical openness and diversity – and are thus constantly developing in terms of functionality and application options. New apps, updates and other components ensure that state-of-the-art automation is possible. This is also shown by the LTS release 2.6, which is now available.

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Portrait view of Steffen Winkler, Game Changer ctrlX AUTOMATION Steffen Winkler

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6th ctrlX AUTOMATION trade press conference

On September 26, 2024, we will provide exclusive information about the trends in automation at the Bosch location in Immenstadt and offer you exciting news from our world of automation, e.g. on our Linux operating system ctrlX OS and the associated ecosystem. We will also introduce new partners from ctrlX World.

Thomas Schoch

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Siemens Energy relies on ctrlX CORE

Siemens Energy is in the midst of the transition from centralized to decentralized energy supply. This also requires new control concepts. The company has therefore decided to use Bosch Rexroth's ctrlX CORE.

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Expert Digital Twin Sonja König

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Digital twin: Reflecting reality

The industrial metaverse – a comprehensive, networked, and interactive environment for the industrial world – has arrived. At the heart of this new era is the digital twin, an exact virtual image of reality. But why is this digital twin so important, and what's it all about?

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CUIR Corrugated Machinery chooses ctrlX AUTOMATION

CUIR Corrugated Machinery is a French machine manufacturer which specializes in the printing and cutting of corrugated cardboard. The company relies on drives, controls and motors from Bosch Rexroth for its machines and appreciates the compactness, openness and future viability of ctrlX AUTOMATION solutions.

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Portrait view of Steffen Winkler, Game Changer ctrlX AUTOMATION Steffen Winkler

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ctrlX World with 100th partner: SMC now on board

SMC Deutschland GmbH is the 100th partner in the ctrlX World. SMC is the first pneumatics supplier to expand the range of the automation system ctrlX AUTOMATION, opening up new possibilities for users. At Hannover Messe, seven companies from Bosch Rexroth’s growing partner network ctrlX World will be exhibiting in hall 6 at booth D26.

Rob Bierbooms

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Go with the ctrlX FLOWHS

In connected factories, everything must interact dynamically, seamlessly and quickly. The same applies in intralogistics too. The aim is to ensure short throughput times in production by optimizing material flows. ctrlX FLOWHS is the key here – a linear motion system which brings flexibility and high speed to manufacturing, with maximum precision and reduced space requirements.

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ctrlX FLOWHS honored with the "Product of the Year 2024" award

The linear high-speed motion system ctrlX FLOWHS convinced the readers of Computer&Automation and was voted "Product of the Year 2024" in the Robotics & Handling category. We would like to thank everyone who voted for ctrlX FLOWHS.

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ctrlX AUTOMATION @ Hannover Messe 2024

At the Hannover Messe from April 22 - 26, 2024, Bosch Rexroth will present the latest innovations relating to the automation system ctrlX AUTOMATION. Some ctrlX World partners, who are part of the ecosystem, will also present their solutions at the booth. We are looking forward to your visit!

Bernd Kammholz

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Bosch Rexroth and VMware by Broadcom pool their OT and IT expertise

Collaboration between technology providers with different specialist knowledge plays an important role in speeding up digital transformation in industry. This co-creation is alive and well at Bosch Rexroth and VMware by Broadcom. They are pooling their expertise to drive the convergence of IT and OT.

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ctrlX AUTOMATION @ BCW 2024

Bosch Connected World (BCW) opened its doors in Berlin from 28.02. – 29.02.2024:
80 exhibition partners and 180 keynote speakers presented innovations in the fields of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT). Bosch Rexroth and the Game Changer team from ctrlX AUTOMATION were right in the middle of it all.

Portrait view of Steffen Winkler, Game Changer ctrlX AUTOMATION Steffen Winkler

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Bosch Rexroth and congatec open up new possibilities for embedded computer applications with ctrlX OS

The Linux-based operating system ctrlX OS from Bosch Rexroth is gaining ground in the automation market and is now also available for embedded computer applications from congatec.

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ctrlX AUTOMATION @ BCW 2024

From February 28 – 29, 2024, Bosch Connected World (BCW) in Berlin will open its doors again. The event brings together the entire ecosystem of Bosch, its partner companies, and its customers. We are looking forward to being represented with our automation system ctrlX AUTOMATION and partner companies from ctrlX World.

Portrait view of Volker Schlotz, Game Changer ctrlX AUTOMATION Volker Schlotz

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Interface to the future

A modern PLC with REST-API for a standard palletizing system – this is what the robot automation company Robot ART was looking for. And it found it in the form of ctrlX CORE. The firm was won over by the openness and wide-ranging functions of the control platform – and the common desire to produce more advanced robots.

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Portrait view of Steffen Winkler, Game Changer ctrlX AUTOMATION Steffen Winkler

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ctrlX FLOWHS nominated for the "Product of the Year 2024" award

The high-speed linear motion system for transport and positioning ctrlX FLOWHS has been nominated for the "Product of the Year 2024" award from Computer&Automation in the Robotics & Handling category. The prize is awarded for outstanding innovations and technologies.

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Portrait view of Maurus Bien, ctrlX AUTOMATION Application Expert Maurus Bien

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Microservices: Small building blocks with huge potential

A fundamental shift is taking place in factories – a shift away from monolithic architectures towards microservices. This will significantly improve the flexibility and adaptability of automation systems. REST APIs form the bridges that allow the various software components to communicate and interact with each other. The control system ctrlX CORE makes it possible to integrate these concepts seamlessly.

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Merry ctrlX-mas

Another year has passed: A year full of great moments with ctrlX AUTOMATION. What did we experience in the last 12 months and what has moved us? We show this in a short review of the year and say THANK YOU! Thank you to our customers, our partner companies and all the game changers at Bosch Rexroth who have helped us write the ctrlX AUTOMATION success story.

Portrait view of Volker Schlotz, Game Changer ctrlX AUTOMATION Volker Schlotz

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With ctrlX CORE, Bosch Blaichach is steering towards more networking and performance

The automotive industry is advancing at breathtaking speed in terms of technology and design. For production to keep pace, there is a need for future-focused control systems. For the automated production of active driving safety products, at its location in Blaichach, Bosch therefore uses the control platform ctrlX CORE from Bosch Rexroth.

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Portrait view of Tina Suttner, Game Changer Marketing Tina Suttner

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ctrlX AUTOMATION live @ SPS 2023

On 14.11.2023 it was time again. SPS - Smart Production Solutions in Nuremberg opened its doors to the international automation world for 3 days. The Game Changer Team from ctrlX AUTOMATION was right in the middle! In hall 7, we presented all the latest innovations relating to our automation system.

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ctrlX AUTOMATION IDE App wins automation app award

The ctrlX AUTOMATION IDE app has won the "automation app award" in the category Engineering & Robotics. The prize is awarded for the best apps in the field of automation.

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Portrait view of Hans Michael Krause, Game Changer ctrlX World Hans Michael Krause

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Program robots – without a single line of code

Today’s robots act with ever greater technical finesse. With improved sensors and advanced control systems, they help to reduce the workload in industry. Because they are so precise, modern robots can help to reduce scrap and thus save resources and energy in production. And their potential is growing.

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Trade show

ctrlX AUTOMATION @ SPS 2023

Experience the automation toolkit and our diverse innovations live at the trade fair SPS - Smart Production Solutions at the exhibition center in Nuremberg from 14.11. - 16.11.2023.
We are looking forward to your visit!

Portrait view of Steffen Winkler, Game Changer ctrlX AUTOMATION Steffen Winkler

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5th ctrlX AUTOMATION trade press conference

On October 24, 2023, Bosch Rexroth announced two new partnerships for the Linux operating system ctrlX OS at its trade press conference at Bosch Haus Heidehof in Stuttgart, as well as a new high-speed solution for transport and positioning that takes automation to the next level.

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Portrait view of Steffen Winkler, Game Changer ctrlX AUTOMATION Steffen Winkler

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More and more partner companies are joining the Bosch Rexroth world of automation

The vision of an automation world in which competitors become partners and users help to shape the solutions is becoming reality. The operating system ctrlX OS with its ecosystem has won over even more collaborators. The partner network ctrlX World is growing too and now offers even more variety.

Portrait view of Steffen Winkler, Game Changer ctrlX AUTOMATION Steffen Winkler

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Bosch Rexroth presents the linear motion system ctrlX FLOWHS: High-speed transport and positioning

In connected factories, everything must interact seamlessly and quickly. This also applies to the transport and positioning of products and materials. The linear motion system ctrlX FLOWHS achieves this through flexibility and high speed – with less space required.

Portrait view of Steffen Winkler, Game Changer ctrlX AUTOMATION Steffen Winkler

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ctrlX AUTOMATION at SPS 2023: Three times more drive for automation

At booth 450 in hall 7, Bosch Rexroth will present new products geared to the automation toolkit ctrlX AUTOMATION. The focus will be on openness. This is reflected in the operating system ctrlX OS and in new products such as the linear motion system ctrlX FLOWHS which is seamlessly integrated into the ctrlX AUTOMATION world. The company will also present three new drive solutions which complement its ctrlX DRIVE portfolio.

Steffen Winkler – Game Changer ctrlX AUTOMATION

Portrait view of Steffen Winkler, Game Changer ctrlX AUTOMATION Steffen Winkler

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Stronger together: Automation needs co-creation

An ecosystem isn’t an ego-system. Its value comes from the combined strengths of different market players. Their various perspectives, experiences, ideas and technologies should be combined in a meaningful way to create an entirely new all-encompassing automation world.

ctrlX AUTOMATION IDE App nominated for automation app award, you see also a ctrlX CORE product

Portrait view of Steffen Winkler, Game Changer ctrlX AUTOMATION Steffen Winkler

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ctrlX AUTOMATION IDE App nominated for automation app award

The ctrlX AUTOMATION IDE app is nominated for the "automation app award" in the category Engineering & Robotics. The prize is awarded for the best apps in the field of automation.

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Portrait view of Steffen Winkler, Game Changer ctrlX AUTOMATION Steffen Winkler

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ctrlX AUTOMATION trade press conference

During the 5th trade press conference on October 24 at Bosch Haus Heidehof in Stuttgart, we will inform about trends in automation and offer exciting news about partnerships as well as the growing ecosystem around ctrlX AUTOMATION. We will also be showing a new high-speed solution for transport in the modern factory.

Joern Steinbeck

Article

ctrlX World: More than a multiplier for oee.ai

Using artificial intelligence to predict the time until the next system downtime. oee.ai can do this. And much more. Data and intelligent AI-based evaluations are the basis for this. Jörn Steinbeck, co-founder of oee.ai, gives an insight into the technology, its areas of use and the benefits of being a ctrlX World partner.

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Production machine for the manufacture of control units of automobiles, at Bosch Ansbach

Portrait view of Michael Haun, Game Changer Assembly Lines Michael Haun

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More assembly processes in a smaller space and using less energy

The market for electronic controllers for vehicles is growing. The driving forces are electrification and the increasing number of assistant systems. However, this does not change the competitive pressure to which manufacturers are exposed. Bosch is meeting this challenge at its plant in Ansbach with a new generation of modular production cells for different production volumes and device types.

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Shows Monitor with programming of modern HMI design. This is possible with WebIQ, the HMI and SCADA solution from Smart HMI.

Portrait view of Tanja Brinks, Smart HMI GmbH Tanja Brinks

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Programming made easy: With Smart HMI in the ctrlX World

How can high-quality and modern HMI design be achieved without programming knowledge? This is possible with WebIQ, the 100 percent web-based HMI and SCADA solution from Smart HMI GmbH. Tanja Brinks explains the low-code visualization system.

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Bosch Rexroth Transfersystem Varioflow

Portrait view of Ad Scheepers, Game Changer Semicon & Electronics Ad Scheepers

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Transfer systems on the fast track

Transfer systems today must be designed to meet changing requirements at short notice. The capability to quickly adapt to different load carriers, sizes and weights is crucial here. In addition, the demand for intelligent, highly integrated, easy-to-use systems, which interact extremely flexibly and efficiently, is growing.

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Shortlisted for the "Deutscher Preis für Online Kommunikation 2023", GERMAN AWARD FOR ONLINE COMMUNICATION 2023, DPOK.

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Shortlisted for the "Deutscher Preis für Online Kommunikation 2023"

The ctrlX AUTOMATION marketing campaign 2.0 is nominated for the "Deutscher Preis für Online Kommunikation 2023" (German Award for Online Communication) in the category "B2B Communications & Strategy" - we are very proud of that.

Person sits at the PC and surfs through the ctrlX store. The ctrlX developR lettering is latched.

Portrait view of Johannes Albrecht, Game Changer ctrlX developR Apps, ctrlX OS, SDK Johannes Albrecht

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IoT apps for more data power

Overall, demand is growing for IoT capabilities that enable connectivity, real-time monitoring and control, and data analytics. Because on this basis, for example, networked processes, improved decision-making, error detection and predictive analytics are possible. ctrlX AUTOMATION provides easy access to this: IoT functions can be easily and flexibly integrated into existing automation systems as apps. The ctrlX Store is continuously growing with new IoT apps.

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Host Christian Zentraf and his guest Mauro Riboni talk about IoT and the added value that users can derive from machine data.

Portrait view of Mauro Riboni, ctrlX AUTOMATION Application Engineer Mauro Riboni

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ctrlX developR (Season 3) episode #4: IoT

In episode #4 of the third season of the ctrlX developR series, Mauro shows how users can use ctrlX AUTOMATION apps and what added value they bring. His expertise lies in IoT applications.

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Host Christian Zentraf and his guest André Stury talk about Machine Learning and AIoT.

Portrait view of André Stury, ctrlX AUTOMATION Software Engineer André Stury

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ctrlX developR (Season 3) episode #3: Machine Learning meets Machine Learning

ctrlX developR André is on fire for Machine Learning and AIoT – in this episode he shares insights around these topics, how they are applied in the ctrlX AUTOMATION environment and what benefits arise for users.

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Lebensmittelverpackung aus Kunststoff. Im Hintergrund eine Produktionsmaschine die mit ctrlX AUTOMATION ausgestattet ist. Logo of company Illig

Portraitansicht von Tobias Gerhard, Game Changer Business Development Consumer Goods Tobias Gerhard

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Modular automation with less plastic

The machine manufacturer ILLIG is helping to make the changing food packaging industry more flexible and future-proof by relying on the technological openness of the automation toolkit ctrlX AUTOMATION from Bosch Rexroth.

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Host Christian Zentraf and his guest Johannes Albrecht talk about the Linux-based operating system ctrlX OS.

Portrait view of Johannes Albrecht, Game Changer ctrlX developR Apps, ctrlX OS, SDK Johannes Albrecht

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ctrlX developR (Season 3) episode #2: Do you know ctrlX OS?

Have you heard of ctrlX OS? Johannes shows in episode two everything about our real-time, Linux-based operating system, which has recently become available to third-party vendors.

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Host Christian Zentraf and his guest Michael Langfinger talk about security and why ctrlX AUTOMATION is a resilient system.

Portrait view of Michael Langfinger, ctrlX AUTOMATION Area Product Owner IT Security Michael Langfinger

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ctrlX developR (Season 3) episode #1: ctrlX AUTOMATION a resilient system

Welcome back to season #3 of the ctrlX developR series. In the first episode, our cyber security specialist Michael shows how we developed a resilient system with ctrlX AUTOMATION.

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Stilisierte, geometrische Formen wie Würfel, Kugeln und Zylinder sind mit Linien verbunden. Der ctrlX developR Schriftzug ist eingeblendet.

Portrait view of Mauro Riboni, ctrlX AUTOMATION Application Engineer Mauro Riboni

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IIoT: When the real world merges with the digital one

The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) is one of the driving forces behind Industry 4.0, transforming automation and production. This is because the IIoT enables the networking of machines, devices and plants with the digital world and promotes the efficiency of processes and systems. As an automation building block, ctrlX AUTOMATION offers a solution to unite IT and OT as well as to increase the efficiency of plants and machines.

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Lagersystem der Firma Dambach (Palettenheber)

Portrait view of Michael Lippert, Game Changer Warehouse & Intralogistics Michael Lippert

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ctrlX CORE controls extended arm for storage and retrieval machines and materials handling systems

Intralogistics is changing. The company DAMBACH Lagersysteme is bringing the benefits of automation to the pallet warehouse. The DAMBACH COMPACT SHUTTLE allows pallets in high-bay warehouses to be stored and retrieved even more efficiently. It is controlled by the space-saving, high-performance ctrlX CORE and can thus play to its strengths in an ideal manner.

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Portrait view of André Stury, ctrlX AUTOMATION Software Engineer André Stury

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Machine Learning: Learning from experience

The development of machine learning as a subarea of artificial intelligence is rapid. Today, they enable systems to act autonomously and make decisions. Data-based services and applications are the future. These include apps that provide information about the condition of components or give early warning of impending failure in the sense of predictive maintenance. Bosch Rexroth is driving this development forward with ctrlX AUTOMATION.

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Cybersecurity – not a freestyle, but a duty

The factory of the future is characterized by the increasing networking of control technology, IT and IoT. The various systems must be seamlessly interconnected to ensure end-to-end digital processes. At the same time, however, this increases the risk of cyber attacks. In the connected world, attacks can cause more damage than ever before. It is therefore essential that security is consistently implemented at all levels.

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Computer & Automation: ctrlX OS is Product of the Year 2023

The trade magazine Computer & Automation annually calls on its readers to vote the "Products of the Year". The Linux operating system ctrlX OS was voted number 1 by readers in the category Software & IT.

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Hydraulics meets automation: Bosch Rexroth with new apps for software-driven mechanical engineering

Bosch Rexroth creates new freedom in hydraulics: With the H4U (Hydraulics for You) software platform and the ctrlX AUTOMATION toolkit. In the past, know-how relating to hydraulic control technology essentially focused on hardware. Now, it is available in apps. With H4U, you can use hydraulics functions the easy way – independently of the hardware. ctrlX AUTOMATION has thus gained hydraulics apps too. The effects of these functions include greater energy efficiency.

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ctrlX developR Jochen Scheib: "ctrlX OS is the next logical step."

Bosch Rexroth has brought openness to automation with ctrlX AUTOMATION. A few months ago, it was time for the next evolutionary step: ctrlX OS. The Linux-based operating system for industry was previously reserved exclusively for the ctrlX CORE controller and has now been opened up to third-party suppliers. Our ctrlX developR and software architect Jochen Scheib was significantly involved in the development and is convinced of the innovation and radiance of this unique system on the market.

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WAGO is the first system and technology partner for the operating system ctrlX OS

With its operating system ctrlX OS, Bosch Rexroth has caused a sensation within the market: The automation specialist has uncoupled the software from its own control hardware and made it available for the industrial environment. As a result, even competitors can use the Linux-based operating system for their own purposes and take on the role of a system and technology partner. WAGO has decided to go this route and is now helping to drive openness in automation as Bosch Rexroth's first partner in this area.

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ctrlX OS: Simply open for everything

The automation of the future is not a closed space, but overcomes boundaries. This is also demonstrated by ctrlX OS. The Linux-based operating system for industry is another milestone in the ctrlX AUTOMATION world in terms of freedom and openness. Until now, ctrlX OS has been used exclusively on the universal and open ctrlX CORE control system. Now Bosch Rexroth has opened up the operating system to third-party suppliers and makes it available as a separate solution for real-time use in the industrial environment. This is unique in the market. The first technology partners are waiting in the wings. And ctrlX developR are already developing the next ideas.

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ctrlX developR Maurus Bien: "From drive specialist to big player."

What good is the best innovation if it doesn't find its way to the target groups? Or is not exploited to its full potential? Our ctrlX developR Maurus Bien knows this too. The application engineer specializes in programming interfaces and is himself the interface between sales and customers. In this interview, he explains why Bosch Rexroth, with the infinite application possibilities of ctrlX AUTOMATION, is now also playing a leading role in previously little-trodden territory.

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Automation trends 2023: Openness continues to prevail

In industrial automation, willingness to embrace greater openness continues to grow – both in terms of technology and the cooperation between the various players. Bosch Rexroth shows what this means in reality, why the degree of automation continues to increase and that the resilience of supply chains as well as sustainability and energy efficiency will shape the sector in 2023.

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Full power for AGVs

Electric vehicles are the future - in industry, too. AGVs are gaining ground when it comes to speeding up the flow of materials within companies. The Quick Charging Connector, an automated charging device from Stäubli Electrical Connectors, has been equipped with ctrlX AUTOMATION. In combination with ctrlX AUTOMATION, significant advantages such as a high power transfer in the shortest possible time result during charging.

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ctrlX developR André Stury: "AIoT will shape our future."

Learning from experience. This originally human principle is currently revolutionizing numerous areas of life and work as artificial intelligence. And in industry, too, the scope is enormous. With the IoT (Internet of Things), things are becoming networked, and with AI (Artificial Intelligence), they are becoming intelligent. The convergence of both - the AIoT - has immense power, knows our ctrlX developR and expert for Machine Learning André Stury.

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ctrlX developR Michael Langfinger: "Openness and security work together."

The increasing networking and merging of automation technology and information technology is clearly bringing the topic of cyber security into focus. Resilient systems that are resistant to attacks are indispensable in the factory of the future. In this interview, ctrlX developR Michael Langfinger provides insight into current security challenges and explains why ctrlX AUTOMATION is so secure despite radical openness at the various levels.

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ctrlX developR Mauro Riboni: "The only limit is the imagination."

The Internet of Things (IoT) is considered the driver of the future in industry. With it, real production landscapes are merging with the digital world across the entire value chain. The boundaries are becoming increasingly blurred. This development is also changing automation. In an interview, ctrlX developR Mauro Riboni explains how the interplay of IT and OT succeeds and what potential the industrial Internet of Things offers.

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ctrlX developR Johannes Albrecht: "Automation has to be simple."

Don't follow the trends but go ahead and develop "The next big thing" yourself - that's what drives ctrlX developR. One of them is Johannes Albrecht. The Area Product Owner for IoT & Apps at ctrlX AUTOMATION has been on board since the very beginning, driving the Software Development Kit (SDK), apps and ctrlX OS forward. His goal is to make automation as easy as possible for users. In this interview, Johannes talks about what matters in the automation of the future and what moves the industry.

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ctrlX developR: Innovation needs clever minds

"Digital is created by analog": it is people who create innovation. This is also evident at ctrlX AUTOMATION. A large portion of research spirit, development talent and innovative strength ensure that Bosch Rexroth is "Two steps ahead" with its automation system. But who are the people who put their heart and soul into developing ctrlX AUTOMATION to peak performance, and what drives them?

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New Freedom in Automation – Game Changers @ SPS 2022

With its market launch at SPS 2019, ctrlX AUTOMATION created a whole new world of automation and is since then known as an all-rounder that is secure, open, smart and future-proof. At SPS 2022, the Bosch Rexroth Game Changers showed the automation world all the novelties and highlights of the automation toolkit.

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Merry ctrlX-mas 2022

How would it look like, the perfect automation year of a Game Changer? TWO STEPS AHEAD means getting better every year, never standing still. 2022 was an exciting year that could only become so successful through the cooperation with our customers, our partners and colleagues. We would like to say thank you and look back together on a year full of openness, smartness, security and continuously inspiring game changing moments with ctrlX AUTOMATION.

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ctrlX developR: When software hearts beat faster

What is an automation solution without talented minds to develop it and keep pushing it forward? The innovative power, agility and performance of a solution is determined by the people whose passion sets the pace. The developers around ctrlX AUTOMATION are Game Changers.

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An all-rounder in building automation

Wearing masks, maintaining a safe distance and limited numbers of people in buildings – with the Corona pandemic rules like these became part of our everyday lives and work. But who calculates the number of visitors in a building? ctrlX CORE is ideal for this task as it automates a laborious manual activity.

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ctrlX AUTOMATION live @ SPS 2022

After a two-year break, the doors to the SPS - Smart Production Solutions in Nuremberg finally opened again on 08.11.2022. The visitors used the opportunity to experience the novelties about ctrlX AUTOMATION live.

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ctrlX AUTOMATION @ SPS 2022

In recent years, Bosch Rexroth has created a new world of automation. Now we are taking the next step to enable even more freedom and openness in automation. We have been intensively developing the next products and solutions. Experience the highlights live at SPS from November 08 - 10 at our booth 450 in hall 7.

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Bosch Rexroth at SPS 2022: More openness and freedom in automation

“More openness and freedom in automation” – the motto for the new developments in the world of ctrlX AUTOMATION. From November 8 to 10, Bosch Rexroth will present these new developments at the “SPS – Smart Production Solutions” trade fair (Hall 7, Booth 450) at the Nuremberg exhibition center.

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4th ctrlX AUTOMATION trade press conference

On September 21st, 2022, Bosch Rexroth presented two new products at a trade press conference at the customer and innovation center in Ulm. A particular highlight were the live demonstrations, which brought the new freedom in automation to life.

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Interview Rajvir Singh | ctrlX AUTOMATION Influencer

"The ctrlX CORE has really amazed me. I can use it like a smartphone. Just install an app and it's a PLC, an HMI, a 3D viewer or much more. Within minutes, I can change the function by switching to another app. Genius!" says Rajvir Singh. He is a development engineer and automation expert. In his own e-learning school and as an influencer, Rajvir inspires thousands of people. In this interview, he gives us insight into his work and tells us why he is so enthusiastic about ctrlX AUTOMATION.

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Bosch Rexroth presents ctrlX OS: Operating system now available for third parties

Bosch Rexroth is taking the next step as regards freedom and openness: In the past, the real-time-capable, Linux-based operating system was used exclusively on the control system ctrlX CORE. However, it is now available as a separate solution for industrial environments. ctrlX OS can be used on all levels – from the field level to the cloud, and on a range of different hardware.

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Bosch Rexroth breaks new ground with the planar system ctrlX FLOW6D

Planar systems offer enormous potential for a variety of industry segments. With ctrlX FLOW6D, Bosch Rexroth has raised contactless high-performance transport and positioning to a new level. Free-floating transport platforms, so-called movers, are moved on a horizontal, vertical or overhead working surface. Each mover acts in six degrees of freedom at high speed and with great precision – without any friction or pollution.

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Salesforce and SICK join Bosch Rexroth’s ctrlX World

With ctrlX AUTOMATION, Bosch Rexroth has created a world of automation in which the specialist knowledge of companies from various domains is combined for the purpose of co-creation.  More than 60 third-party providers have already joined the partner world – most recently Salesforce and SICK.

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The new freedom in automation

“With our automation toolkit ctrlX AUTOMATION, developed on the principle of the “smartphone for industrial automation”, we took a radical step towards openness in automation back in 2020. In 2021, the leap from an open platform to an industrial ecosystem was achieved. And we’re going further still to allow even greater freedom and openness in industrial automation."

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ctrlX CORE: For use in all sectors

ctrlX CORE is well known in industrial automation as an ultra-compact, high-performance control system. The solution is the heart of the platform ctrlX AUTOMATION and can provide a solution in virtually any situation where control systems are needed. But what makes it such an all-rounder?

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ctrlX AUTOMATION trade press conference

Freedom in automation - The next level! Bosch Rexroth presents the next level of automation at the 4th ctrlX AUTOMATION trade press conference on September 21, 2022 at the Customer and Innovation Center in Ulm.

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Sustainability is a question of service

It is not only in the consumer sector that new sustainability concepts must continue to be developed; it is also time to break new ground in the B2B sector. A service offering geared to sustainability supports users during commissioning, operations and predictive maintenance, among other things.

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ctrlX developR Challenge: And the winners are …

On July 13, participants took to the stage for the final of the ctrlX developR Challenge. Developers from all over the world had risen to the challenge of developing new ideas for futuristic automation solutions. Five finalists ultimately won over the jury.

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XCON 2022: Conference euphoria and 220 people unite to form a Community

On July 13, 220 developers and industry experts conquered the TechPark of the Bosch Rexroth Customer and Innovation Center in Ulm. To experience a conference made exclusively for developers! Eleven speakers spoke on the main stage and 13 in the breakout sessions on topics such as: Platforms & Ecosystems, SDK, Security, IOT, API, Machine Learning....

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Challenge completed!

Developing the future! Developing future-viable new solutions from ideas – that was one of the goals of Bosch Rexroth’s ctrlX developR Challenge. The international competition motivated developers from all over the world to strive for excellence and exceeded all expectations. It revealed unexpected business opportunities offered by ctrlX AUTOMATION, led to new connections and was above all one thing: great fun!

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Bosch Rexroth and MathWorks bring together simulation and automation

MathWorks and Bosch Rexroth are bringing together simulation and automation and are thereby supporting the simplified creation of digital twins.

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Bosch Rexroth at automatica: apps and low-code engineering for automation and robotics

Today, lean processes, flexibility and agility are core requirements for high economic efficiency. ctrlX AUTOMATION also meets these for robotics applications.

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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.

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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.

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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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Bosch Rexroth at the HANNOVER MESSE: Even more power for automation with ctrlX AUTOMATION

The future of automation lies in industrial ecosystems. Bosch Rexroth will demonstrate this with ctrlX AUTOMATION at HANNOVER MESSE. The partner network is growing all the time, adding hardware to the automation solution and an increasing number of apps which are available from the ctrlX Store.

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Bosch Rexroth at LogiMAT: Lean and connected Intralogistics

Lean manufacturing is an important competitive factor for manufacturing companies. It is a question of streamlining processes in order to act more quickly and flexibly and thus achieve greater economy.

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High Throughput Battery Cell Production

Using a concurrent engineering process, DWFritz Automation and Bosch Rexroth worked together to design and install a flexible, high-throughput and fully automated battery production line in record time.



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Trends in automation: Freedom and openness for everyone

Industrial automation is in the middle of a transformation and is set to evolve further in 2022. Steffen Winkler provides insights into the trends in automation.

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Deep learning during the ctrlX developR Challenge

Andreas Schiffler and Cesare Bornaghi are facing a particular challenge during the competition: “Deep learning”. In this interview, the two developers talk about what makes their projects so unique and what they personally have learned from them.

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Reduce machine development times significantly

Given the many movements encountered in assembly and handling systems, it is important to keep track of the cycle and execution time in each case. Bosch Connected Industry’s Nexeed portfolio offers assistance systems for assembly and production testing systems. These proven apps are also available in the ctrlX World.

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Red Dot Winner 2022 – ctrlX SAFETY

The safety solution ctrlX SAFETY was awarded with the "Red Dot Award: Product Design 2022" in the category "Industrial Design" for it´s high design quality and degree of innovation of the product.

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The ctrlX developR Challenge brings people together

What motivates the participants to realize their project idea for ctrlX AUTOMATION in the international competition? Three developers give exclusive insights …

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ctrlX developR Challenge: Showing real passion

The ctrlX developR Challenge is more than just an ordinary competition. In this interview with Jasmin Heim, you can find out how participants take part in the development process of ctrlX AUTOMATION, what the resonance is like, and how the challenge will continue.

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From dental implants to vehicle body parts

How can a high-speed milling machine for dental products be turned into a high-performance automatic machining system for the automotive industry? The mechanical engineering company Akcurate & CIMT took on the challenge and solved it with a complete package of solutions from Bosch Rexroth.

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Final Countdown!

Currently, the participants of the ctrlX developR Challenge are working together with their mentors to turn their ideas into reality.
Be curious to see which project will convince the jury at the big Pitch Event on July13th and win the challenge!

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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.

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Ready Steady Go: ctrlX developR Challenge is starting

From now on, ambitious developers can help to shape ctrlX AUTOMATION through the international ctrlX developR Challenge. The challenge is now under way: Numerous innovative ideas have been received, the participants have been selected and the critical phase is now beginning.

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Modern software engineering and its strengths Part I

What are the requirements when it comes to modern software engineering and what potential does it offer? Dr. Andreas Angerer, Head of Research & Innovation at XITASO GmbH, looked at this question in detail with the help of ctrlX AUTOMATION.

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Modern software engineering and its strengths Part II

ctrlX AUTOMATION thrives and develops based on the requirements and experiences of its users. Accordingly, the automation toolkit is always aligned with the needs of modern software engineering.

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Honored at the Engineers’ Choice Awards

ctrlX CORE – our ultra-compact control system for automation – has received an “Honorable Mention” in the category “Control Systems: PLCs, PACs” at the Engineers’ Choice Awards 2022.

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The driving force behind assembly lines

The assembly lines of the future are connected, digital and lean. Products find their own way through manufacturing and AMRs transport material to the right place at the right time.

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VHE commissions first machine with ctrlX CORE

VHE Industrial Automation has recently designed the first machine in the Netherlands to combine the function ctrlX MOTION with the control platform ctrlX CORE.

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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.

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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.

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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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The ctrlX developR Challenge is an opportunity for all

Turning ideas into projects – that is the objective of the ctrlX developR Challenge. Developers can still apply until 31 December. The international competition invites you to realize visions for innovative automation solutions with the ctrlX CORE control platform.

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Double power for beam cutting

Growing demands as regards productivity, short set-up and CNC interpolation times are typical in the beam cutting segment. The MTX CNC system from Bosch Rexroth creates the perfect basis for machine manufacturers and users to master the growing challenges.  

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Bosch Rexroth offers flexible communication architectures for the Factory of the Future

Communication – for example from machine to machine – is crucial when it comes to Industry 4.0. Bosch Rexroth and third-party providers therefore make solutions available for communicating on all levels via ctrlX World, the partner network of the ctrlX AUTOMATION system.

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SPS 2021

We were very much looking forward to finally being able to welcome you in person again at the SPS in Nuremberg. With a heavy heart and in view of the currently very serious COVID-19 situation in Germany, we have now decided to cancel our participation in the trade fair in Nuremberg. The health of all participants is our top priority.

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Bosch Rexroth and Schubert extend 40-year development partnership

Bosch Rexroth AG and Gerhard Schubert GmbH, which specializes in robotic packaging machines, have set out the framework for their continued future cooperation. The existing partnership, which began nearly 40 years ago, has been extended for another four years.

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Mixing is possible!

What happens when you combine a futuristic industrial control system with the most compact drive system available on the market and apps? The world of automation gets moving. As a result, machine manufacturers can significantly reduce the time it takes to develop machines and easily integrate useful functions.

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ctrlX SERVICES: Stay informed

These days, innovative developments are the result of co-creation. What’s more, the new generation of users values a high degree of efficiency and agility. As such, users always need to stay up-to-date and also need to know where they can find immediate assistance if required.

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ctrlX AUTOMATION apps pave the way for Engineering 4.0

Bosch Rexroth is gradually expanding its ctrlX AUTOMATION platform and related ecosystem with apps for modern engineering.

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ctrlX developR Challenge: Who will develop the winning code?

The countdown continues: on September 21, the registration period for the ctrlX developR Challenge began. From now on, ambitious developers are invited to submit their creative ideas for innovative automation solutions.

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Automation based on the smartphone principle thanks to Bosch Rexroth’s ctrlX Store

Bosch Rexroth offers users the option to quickly and easily obtain access to automation solutions or create apps themselves with ctrlX AUTOMATION.

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Highest quality testing for the heart of the electric vehicle

Bosch Rexroth offers the individually configurable IndraDrive ML and ctrlX DRIVE solutions for highest quality performance and efficiency in battery diagnostics.

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ctrlX AUTOMATION helps to implement artificial intelligence for Kohlbacher’s straightening center

Kohlbacher’s fully automatic HAMMERHEAD 3000 straightening center is now equipped with Bosch Rexroth’s ctrlX AUTOMATION solution.

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Sick Solution World

Digital Transformation is reality today: SICK Solution World is a physical tradeshow and online conference to showcase digital transformation solutions – with world leading partners and university students.

Steffen Winkler – Game Changer ctrlX AUTOMATION

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From open automation platform to industrial ecosystem

More than 300 companies have now implemented ctrlX AUTOMATION in their applications. The system’s radical degree of openness is its most widely appreciated feature.

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3rd ctrlX AUTOMATION trade-press conference

At this year's trade-press conference, which traditionally takes place in September, we presented our innovations around ctrlX AUTOMATION to the public. At the new Customer and Innovation Center in Ulm, Germany, we delighted journalists with updates on the automation platform.

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Bosch Rexroth: Open automation platform becomes an industrial ecosystem

Travel the world of automation via app technology – this was Bosch Rexroth’s vision when it launched the platform ctrlX AUTOMATION in 2019. In 2021, the step from an open platform to an industrial ecosystem has been been taken successfully with ctrlX World.

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Bosch Rexroth invests 25 million euros in factory automation in Lohr

Bosch Rexroth is investing around 25 million euros in the electronics manufacturing and logistics of its automation area in Lohr-Wombach and is supporting the positive development of its factory with automation business.

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Get ready to push your idea two steps ahead

The ctrlX developR Challenge is your big chance to prove your programming talent. Take part in an international competition and show your skills using the technology of the future today. Don’t miss this chance and apply now!

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INDUSTRY.forward EXPO

We are convinced that automation means software development today and show you how we will serve the customer needs of today and in the future with our open automation platform ctrlX AUTOMATION and actively shape the change in the industry.

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3rd ctrlX AUTOMATION trade press conference

Automation without boundaries – Bosch Rexroth presents industry trends and innovations on ctrlX AUTOMATION at this year's trade press conference, including a guided tour through the model factory.

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Connecting two worlds easily

Traditionally, information technology (IT) and operational technology (OT) have always been separate worlds. But the times are changing.

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CIMCORP optimizes gantry robots for intralogistics with ctrlX AUTOMATION

The degree of automation in intralogistics is increasing in favor of high safety and speed. Therefore, automation solutions and robot technology are increasingly used in logistics and warehousing.

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End-to-end automation security for networked environments

Industry networking and the associated Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) are redefining security requirements – and thus also the demands on the automation solutions used.

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YouTube series ctrlX developR awarded!

ctrlX developR – our video series by developers for developers – has been awarded at the “Deutscher Preis für Onlinekommunikation" with the 3rd place in the category "Industry & Mechanical Engineering" and is therefore among the best of more than 700 entries.

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Cabinet-free and open for intralogistics

Less is often more: Lean manufacturing is an important competitive factor for manufacturing companies. It is a question of streamlining processes in order to act more quickly and flexibly and thus achieve greater economy. This also includes bearing logistics and intralogistics.

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Connecting worlds the easy way

In modern automation, machine control, IT and the Internet of Things are connected seamlessly. With the ctrlX AUTOMATION platform, Bosch Rexroth is connecting these worlds.

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Connecting IoT applications: with the Node-RED app

Simple implementation of IoT use cases according to the modular principle – this is what Node-RED stands for. ctrlX AUTOMATION users benefit from the advantages of the open source software.

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Punching machine from stanova for plastics processing, equipped with ctrlX AUTOMATION components.

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Burr-free punching with drive technology from Bosch Rexroth

A young Berlin-based company is developing durable, freely combinable machines with an innovative punching process for the plastics industry. A key feature is the highly dynamic servodrive technology from Bosch Rexroth.

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Kleines Kind baut einen Turm mit Holzbausteinen

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ctrlX SERVICES: Engineer easily

Both machine manufacturers and users are keen to achieve efficiency gains through automation. The trend here is for increasingly simple processes.

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Der Deutsche Innovationspreis, goes to Bosch Rexroth

An innovation that changes an entire market: ctrlX AUTOMATION from Bosch Rexroth completely redefines automation in industry. This innovative power has now been underlined with an important award: “Der Deutsche Innovationspreis” 2021.

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Why automation needs digital twins

Whether in relation to components, machinery or complete production processes, these days digital twins play an important role in product lifecycles.

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Printed circuit board assembly

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Most compact drive meets ultra compact control system

Unbeatable in terms of compactness, safety and scalability: the compact drive system ctrlX DRIVE combined with ctrlX CORE.

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Automation meets machine vision

Machine vision is an integral part of automation. HD Vision Systems simplifies automation with visually guided object localization, tracking, acquisition and QR code scanning.

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Honored with „Plant Engineering Product of the Year” award

Both our automation platform ctrlX AUTOMATION and our modular drive system ctrlX DRIVE received the "Plant Engineering Product of the Year" award.

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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

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ctrlX developR (Season 2) #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.

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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

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ctrlX developR (Season 2) #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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Mann malt eine Glühbirne auf eine Wand

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Whitepaper

Whitepaper: The future of automation Part III

Increasing digitization and networking bring new technologies and processes, but above all a lot of potential for automation and optimization.

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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

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ctrlX developR (Season 2) #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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Automatisierte Automobilfertigung mit Robotern. Im Vordergrund ist ein Monitor zu sehen, auf dem die Prozesse simuliert werden.

Portrait view of Volker Schlotz, Game Changer ctrlX AUTOMATION Volker Schlotz

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Automation is (not) an industry issue

While industries such as mechanical engineering have been automating for many years, electric automation solutions are also making their way into newer industries.

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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

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ctrlX developR (Season 2) - #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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More drive for additive manufacturing

Additive manufacturing (AM) is currently on the threshold of mass production. Innovative automation solutions are needed to make this leap.

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Modern automation means overall solution from partners

Today, a modern automation system no longer consists of the know-how of just one supplier, but is made up of specialized knowledge and solutions from various partners.

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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

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ctrlX developR (Season 2) - #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 Benedikt Rüb stand at meeting tables and talk about ctrlX Configurator, the configuration tool of the automation solution ctrlX AUTOMATION

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ctrlX developR (Season 2) #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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Securely connected – on all levels

Industry 4.0 means networking - with goals such as increasing productivity and tapping new value creation potential.

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WITTENSTEIN offers apps for smart gearbox via ctrlX World

ctrlX AUTOMATION supports the openness of the smart gearbox cynapse and enables easy integration of corresponding applications.

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Slitter of a printing press

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A perfect match for the printing industry

Today's printing machines have to be versatile - increasing individuality requires quick changeover times.

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ctrlX AUTOMATION @EPLAN virtual fair

Under the motto "It's in your hands!", visitors to the EPLAN Virtual Fair can expect a diverse program covering all aspects of professional engineering.

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ctrlX SERVICES: Make it your device

The automation solution no longer dictates the processes to the user, but the other way around. Digital tools from the ctrlX SERVICES toolbox provide this support.

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Open for all generations

Solutions tailored to requirements? The openness of ctrlX AUTOMATION allows components from existing and new product lines to be combined.

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Rhebo integrates apps for cyber security and stability as add-ons

Rhebo relies on ctrlX AUTOMATION as an integration platform and additional marketplace for its industrial monitoring solutions.

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SDK: App development is that simple

With the SDK, the specific development and deployment of apps becomes conceivably simple. Own software and know-how can be integrated into the ecosystem.

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Customers need solutions instead of products

The increasing challenges in automation can only be met by complete solutions.

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Human eye integrated into a digital screen

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The trends 2021 in the growth market automation

A push towards automation: The demand for open, easy-to-use and flexible automation solutions is increasing.

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Bosch Rexroth defines automation trends for 2021

Manufacturing companies are forced to further digitalize processes in order to keep production processes efficient and guarantee delivery capability.

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The ctrlX AUTOMATION partner ecosystem is growing

Bosch Rexroth's revolutionary ctrlX AUTOMATION automation platform provides users with an open ecosystem.

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Awarded: ctrlX AUTOMATION receives “Robert Bosch Innovation Award”

Our automation solution ctrlX AUTOMATION won the "Robert Bosch Innovation Award" in the category "Core".

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Knickarmroboter mit Greifer in Form einer menschlichen Hand

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SCHUNK automated by ctrlX AUTOMATION

Clamping and gripping systems significantly determine the flexibility and precision of automated manufacturing processes. Schunk optimizes processes with ctrlX AUTOMATION.

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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

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ctrlX developR (Season 1) #11 Graphical programming

Programming easier than ever: we've packed graphical programming into its own application, based on Google Blockly, which creates Python scripts, for example.

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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

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ctrlX developR (Season 1) #10 Python

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

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ctrlX AUTOMATION @Ubuntu Masters Conference 2020

Our ctrlX AUTOMATION Game Changers Benjamin Beisel and Hans Michael Krause participated as keynote speakers at Canonical's Ubuntu Masters Conference.

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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

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ctrlX developR (Season 1) #9 ctrlX AUTOMATION Community

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

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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

Portrait view of Johannes Albrecht, Game Changer ctrlX developR Apps, ctrlX OS, SDK Johannes Albrecht

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ctrlX developR (Season 1) #8 Rest interface & automated configuration

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

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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

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ctrlX developR (Season 1) #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.

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Now available: Compact control platform ctrlX CORE

With its compact ctrlX CORE control system, Bosch Rexroth has defined the industrial control system of the future.

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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

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ctrlX developR (Season 1) #6 ctrlX World – Partner apps

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

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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

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ctrlX developR (Season 1) #5 SDK

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

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Bosch Rexroth at the “SPS Connect”

At this year's virtual SPS, Bosch Rexroth will be presenting all the innovations relating to the ctrlX AUTOMATION automation platform.

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SPS Connect 2020

At SPS Connect 2020, Bosch Rexroth will bring the ctrlX AUTOMATION automation platform to life digitally.

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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

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ctrlX developR (Season 1) #4 ctrlX Device Portal

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

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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

Portrait view of Johannes Albrecht, Game Changer ctrlX developR Apps, ctrlX OS, SDK Johannes Albrecht

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ctrlX developR (Season 1) #3 ctrlX Data Layer

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

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

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ctrlX developR (Season 1) #2 Getting started

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

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ctrlX developR (Season 1) #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.

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The next level: I/O system for ctrlX AUTOMATION

ctrlX AUTOMATION has reached the next level: with the launch of ctrlX I/O, we have developed our own I/O system for the platform.

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Developers will be designers rather than programmers in the future

Bosch Rexroth want to revolutionize professional automation and make life as easy as possible for digital natives.

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Automation means software development

With ctrlX AUTOMATION, we focused on classic machine and factory automation in the first phase of the market launch. ctrlX AUTOMATION, however, also solves problems from numerous other industries.

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Bosch Rexroth opens ctrlX AUTOMATION to partners

More and more providers are joining ctrlX World. Users can use apps from Bosch Rexroth, third-party suppliers' apps, or apps they have created themselves.

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Bosch Rexroth presents I/O portfolio for the first time

With the launch of ctrlX I/O, the platform, which is characterized by app technology, receives additional interfaces to the field and control level.

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With ctrlX SERVICES, Bosch Rexroth is expanding its wide range of support services

Bosch Rexroth is adding new services for users to its ctrlX AUTOMATION platform: an app store, a device portal, and an online community.

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Bosch Rexroth sets new standards for safe automation with ctrlX SAFETY

Bosch Rexroth brings a novelty to the automation market with ctrlX SAFETY: the most responsive and compact safety solution of its kind.

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Whitepaper

Whitepaper: The future of automation Part II

Digitalization and connectivity require a radical change in the market. Learn more!

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2nd press conference ctrlX AUTOMATION

ctrlX AUTOMATION enters the 2nd phase: Bosch Rexroth presents the innovations around the automation platform at the Headquarter.

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Digital DiscoverDays Factory Automation

Virtual discovery tour through the world of factory automation. September 30 and October 1, 2020.

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Questions & Answers

When users ask questions, we answer them

No matter what question arises around ctrlX AUTOMATION, we are pleased to answer them.

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Portrait view of Jasmin Heim, Game Changer Marketing Jasmin Heim

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Daniel Developer and the development of progress

Generation change: What challenges does Daniel Developer face and how can he solve them with ctrlX AUTOMATION.

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Digital InfoDay ctrlX AUTOMATION

Are you ready for the new world of automation? A world in which you can reduce component and engineering costs by up to 50 percent and effortlessly surmount the boundaries between machine control, IT world and IoT? We will show you how ctrlX AUTOMATION solves these challenges on our Digital InfoDay on July 21st 2020 from 10:00 - 12:00.

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Digital Days Hannover Messe

As the Hannover Messe could not take place as planned this year, Bosch Rexroth is presenting ctrlX AUTOMATION at the Digital Days.

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Portrait view of Steffen Winkler, Game Changer ctrlX AUTOMATION Steffen Winkler

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This is just the beginning!

Steffen Winkler, Vice President Sales of the Business Unit Automation & Electrification talks about the goals of ctrlX AUTOMATION

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Portrait view of Volker Schlotz, Game Changer ctrlX AUTOMATION Volker Schlotz

Article

Quick reaction times improve both safety and productivity

What do safety functions in automation have in common with airbags? Read the article to find out.

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Portrait view of Volker Schlotz, Game Changer ctrlX AUTOMATION Volker Schlotz

Article

Are you still programming, or are you already mixing and matching?

Programming a motion control is complex and time-consuming? Not with ctrlX AUTOMATION.

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Event

Virtual Roadshow USA – ctrlX AUTOMATION

ctrlX AUTOMATION on Tour. Meet experts live and experience automation and software showcases.

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Portrait view of Frank Kaufmann, Game Changer ctrlX DRIVE Frank Kaufmann

Article

Powerful drives for the future

ctrlX DRIVE: The drive system from ctrlX AUTOMATION - for less complexity, maximum scalability and minimum space requirements.

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Portrait view of Norbert Sasse, Game Changer ctrlX Configurator Norbert Sasse

Article

Configuring automation solutions intuitively

Even without detailed knowledge of the Rexroth portfolio, topologies can be easily assembled graphically. An automatic control check is provided by the ctrlX Configurator.

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ctrlX AUTOMATION wins German Innovation Award

The automation platform ctrlX AUTOMATION has convinced the jury and was honored with the "German Innovation Award 2020" in the category Machines & Engineering.

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Whitepaper

Whitepaper: The future of automation part I

Mechanical engineering today means software development. ctrlX AUTOMATION therefore offers a new freedom in engineering.

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Portrait view of Jyrki Anttonen, Technology Director at CIMCORP Jyrki Anttonen

References

Shaping the solution

Current challenges can only be mastered by machine manufacturers working closely with partners - more about the cooperation with CIMCORP.

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Hannover Messe 2020 – We Keep Moving.

Johannes Albrecht, ctrlX AUTOMATION Game Changer, shows how automation is developed without hardware - with ctrlX CORE.

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Hannover Messe 2020 – We Keep Moving.

Game Changer Maurus Bien introduces the new smartphone of automation in a short video.

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News

ctrlX CORE wins Red Dot Award

The ctrlX CORE control system was awarded with the "Red Dot Award: Product Design 2020".

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Portrait view of Julian Weinkoetz, Game Changer ctrlX SERVICES Julian Weinkötz

Article

All control systems up to date? Check!

Remote access to all controllers from one place - to update all controllers centrally. This is what the ctrlX Device Portal offers.

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Video

ctrlX AUTOMATION in a nutshell

The ten unique selling points of our 360° automation platform in a nutshell.

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Portrait view of Andreas Gryglewski, Game Changer Consumer Goods & Handling Andreas Gryglewski

Article

Cartesian robots: compatible with any programming language

With minimal space requirements, reduced engineering and an openness to contemporary programming languages, ctrlX AUTOMATION offers the perfect solution for Cartesian systems.

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Portrait view of Volker Schlotz, Game Changer ctrlX AUTOMATION Volker Schlotz

Article

Application-ready: ctrlX AUTOMATION in use

Insights into the first use cases of ctrlX AUTOMATION in the field of robotics and handling.

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Portrait view of Benjamin Nerger, Game Changer ctrlX CORE Benjamin Nerger

Article

The smartphone of automation

What would automation look like if it were reinvented by Google, Apple or another digital company?

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Article

Performance makes all the difference

To provide a scalable and compact automation platform, we have optimized each component individually, but also considered the overall system.

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Trade show

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ctrlX AUTOMATION – Live @SPS 2019

The SPS as the most important trade fair of the automation industry was the perfect place to present the new automation platform ctrlX AUTOMATION. Experience the show again here.

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News

ctrlX AUTOMATION – The Movie

In the past, we have adapted to the latest technologies, but with ctrlX AUTOMATION we have overcome physical boundaries and opened new horizons.

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ctrlX AUTOMATION live at the SPS 2019 in Nuremberg

SPS is the most important trade fair in the automation industry. The perfect place to present ctrlX AUTOMATION to the world.

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Step by Step to the Product-Launch

In September, public communication started with a press event in Ulm. This was followed by a forum for global sales. In November, 65 customers participated in a sneak preview.

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Article

Explore the world of automation via app

App-based engineering in automation? That's what the ctrlX AUTOMATION platform offers.

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A new world of automation

With its new automation platform ctrlX AUTOMATION, Bosch Rexroth is breaking down the traditional boundaries between machine control, IT, and the Internet of Things.

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Article

ctrlX AUTOMATION pushes the boundaries

When developing ctrlX AUTOMATION, we set ourselves the goal of creating the most open and future-proof automation platform on the market - for OT and IT.

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Article

Stepping into the future

Put an end to the complexity of integrating features into an automation system. Machine manufacturers now integrate features simply via app.

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Working with tomorrow’s technology today

The mission statement for the development of ctrlX AUTOMATION: Question everything - create something completely new - the future of automation.

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Interview

TWO STEPS AHEAD - Improve the world of automation

Steffen Winkler presents the revolutionary automation platform ctrlX AUTOMATION.

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