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Michael Haun

2021-07-07Article

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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Julian Weinkötz

2021-06-30Article

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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2021-06-28Press

“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.

Karsten Kreusch

2021-06-25Article

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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2021-06-18Press

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.

Michael Haun

2021-06-17Article

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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2021-06-11News

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.

Christian Zentgraf

2021-06-10Video

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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Christian Zentgraf

2021-06-09Video

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.

Watch episode 5 & how to

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Hans Michael Krause

2021-06-02Whitepaper

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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Christian Zentgraf

2021-06-02Video

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.

Watch episode 4 & how to

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Volker Schlotz

2021-06-02Article

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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Christian Zentgraf

2021-05-26Video

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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Peter Berens

2021-05-26Article

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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Kai Müller

2021-05-19Video

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.

Watch episode 2 & how to

ControlsEngineeringAutomation

2021-05-19Press

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.

Christian Zentgraf

2021-05-10Video

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.

Watch episode 1 & how to

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Alexander Breitenbach

2021-05-04Article

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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2021-04-21Press

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.

Andreas Gryglewski

2021-04-21Article

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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2021-04-21Trade show

2021-04-28 - 2021-04-29 Virtual

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.

Julian Weinkötz

2021-04-15Article

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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Steffen Winkler

2021-03-24Article

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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Johannes Albrecht

2021-03-24Article

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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2021-03-24Trade show

2021-04-12 - 2021-04-16 Virtual

Hannover Messe Digital Edition 2021

All innovations of our automation platform ctrlX AUTOMATION will be presented at the digital Hannover Messe 2021.

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2021-03-24Press

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.

2021-03-15Event

2021-03-24 - 2021-03-25

Virtual supply chain fair

More on the question "Does warehouse technology need new approaches to automation?" at the Dambach-Lagersysteme virtual intralogistics trade fair.

Philipp Guth

2021-03-10Article

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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2021-03-10Press

Customers need solutions instead of products

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

2021-02-23Press

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.

2021-02-18Press

The ctrlX AUTOMATION partner ecosystem is growing

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

2021-02-11Press

Awarded: ctrlX AUTOMATION receives “Robert Bosch Innovation Award”

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

Dr. Martin May

2021-01-21Article

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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Christian Zentgraf

2020-12-24Video

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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Johannes Albrecht

2020-12-17Video

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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Hans Michael Krause

2020-12-11Event

2020-12-22 Virtual

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.

Pedro Reboredo

2020-12-10Video

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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Johannes Albrecht

2020-12-03Video

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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Alexander Breitenbach

2020-11-26Video

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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ControlsEngineeringAutomation

2020-11-24Press

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.

Johannes Albrecht

2020-11-19Video

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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Johannes Albrecht

2020-11-12Video

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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ControlsEngineeringAutomation

2020-11-12Trade show

2020-11-24 - 2020-11-26 Virtual

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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Julian Weinkötz

2020-11-05Video

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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ControlsEngineeringAutomation

2020-11-05Trade show

2020-11-24 - 2020-11-26 Virtual

SPS Connect 2020

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

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Johannes Albrecht

2020-10-29Video

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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Kai Müller

2020-10-22Video

ctrlX developR (Seaon 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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Holger Schnabel

2020-10-15Video

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.

Watch episode 1

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Thomas Höfling, Gane Changer ctrlX I/O Thomas Höfling

2020-10-14Article

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.

ControlsEngineeringAutomation

2020-10-05Press

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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2020-10-02Press

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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2020-10-01Press

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.

2020-10-01Press

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.

2020-09-30Press

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.

2020-09-29Press

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.

Holger Schnabel

2020-09-29Whitepaper

Whitepaper: The future of automation Part II

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

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Jasmin Heim

2020-09-29Event

2020-09-29 Germany

2nd press conference ctrlX AUTOMATION

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

2020-09-28Trade show

2020-09-30 - 2020-10-01 Virtual

Digital DiscoverDays Factory Automation

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

Q&A ctrlX AUTOMATION, When users ask questions, we answer them

Hans Michael Krause

2020-08-28Questions & 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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Jasmin Heim

2020-07-28Article

Daniel Developer and the development of progress

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

EngineeringAutomation

2020-07-28News

Automate #LikeABosch with ctrlX AUTOMATION

Shawn has already discovered the benefits of ctrlX AUTOMATION for himself. Complicated becomes simple and the future becomes the present.

2020-07-15Event

2020-07-21 Virtual

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 21^st 2020 from 10:00 - 12:00.

2020-07-14Trade show

2020-07-14 - 2020-07-15 Virtual

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.

Watch the live presentation

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Philipp Guth

2020-07-14Interview

This is just the beginning!

Philipp Guth talks about the goals with ctrlX AUTOMATION in his new role as Senior Vice President of the Automation & Electrification Solutions Business Unit.

Automation

an opening Airbag

Volker Schlotz

2020-07-10Article

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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Volker Schlotz

2020-07-03Article

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

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

Automation

2020-06-25Event

Virtual Roadshow USA – ctrlX AUTOMATION

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

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Frank Kaufmann

2020-06-17Article

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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Norbert Sasse

2020-06-17Article

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.

Automation

2020-06-15Event

2020-07-13 - 2020-07-16 USA

Virtual Event USA: Factory of the Future

During a 4-day virtual event (07/13 - 07/16/2020), Bosch Rexroth explains everything about the factory of the future!

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2020-05-26News

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.

Steffen Winkler

2020-05-20Whitepaper

Whitepaper: The future of automation part I

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

EngineeringAutomation

Jyrki Anttonen

2020-05-05Interview

Shaping the solution

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

Automation

2020-04-20Trade show

2020-04-20 - 2020-04-24

Hannover Messe 2020 – We Keep Moving.

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

2020-04-20Trade show

2020-04-20 - 2020-04-24 Virtual

Hannover Messe 2020 – We Keep Moving.

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

2020-04-06News

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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Julian Weinkötz

2020-04-02Article

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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Jasmin Heim

2020-03-30Video

ctrlX AUTOMATION in a nutshell

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

Automation

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Andreas Gryglewski

2020-02-11Article

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.

Automation

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Volker Schlotz

2020-01-27Article

Application-ready: ctrlX AUTOMATION in use

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

Automation

Heart with branching connections

Benjamin Nerger

2020-01-17Article

The smartphone of automation

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

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Benjamin Nerger

2020-01-15Article

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.

ControlsDrives

2019-12-16Trade show

2019-11-26 - 2019-11-28 Germany

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.

2019-12-15News

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.

2019-11-26Video

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.

2019-11-18Video

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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Sebastian Krauskopf

2019-10-29Article

Explore the world of automation via app

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

ControlsAutomation

2019-10-21Press

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.

Hans Michael Krause

2019-10-16Article

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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Sebastian Krauskopf

2019-09-27Article

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.

Automation

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Steffen Winkler

2019-09-26Article

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.

Automation

Steffen Winkler

2019-08-19Interview

TWO STEPS AHEAD - Improve the world of automation

Steffen Winkler presents the revolutionary automation platform ctrlX AUTOMATION.

Automation

Press releases

"There´s an app for that"

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

"Bosch Rexroth introduces ctrlX AUTOMATION control platform"

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

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

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