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Shaping the digital future

“Digital transformation brings new ways of collaboration, along with the ability to streamline processes. It allows information to flow more efficiently,” says Eva Seidel, Chief Digital Officer – Change Business.

Dive into the world of digitalization

Digital Transformation: Embracing the Power of Software

Bosch Rexroth: Your partner along the product lifecycle

Digitalization plays an important role across the entire life cycle of machines and systems, and Bosch Rexroth is your strong partner along the line – from reducing commissioning time for OEM and system integrators to minimizing downtime for end users.

SIMPLIFY YOUR ENGINEERING

The development phase is a decisive factor in reducing production efforts for machines and systems. Both OEMs and system integrators can streamline their engineering processes and significantly reduce commissioning time with our proven solutions. This increases long-term availability and shortens time to market. Get to know our solutions that support you in the engineering process.

STREAMLINE YOUR INSTALLATION

The installation and commissioning of mobile robots, machines, and systems often must be performed under significant time pressure. In this context, Rexroth offers substantial potential savings by utilizing plug-and-run modules. They can be seamlessly integrated into or combined with third-party components or systems.

MAXIMIZE YOUR PRODUCTIVITY

Seamless integration of automation technology with information technology is vital for efficiency and a booster for productivity. Discover how Bosch Rexroth is reshaping traditional boundaries, driving productivity gains with streamlined operations and reduced costs.

MAXIMIZE YOUR UPTIME

End users benefit from a permanently enhanced productivity and increased availability thanks to condition monitoring and predictive maintenance. In this way, they reliably detect wear before it leads to an unexpected standstill.

Discover our digital solutions

Our innovative technologies are designed to enhance transparency, boost efficiency, and promote sustainability in your operations.

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Navigating manufacturing challenges: Sustainability, compliance, and automation

Off-Highway machine manufacturers face various challenges: aligning with sustainability goals, meeting legal requirements, and automation for improved efficiency. To conquer these challenges, Bosch Rexroth's Digital Application Solutions (BODAS) offers a holistic ecosystem to address the evolving needs of OEMs. BODAS offers easy access to proven hardware, flexible software, intuitive tools, and a collaborative platform. Easy to access - easy to use.

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ctrlX OS: Linux operating system for industry challenges

Industry is increasingly moving towards distributed software and data-based automation solutions. At the same time, information is being pooled as far as possible. ctrlX OS is a hardware-independent industrial Linux operating system that supports modern software practices. It allows for easy development, installation, updating, and operation of software-based functions. The ecosystem offers access to the ctrlX OS Store, providing Bosch Rexroth and partner solutions from ctrlX World. Companies can also operate their own software on any hardware that is suitable for the application.

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ctrlX AUTOMATION – Two Steps Ahead

In some machines, software accounts for over 50 percent of value creation. Software is key to the flexibility, connectivity, availability and ease of operation. Automation technology must fit into information technology with as little effort as possible. ctrlX AUTOMATION surmounts the classic boundaries between machine controls, the IT world and the Internet of Things. With the real-time capable operating system Linux, consistently open standards, app programming technology, web-based engineering and a comprehensive IoT connection, ctrlX AUTOMATION reduces components and engineering costs by 30 to 50%.

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Overcoming automation challenges: The need for advanced linear robots

The automation industry is faced with the challenge of making production processes more efficient and flexible. Our linear robots with pre-installed operating software (Smart Function Kits) provide a solution for these requirements. With their flexibility and versatility, our robust linear robots meet the individual requirements of various industries, including battery manufacturing and the semiconductor industry. Benefit from time savings, user-friendly operation, and fast commissioning.

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The challenge of building mobile robots

Building mobile robots is complex and time-consuming, requiring extensive expertise. Modularity and open standards are essential for simple commissioning of these components. That is why the Bosch Rexroth ROKIT Locator is a modular laser-based localization software that can be used and applied flexibly, efficiently and intuitively. Thanks to its one-fits-all approach, it meets the most diverse requirements and applications. The ROKIT Locator maps dynamic environments quickly and accurately without the need for reflectors or markers, providing a reliable foundation for mobile robots.

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Unlocking efficiency: Real-time solution for streamlined production

The quest for efficient production processes demands continual improvements. The challenge at hand: how to extract real-time data from the production line for prompt adaptions on the shopfloor? The solution is ACTIVE Cockpit, a cutting-edge software that not only supplies but also visualizes manufacturing data in real time. This dynamic tool enables quick and efficient production optimization.

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Mastering connectivity with Hägglunds Inside Intelligence

Hägglunds Inside Intelligence is a suite of connected products and services that can unlock your drive system’s full potential. It comprises smart ways to boost productivity and peace of mind – such as condition monitoring, which enables better decision making and faster support. Used for predictive maintenance and optimization, condition monitoring can increase drive reliability and potentially reduce factors like wear, energy consumption and machine downtime.

Digital Product Twin: Transparency along the value stream

The digital product twin of all our Bosch Rexroth products proves our commitment to enhancing economic efficiency and productivity throughout the whole product lifecycle. These digital twins go beyond replication, serving as virtual counterparts that mirror the physical reality of the products. By incorporating digital twins as a unified source of truth, we ensure that all product-related digital data is centralized and easily accessible as Asset Administration Shells.

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End users also reap the benefits of digital twins as they enable condition monitoring and predictive maintenance. This means that wear and tear can be reliably detected before it causes unexpected standstills, resulting in enhanced productivity and increased availability. Incorporate any needed Digital Product Twins into your own lifecycle workflows, such as virtual commissioning or digital services, and maximize your benefits at your own pace. Find out more about Digital Product Twins.

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