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Discover how companies across a broad spectrum of industries – from food and packaging, to automotive, to machine tools, plastics and electronics — use our technology to introduce new products, achieve greater manufacturing flexibility and transform their business performance.

Technology	Industry	Application Summary	Company	Products
Hydraulics-Industrial	Maritime	Rexroth partnered with EBI and the vendor, Scantrol, to create a custom-designed hydraulic drive for TC160 active heave compensated crane, the first of its kind engineered in the U.S.	Elevating Boats, LLC (EBI)	Two mobile A15 VLO 280 pumps, M7 valve
Multiple Technology	Machine Tool	Rexroth chose the CNC controller IndraMotion MTX to improve utilization, productivity and cost efficiency of System Insights’ Liechti milling machines on the shop floor	System Insights	IndraMotion MTX controller
Assembly Technology	Packaging	Allow the Yamamotoyama plant to run multiple flavors simultaneously and quickly without damaging the product and within a confined space	Yamamotoyama	VarioFlow plus
Electric Drives & Controls	Machinery Applications and Engineering	Reduce energy consumption in blow molding machine while maintaining the same production output and machine footprint	Jomar Corporation	Rexroth Sytronix variable speed hydraulic drive using MSK servo motor and IndraDrive C Rexroth Hägglunds radial piston motor CAb
Electric Drives & Controls	Printing and Converting	Develop a robust, industrial-strength print finishing system with the capacity, speed and sophistication to handle offline and inline finishing with the highest quality	VITS International	IndraMotion for Printing, IndraMotion MLC, IndraDrive drives, IndraDyn motors
Hydraulics - Industrial	Press - supermaterials	Develop a more energy-efficient hydraulic power solution for a supermaterials press. A new Sytronix DFEn variable-speed pump drive system helps reduce noise and waste and has a potential energy savings up to 50 percent compared to the previous hydraulic power system.	Novatek	Sytronix DFEn variable-speed hydraulic pump drive system, A4VSO axial piston pump, IndraDrive servo drive, IndraWorks software
Multiple Technology	Assembly	The Rexroth assembly plant in Homburg, Germany, utilizes Industry 4.0 technologies, including improved logistics and connectivity, self-adjusting assembly stations and on-screen instructions tailored to individual workers to transform production flow and flexibility.	Homburg Bosch Rexroth	Intelligent workstations
Electric Drives & Controls	Packaging	KHS USA and Bosch Rexroth help KHS implement a flexible automation solution: a new delta robot picking system controlled by an advanced servo platform	Medifast	IndraMotion MLC, IndraControl L65, IndraDrive Mi cabinet-free integrated servo motor/drives, IndraDrive M digital intelligent servo drives, IndraDyn MSK servo motors, IndraWorks programming package
Electric Drives & Controls	Printing	Controls retrofit with IndraMotion MLC improved output and extended the lifespan of an older printing press laminator	Industrial Automation Solutions	IndraMotion MLC motion logic controller, HAC drive component, IndraControl VEP 50 HMI, high-speed I/O card
Electric Drives & Controls	Machine Tool	Increase reliability and lower maintenance requirements in a complex free-forming application for the production of high-quality turbine blades	ABB Turbo Systems	IndraMotion MTX advanced, IndraDrive controllers, IndraDyn servo motors, HMI and control panels
Electric Drives & Controls	Machine Tool	Provide a user-friendly CNC solution with decentralized system architecture and a standard interface that enables higher production speed and efficiency in non-circular work piece production	J. G. Weisser	IndraMotion MTX, IndraDrive M, IndraDyn servo motors
Electric Drives & Controls	Machine Tool	Perform the milling, drilling, and turning tasks of three machines with one, thereby reducing cycle times by more than 80% and increasing productivity	Seppelfricke Armaturen	IndraMotion MTX performance, IndraDrive M, IndraDyn servo motors, HMI and control panels
Linear Motion & Assembly	Packaging	With the help of Rexroth's VarioFlow plus, Groninger develops an efficient, cost-effective conveyor for a new filling machine targeting private-label and entry-level packagers of cosmetics and medical products	Groninger	VarioFlow plus flexible chain conveyor featuring optimized sliding characteristics for the chains and slide rails, and less friction in the curves
Electric Drives & Controls	Packaging	Pedigree Ovens meets growing demand for producing and packaging pet “treats” with a flexible, high-throughput cartoning machine from Ultra Packaging powered by a Rexroth drives and controls platform	Pedigree Ovens	IndraDrive Mi cabinet-free drive-motor solution, IndraMotion XLC L25 motion-logic automation controller, IndraWorks Engineering complete software suite, IndraControl VCP 35 HMI
Electric Drives & Controls	Packaging	New intermediate bulk container bag forming machine uses broad range of Rexroth technology.	NuLine Manufacturing	Aluminum Structural Framing, IndraMotion MLC, IndraControl L45 controller, VEP HMI, IndraDrive Cs, IndraDyn MSK electric motors, Dynamic linear guides
Linear Motion & Assembly	Semiconductor	Cleanroom systems manufacturer JST sought to design and create a system to produce extremely pure, semiconductor-grade silicon by using automated cleaning stations. With the help of Rexroth linear modules, motors, drives and other components, JST constructed a linear motion system to clean silicon to the highest standard with precision and reliability.	JST Manufacturing	Profiled linear guide rails, extruded aluminum structural framing, IndraDyn MSK synchronous servo motors, IndraDrive C digital intelligent servo drives, CKR belt-driven linear module, CKK ball screw linear modules, MKR linear modules, EasyHandling System
Electric Drives & Controls	Packaging	Pita pocket sandwich producer increases production and reduces cartoning time with Ultra Packaging Veronica Cartoner, powered by a complete Rexroth drives and controls platform.	Kangaroo Brands	IndraDrive MI, IndraMotion XLC L25 motion-logic controller, IndraWorks software suite, VCP 35 HMI touchscreen interface
Electric Drives & Controls	Packaging	IndraMotion for packaging solution used in cost-effective palletizer	Emkon	IndraDrives, IndraLogic, IndraMotion MLC enhanced with IndraControl L40 controller, IndraControl V HMI
Electric Drives & Controls	Packaging	Delta Q-16 servo-driven gable top form/fill/seal packaging machine runs at 18,000 cartons per hour	Evergreen Packaging Equipment	DiaX04 drives, PPC controller, VisualMotion software, Sercos
Electric Drives & Controls	Packaging	Cartoner features more modularity, less energy use	Z Automation Company, Inc.	IndraMotion MLC motion logic, IndraDrive Mi, IndraControl VEP HMI
Electric Drives & Controls	Packaging	Rexroth integrated drive and control systems, including IndraDrive integrated servo motor/drive and IndraMotion motion logic controller, enabled Brenton Engineering to create a faster, simpler and more energy-efficient all-servo case packer.	Brenton Engineering	IndraDrive Mi integrated servo motor/drive platform, IndraMotion MLC L40 motion logic controller, IndraControl VEP40 HMI
Electric Drives & Controls	Printing and Converting	Paper Machinery Corp. launches industry's first servo-driven container-forming machine using Rexroth IndraMotion MLC, digital drives and direct drive rotary motors.	Paper Machinery Corporation (PMC)	IndraMotion MLC, IndraDrive Cs, IndraDryn T motors, CamBuilder
Electric Drives & Controls	Semiconductor and Electronics Manufacturing	Rexroth NYCe4000 motion controller with Sercos III regulates the complex operation involved under demanding, real-time conditions for high-accuracy die bonder machine	Smart Equipment Technology (SET) SAS	NYCe4000 motion controller with Sercos III
Electric Drives & Controls	Printing	In-depth training from Bosch Rexroth reduces downtime, improves efficiency for Louisville Courier-Journal press technicians	Courier-Journal	SYNAX firmware, Syntop13 software
Electric Drives & Controls	Packaging	Improve overall speed and efficiency of packaging line with new high-speed servo-driven casepacker tied in to existing upstream cup machine.	Mullins Food Products	IndraDrive, distributed intelligence, servo motors, servo system, MSK, PPC-R controller, PC-based motion and logic, Applied International Motion
Electric Drives & Controls	Mixing	IndraDyn MAF liquid-cooled rotary motors with IndraDrive M digital intelligent servo drives and embedded MLD PLC controller provide more precise mixing for more diverse materials. Company : Resodyn Acoustic Mixers	Resodyn	IndraDyn MAF liquid-cooled rotary motors, IndraDrive M digital intelligent servo drives, MLD embedded PLC controller
Electric Drives & Controls	Packaging	Integrated motor and drive, machine control and linear motion system used in highly efficient, ultra-sanitary HFFS machine	CP Packaging	ED05 proportional valve, electric drive and control, Flex Profile, IndraDrive Mi, IndraMotion MLC, integrated motor drive, linear motion control, meat packaging machine
Electric Drives & Controls	Metal Forming	Control system retrofit offers refreshment for vending machine production.	Royal Vendors	IndraDrive M drive, IndraDyn A series MAD motors with regenerative capabilities, SMC software, IndraControl VCP08 control HMI
Electric Drives & Controls	Converting	Drive and control system and easy-to-program software from Rexroth help develop a precise machine for the converting industry	Summit Machine, Inc.	IndraDrive intelligent servo drives, IndraDyn servo motors, IndraControl VEP operator interface, SYNAX 200
Electric Drives & Controls	Semiconductor and Electronics Manufacturing	Hard disk transport speed gets a big boost from Rexroth linear motion system and NYCe 4000 controls platform.	Intevac, Inc.	Rexroth Linear Motion System (LMS), NYCe 4000 controller
Electric Drives & Controls	Solar	Rexroth brings SYNAX shaftless drive precision to new machinery for solar cell production process.	Northfield Automation Systems	SYNAX 200 shaftless motion control system, IndraDrive C drives, MSK Servo Motors, Sercos III industrial Ethernet
Electric Drives & Controls	Lumber	Lumber stacker uses Rexroth regenerative drive system to put excess energy back into the main power grid	MoCo Engineering and Fabricating	IndraMotion MLD, IndraDrive drive system, IndraDyn servo motors, Sercos III
Electric Drives & Controls	Packaging	Develop an end-of-line packaging machine for multiple robots that maintains speed and accuracy, while reducing overall size and cost	Cama Group	IndraMotion MLC, IndraDrive, IndraDyn, IndraWorks
Electric Drives & Controls	Packaging	Rexroth's IndraDrive Mi Compact integrated motor and drive helps KHS develop modular packaging machinery	KHS	IndraDrive Mi integrated motor and drive
Electric Drives & Controls	Packaging	T-TEK‘s high-speed beverage palletizer provides speed improvements and energy savings estimated at 20 percent.	T-TEK	IndraDrive M drives, HVR power supply, MSK servo motor
Electric Drives & Controls	Machine Tool	More precision, less setup time on five-axis air-bearing die grinder with high-performance IndraMotion MTX CNC system	Pride Engineering	IndraMotion MTX CNC, IndraDrive drives, IndraDynS servo motor, IndraDyn T torque motor, IndraControl HMI, WinStudio, Ball Screws
Electric Drives & Controls	Metal Forming	Rexroth helps Specialty Tooling with the challenge of improving a tube-bending machine with intelligent servo drives.	Specialty Tooling	Digital servo drives
Electric Drives & Controls	Packaging	Rexroth digital electric drives and motors provide Spee-Dee Packaging Machinery's rotary filler machine with more versatility and dramatically cut product changeover times.	Spee-Dee Packaging Machinery	Digital servo drives and motors
Electric Drives & Controls	Packaging	Ultra Packaging uses Rexroth’s MLC motion controller and IndraDrive Mi to give cartoner new look with cleaner control cabinet, less wiring	Ultra Packaging, Inc.	MLC motion controller, IndraDrive Mi, VCP HMI
Electric Drives & Controls	Machine Tools	Retrofit drive upgrades extend the life of contour grinding machines with minimal operational downtime	Cummins, Inc.	DIAX03 DKR Analog drives
Electric Drives & Controls	Printing and Converting	The PDI Medical Combination Pouch System uses a Rexroth control system to convert pre-made medical header bags and shaped pouches to exacting industry specifications at a rate of nearly 200 seals per minute.	CMD Corporation	IndraMotion MLC L40 controller wtih Sercos, IndraControl VEP 40 HMI, IndraDrive Mi, IndraDrive C converter, IndraDyn MSK servo motor, aluminum structural framing
Electric Drives & Controls	Packaging	Rexroth automation system and integrated safety technology improves packaging production for a variety of tea products	Teepack	IndraMotion for Packaging , IndraMotion MLD, Sercos III, Safety on Board, IndraMotion MLC
Electric Drives & Controls	Packaging	Rexroth’s IndraDrive Mi integrated motor drive reduces footprint, increases flexibility in compact robotic packaging machine	Goodman Packaging Equipment	IndraDrive Mi integrated motor drive
Hydraulics - Industrial	Oil & Gas	Minimizing the footprint in drilling operations while adding reliability and torque.	Warrior	Hägglunds direct drives from Bosch Rexroth
Hydraulics - Industrial	Maritime	The museum ship USS Pampanito, a WWII era submarine which saw action in the Pacific War, recently had its hydraulic systems functionality improved with a Rexroth RexPak hydraulic power unit.	San Francisco Maritime National Park Association	RexPak Hydraulic Power Unit
Hydraulics - Industrial	Energy	Bosch Rexroth hydraulics upgrade helps improve burn control and energy production in trash to energy incinerator	Montenay Energy Resources of Montgomery County, Inc.	A10VS0 gear pumps, 2 FRE 6 proportional flow control valves, VT 5010 electrical amplifier cards with electrical position feedback
Hydraulics - Industrial	Steel Production	Advanced Rexroth simulation tools and hydraulics technology create ultra-precise hydraulic controls for iron blast furnace distributor system.	Woodings	Rexroth hydraulics, Rexroth simulation tools
Hydraulics – Industrial	Printing and Converting	Rexroth electrohydraulics make extrusion gap setting and control a smooth, rapid and highly accurate process	Davis Standard LLC	HACD electrohydraulic controllers, CST4 hydraulic cylinders, servo solenoid proportional valves
Hydraulics – Industrial	Civil Engineering	World-famous canal retrofitted with new hydraulic drive system on miter gates	Panama Canal Authority	AA4VSO pumps, hydraulic power units, cylinders, CERAMAX coating, CIMS measuring system
Linear Motion & Assembly	Solar	Innovative Rexroth slide-in photovoltaic module mounting system reduces material costs, speeds installation time	Flat Rock Solar	Aluminum Structural Framing
Linear Motion & Assembly	Packaging	As a Contract Baker, Oak State knows they must stay responsive to stay competitive. See how a new packaging line with VarioFlow conveyors helps them do that.	Oak State Products	Rexroth's VarioFlow modular plastic chain conveyors, efficient packaging conveyors with unique features
Linear Motion & Assembly	Assembly	Geothermal equipment manufacturer heats up assembly line with a lean manufacturing overhaul using the Rexroth Manual Production System	Florida Heat Pump (FHP)	Rexroth's Manual Production System
Linear Motion & Assembly	Waterjet Cutting	Rexroth aluminum structural framing helps OMAX penetrate new markets for waterjet cutting machinery	OMAX Corporation, Inc.	Aluminum Structural Framing, DGE Dynamic Linear Element, eLINE Compact Ball Bushings
Linear Motion & Assembly	Architectural	Aluminum structural framing used to help build world's largest binocular astronomical telescope	AIP	Aluminum structural framing
Linear Motion & Assembly	Assembly	Aluminum structural framing and flow racks help Bosch Security reduce waste and improve overall production time.	Bosch Security	Rexroth's Manual Production System, including aluminum structural framing and flow racks
Linear Motion & Assembly	Welding	Rexroth CKK Compact Modules help AMET Welding Solutions raise performance, reduce costs for wind turbine builders	AMET Inc.	CKK Compact Modules , Ball Rail Systems
Linear Motion & Assembly	Automotive	Axle production at Skoda Auto with Rexroth's TS5 transfer system	Skoda	TS5 Conveyors
Linear Motion & Assembly	Medical	Rexroth structural framing forms the backbone of medical device manufacturing excellence	Acumed®	Aluminum Structural Framing
Linear Motion & Assembly	Assembly	ROB-ELECTRONIC drastically reduces its delivery times and stocks by restructuring its production with Rexroth's Manual Production Systems	ROB-ELECTRONIC	Rexroth's Manual Production System
Linear Motion & Assembly	Architecture	Rexroth aluminum framing is used as a key element in a unique, sustainable version of the family home.	KieranTimberlake Associates LLP	Aluminum Structural Framing
Linear Motion & Assembly	Solar	Slide-in mounting system made with Rexroth aluminum framing reduces installation costs and adds style	Project Frog	Aluminum Structural Framing
Linear Motion & Assembly	Aluminum Structural Framing	Ophthonix uses Rexroth’s VarioFlow flexible conveyor and aluminum structural time to accelerate production time, improve quality and use less space.	Opthonix	Aluminum structural framing, Rexroth conveyor, UltraCurve, VarioFlow, VarioFlow 100 conveyor
Linear Motion & Assembly	Architectural	Aluminum structural framing used in exhibit at Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum in New York City	KieranTimberlake Associates LLP	Aluminum structural framing
Linear Motion & Assembly	Architectural	Aluminum structural framing used to construct glass house.	Taalman Koch Architecture	Aluminum structural framing
Linear Motion & Assembly	Solar	Rexroth aluminum structural framing products are a good fit for residential and commercial solar energy applications	LG Energy Solutions	Aluminum Structural Framing
Mobile Hydraulics	Mining	Rexroth hydraulics used on Schramm, Inc. drill rig to help rescue Chilean miners	Schramm, Inc	AA11VLO130 variable displacement axial piston hydraulic pumps
Multiple Technology	Welding	By combining a Rexroth IndraMotion MLC L45 motion logic controller with Rexroth hydraulics,Taylor-Winfiled developed a welding solution for joining Advanced High-Strength Steel that is scalable, precise, affordable and can be adapted to various applications.	Taylor-Winfield Technologies	IndraMotion MLC motion logic controller, IndraControl VPP human machine interface (HMI), Rexroth 4WRPH proportional directional valve, Rexroth external hydraulic gear pump, Rexroth development environment: IndraWorks with Open Core Engineering
Multiple Technology	Packaging	Rexroth helps Winpak vertical form-fill-and-seal machine do more with less	Winpak Lane	IndraMotion MLC, IndraDrive drives, IndraDyn motors, HF03-LG pneumatic manifold, MKR linear module
Multiple Technology	Printing & Converting	Rexroth technology leads to “less” - less waste, shorter changeovers - for new flexographic press	Paper Converting Machine Company	IndraDrive M regenerative servo drives, IndraDyn T frameless torque motors, IndraMotion MLC controller, Rexroth Ball Screws and Ball Rails
Multiple Technology	Packaging	Rexroth pneumatics, controls and linear components help vertical sleeve labeler boost throughput	SleeveCo	IndraMotion MLD, IndraDrives, IndraControl VEP HMI, IndraDyn S MSK motors,MSC guided pneumatic actuators, MLR linear modules, NCT units
Multiple Technology	Assembly	Rexroth drive, control and linear motion technology help plastics spin welder improve reliability and machine safety, while reducing waste and downtime.	Eagle Technologies	IndraMotion MLD integrated motion logic control, IndraDrive digital intelligent servo drives with Safe Motion and Safety on Board, IndraDyn servo motor, Sercos III Ethernet, Ball Screw and Ball Rail assemblies, VCP Series HMI
Multiple Technology	Testing	Servo-controlled nondestructive testing ultrasound machine offers faster scanning, more versatility	Marietta Nondestructive Testing, LLC	IndraDrive Cs, L65 servo controller, IndraDrive MSK servo motors, Ball Rails®, TC08 pneumatic directional control valves, HF03 pneumatic directional control valves, IndraWorks software
Multiple Technology	General Automation	Multiple Rexroth components are used to help develop economical, high-precision linear actuator by Bell-Everman, Inc.	Bell-Everman, Inc.	Linear Ball Rail System, Aluminum Structural Framing, Pneumatic Grippers and Valves, Motion Logic and Robotic Controller, Servo Motors
Multiple Technology	Packaging	Machine control, programming, and linear motion system helps Serpa Packaging Solutions develop versatile servo-driven balcony casepacker	Serpa Packaging Solutions	IndraDrive intelligent digital servo drives, IndraDyn servo motors, Linear Ball Rail system, IndraWorks software, Sercos III, IndraMotion MLD
Multiple Technology	Packaging	High-precision vertical case packer achieves faster packaging rate and greater flexibility with innovative multi-technology automation solution.	Bosch Packaging	KPZ pneumatic compact cylinders, MKR linear modules, IndraMotion for Packaging, HF03-LG pneumatic valves, AS2 maintenance unit
Multiple Technology	Packaging	New packing lines stack milk cartons twenty percent faster and save seven hours a day in production time with same output.	Advanced Machine Company (AMC), Norway	CL03 Clean Line IP69K pneumatic valves with DeviceNet, GPC series rugged twin-action guide cylinders, ISO Clean Line series pneumatic cylinders, MSK servo motors, IndraDrive C digital drives, Ball screws and Ball Rails, remote monitoring
Multiple Technology	Motorsports, Automotive	Rexroth hydraulics, electric drives and linear guides key elements of new racecar suspension simulator	Livingston & Haven/ADI	AA10VSO pump, 4WREE6 valves, CDT4 cylinders, VT-HACD controller, Linear Ball Rail, Ball screw, EcoDrive, WinStudio
Multiple Technology	Aerospace	Bosch Rexroth hydraulics, linear motion play key role in wing assembly process for new Airbus 380 plane	Electroimpact / Airbus	HNC100 hydraulic controller, hydraulic cylinders, linear motion runner blocks, ball rail systems and ball screws

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