Effective July 1, 2015, Paul Cooke has been appointed Regional President Americas and President & CEO of Bosch Rexroth Corporation U.S. Mr. Cooke will continue as Senior Vice…
Offshore Technology Conference: Bosch Rexroth featuring latest drive and control technologies for marine and offshore
Bosch Rexroth will exhibit May 4-7 in Houston at the 2015 Offshore Technology Conference (OTC), in booth 2663, with an array of marine and offshore technologies that provide…
How to reduce energy use of conveyor systems
Conveyors make up a significant part of most assembly and automation systems, not only in size, but also in terms of energy consumption. Think about it – they often…
Making the correct robotics choices at the best price
Because of the many options in the field of robotics, end users sometimes face a dilemma in choosing between entry-level and high-performance features. People have different perceptions of…
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Doing the heavy lifting: when Cartesian robots make the most sense
Compared to a Cartesian robot, a SCARA or six-axis system will generally deliver higher performance out of the box at a higher cost and with greater programming requirements,…
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Rexroth hydraulic service centers earn ISO-9001 quality certification
Two regional Bosch Rexroth Corporation mobile and industrial hydraulic service centers in Houston and Dallas, Texas recently earned ISO 9001:2008 quality certifications. According to the International Organization for…
6 things small manufacturers need to know about Cartesian robots
1. They handle heavier loads—A 20 kg payload is no problem for a Cartesian robot, which makes money savings possible by downsizing mechanics, using smaller components and less…
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Upgraded Rexroth MLC Version 13 Motion Logic and Controller
The Rexroth MLC motion logic controller with Version 13 firmware features a robust new set of capabilities and function modules designed to make it faster and easier to…
Easy to implement gesture control in automation
With the swipe of a finger through the program: With a new generation of control units, Bosch Rexroth now brings the advantages of gesture control, which is familiar…
Flexible control for winches and cranes
One control handles both simple and complex winch and crane drives, helping you to generate new flexible systems quickly. The control system can easily be connected to a customer’s system using predefined interfaces. Numerous hardware variants in the form of an extensive modular system let you maximize flexibility and reduce costs and errors during commissioning…
Bosch Rexroth launches its 2015 hydraulic training schedule
Bosch Rexroth is accepting registration for all courses in its training program designed for industrial and mobile hydraulics systems engineers. Rexroth’s Hydraulics Technical Training is targeted toward individuals…
Improved controller for Rexroth Active Heave Compensation enhances system performance
Bosch Rexroth has introduced an upgrade to the electrohydraulic controller used on the company’s A4VSO and A4VSG hydraulic axial piston components, which function as secondary control units in…
Low-noise conveyor system is easy to configure
VarioFlow plus is a flexible chain conveyor system easily configurable as individual, space-saving systems for versatile, complex transportation tasks, even for particularly difficult environments. The conveyor system offers a number of standard modules covering differing application requirements with maximum interchangeability and modularity. The MTpro planning software with Layout Designer helps simplify selection and combination of…
Rexroth IndraControl XM21/22 programmable logic controller integrates I/O for speed, flexibility
New control hardware combines the speed of the Sercos automation bus with Rexroth’s IndraControl S20 I/O series into one functionally complete and modular control system. Easy and flexible system configuration with modular I/O expansion High-performance data processing Scalable firmware for motion logic applications Bosch Rexroth’s IndraControl XM21/22 programmable logic controller (PLC) combines the speed of…
Software helps you add intelligent functions to machine tools
Higher productivity through intelligent functions is an increasingly critical factor in the competitive ability of machine tools. One option for adding new and unique functions is with the Open Core Engineering system. Open Core Engineering enhances classic PLC programming by bridging the gap to IT automation. It increases engineering efficiency through its use of open…
Bosch Rexroth’s largest hydraulics production facility in the Americas celebrates 25 years of operation
Opened in 1989, the facility was originally made up of a single 250,000 sq. ft. building and specialized in manufacturing hydraulic pumps. Now, the Fountain Inn facility is…
Integrated measuring system with accuracy that rivals glass
IMS-I Integrated Measuring System From Rexroth: Precise, Robust, and Compact Fully integrated with accuracy that rivals a glass scale The newly enhanced IMS-I integrated measuring system from Rexroth…
Rexroth Sytronix SVP 7010 variable-speed pump drive
The new SVP 7010 expands the Sytronix family of ready-to-install variable-speed pump drives offered by Rexroth. With a comprehensive selection of hydraulic-specific functions, it is suited to a…
New operating devices for modern machines offer improved readability
Bosch Rexroth’s IndraControl V transfers the current status of the semi-conductor and display technologies to a completely new portfolio of operating and visualizing devices. The human-machine-interfaces offer more room for more information with improved readability. The displays with robust, anti-reflecting glass surfaces are arranged on the rough surrounding conditions of production and retain their excellent…
Building Safety Into Motion Networks
If you’ve been hearing more about safety, you’re not alone. Across the manufacturing world and certainly in the world of e-commerce, safety has been an increasingly important issue….
Rexroth expands its GoTo program as it marks 5 years
Echoing its local-for-local growth, Bosch Rexroth is once again expanding its GoTo Focused Delivery Program, as it is able to add more products and shorten lead times due to…
Intelligent software functions increase productivity and protect know-how
With Open Core Engineering, Rexroth enhances classic PLC programming by bridging the gap to IT automation. It increases engineering efficiency thanks to open standards, software tools, and function toolkits. Rexroth now offers machinery manufacturers the option of creating individual software functions independently, thereby allowing them to access the control via defined interfaces in real time.…
Variable speed pump drives reduce energy, noise
By Paul J. Heney/Editorial Director In some industries, such as plastic injection molding, presses and stamping operations, the use of electrohydraulics is growing and helping to increase energy efficiency and reduce noise levels. The biggest game-changer in recent years has been variable speed pump drives, which are continually being integrated into automation systems on a…
New series of compact HMI solutions – IndraControl VR series
The compact IndraControl VR series of embedded terminals complement the existing IndraControl V portfolio of larger screen HMIs and the PC-based panels, including the IndraControl VEP, VDP, VSP, and VPP series. The VR HMI uses a modern 16:9 format and is available in 4”, 7” and 9” sizes. The 7” and 9” panels also have…
Adaptive Systems deliver productivity gains
When manufacturers seek to increase throughput in an automation system—a packaging line, a machine tool or a pick-and-place operation—one technical issue they can quickly encounter is unwanted vibration. Depending on the process, this can require intermittent deceleration to avoid damaging the machine or product. This useful and informative Technical Paper from Bosch Rexroth provides a…