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Bosch Rexroth Corporation News & Product Announcements
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		Rexroth publishes Oil Control Cartridge catalog - 11/19/08 Catalog provides engineering details on screw-in type cartridges for manifold applications in hydraulic systems for mobile and industrial machinery.

		Bosch Rexroth publishes Semiconductor Industry Brochure - 11/12/08 Brochure highlights how Bosch Rexroth proudcts can be applied in wafer handling, chip handling, metrology, wire bonding, and photovoltaic production.

		Bosch Rexroth introduces IndraDrive Cs compact servo drive - 11/10/08 IndraDrive Cs supports SERCOS III, ProfiNet, EtherNet/IP and EtherCat communications.

		Rexroth releases compressed air brochure - 10/28/08 “Energy Efficiency in Pneumatics” provides three main areas of energy cost savings to lower the cost of compressed air.

		Bosch Rexroth adds three Inline I/O modules for PLCs and PACs - 10/27/08 Inline I/O modules for encoder feedback, step and direction control, and pulse width modulation work with any Rexroth scalable PLC or PAC.

		Bosch Rexroth releases IndraControl L65 PAC - 10/21/08 IndraControl L65 PAC has scalable hardware, flexible connectivity for integration in Ethernet-based networks, and a fast processor for shorter machine cycle times.

		Bosch Rexroth publishes Hydraulic Cylinder catalog - 10/17/08 Catalog provides extensive selection, details, data and specifications for NFPA cylinders

		Bosch Rexroth introduces semiconductor Wafer Lift - 10/07/08 Wafer lift subassembly installs as a single component, helping tool builders lower costs and reduce engineering expenses.

		Bosch Rexroth announces Sustainable Manufacturing Website - 09/10/08 Website has information on Bosch Rexroth’s “green technologies” to reduce waste, stimulate development of alternative energy sources and encourage greater use of renewable resources.

		Bosch Rexroth and Middlesex to sell conveyor systems - 09/08/08 Bosch and Middlesex are also planning to cooperate on development of automated material handling systems to meet the needs of the semiconductor industry for 300mm Prime and 450mm wafer fabs.

		Rexroth introduces camoLINE for building motion systems - 08/13/08 camoLINE includes electromechanical and pneumatic axes, bolt-together connection technology, and aluminum structural framing.

		Rexroth enhances SILENCE gear pumps - 07/31/08 B and G Series pumps have increased displacement, and lower noise emissions and vibrations.

		Bosch Rexroth acquires Chinese pneumatics company - 07/28/08 Easun produces and sells pneumatic cylinders, valves, maintenance units and accessories, and employs around 900 people.

		Rexroth releases Electrohydraulic Flow Matching control - 07/16/08 EFM control generates the adjusting signals for the pump at the same time the valves are controlled, thereby ensuring that adequate flow is made available.

		Bosch Rexroth offers tips on gaining buy-in for Lean implementation - 07/08/08 "Gaining Buy-In for Lean" reviews ways to use informal communications to help build support for lean transformation in an organization.

		Bosch Rexroth names Dan Throne Sales and Marketing Manager - 06/30/08 Throne is responsible for planning, directing and implementing all activities for the Electric Drives and Controls sales and marketing group.

		Rexroth releases eLINE Linear Systems - 06/25/08 eLINE modules are available with belt and ball screw drives for packaging and small handling applications.

		Bosch Rexroth opens Tech Center East - 06/09/08 The facility in Rochester Hills, MI, will house 120 workers from the company’s hydraulics, pneumatics, electric drives, and linear motion and assembly technologies groups.

		Bosch Rexroth adds Wedge Conveyor to VarioFlow S family - 06/02/08 These conveyors enable users to elevate or lower products quickly and easily with a minimum of construction effort.

		Rexroth Podcast: How to Design Manufacturing Equipment for Lean - 05/20/08 Lean manufacturing expert Jamie Flinchbaugh discusses how machine builders tend to focus too much on what goes on inside the machine rather than on how the machine interfaces with the operator.

		Rexroth releases EMC electromechanical cylinders - 05/19/08 Electromechanical cylinders bring custom control, high speed, and high torque capability to applications traditionally requiring hydraulic or pneumatic cylinders.

		Bosch Rexroth announces Hydraulics Website - 05/05/08 Website provides technology updates, applications support, expert help, product information, free downloads and literature, training information, and news about the hydraulics industry.

		Rexroth releases IndraControl VCH08 portable HMI - 05/01/08 Handheld VCH08 HMI is hot-pluggable and gives operators flexibility when running machines, especially for material handling or gantry applications.

		Bosch Rexroth releases MTpro Planning Software - 04/28/08 MTpro integrates CAD and layout tools to save planning time in any assembly or packaging application with Rexroth products.

		Rexroth publishes Motion Resource Kit CD - 04/10/08 CD includes product animations, handbook, white papers and catalogs covering the structural design, operating principles and characteristics of linear motion technology components.

		Bosch Rexroth releases IndraControl L10 PLC - 04/08/08 IndraControl L10 PLC has unified software, scalable hardware, reusable code and pre-developed functions to help machine builders reduce engineering time.

		Rexroth releases IndraControl L10 PLC - 03/24/08 IndraControl L10 PLC has unified software, scalable hardware, reusable code and pre-developed functions to help machine builders reduce engineering time.

		Bosch Rexroth presents Lean Manufacturing Podcast - 03/11/08 The first episode in a new series of lean manufacturing podcasts, “Developing Front-line Supervisors to Succeed in a Lean Environment,” is available via a free download.

		Inter-Strap Packaging joins Rexroth VarioFlow PRO network - 02/13/08 VarioFlow PRO network includes integrators who build conveyor systems and solutions for end users in the packaging, general assembly and material handling industries.

		Rexroth releases BODAS RC36-20 electrohydraulic controller - 01/07/08 BODAS RC36-20 provides a central ECU platform for electronic control of mobile hydraulics equipment.

		Bosch gets creative with fun diversions - 01/06/08 Creative Diversions website offers unique and comical look at the engineering profession. Includes music, videos, and even signs related to all types of workplace humor.

		Rexroth offers Hydraulic Training Courses - 12/20/07 Customized training for new and existing mobile hydraulics and industrial hydraulics installations is available on-site.

		Rexroth publishes guidebook to Optimize Assembly Operations - 12/19/07 “How to Optimize Your Assembly Operations” offers detailed comparison of assembly conveyor systems as well as supporting illustrations and charts.

		Rexroth upgrades IndraMotion MLC controller - 12/18/07 MLC is capable of up to 64 axes of control with the ability to handle up to eight robotic kinematics simultaneously.

		Bosch Rexroth AG announces Management Changes - 12/17/07 Dr. Albert Hieronimus is now chairman of the Bosch Rexroth AG board of management and Dr. Karl Tragl has been appointed to the board.

		Bosch Rexroth helps Texas A&M establish Fluid Power Laboratory - 12/14/07 The lab, which was created in conjunction with Womack Machine Supply, is a newly renovated, state-of-the-art facility which will showcase eight new fluid power trainers including pneumatic and industrial hydraulic systems from Bosch Rexroth.

		Bosch Rexroth expands Air Service system with AS5 regulator - 12/06/07 The AS5 regulator offers a flow of up to 265 CFM (7500 l/min) with a width of only 3.3.” The AS5 is available with 3/4” and 1” thread connections in BSPP and NPTF forms.

		Bosch Rexroth promotes Erwin Wieckowski to VP - 11/21/07 Wieckowski was promoted to vice president and general manager for the Linear Motion and Assembly Technologies Group.

		Jeff Blackman named VP Sales for Bosch Rexroth - 10/09/07 Blackman will be responsible for the Linear Motion and Assembly Technologies, Electric Drives and Controls, and Pneumatics Groups.

		Rexroth publishes Automation and Control Catalog - 10/05/07 Free catalog offers info on Rexroth's IndraLogic and IndraMotion automation systems, as well as IndraControl, Inline, Fieldline, and IndraWorks control components.

		Rexroth releases LS04 Air Valve for Assembly Tasks - 10/03/07 LS04 valve series handlies tasks and applications in the electronics industry that do not require high flow rates.

		Bosch Rexroth Celebrates 40th year in the U.S. - 09/30/07 The company launched its U.S. operations in 1967 as the Rexroth Corporation, the U.S. arm of G.L. Rexroth GmbH, a German manufacturer of industrial products.

		Bosch Rexroth releases Series ICL pneumatic cylinders - 08/24/07 ICL cylinders are suitable for dust-off or light wash-down applications in packaging/handling and other industrial applications.

		Rexroth releases TC pneumatic manifold valves - 08/06/07 TC08 and TC15 valves provide a flow rate of 0.8Cv and 1.5Cv,. respectively.

		Hydraulic Pitch Drives for Wind Energy Turbines - 08/03/07 Hydraulic pitch drives from Bosch Rexroth help maximize the value of wind energy by enabling turbines to shift automatically with changes in wind velocity

		Bosch Rexroth opens sales and service center in Mexico - 07/29/07 The Monterrey office will provide repair, field service, training, and sales support for hydraulics, electric drives and controls, and linear motion and assembly technology.

		Rexroth introduces Flying Shear system for metal forming - 07/16/07 Flying Shear pre-engineered, IndraDrive-based solution is suitable for standard applications in sheet metal, plastic, paper, or wood.

		Bosch Rexroth to consolidate Detroit offices - 07/07/07 Bosch Rexroth is consolidating its branch offices in the Detroit area, moving its employees into a facility in Rochester Hills.

		Rexroth reaches 100,000 installations of SY.DFE - 06/22/07 The SY.DFE, for controlling injection molding machines, was launched at the plastics processing trade fair in Düsseldorf in 1989, and 100,000 units have been installed since.

		Bosch Rexroth brochure describes solutions to accelerate machine tool productivity - 06/20/07 Brochure describes electric, hydraulic, pneumatic and linear motion and assembly technology resources available to manufacturers to improve productivity of any machine tool operation.

		Bosch Rexroth publishes guidebook on Lean Production for Medical Manufacturing - 06/19/07 Free guidebook offers production solutions for short runs, complex products, cleanroom requirements and other challenges in medical manufacturing.

		Bosch Rexroth releases SERCOS III Block I/O - 06/13/07 Block I/O enables connection of sensors and actuators to a control system through the SERCOS III bus.

		Rexroth appoints Amy Defayette to Product Marketing - 05/15/07 Amy R. Defayette will do Product Marketing for the company's VarioFlow conveyor product line.

		Rexroth releases HNC100-3x servo drive for electrohydraulics - 05/09/07 HNC100-3x digital servo drive is a programmable, fieldbus-capable NC control for electromechanical and electrohydraulic drives.

		Bosch Rexroth releases compact IndraDrive Fc - 05/07/07 Book-size IndraDrive Fc is suitable for almost all simple drive requirements using three-phase induction motors. It supports Profibus, CANopen and DeviceNet.

		Bosch Rexroth launches website for automotive Website offers Bosch Rexroth drive and control expertise and application experience to help with automotive production challenges.

		Bosch Rexroth educates Pennsylvania Officials on wind power - 04/20/07 Officials from the Pennsylvania governor's office and journalists from Western Europe recently gathered at the Bosch Rexroth hydraulics facility in Bethlehem, PA, to discuss manufacturing for the renewable energy market.

		Bosch Rexroth presents Hydraulics Training Courses Courses offered include principles of hydraulics, hydraulic system design considerations, electronic controls for hydraulic systems, and maintenance and troubleshooting. Classes will be held through November 2007

		Rexroth announces IndraMotion Trans for Single Axis Control - 04/16/07 IndraMotion for Trans scalable single axis control solution can replace legacy motion controls found in thousands of metal cutting tools. It consists of a power amplifier and a scalable controller section, which can operate induction, permanent magnet, rotary or linear motors using standard position feedback systems.

		Bosch Rexroth hydraulics to turn world’s largest wheel - 04/02/07 Bosch Rexroth will supply hydraulic drives for the 678-foot high Great Beijing Wheel at the 2008 Olympic Games. Bosch will provide project engineering, shipment and installation of the complete hydraulic drive and control systems, as well as the automation for the passenger boarding stations.

		Bosch Rexroth names Milt Coleman Product Marketing Manager - 03/27/07 Coleman will be responsible for planning, directing and implementing activities in the Product Management, Application Engineering and Customer Service Groups for Bosch Rexroth-Linear Motion and Assembly Technologies Group.

		Rexroth enhances communications in IndraLogic PLC - 03/23/07 IndraLogic PLCs now have DeviceNet and EtherNet IP connectivity.

		Bosch Rexroth sales hit $6.2 billion - 03/22/07 Bosch Rexroth AG increased sales in 2006 by 7.1 percent to approximately $6.2 billion (4.9 billion Euros). Sales grew 16 percent in Middle and Eastern Europe and 14 percent in Asia, including 33 percent growth in China. Sales in North and South America declined slightly in a difficult economic environment.

		Rexroth introduces IndraMotion system for Metal Forming - 02/28/07 IndraMotion for Metal Forming Roll Feed system contains pre-defined, user-activated functions needed for specific applications such as roll feed and a flying cut off. All the user must do is set the length, speed and quantity parameters. One model uses standard fieldbus protocols (Profibus, DeviceNet).

		Bosch Rexroth releases CA44 Pneumatic Valves with AS-i - 02/26/07 Series CA44 two-station valve manifolds comply with AS-I specification V2.11 Rev. 1. Manifolds are avaiilable with or without digital inputs, and with or without auxiliary power. Plug-in valve design simultaneously makes both the electrical and pneumatic connections when plugging the valve into place - eliminating the need to disturb electrical wiring connections.

		Rexroth expands line of miniature linear motion products - 02/26/07 Miniature Ball Rail Systems are now avaialble in sizes 7, 9, 12, 15 and 20 in the standard version and sizes 9, 12 and 15 in the wide version.

		Rexroth announces A10VSO Series 32 quiet pump - 01/22/07 The pump was designed to reduce noise and vibration levels in stationary hydraulic systems, while still providing a long service life. In addition to being quieter, the pump decreases pressure pulsation while offering improved cavitation characteristics.

		Top 10 reasons that you know you’re an engineer - 01/09/07 Rexroth asked its associates to send humorous endings to the sentence, “You know you're an engineer if…." Here are the top 10.

		Rexroth introduces integrated drive/control system - 01/05/07 IndraDrive is a complete drive, motion control, and logic control mounted directly on the motor. It uses the motor casing surface as the heat sink. This reduces the total build space required by 50% when compared to the copmpany's traditional servo drives.

		Lean manufacturing OEM productivity kit available from Bosch Rexroth - 12/22/06 Free CD contains lean solutions for packaging OEMs, including lean manufacturing toolbox and software tools. The kit includes a video presentation of manual production systems along with practical pointers on material flow, people flow, and information flow. Included on the CD is the guidebook “Lean Manufacturing: Principles, Tools, and Methods.”

		Rexroth announces new mini air preparation units - 12/20/06 The new Series NL1 mini air preparation units from Rexroth are fully modular and customizable. The units are easy to assemble (without tools), and easy to install and maintain. Series NL1 features transparent polycarbonate and solid metal bowls, and a choice of 1/8” or ¼” NPT ports. Series NL1 complements the Series AS2 and AS3 (1/4 to ½ ports) family of FRLs.

		Bosch Rexroth names Berend Bracht President and CEO - 12/18/06 Berend Bracht, former CEO of Bosch Rexroth China and former head of the company’s U.S. industrial hydraulics operation, will take over as president and chief executive officer effective January 1, 2007. Bracht replaces Wolfgang Dangel, who has led the U.S. subsidiary of the German-based company since April 2003. Dangel is leaving to accept a leadership position with the Schaeffler Group.

		Bosch Rexroth catalog covers pneumatic fittings - 11/30/06 Rexroth catalog SC-400.10 features 128 pages of technical and ordering information and an overview section on Series QR1 pneumatic push-in fittings.

		Bosch Rexroth announces small, stiff linear guide system - 11/22/06 The PSK 40 module is 40mm wide x 20mm high and incorporates a 6mm diameter ball screw with the option for 1mm or 2mm lead. The ball screw is manufactured to tolerance class 7 with a preloaded ball nut for high positioning accuracy and stiffness. It is suitable for medical, semiconductor, and small machining applications, where high stiffness and rapid cycle times are required.

		Rexroth announces Motion Control System for semiconductor and medical industries - 11/10/06 The NYCe4000 multiple-axis controller integrates the complete control and drive hardware in one unit with a smaller footprint than an industrial PC. Thanks to its open software architecture, the high-end motion controller is extremely flexible for automating modules and complete machines with optimal code protection for the OEM.

		Rexroth introduces Compact CNC Platform - 10/20/06 Rack-mounted IndraMotion MTX compact provides high performance in a very small footprint while improving machine cycle times and part quality. It controls up to eight axes in two NC channels with a fast IndraLogic PLC. It can process up to 200 NC blocks per second and has a 30 block look-ahead rate to achieve shorter machine cycle times.

		Bosch Rexroth releases Online Configurator Tool for Pneumatic Handling Systems - 10/18/06 The Easy-2-Combine tool is easy to use and can be accessed by anyone over the Internet. With the configurator, users can calculate and display entire handling modules online quickly and precisely. The configurator can compile a handling module (a pick-and-place unit, for example)without any extra calculation work. The configurator also provides complete documentation including CAD data for the user.

		Bosch Rexroth adds motion control PLC to robot systems - 10/09/06 Bosch Rexroth has added IndraMotion for Handling to its CMS Cartesian Motion System. The CMS with IndraMotion uses Rexroth's L-40 and L-20 PLC-based motion controller and the VCP 08.2 HMI controller interface to provide intuitive and simple controls for Cartesian gantries with up to three linear axes (X, Y, Z) and three rotary axes (A, B, C).

		Bosch Rexroth releases Compact Electro-Pneumatic Pressure Regulator - 10/03/06 The electro-pneumatic ED02 pressure regulator provides repetitive precision of 0.44 psi (30 mbar) and hysteresis of 0.73 psi (50 mbar). Two directly-controlled 2/2-way proportional valves attain an air flow of 3.5 SCFM (100 l/min).

		Bosch Rexroth Web Site offers CAD downloads, configurators and literature - 09/08/06 "Tools and Downloads" website has downloadable CAD files, calculators, configurators, literature, software and more to help engineers save time in their design work. CAD files are available in categories including pneumatic cylinders, aluminum framing, conveyors, motors, drives and more.

		Rexroth IndraMotion introduces drive platform for up to eight axes - 08/28/06 IndraMotion MLD merges drive functions, motion control and processing logic into a modern, open automation platform for modular machine concepts. Based on Rexroth’s latest drive-based Motion Logic platform, IndraMotion MLD enables space-saving solutions with up to 8 axes – perfect for applications such as carton erecting and labeling.

		Modular Programmable Lift Platform from Bosch Rexroth for auto manufacturing - 08/21/06 As automotive manufacturing becomes increasingly competitive, machine builders must look at new ways to satisfy customer demands. One solution OEMs are beginning to request is the use of modular components which are easy to combine, simplify designing and engineering tasks, and provide more flexibility for multiple car bodies to be produced on the same line.

		Bosch Rexroth motion controller lowers costs for packaging machinery - 08/15/06 IndraMotion MLC system provides real-time motion control for up to 16 axes per controller in applications such as cartoners and form/fill/seal machines.

		Bosch-Rexroth president comments on a sales strategy for the 21st Century - 08/10/06 Coming off a century most remarkable for its pitched competitive battles, many business experts are predicting that this century will be more distinguished for its cooperative efforts. For years, Bosch Rexroth has been following a collaborative approach with customers and suppliers. Now they are extending that model to their distribution partners.

		Rexroth IndraMotion releases motion control brochure for packaging - 08/02/06 Bosch Rexroth Corporation has released a new brochure called Rexroth IndraMotion for Packaging – Automation Solutions for Food Processing and Packaging Machines. The new literature describes the company’s family of open, complete and scalable hardware and software solutions for integrated motion control in the packaging industry.

		Pneumatic directional control valves master catalog from Rexroth - 07/31/06 The new SC-Master2 catalog from Rexroth contains over 600 pages of technical and ordering details regarding industrial pneumatic directional control valves plus electro-pneumatic pressure control valves.

		New website highlights motion and control solutions for semiconductor manufacturing applications - 06/29/06 Bosch Rexroth has updated the semiconductor section of its website as a destination for tool designers and end-users to find new ideas and innovative products that help improve productivity, increase throughput, raise reliability, and lower costs in semiconductor manufacturing.

		Motion control retrofit kit replaces obsolete automotive machine tool controls - 06/26/06 The Bosch Rexroth TK1 retrofit kit is a “plug-and-play” solution designed to replace the Indramat TRANS01 single-axis motion controller and the DSC servo amplifier commonly found in milling, drilling, and tapping machines within the auto industry.

		Downloadable brochure explains multi-axis motion control system - 06/21/06 Bosch Rexroth has extended its range of motion control systems to semiconductor and medical applications with the NYCe 4000—a rugged, high-end, compact, multi-axis industrial motion control system with integrated drive technology. The motion system is the subject of a new brochure released by the Electric Drives and Controls technology group of the Bosch Rexroth Corporation.

		Electric drives and controls training courses - 06/19/06 Training topics cover areas such as digital servo drives, CNC programming, press fit and tightening, general automation, and a variety of maintenance and troubleshooting classes for various hardware configurations.

		Bosch Rexroth to showcase products and systems at IMTS 2006 - 06/09/06 Bosch Rexroth Corporation will be exhibiting at the International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) in booth D-4320 with a wide range of motion control products and systems to help original equipment manufacturers and end-users accelerate productivity, achieve higher precision, reduce downtime, and provide safer motion.

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