Bosch Rexroth to Showcase Key Steps to Building the Factory of the Future at The Assembly Show

Located in booth 531, Bosch Rexroth will demonstrate advances in mechatronics, transport systems and Industry 4.0 technology

Presenting an array of advanced assembly technologies from its industry-leading portfolio, Bosch Rexroth will showcase its intelligent, step-by-step approach to building the Factory of the Future in booth 531 during The Assembly Show 2019, October 22-24, 2019 at the Donald E. Stevens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL. The company will have booth exhibits demonstrating a full range of integrated mechatronics concepts and transport systems that can provide scalable technologies on the path to the Factory of the Future.


Come discover how Bosch Rexroth is deploying innovative technology to help manufacturers and assemblers advance the Factory of the Future and Industry 4.0 in their operations — one step at a time.
Bosch Rexroth's goal is to help manufacturers create an effective roadmap to make the best use of Industry 4.0 technology, improving their operations and competitive capabilities.

Once you step into the booth, you will see that Rexroth has organized the exhibits and demonstrations to help manufacturers learn about and step through key points on the journey to the Factory of the Future — whether they're seeking to add digital assistant capabilities to manual production solutions, looking to add modular technology that incorporates new sensors to capture production data or are ready for full i4.0 connectivity across their operations.

Key product highlights in the Rexroth booth will include: Lean Implementation with Aluminum Framing, Technology Integration in Workstations, Data Collection with Mechatronics@Work, Data Analysis and Visualization with IoT Gateway, Monitoring Machine Health with ActiveMover, and Factory-wide Intelligence with Smart Assembly 4.0 Conveyors.

Bosch Rexroth will also debut two new products during The Assembly Show:

Smart Function Kit: This new, modular mechatronics package consists of mechanical components, electrical components and software and is immediately ready for use across a wide range of standardized pressing and joining applications. It's a smart, complete solution that simplifies product selection and configuration as well as commissioning.

GoSelectTM: This new online ordering tool is designed to streamline product selection and make cost quoting a breeze. The user-friendly interface offers pricing and availability on hundreds of products. Users can instantly download CAD drawings which are available in a variety of formats, including PDF3D, STEP, IGES and DXF. During the show, be sure to check out the various workshops, including two informative presentations from Rodney Rusk, Industry 4.0 leader for Bosch Rexroth Corporation.

On Tuesday, October 22 in workshop number one, Rusk will present "Getting Started on the Road to Industry 4.0," where he will discuss how Industry 4.0 will inevitably lead to new types of work.Ways of working and examining the kinds of changes that companies need to accomplish to make full, effective use of Industry 4.0 solutions will also be discussed.

On Wednesday, October 23, Rusk will present "The Road to the Connected Factory," where he will share Bosch Rexroth's vision for how companies can approach developing a connected factory roadmap.

As always, Bosch Rexroth's technology experts will be available in the booth to address specific manufacturing production challenges. With expertise in key manufacturing and assembly issues, such as lean production, motion control, data analytics and automation, they can help manufacturers improve productivity, quality and flexibility and offer smart, scalable steps that companies can take to build their own Factory of the Future.

For more information, go to www.boschrexroth-us.com/assemblyshow or visit Rexroth at booth 531 at The Assembly Show 2019.

About Bosch Rexroth:
As one of the world's leading suppliers of drive and control technologies, Bosch Rexroth ensures efficient, powerful and safe movement in machines and systems of any size. The company bundles global application experience in the market segments of Mobile Applications, Machinery Applications and Engineering, and Factory Automation. With its intelligent components, customized system solutions and services, Bosch Rexroth is creating the necessary environment for fully connected applications. Bosch Rexroth offers its customers hydraulics, electric drive and control technology, gear technology and linear motion and assembly technology, including software and interfaces to the Internet of Things. With locations in over 80 countries, more than 32,300 associates generated sales revenue of roughly 6.2 billion euros ($7.3 billion) in 2018.

To learn more, please visit www.boschrexroth-us.com.

About Bosch:
The Bosch Group is a leading global supplier of technology and services. It employs roughly 410,000 associates worldwide (as of December 31, 2018). According to preliminary figures, the company generated sales from operations of 77.9 billion euros ($92 billion) in 2018. Its operations are divided into four business sectors: Mobility Solutions, Industrial Technology, Consumer Goods, and Energy and Building Technology. As a leading IoT company, Bosch offers innovative solutions for smart homes, smart cities, connected mobility, and connected manufacturing. It uses its expertise in sensor technology, software, and services, as well as its own IoT cloud, to offer its customers connected, cross-domain solutions from a single source. The Bosch Group's strategic objective is to deliver innovations for a connected life. Bosch improves quality of life worldwide with products and services that are innovative and spark enthusiasm. In short, Bosch creates technology that is "Invented for life." The Bosch Group comprises Robert Bosch GmbH and its roughly 440 subsidiary and regional companies in 60 countries. Including sales and service partners, Bosch's global manufacturing, engineering, and sales network covers nearly every country in the world. The basis for the company's future growth is its innovative strength. At 125 locations across the globe, Bosch employs some 69,500 associates in research and development.

Additional information is available online at www.bosch.com, www.iot.bosch.com, www.bosch-press.com, www.twitter.com/BoschPresse.

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