Rexroth

Our History

The origin of Bosch Rexroth's long history is influenced by constant movement. It all started with a water-powered hammer mill, followed by an iron foundry in Lohr am Main. Bosch Rexroth’s unique industry expertise has become synonymous with tailored solutions.

 

1795 – 1964

Move from iron foundry to hydraulic solutions

From forging iron out of ore to a foundry for cast iron, Rexroth entered the hydraulics market in the 1950s and laid the foundation to become a global market leader.

 

1965 – 1995

Move from hydraulics to multi-technology provider

The company expands its portfolio with electrical drives and controls, axial piston pumps and motors, linear and assembly technologies and develops into a full provider of industrial and mobile hydraulics.

 

1996 – 2000

Move to provide integrated multi-technology solutions

Rexroth develops multi-technological solutions to overcome the limits of single technologies, unlocking the progress in semi-conductors and software for all technologies to increase productivity and flexibility.

 

2001 – 2016

Move to one brand for software driven and interconnectible Drive & Control solutions

The merger of Mannesmann Rexroth with Bosch Automationstechnik establishes a global leader for Drive & Control solutions. They reach new levels of seamless integration of all relevant technologies for improved energy efficiency and safety.

 

2017 – today

Move into the future of digital transformation

Bosch Rexroth drives the digital transformation of the Factory of the Future, exceeds the limits with Connected Hydraulics and sets the stage for Transforming Mobile Machines. All products and solutions contribute to a more sustainable development of machines, manufacturing and daily life.

 

Our Technologies

Assembly Technology

Safe and precise production solutions. Working environments can be created with safety and efficiency at the forefront using our sophisticated, versatile assembly technology. Modular components meet current production needs and are future-proof for the challenges ahead.

 

Electric Drives and Controls

The highest-performance CNC and Motion Control on the market. From sensors and servo drives to our revolutionary new platform, we set the standard for automation. With many products enabled for the Internet of Things, we are your partner for the Factory of the Future.

 

Industrial Hydraulics

Next generation hydraulic thinking. The latest connected solutions that leverage hydraulic power, while saving space and energy. Allowing new benchmarks to be set for performance, functionality and system lifetime.

 

Linear Motion Technology

Linear axes solutions that are fit for the future. A diverse and versatile range of products and services, from simple components to smart mechatronic solutions. By constantly developing new and innovative products, we have been a leading provider of linear motion technology for 30 years.

 

 

Mobile Hydraulics, Electronics and IoT

Future-ready solutions for mobile machines. Our electrified, electronic and digitally networked solutions are helping to create the next generation of mobile machines. From machine engineering through to after-sales and service, we provide the complete package for the off-highway market.

 

Gear Technology

Planetary gearboxes are used as propel drives in tracked vehicles or as wheel drives in wheeled vehicles as well as swing drives for rotary motion and as winch drives for lifting and lowering loads. The planetary gearboxes have two, three or more planetary stages. They are available with a number of different Rexroth hydraulic motor variants.

 

Moulding and Casting Technology

Mould-breaking technology and innovation. Offering exceptional casting capability for hydraulic casting, cast products for general mechanical engineering, and cast components for glass mould production.

 

Tightening Technology

Flexible, secure and precise tightening technology. Suitable for all key tightening tasks across a wide variety of industries. Enabling higher process transparency in ongoing production, and providing operator guidance to help with complex tasks and reduce errors.

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Resistance Welding

Maximum process control for safe welding. Offering market leading solutions for a wide range of welding applications. Efficient operation and maximum availability are ensured with our high-quality products, as well as software that provides operation and diagnosis information.

 

Production Assistants (APAS)

Automated technology operating at the heart of the smart factory. Intelligent production systems capable of delivering multiple processes. From precision image processing assistants to collaborative robots, working side-by-side with the human workforce without the need for safety cages or fences.

 

 

Components for Mobile Robotics

Localization software for maximum flexibility and usability. Reliable positioning and orientation for a wide range of vehicle types, such as automated guided vehicles and autonomous mobile robots. Made possible by a high-performance algorithm that automatically detects and maps changing environments.