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Several packets of pasta in a plastic package are conveyed through a packaging machine. Faster moving consumer goods with solutions from Bosch Rexroth

Quicker cycle times, increased efficiency and higher productivity along the entire value chain.

One provider. Reduced costs.
Increased productivity.

The market places very special demands on the FMCG industry: Increasing cycle times, resource efficiency and innovation are more important here than in any other sector. In order to maintain product quality and precision at the same time as being able to react flexibly to individual customer requirements, Bosch Rexroth is at your side as your technology partner. With our automation solutions, we help you to optimize and digitalize your entire value steam.

And with our innovative products and services, we offer you real added value:

Flexible and reconfigurable solutions, energy-efficient and sustainable

  • Transparency within your processes thanks to digital excellence
  • Consistent architecture and open interfaces
  • Full connectivity across all devices
  • Connection to MES or ERP systems
  • Excellent service worldwide


 

Value stream

Complete depiction of all production steps in an automated food packaging system.
  • Intralogistics

    Intralogistics

    Fast and flexible at the start and safe and precise on the move

  • Handling

    Handling

    Flexible automation solutions for your handling applications

  • Packaging

    Packaging

    Packaging and co-packing – automated and adapted to meet your needs

  • Increase productivity

    Increase productivity

    Overcome boundaries – integrate IoT and machine control seamlessly

  • Digital shop floor solutions

    Digital shop floor solutions

    Optimize and monitor all processes in your value stream

Intralogistics
Intralogistics

Intralogistics

Fast and flexible at the start and safe and precise on the move

Broaden your view, see the entire value stream and optimize it. This includes intralogistics. The innovative, autonomous ACTIVE Shuttles independently carry out internal transport tasks while automating and standardizing your flow of materials and goods in a highly flexible, safe manner. From cyclic to consumption-based line transport, our transfer systems cater for a wide range of conveying applications.

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Handling
Handling

Handling

Flexible automation solutions for your handling applications

Efficiency and economy are our top priorities. Whether you need to grip and position precisely with minimal cycle times, quickly retool systems for small batches or adapt flexibly to production changes: You can rely on the perfect interaction of precision, speed and flexibility. Our range is only as large as you need: From individual Pick & Place components to complete palletizing solutions.

Discover handling solutions for applications in the consumer goods sector
Packaging
Packaging

Packaging

Packaging and co-packing – automated and adapted to meet your needs

Constantly changing customer requirements demand flexibility and increase the complexity of packaging processes. At the same time, manufacturers must ensure consistently high product quality and keep production costs low. Our automated packaging solutions combine performance and agility in order to maintain your competitiveness. Our reconfigurable assistant systems allow you to meet all market requirements flexibly – especially when it comes to co-packing.

Discover automation solutions for applications in the consumer goods sector
Increase productivity
Increase productivity

Increase productivity

Overcome boundaries – integrate IoT and machine control seamlessly

With the revolutionary control solution from Bosch Rexroth, you can increase your productivity. With the modules from our automation platform, you can overcome the typical boundaries between machine control, the world of IT and the Internet of Things (IoT). System functions and electrical drive components are perfectly tailored to each other and can be integrated directly into the machine. As a result, you can reduce component and engineering costs by up to 50 percent.

Discover control solutions for applications in the consumer goods sector
Digital shop floor solutions
Digital shop floor solutions

Digital shop floor solutions

Optimize and monitor all processes in your value stream

From procurement to production and delivery – transparency and productivity are just as important as quality and continuous process optimization. With an interactive communication platform and localization solutions, you can monitor operating states and processes. Complete your production line with efficient and automated quality control that fits seamlessly into an intelligent material flow.

Discover data provision solutions for applications in the consumer goods sector

Service and solutions

Intralogistics

Broaden your focus and optimize your entire value stream: Automate and standardize internal transport tasks and create applications from cyclic to consumption-based line transport with our transfer systems.

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Handling

Whether you need to grip and position precisely with minimal cycle times, quickly retool systems for small batches or adapt flexibly to production changes: Efficiency and economy have top priority. Rely on our product range – from individual Pick & Place components to complete palletizing solutions.

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Automating processes

Adapt with the help of production modules: Assembling, joining, forming, checking or testing – our production and assembly assistants support you whatever the lot size and increase your profitability and productivity. Integrate flexible function modules into your existing lines.

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Packaging

Our automated packaging solutions combine performance and flexibility. We thus help you to maintain your competitiveness in spite of constantly changing customer requirements. Our reconfigurable assistant systems allow you to meet all market requirements flexibly – especially when it comes to co-packing.

Find out more!

Increase productivity

Control your processes according to your individual needs: With the modules from our automation platform, you can overcome the typical boundaries between machine control, the world of IT and the Internet of Things. System functions and electrical drive components are perfectly tailored to each other and can be integrated directly into the machine.

Find out more!

Digital shop floor solutions

Ensure transparency: With an interactive communication platform and localization solutions, you can monitor operating states and processes. Complete your line with efficient and automated quality control that fits seamlessly into an intelligent material flow.

Find out more!

Reference projects

Many packaged tea bags are transported on a hygienic chain conveyor system for shipping.

Stacking assembly with hygienic conveyor system

Customer
Yamamotoyama of America tea manufacturer

Challenge
Assembling groups of twelve cartons in a limited space precisely and without errors in the cartoner, taking care to protect the surface of the carton.
Get to know the processes

Solution
VarioFlow plus chain conveyor system with a smooth chain surface.
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A cobot and a man work together on an automated assembly line.

Collaborative robot for automating co-packing processes

Customer
Bosch Ansbach plant, Germany

Challenge
Supporting, assisting and automating routine processes in EPS control unit production.
Get to know the processes

Solution
Variable automation with APAS assistant, flexible configuration of the human-machine mix.
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A Cartesian three-arm robot (or tripod) grasps chocolate biscuits and sorts them into their packaging.

Greater flexibility in production

Customer
CAMA Group, Italy

Challenge
Developing an end-of-line packaging machine for multiple robots that maintains speed and accuracy while reducing the overall size and cost.
Get to know the processes

Solution
The functions of multiple robots are integrated seamlessly into a system, as a result of which it is no longer necessary to have a number of communication interfaces between the individual robot control systems.
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High-bay warehouse filled with numerous boxes and materials.

Data collection made easy

Customer
Bosch Thermotechnik, Germany

Challenge
Transparent data preparation and analysis for trouble-free dispatching in warehouse logistics at Bosch Thermotechnik.
Get to know the processes

Solution
ACTIVE Cockpit interactive communication platform.
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A robot carries out a visual inspection of components from an automated assembly line.

Fully automated quality checks

Customer
Bosch Feuerbach plant, Germany

Challenge
Relieving the burden on employees and ensuring consistently high quality.
Get to know the processes

Solution
Combination of APAS assistant mobile and APAS inspector for fully automatic quality assurance.
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