Bosch Rexroth is expanding its comprehensive VarioFlow conveyor system to include the new VarioFlow belt conveyor variant, which features a fine-meshed chain surface. It ensures the smooth transport of FMCG, pharmaceutical and healthcare products.The new VarioFlow belt conveyor is a stand-alone conveyor system for flexible CPG products, delicate products and diverse items. The modular belt chain has a very fine-meshed, almost closed and flat surface. This makes it suitable for the mass transport of unstable or bulk, film-packed products such as small sealed-edge bags. However, the VarioFlow belt conveyor can also be used to convey large or wide products, such as packs of paper towel or toilet paper. Products that are inherently stable can even protrude sideways in horizontal sections. Unlike conventional chain conveyor systems, VarioFlow modular belts are also suitable for the direct transport of deep-drawn plastic trays, which usually have a delicate contact surface.Customized basic modules – identical system componentsVarioFlow belt includes modular belts in standard widths of 406 and 608 mm. Scalable cross connectors make it possible for integrators to also implement customized belt widths with identical system components. The basic components of the modular belt conveyor system comprise the base unit for the drive, the return unit, the section profile as well as vertical and horizontal curves. These allow conveyor lengths of up to 30 m, layouts with curves on both sides and conveyor speeds of up to 40 m/min to be realized with one drive. In terms of accessories, VarioFlow plus and VarioFlow belt use identical system components such as product guides, leg sets and drive kits.Quick configuration and design with MTproMTpro, the free and intuitive software for planning assembly systems, supports users from selection and configuration through to ordering of Rexroth products. The Layout Designer enables even the most complex constructions and system layouts to be created in minimal time. An integrated evaluation function for the individual configuration eliminates the need for a third party to check the design and further reduces the engineering times.Quick and simple installation Smart solutions also reduce the time required to assemble the conveyor sections. For example, fewer sliding rails need to be installed compared to standard solutions on the market. The sliding rails are mounted from the side without the use of rivets, thereby eliminating the need to machine the running surface and ensuring the VarioFlow belt runs extremely smoothly and with little wear.About Bosch RexrothAs 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 and Industrial Applications as well as Factory Automation. With its intelligent components, customized system solutions, engineering 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, around 33,800 associates generated sales revenue of 7.6 billion euros in 2023.To learn more, please visit www.boschrexroth-us.com.About BoschThe Bosch Group is a leading global supplier of technology and services. It employs roughly 429,000 associates worldwide (as of December 31, 2023). The company generated sales of 91.6 billion euros in 2023. Its operations are divided into four business sectors: Mobility, Industrial Technology, Consumer Goods, and Energy and Building Technology. With its business activities, the company aims to use technology to help shape universal trends such as automation, electrification, digitalization, connectivity, and an orientation to sustainability. In this context, Bosch’s broad diversification across regions and industries strengthens its innovativeness and robustness. Bosch uses its proven expertise in sensor technology, software, and services to offer customers cross-domain solutions from a single source. It also applies its expertise in connectivity and artificial intelligence in order to develop and manufacture user-friendly, sustainable products. With technology that is “Invented for life,” Bosch wants to help improve quality of life and conserve natural resources. The Bosch Group comprises Robert Bosch GmbH and its roughly 470 subsidiary and regional companies in over 60 countries. Including sales and service partners, Bosch’s global manufacturing, engineering, and sales network covers nearly every country in the world. Bosch’s innovative strength is key to the company’s further development. At 136 locations across the globe, Bosch employs some 90,000 associates in research and development, of which nearly 48,000 are software engineers.Additional information is available online at www.bosch.com, www.iot.bosch.com, www.bosch-press.com.ContactBosch Rexroth CorporationEden Estabrook(704) 942-4227Eden.estabrook@boschrexroth-us.com

New size 280 compact modules – available with either ball screw or toothed belt drive – can transfer payloads up to 250 kg at speeds up to 5 m/sIn response to a growing need to transfer heavier items faster and more efficiently throughout manufacturing processes and a rapidly changing e-commerce landscape in supply chain operations, Bosch Rexroth has expanded its extensive compact modules portfolio. The new size, 280, can support items up to 250 kg, which makes it ideal for transferring battery modules, machine tools, furniture, palletizing gantries, robotic transfer units, and other larger items."Today’s manufacturers and warehouse operators are constantly searching for solutions to help them meet diverse consumer needs, including with their heaviest items,“ said Sean Barunas, Sales Product Manager, Bosch Rexroth. "These modules are engineered to meet those requirements and open new possibilities for Cartesian robot solutions."Compared to the largest version to date - the 200 - performance (more weight with the same dynamics) with the 280 increases by more than 50 percent. Payloads of up to 250 kg can be moved over a length of 5,500 mm. The high acceleration of up to 5 g and a maximum speed of 5 m/s are suited for short cycle times while maintaining high degrees of precision. As a configurable component, the modules can shorten the engineering of single axes, multi-axis, and Cartesian robots. The modules can be paired with automation packages that include a motor, drive, and controls, which speed up commissioning and make operating easier.Additional applications for the 280 module within manufacturing and warehouse operations lie in pick-and-place processes and transporting robots or cobots from one point in the line to another. The increased load capacity allows the module to withstand more than 4x the cantilevered forces as the 200 model.For more information on Bosch Rexroth’s complete line of compact module solutions, please visit boschrexroth-us.com.About Bosch RexrothAs 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 and Industrial Applications as well as Factory Automation. With its intelligent components, customized system solutions, engineering 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, around 33,800 associates generated sales revenue of 7.6 billion euros in 2023. To learn more, please visit www.boschrexroth-us.com.About BoschThe Bosch Group is a leading global supplier of technology and services. It employs roughly 429,000 associates worldwide (as of December 31, 2023). The company generated sales of 91.6 billion euros in 2023. Its operations are divided into four business sectors: Mobility, Industrial Technology, Consumer Goods, and Energy and Building Technology. With its business activities, the company aims to use technology to help shape universal trends such as automation, electrification, digitalization, connectivity, and an orientation to sustainability. In this context, Bosch’s broad diversification across regions and industries strengthens its innovativeness and robustness. Bosch uses its proven expertise in sensor technology, software, and services to offer customers cross-domain solutions from a single source. It also applies its expertise in connectivity and artificial intelligence in order to develop and manufacture user-friendly, sustainable products. With technology that is “Invented for life,” Bosch wants to help improve quality of life and conserve natural resources. The Bosch Group comprises Robert Bosch GmbH and its roughly 470 subsidiary and regional companies in over 60 countries. Including sales and service partners, Bosch’s global manufacturing, engineering, and sales network covers nearly every country in the world. Bosch’s innovative strength is key to the company’s further development. At 136 locations across the globe, Bosch employs some 90,000 associates in research and development, of which nearly 48,000 are software engineers. Additional information is available online at www.bosch.com, www.iot.bosch.com, www.bosch-press.com.Contact Bosch Rexroth CorporationEden Estabrook(704) 942-4227Eden.estabrook@boschrexroth-us.com

Motors increase efficiency and reduce commissioning time with fully configured solutions for Rexroth’s compact SMS linear modulesSolutions for handling small parts must be compact, cost-effective, and quick to implement. Bosch Rexroth’s space-optimized SMS screw-driven small modules, which are available from stock, now have fully configured drive and connection elements. New high-performance stepping motors with integrated drive controllers significantly shorten commissioning thanks to pre-parameterization, which is carried out without any additional tools using the onboard controller. A multi-Ethernet interface with an EtherCAT communication profile provides the necessary connectivity and with the ctrlX CORE open control platform, Bosch Rexroth also provides users with a suitable control solution as an option.Building on the compact SMS linear modules in sizes 30 to 120, Bosch Rexroth continues to expand its wide range of products with configured motors, attachment options, and connection technology. These solutions are ideal for small parts handling in automotive, electronics, consumer goods, medical technology, or 3D printing. Users can implement both linear single-axis systems and multi-axis solutions for handling small parts flexibly, easily, quickly, and economically. The electromechanical single axes SMS are a cost-effective and energy-efficient alternative to pneumatic solutions.Further information: www.boschrexroth.com/small-modulesAbout Bosch Rexroth CorporationAs 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 and Industrial Applications as well as Factory Automation. With its intelligent components, customized system solutions, engineering 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, around 32,600 associates generated sales revenue of 6.5 billion euros in 2024.To learn more, please visit the local country sites:USA: www.boschrexroth-us.comCANADA: www.boschrexroth.caMEXICO: www.boschrexroth.mxThe Bosch Group is a leading global supplier of technology and services. It employs roughly 418,000 associates worldwide (as of December 31, 2024). The company generated sales of 90.3 billion euros in 2024. Its operations are divided into four business sectors: Mobility, Industrial Technology, Consumer Goods, and Energy and Building Technology. With its business activities, the company aims to use technology to help shape universal trends such as automation, electrification, digitalization, connectivity, and an orientation to sustainability. In this context, Bosch’s broad diversification across regions and industries strengthens its innovativeness and robustness. Bosch uses its proven expertise in sensor technology, software, and services to offer customers cross-domain solutions from a single source. It also applies its expertise in connectivity and artificial intelligence in order to develop and manufacture user-friendly, sustainable products. With technology that is “Invented for life,” Bosch wants to help improve quality of life and conserve natural resources. The Bosch Group comprises Robert Bosch GmbH and its roughly 490 subsidiary and regional companies in over 60 countries. Including sales and service partners, Bosch’s global manufacturing, engineering, and sales network covers nearly every country in the world. Bosch’s innovative strength is key to the company’s further development. At 136 locations across the globe, Bosch employs some 87,000 associates in research and development.Additional information is available online at www.bosch.us, www.bosch-press.com.Contact Bosch Rexroth CorporationEden Estabrook(704) 942-4227Eden.estabrook@boschrexroth-us.com