Battery manufacturing demands efficient solutions that help OEMs meet growing consumer needs. Bosch Rexroth is working with many of the top manufacturers to meet those goals, and the solutions being leveraged across the industry will be on display at Booth #4330 at The Battery Show 2026 in Detroit. Bosch Rexroth specialists will provide demonstrations of the technology throughout the show and educate attendees on how industry evolution is changing the way solutions are designed and integrated.

Among the technology on display will be:

Heavy Payload Transport

Bosch Rexroth will be exhibiting its new TS 7plus roller conveyor, which is the world’s first freely configurable, fully electric conveyance solution for workpieces weighing up to 3,000 kg. Battery manufacturers need to transport heavy payloads faster and with precision, and the TS 7plus is designed specifically for this purpose. TS 7plus transports material via conveyor rollers on freely configurable modular sections with lift/transverse, rotary, and positioning units, as well as stop gates. The 350mm minimum possible transportation height for both longitudinal and transverse conveying helps facilitate manual processes and improve ergonomics for employees, while the standard dimensions of the workpiece pallets are up to 2,200 x 3,000 mm. With a conveyor speed of up to 24 m/min, the system achieves significantly shorter transport times than automated guided vehicles (AGVs).

Tackling Tightening

Another critical element of battery manufacturing is tightening, as packs need to be reliably secured to specific torque and angle requirements. Bosch Rexroth’s cordless nutrunner NEXO will be at The Battery Show, as it provides battery manufacturers with an intuitive, modern, and user-friendly design combined with reliable performance.  The browser-based operating system and integrated display provide a clear overview of the current tightening results and reliable connectivity to remote systems.  The hand-held tool is available as a pistol or right-angle nutrunner and meets the strict requirements of the VDI/VDE 2862 for Category A tightening – which is ideal for safety-critical tightening applications.

Controlling the Narrative

At the heart of battery manufacturing operations is Bosch Rexroth’s ctrlX CORE controller, which is managing physical processes. The ctrlX CORE utilizes Bosch Rexroth’s real-time capable, Linux-based ctrlX OS while also providing manufacturers the freedom to integrate a variety of customized apps for process monitoring and optimization. The controller also features multiple interfaces such as 1-Gbit Ethernet, USB and a µSD card slot, as well as permanent memory for secure data storage and EtherCAT as an automation bus.

Also at the show will be a cabinet-free display of ctrlX DRIVE cabinet-free. These drives are IP67-rated and are mounted directly on the machine rather than kept in a central cabinet. This allows for greater flexibility in powering manufacturing technology and drastically reduces cabling within a factory floor.

Finally, Dr. Andreas Letsch, who leads the battery industry vertical within Factory Automation at Bosch Rexroth, will present at the show a comprehensive blueprint for designing and implementing a highly automated, cycle-time-optimized battery recycling facility. Visitors can listen to Dr. Letsch’s presentation at 3:30 pm on Wednesday, October 14 in Room 140CD.

Bosch Rexroth’s specialists will be on hand throughout the show to provide additional insights and guidance on crafting effective strategies for smarter and more efficient factory automation solutions. For more information, please visit boschrexroth-us.com/batteryshow.

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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 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.com  

CANADA: www.boschrexroth.ca

MEXICO: www.boschrexroth.mx

About Bosch:

The Bosch Group is a leading global supplier of technology and services. It employs roughly 412,000 associates worldwide (as of December 31, 2025). The company generated sales  
of 91 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 82,000 associates in research and development. 

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