Sustainable Manufacturing It’s estimated that manufacturing uses one-third of all the energy consumed in the U.S. – so with the right energy-efficient technology, manufacturing can make an important contribution to a sustainable future. Achieving that future begins with today’s engineers –inventing new products and manufacturing approaches that reduce demand for scarce resources while enabling sustainable growth. From wind power to energy-sharing electric drives to hydrostatic fan drives, Bosch Rexroth can help you increase energy efficiency, continuously reduce waste and pollution and make greater use of alternative energy sources. Learn how applying six key concepts to designing production systems can help drive the development of sustainable manufacturing. Read “Six keys to sustainable manufacturing”. (36 KB PDF) 4EE: Energy efficiency with Rexroth Rexroth 4EE identifies four key areas or “levers” where the right engineering concepts and systems, effectively applied, can leverage multiple improvements: Energy Efficient Components – manufacturing components – pneumatics, electric drives, hydraulics – need to be constantly assessed for optimized energy-efficient operation Energy Recovery – rather than wasting it, surplus mechanical and electrical energy can be recovered, stored and re-used according to actual demand Energy On Demand – an optimized, demand-oriented manufacturing platform means you should only generate or supply as much power as a given task or duty cycle requires Energy Efficient System Design – use cutting-edge design tools and automation expertise to put the right amount of power at the right place, achieving maximum energy efficiency with the shortest possible cycle times Discover how Rexroth 4EE can transform your manufacturing energy efficiency. Read the Rexroth 4EE story. (PDF 3 MB) Sustainability news Stay up to date on new developments and major advances in sustainable manufacturing and energy efficiency, with innovative ideas and technology you can use in your operations. Sustainability drives latest packaging trends The annual Packaging Trends survey from Food Engineering magazine provides details on the growing impact and momentum of the sustainability movement. Defining a movement: Bosch Rexroth & sustainability Bosch Rexroth CEO Berend Bracht addresses three key questions posed by the editors of OEM Off-Highway magazine in this cover story about sustainability and the “green movement.” Lean manufacturing and sustainability Two important trends driving manufacturing improvements actually have much in common. Listen to our exclusive series of podcasts featuring case studies and industry experts explaining how implementing lean can reduce waste and save energy. Sustainable manufacturing case studies Learn how major manufacturers across multiple industries count on Rexroth components, systems and applications expertise to help them save energy, reduce waste, and make more efficient use of resources. T-TEK beverage palletizer use regenerative electric drives to save energy and run more efficiently. Download story. (PDF 380 KB) Ecofriendly packaging specialist Ecolean reduces filling time and builds a cleaner beverage packaging machine using CL03 custom clean pneumatic valves. Download story. (PDF 373 KB) Leading sustainable building architect Taalman Koch Associates uses Rexroth aluminum structural framing to create the iHouse, demonstrating how sustainable housing can reduce waste and energy requirements in homebuilding. Download story. (PDF 373 KB) Alternative energy sources Energy efficiency in machines Our commitment Solar, wind, ocean and hybrid Application, industry, and product solutions Bosch Rexroth: A sustainable company

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