Rodriguez will present its latest precision bearing solutions and collaborative robotics technology at AMB 2026, taking place in Stuttgart from 15 to 19 September. The company will showcase its RTB bearing series for machine tools alongside the new MovoTrak Cobot Transfer Unit (CTU), designed to extend the working range of collaborative robots.
The focus of the exhibition will be the RTB axial-radial cylindrical roller bearings, which are engineered for rotary and positioning units in machine tools. Typical applications include rotary tables, tool tables, milling heads and additional rotary axes. With the recent addition of sizes 650 and 850, Rodriguez has further expanded the range of applications for the RTB series.
The bearings are designed to withstand radial and axial loads in both directions while transmitting tilting moments and enabling highly accurate, repeatable motion. Their combination of rigidity, running accuracy and load-carrying capacity makes them particularly suitable for demanding machine tool applications.
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To meet different operational requirements, Rodriguez offers several RTB variants. The standard version is intended for a broad range of rotary and positioning tasks. The RTB-HSA is optimized for high-speed applications with low friction torque. The RTB-AMS features an inductive, non-contact measuring system that remains reliable even in demanding environments and can be configured for different levels of resolution and precision. The RTB-ABS integrates an absolute encoder, allowing the position of the rotational axis to be known immediately after power-up, eliminating the need for a reference run and simplifying machine commissioning.
Another highlight at the Rodriguez stand will be the MovoTrak Cobot Transfer Unit (CTU). The system extends the working area of collaborative robots by adding a movable seventh axis, enabling a single cobot to serve multiple workstations within one production system. This allows manufacturers to increase flexibility and improve robot utilization.
The MovoTrak CTU is based on two heavy-duty linear units that provide high torque capacity and rigidity, even when the robot arm is fully extended. Rodriguez supplies the complete system, including motors, gearboxes and application-specific configuration.
In addition to precision bearings and linear technology, the company will also present customized engineering solutions, with components that can be adapted to individual design and application requirements.
“AMB is an important platform for us to engage with users and machine tool manufacturers,” said Ulrich Schroth, Head of the VAP Division at Rodriguez. “We will be showcasing our RTB bearings there and discussing specific requirements regarding precision, integration and operational reliability with customers.”
