Avoiding Downtime: Service, Repair & Retrofit Strategies from Bosch Rexroth

Automation Unlocked | Episode 1: Avoiding Downtime: Service, Repair & Retrofit Strategies from Bosch Rexroth When your automation systems start showing their age, downtime isn’t just inconvenient — it’s costly. In this episode of Automation Unlocked, we talk with John Gaddum, Factory Automation Service Manager for Bosch Rexroth North America, about how manufacturers can plan ahead for equipment obsolescence and keep production running smoothly. From repairing and refurbishing legacy drives to planning proactive retrofits, John shares strategies that help manufacturers protect their installed base, extend machine life, and transition to next-generation technologies like ctrlX AUTOMATION. 🔧 In this episode: • The hidden costs of equipment obsolescence • How Bosch Rexroth supports repair, service exchange, service training and retrofits • The value of factory-certified service and OEM parts • How Livingston & Haven and Bosch Rexroth partner to reduce downtime and risk through end of life service options 💡 About Automation Unlocked Automation Unlocked is a podcast series by Livingston & Haven, where we partner with industry leaders to explore real-world challenges in industrial automation — and unlock smarter, safer, and more reliable ways to move your operation forward. ▶️ Watch more episodes: https://bit.ly/4nl0Kxt 🔗 Learn more about Livingston & Haven: https://www.livhaven.com 🔗 Learn more about Bosch Rexroth: https://www.boschrexroth.com #AutomationUnlocked #ShapingTheFutureofUSManufacturing #BoschRexroth #AutomationService #RetrofitSolutions #IndustrialAutomation #ObsolescenceManagement #ManufacturingMaintenance #DrivesAndControls #MachineRepair #ctrlXAutomation #AutomationPodcast