十一月 13, 2025
Next-generation design software delivers a unified workflow, paired with the industry’s most extensive component library, to streamline compact hydraulic system design
Lincolnshire, IL – November 12, 2025 – Bosch Rexroth and HydraForce today launched i-CHoose, an all-in-one Compact Hydraulics configuration tool designed to streamline the design of compact hydraulic systems. This design software is the industry’s first unified workflow for configuring hydraulic integrated circuits (HICs), compact directional valves (CDVs) and compact power modules (CPMs). It is supported by the Bosch Rexroth and HydraForce product catalogs, giving engineers access to the industry’s most extensive component library.
Building on HydraForce’s i-Design legacy, i-CHoose delivers powerful manifold configuration tools in a more comprehensive platform. By integrating the full Bosch Rexroth and HydraForce compact hydraulics portfolios, i-CHoose leverages the combined strength of both companies’ offerings. This ensures designs are both technically sound and optimized for performance and application requirements.
“With i-CHoose, we’re setting a new benchmark for how engineers design and validate compact hydraulic systems,” said Maurizio Bergonzini, Global Director Product Management Compact Hydraulics, Bosch Rexroth Compact Hydraulics. “By combining Bosch Rexroth and HydraForce product libraries into one platform, paired with built-in visualization tools, engineers can move designs from concept to production with more accuracy and faster than ever before.”
The new platform incorporates Bosch Rexroth’s EDH and EDG valve families, allowing both standalone and hybrid directional valve configurations. Engineers can easily select, arrange and validate CDVs with detailed component data and built-in error checking, reducing rework and ensuring smooth handoff to production.
i-CHoose also extends into CPM design, enabling configuration of hydraulic power units and modules using Bosch Rexroth’s CPM catalog. These power packs balance size, performance and efficiency, helping OEMs shorten development cycles and align engineering, procurement and manufacturing.
Designed for modern engineering workflows, i-CHoose features built-in 2D and 3D visualization tools that confirm layouts at every stage. Engineers can design custom HICs using drag-and-drop functionality to place, size and validate every component within a complete hydraulic circuit. i-CHoose also supports a wide range of export formats, including 3D STEP files, DXFs, PDFs and detailed technical drawings, ensuring seamless integration between engineering, purchasing and production teams. Regular updates add new components and enhancements.
i-CHoose is available for free download with registration at www.boschrexroth.com/i-choose and www.hydraforce.com/design-tools/i-choose-design-tool/. Users can request a software key to unlock full access to the combined Bosch Rexroth and HydraForce Compact Hydraulics libraries, along with all configurations, validation and export features. While i-CHoose does not open legacy i-Design and CHoose files, Bosch Rexroth and HydraForce will continue to support i-Design 5.7 and CHoose for existing projects and designs.
To download i-CHoose or request a free key, visit: www.boschrexroth.com/i-choose or www.hydraforce.com/design-tools/i-choose-design-tool/.
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. Bosch Rexroth has locations in over 80 countries, more than 33,800 associates and generated sales revenue of around 7.6 billion euros in 2023.
To learn more, please visit www.boschrexroth.com
About HydraForce
HydraForce, is a global designer and manufacturer of motion control systems, encompassing hydraulic cartridge valves, manifolds and electronic controls for a variety of off-highway industries, including farming, construction, marine, material handling, mining, and forestry. HydraForce was acquired by Bosch Rexroth, becoming a significant part of the Compact Hydraulics Business Unit. Bosch Rexroth and HydraForce combine their presence in complementary regions to provide comprehensive coverage in Europe and North America, while enabling growth in Asia.
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