Rodriguez: Thin-walled bearings and value-added products at ILA 2026

Rodriguez presents, among other things, thin-ring bearings and value-added products at the ILA in Berlin. (Image: Rodriguez GmbH / ©stock.adobe.com/dimazel)

From June 10 to 14, 2026, Rodriguez will present selected solutions from precision bearing technology at the ILA aerospace trade fair in Berlin. The focus will be on Value Added Products (VAP) and versatile thin-ring bearings, which even prove reliable in space applications.

Thin-ring bearings offer significant advantages, especially in applications with limited space. Their lightweight, high precision, and ability to operate reliably at high speeds and under extreme conditions make them an ideal choice for various industries: from medical technology to aerospace and robotics.

High-tech applications and value-added products

Rodriguez offers a wide range of thin-ring bearings for various applications. Some specially adapted bearings have been proven reliable for years in space missions, including in robotic arms on the exterior of the International Space Station (ISS). The weight and size of these ultra-slim bearings have been significantly reduced, and innovative materials have been used. Such customized products and system solutions are a core competence of Rodriguez: Value Added Products (VAP) are manufactured by the company based on its own bearing or linear technology components.

Rodriguez at the ILA

In addition to showcasing its products and expertise, Rodriguez also aims to use the international trade fair for strategic networking, as Ulrich Schroth, Head of the Value Added Products division, emphasizes: "The fair is an important platform for us not only to showcase our solutions but also to seek direct exchange with customers, partners, and decision-makers. In aerospace, strong partnerships are built on trust, reliability, and the ability to respond flexibly to new requirements."