The Conveyor | October 2026 Control, Automation, and Robotics News

The Conveyor | October 2026 Control, Automation, and Robotics News

Catch up on October 2026 automation news, including Balluff SmartLight Rigid, Yokogawa gas density measurement, Siemens data acquisition, and other new technologies.


News Nov 08, 2026 by David Peterson
IDEC Adds Remote Activation to XW1E Emergency Stop Button

IDEC Adds Remote Activation to XW1E Emergency Stop Button

The updated XW1E e-stop switch features remote activation capabilities for emergency stops in automated machinery and mobile robotics.


News Nov 07, 2026 by Seth Price
Industrial Shields Brings Arduino Control to a New PLC Platform

Industrial Shields Brings Arduino Control to a New PLC Platform

The Ardbox Q pairs an STM32 controller with a Linux-powered Qualcomm processor, bringing real-time machine control and edge computing into one industrial PLC.


News Nov 06, 2026 by Joshua Tidwell
NVIDIA GTC Showcases Physical AI Advances From Comau, KUKA and KION

NVIDIA GTC Showcases Physical AI Advances From Comau, KUKA and KION

At NVIDIA GTC, Comau, KUKA, and KION showcased physical AI advances spanning robot simulation, virtual factory design, AI-enabled control, and warehouse automation.


News Nov 01, 2026 by Stephanie Leonida
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Oriental Motor Releases Five New Multi-Axis EtherCAT Drivers

Oriental Motor Releases Five New Multi-Axis EtherCAT Drivers

The expanded CVD Series adds two- and four-axis EtherCAT-compatible stepper motor drivers, giving system designers greater flexibility for multi-axis motion control.


News Oct 31, 2026 by Bob Odhiambo
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FANUC and ABB Expand Robotics Training for the Future Workforce

As manufacturers face growing automation skills needs, FANUC expands training capacity in Michigan and ABB develops a robotics and physical AI certificate program.


News Oct 30, 2026 by Seth Price
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Rockwell Packs More Motion and Safety Into CompactLogix 5390 PLC

The CompactLogix 5390 from Rockwell Automation supports up to 128 motion axes, 32 local PointMax I/O modules, and expanded industrial network connectivity.


News Oct 29, 2026 by Joshua Tidwell