Viewing data and interacting with production systems can be accomplished in a few different ways, including the classic touchscreen, a panel PC, or this device called a ‘headless HMI.’
Catch up on October 2026 automation news, including Balluff SmartLight Rigid, Yokogawa gas density measurement, Siemens data acquisition, and other new technologies.
The updated XW1E e-stop switch features remote activation capabilities for emergency stops in automated machinery and mobile robotics.
The ICCP, or Inter Control-Center Communications Protocol, is used to transmit datasets between control centers, and it’s commonly found across the electrical power industry.
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At NVIDIA GTC, Comau, KUKA, and KION showcased physical AI advances spanning robot simulation, virtual factory design, AI-enabled control, and warehouse automation.
The expanded CVD Series adds two- and four-axis EtherCAT-compatible stepper motor drivers, giving system designers greater flexibility for multi-axis motion control.
As manufacturers face growing automation skills needs, FANUC expands training capacity in Michigan and ABB develops a robotics and physical AI certificate program.
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