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 Ardbox Q pairs an STM32 controller with a Linux-powered Qualcomm processor, bringing real-time machine control and edge computing into one industrial PLC.
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.
The CompactLogix 5390 from Rockwell Automation supports up to 128 motion axes, 32 local PointMax I/O modules, and expanded industrial network connectivity.