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Automation Questions: Why Do We Choose Certain Control Voltages?

Automation Questions: Why Do We Choose Certain Control Voltages?

You’ve seen it a thousand times: 24 volts powering a device or representing a trigger signal, but what makes 24 VDC such a versatile voltage, and what about the other voltages in control cabinets?


Rockwell Expands U.S. Manufacturing With OTTO AMRs and New Plant

Rockwell Expands U.S. Manufacturing With OTTO AMRs and New Plant

A look at Rockwell’s OTTO AMR rollout and its plans for a scalable, next-generation U.S. manufacturing facility.


News Dec 16, 2025 by Stephanie Leonida
Recom Launches “Ultra-Slim” 90 W DIN Rail AC/DC Power Supply

Recom Launches “Ultra-Slim” 90 W DIN Rail AC/DC Power Supply

The new power supply unit features a 150% power boost for 4.5 s, high efficiency, and quiet operation in a slim, 36 mm housing for use in compact industrial and building automation panels.


News Dec 15, 2025 by Bob Odhiambo
The Guide to Sensors for Manufacturing and Machine Control

The Guide to Sensors for Manufacturing and Machine Control

Learn about sensors that are used across industry for detecting nearly any kind of product or object using physical properties like light, sound, and metal content.


Ebooks Dec 15, 2025 by Control.com
MassRobotics, AWS, and NVIDIA Announce 2026 Physical AI Fellowship

MassRobotics, AWS, and NVIDIA Announce 2026 Physical AI Fellowship

Applications are now open for the second cohort of the Physical AI Fellowship. Selected startups will be mentored by generative AI experts, receive $200,000 in AWS credits, and attend prominent industry events.


News Dec 15, 2025 by Seth Price
Get a Grip: Smarter Vacuum Handling for Modern Packaging Lines

Get a Grip: Smarter Vacuum Handling for Modern Packaging Lines

A look at SMC’s ZP3P-WJT suction cups, engineered to handle narrow, flexible packages with a wider contact area and less deformation during transfer.


News Dec 14, 2025 by Austin Futrell
Lenze Introduces IE5/IE6 Motor Drive System With i650 Motec Inverter

Lenze Introduces IE5/IE6 Motor Drive System With i650 Motec Inverter

Lenze’s IE5/IE6 motor drive system pairs the i650 motec inverter drive with the m550/m650 synchronous motor to deliver high energy efficiency, encoderless positioning, and up to 300% starting torque.


News Dec 13, 2025 by Joshua Tidwell
Leuze Introduces New Code Reader Series for Fast and Accurate Scanning

Leuze Introduces New Code Reader Series for Fast and Accurate Scanning

Leuze’s DCR 100i series code reader combines adjustable focus, high-speed imaging, and a compact industrial design to deliver reliable 1D and 2D code reading in demanding production settings.


News Dec 12, 2025 by Austin Futrell
The Conveyor | November 2025 Control, Automation, and Robotics News

The Conveyor | November 2025 Control, Automation, and Robotics News

Check out our quick summary of last month’s product announcements, company news, and research insights from around the world of industrial automation and control.


News Dec 12, 2025 by David Peterson
The Perils of Palletizing Automation and Columbia/Okura’s Solution

The Perils of Palletizing Automation and Columbia/Okura’s Solution

Stacking items on a pallet seems a minor part of the manufacturing process, but it actually requires speed, precision, and flexibility to relieve a heavy burden placed on employees.


A Small Sensor With Big Reach: A Look at Baumer’s Latest Ultrasonic Sensor

A Small Sensor With Big Reach: A Look at Baumer’s Latest Ultrasonic Sensor

Baumer’s new UF300 ultrasonic sensor combines a 3 m sensing range and 50 mm blind range with a slim 18 mm depth, offering compact detection in intralogistics and manufacturing applications.


News Dec 11, 2025 by Joshua Tidwell
How to Choose the Right Industrial Power Supply for Your Cabinet

How to Choose the Right Industrial Power Supply for Your Cabinet

A clear overview of industrial power supply types, specs, and design factors for building dependable control cabinet systems.


Posital Shrinks Multiturn Magnetic Encoders Down to a 20 mm Diameter

Posital Shrinks Multiturn Magnetic Encoders Down to a 20 mm Diameter

The 20 mm encoders are the latest addition to Posital’s IXARC series rotary encoders. The new encoders offer a compact, near maintenance-free design for use in precision motion control applications.


News Dec 10, 2025 by Seth Price
Beijer’s EG500 Brings Secure, Flexible Edge Power to Industry

Beijer’s EG500 Brings Secure, Flexible Edge Power to Industry

Learn how the EG500 delivers secure Linux-based edge computing, integrated cloud services, and flexible machine connectivity for industry.


News Dec 09, 2025 by Shawn Dietrich
The Upgrade Adventure: Dataflow Management for Existing Systems

The Upgrade Adventure: Dataflow Management for Existing Systems

Modernizing legacy plants requires careful dataflow design. See how audits, protocol choices, edge computing and security layers can unify old and new systems for better insights and operations.


Robotics Research Driving Workforce Diversity and Automation

Robotics Research Driving Workforce Diversity and Automation

Learn how new robotics research supports neurodivergent workers, advances soft robotics, and accelerates automation in marine manufacturing.


News Dec 09, 2025 by Stephanie Leonida
Tutorial: Design a Temperature Controller Using Node-RED

Tutorial: Design a Temperature Controller Using Node-RED

Not every control system requires an expensive PLC. This tutorial will introduce Node-RED, a popular programming environment that can be installed on a low-cost single-board controller.


Introducing the RebelMove Pro: A New Cost-Effective AMR From Igus

Introducing the RebelMove Pro: A New Cost-Effective AMR From Igus

Igus has branded the RebelMove Pro as a low-cost AMR for manufacturing and logistics. The new robot operates at speeds up to 2 m/s, carries payloads up to 250 kg, and tows payloads up to 900 kg.


News Dec 07, 2025 by Shawn Dietrich
Introducing an SPE-M12 Hybrid Connector for Data and Power

Introducing an SPE-M12 Hybrid Connector for Data and Power

TE Connectivity's new single-pair Ethernet (SPE)-M12 hybrid connector enables high-speed data transmission up to 1 Gbit/s and power delivery up to 1 kW, all in a single interface.


News Dec 06, 2025 by Shawn Dietrich
Industrial HMI Gains Power as Darveen Upgrades the DPC-9000 Series

Industrial HMI Gains Power as Darveen Upgrades the DPC-9000 Series

Darveen updates its DPC-9000 HMI with an Intel Alder Lake-N N97 chip, delivering faster processing, improved graphics, and smoother touchscreen performance.


News Dec 05, 2025 by Seth Price