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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
Adding Robots to CNC Machines: What You Need to Know

Adding Robots to CNC Machines: What You Need to Know

Robots can greatly increase machine uptime in a manufacturing shop, but unless a few prerequisites are met, that machine time might just generate more scrap than sales.


Mitsubishi Electric Unveils OT Security and Humanoid CNC System

Mitsubishi Electric Unveils OT Security and Humanoid CNC System

At JIMTOF 2026, Mitsubishi Electric will showcase OT cybersecurity features for malware detection and a physical AI system pairing humanoid robots with CNC machines.


News Nov 05, 2026 by Stephanie Leonida
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
Node-RED: Accessing the Edge With a PLC Module

Node-RED: Accessing the Edge With a PLC Module

Machine designers and OEMs have several practical, economical options to achieve edge connectivity using Node-RED, one of which reduces complexity by using traditional modular PLC control.


How to Use AI Without Exposing Engineering Data

How to Use AI Without Exposing Engineering Data

As artificial intelligence becomes more integrated into engineering workflows, we must also pay attention to important questions around data security, privacy, and governance.


When Testing Data Can’t Be Trusted: The Role of Calibration in Automated QC

When Testing Data Can’t Be Trusted: The Role of Calibration in Automated QC

The accuracy of many automated manufacturing systems can be verified simply by visual inspection or built-in alarms. However, quality control systems rely on a traceable process of calibration.


SMC Expands CQE Compact Cylinder Series with Higher Output Design

SMC Expands CQE Compact Cylinder Series with Higher Output Design

New CQE compact cylinders from SMC deliver up to 1.5 times the theoretical output of CQ2 models, with new sizes, strokes, and configuration options.


News Sep 26, 2026 by Austin Futrell
SICK SEC200 Camera Brings Flexible Code Reading to the Factory Floor

SICK SEC200 Camera Brings Flexible Code Reading to the Factory Floor

Designed for industrial code reading, the SICK SEC200 handles 1D and 2D codes in challenging conditions and adds Ethernet, USB, and CRA-compliant cybersecurity.


News Sep 24, 2026 by Seth Price
Universal Robots Launches Generation 7 of Groundbreaking Robot Family

Universal Robots Launches Generation 7 of Groundbreaking Robot Family

At IMTS 2026, Universal Robots unveiled Gen 7 robots with new software, controller, teach pendant, and tool-flange features for flexible automation applications.


News Sep 18, 2026 by David Peterson
Simple Connection: Driving Standard I/O With IO-Link

Simple Connection: Driving Standard I/O With IO-Link

Sometimes switching to a new network protocol means updating all of the devices to this new standard, just so they all communicate. Fortunately, IO-Link includes simple connections baked right in.


Rockwell Automation Launches TechConnectIQ Remote Support Service

Rockwell Automation Launches TechConnectIQ Remote Support Service

TechConnectIQ combines Rockwell technical engineers, AI troubleshooting, augmented reality, and a knowledge base of 100,000+ articles for remote automation support.


News Sep 15, 2026 by Stephanie Leonida
Engineering Around AI Hallucinations

Engineering Around AI Hallucinations

AI has a reputation for reporting incorrect facts and making faulty assumptions, all with an attitude of confidence. Learn to identify those situations that require extra care and verification.


AI-Generated Code: To Trust or To Verify?

AI-Generated Code: To Trust or To Verify?

AI is a hot topic across nearly all facets of modern life. In control engineering, AI can save time, or it can ruin a project. The difference lies in understanding what’s happening under the hood.


Understanding the Devices Used in Remote Industrial Networking

Understanding the Devices Used in Remote Industrial Networking

Industrial gateways provide secure, reliable connections to OT infrastructure from the outside world, but the options can be overwhelming. Follow along as we dive into the world of gateways.


Smarter Defect Detection: Inside Trends Driving Automation in Quality Inspection

Smarter Defect Detection: Inside Trends Driving Automation in Quality Inspection

Learn how AI-powered machine vision can improve defect detection, increase inspection accuracy, and streamline manufacturing quality control.


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Remote Industrial Equipment Connections: Benefits and Risks

Remote Industrial Equipment Connections: Benefits and Risks

Connecting to equipment remotely can save time and travel expenses. It is a powerful tool, but with great power comes great responsibility.


The Journey of Data From Motor to Maintenance

The Journey of Data From Motor to Maintenance

Predictive maintenance brings real cost and time savings, but there can be a lot of confusion when setting up a system. Control.com talks to the experts at NORD, a motor specialist, to learn more.


ABB and Roche Advance Laboratory Automation with Robotics

ABB and Roche Advance Laboratory Automation with Robotics

Explore how ABB and Roche are using robotics and AI to automate clinical laboratories, helping address workforce shortages and improve diagnostic workflows.


News Jul 22, 2026 by Stephanie Leonida
Datalogic Showcases AI Tools for Smarter Factory Automation

Datalogic Showcases AI Tools for Smarter Factory Automation

New AI-driven solutions from Datalogic enhance safety, machine vision, laser marking, and barcode reading for more flexible manufacturing.


News Jul 14, 2026 by Austin Futrell