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Patlite Expands LR5-LAN Signal Tower Series, Adds EtherNet/IP Models

Patlite Expands LR5-LAN Signal Tower Series, Adds EtherNet/IP Models

The LR5-LAN signal tower lineup now includes EtherNet/IP models, simplifying PLC integration and direct network control for smart factory and industrial IoT applications.


News Jan 14, 2026 by Bob Odhiambo
CES 2026 Highlights AI Robots, Sensors, and Key Collaborations

CES 2026 Highlights AI Robots, Sensors, and Key Collaborations

From humanoid robot strategies to next-generation touch sensors, CES 2026 highlighted major advances in automation and robotics.


News Jan 10, 2026 by Seth Price
Inbolt Introduces Next-Generation Bin Picking With Robot-Mounted Vision

Inbolt Introduces Next-Generation Bin Picking With Robot-Mounted Vision

The intelligent bin picking solution features a camera mounted on the robot arm, offering real-time 3D vision and speedy picks under a second.


News Jan 09, 2026 by Shawn Dietrich
Neura Showcases Quadrupeds, Mini Humanoids, and the Neuraverse

Neura Showcases Quadrupeds, Mini Humanoids, and the Neuraverse

At CES 2026, Neura Robotics showed off its latest commercial and industrial solutions, including a rugged, four-legged robot, a compact humanoid, and a unified human-robotic ecosystem.


News Jan 08, 2026 by Seth Price
Set Up For Success | Scheduling Tasks in PLC Programs

Set Up For Success | Scheduling Tasks in PLC Programs

When setting up a new program in a Rockwell PLC, task scheduling is an important and often overlooked issue where errors appear as inconsistencies, often incorrectly attributed to random faults.


Phoenix Contact and Forescout Partner to De-risk the IT/OT Network Systems

Phoenix Contact and Forescout Partner to De-risk the IT/OT Network Systems

By integrating edge networking and OT threat detection, Phoenix Contact and Forescout aim to de-risk converged IT/OT systems.


News Jan 07, 2026 by Stephanie Leonida
Neugart Broadens Drive Portfolio With Software and Motion Systems

Neugart Broadens Drive Portfolio With Software and Motion Systems

New software, pro-series precision gearboxes, and integrated linear motion solutions highlight Neugart’s push toward more dynamic, efficient drive systems.


News Jan 06, 2026 by Austin Futrell
Autonics’ Vision Sensors Offer Compact, Flexible Inspection

Autonics’ Vision Sensors Offer Compact, Flexible Inspection

The VG2 series vision sensors feature integrated lighting, auto-tuning, and a global shutter, enabling precise inspection across a wide range of space-constrained applications.


News Jan 05, 2026 by Austin Futrell
Aaeon’s Computing Platforms Tackle Industrial IoT and Edge AI Applications

Aaeon’s Computing Platforms Tackle Industrial IoT and Edge AI Applications

Aaeon has launched four new edge PCs and a fanless embedded Box PC, targeting IoT gateways, legacy system upgrades, and AI-powered industrial automation.


News Jan 02, 2026 by Bob Odhiambo
The Conveyor | December 2025 Control, Automation, and Robotics News

The Conveyor | December 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 Jan 02, 2026 by David Peterson
AutomationDirect Releases Cost-Effective Photoelectric Sensors

AutomationDirect Releases Cost-Effective Photoelectric Sensors

The new AchieVe FBM series rectangular photoelectric sensors combine affordability and versatility for object detection up to 10 meters.


News Jan 01, 2026 by Seth Price
Electrical Cabinet Best Practices: A Field Guide for New Integrators

Electrical Cabinet Best Practices: A Field Guide for New Integrators

A practical, experience-driven guide to designing and wiring electrical cabinets for machine-tending robotic cells.


Cincoze Debuts DIN-Rail Computer Series for Smart Manufacturing

Cincoze Debuts DIN-Rail Computer Series for Smart Manufacturing

The MD-3000 DIN-Rail computer series features a scalable design and powerful processing for enhanced machine vision in bin picking, inspection, and measurement applications.


News Dec 30, 2025 by Seth Price
Introducing the AT_00018: Autonox’s Non-Vendor-Specific Industrial Robot

Introducing the AT_00018: Autonox’s Non-Vendor-Specific Industrial Robot

Check out the latest release from Autonox, a non-vendor-specific industrial robot with six degrees of freedom, precise motion control, and a 280 kg payload.


News Dec 28, 2025 by Shawn Dietrich
Werma Upgrades Industrial Signaling for Greater Flexibility and Visibility

Werma Upgrades Industrial Signaling for Greater Flexibility and Visibility

Werma Signaltechnik has added a high dome design to its MC55 signal lights to increase visibility and expanded its eSIGN LED signal towers to include a PROFINET variant.


News Dec 26, 2025 by Shawn Dietrich
Siemens Commits to Training 200,000 for Smart Factories by 2030

Siemens Commits to Training 200,000 for Smart Factories by 2030

Workforce readiness takes center stage as Siemens scales industrial training across the United States.


News Dec 23, 2025 by Stephanie Leonida
New Keyence Sensors Target Harsh Detection and Static Control

New Keyence Sensors Target Harsh Detection and Static Control

Designed for tough environments and sensitive wafers, Keyence’s latest sensors focus on durability, fast response, and yield protection.


News Dec 19, 2025 by Seth Price
Synchronized Motion for Servos | Gearing Profile

Synchronized Motion for Servos | Gearing Profile

Synchronized motion has become an industry standard with robots, gantries, and pick and place automation. Follow along this three-part series as we discuss methods of synchronizing servo motors.


Balluff Releases Compact, High-Speed 25GigE Industrial Camera

Balluff Releases Compact, High-Speed 25GigE Industrial Camera

The new BVS CA-GW camera delivers high-quality imaging and fast data transfer for space-constrained machine vision applications. The camera can capture over 100 fps at resolutions up to 24.6 MP.


News Dec 19, 2025 by Shawn Dietrich
New OPC UA Spatial Standard Pushes Automation Toward Physical AI

New OPC UA Spatial Standard Pushes Automation Toward Physical AI

By standardizing location and identification data, OPC UA is giving industrial automation systems a shared spatial framework.


News Dec 18, 2025 by Bob Odhiambo