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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
B&R Expands Offerings, Launching Servo Drives, IPCs, Robots, and More

B&R Expands Offerings, Launching Servo Drives, IPCs, Robots, and More

B&R has released several new products, including a servo drive with support for OPC UA FX, a cost-effective, high-performance industrial PC, and a highly flexible six-axis robot.


News Dec 17, 2025 by Shawn Dietrich
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
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
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
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
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
Pepperl+Fuchs Announces PROFIsafe and CIP Safety I/O Modules

Pepperl+Fuchs Announces PROFIsafe and CIP Safety I/O Modules

The new PROFINET / PROFIsafe and Ethernet-IP / CIP Safety fieldbus modules include safe and standard I/O link capabilities for harsh industrial applications.


News Dec 04, 2025 by Seth Price