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Rockwell Links AI Vision and QMS for Smarter Factory Quality

Rockwell Links AI Vision and QMS for Smarter Factory Quality

AI-powered machine vision now connects with Plex QMS to create a closed-loop quality workflow, helping teams detect defects, trace parts, and reduce response time.


News Aug 28, 2026 by Stephanie Leonida
Autonics Launches TP Series Graphic Panels with Quad-Core Processing

Autonics Launches TP Series Graphic Panels with Quad-Core Processing

New graphic panels from Autonics use quad-core CPUs, offer several communication options, support VNC remote monitoring, and are IP66 rated for industrial use.


News Aug 27, 2026 by Bob Odhiambo
Datalogic Extends Safety Laser Scanner Coverage With New SLS10

Datalogic Extends Safety Laser Scanner Coverage With New SLS10

The SLS10 safety laser scanner features a 10-meter safety range, 275° coverage, fast response times, and advanced configuration tools to protect larger industrial workspaces with fewer devices.


News Aug 24, 2026 by Austin Futrell
Antaira Boosts Industrial PoE Networks With Power and Protection

Antaira Boosts Industrial PoE Networks With Power and Protection

Industrial networks get more power and protection with Antaira’s 100 W PoE++ injector and 10GbE surge protectors for demanding installations.


News Aug 23, 2026 by Joshua Tidwell
Captron Announces UL Certification For Touch Buttons and LED Signals

Captron Announces UL Certification For Touch Buttons and LED Signals

The newly UL Listed CANEO series10 touch buttons and LED signals are available in standard, stainless steel, and hygienic variants for North American industrial control applications requiring certified components.


News Aug 21, 2026 by Seth Price
Balluff Expands BES Entry Line With More Sensor Options

Balluff Expands BES Entry Line With More Sensor Options

New cable, pigtail, and NPN configurations broaden Balluff’s BES Entry Line, with M8, M12, and M18 inductive sensors for high-volume automation.


News Aug 20, 2026 by Bob Odhiambo
Banner Adds Current Monitoring to Its Snap Signal Sensor Lineup

Banner Adds Current Monitoring to Its Snap Signal Sensor Lineup

Monitor single- and three-phase AC loads with Banner’s S15C sensors, featuring split-core installation, RMS readings, thresholds, IO-Link, and Modbus.


News Aug 16, 2026 by Joshua Tidwell
Oriental Motor Adds Z-Axis Motion to OVR and SCARA Robots

Oriental Motor Adds Z-Axis Motion to OVR and SCARA Robots

Add controlled vertical motion to OVR and SCARA robots with Oriental Motor's EL Series electric lifting columns, available in four lift heights.


News Aug 12, 2026 by Seth Price
Emerson Adds AI Agents to Ovation for Faster Troubleshooting

Emerson Adds AI Agents to Ovation for Faster Troubleshooting

AI agents in Emerson's Ovation 4.0 help operators diagnose alarms, identify root causes, monitor control loops, and prioritize predictive maintenance.


News Aug 09, 2026 by Shawn Dietrich
Siemens Brings AI and Software Workflows to Industrial Engineering

Siemens Brings AI and Software Workflows to Industrial Engineering

AI-powered visualization and simulation tools from Siemens help engineers accelerate automation development, collaborate more effectively, and test designs faster.


News Aug 08, 2026 by Bob Odhiambo
Automation Partnerships Drive Smarter Manufacturing Solutions

Automation Partnerships Drive Smarter Manufacturing Solutions

AI, robotics, and industrial automation leaders are forming strategic partnerships to improve machine health, expand automation, and boost productivity.


News Aug 07, 2026 by Stephanie Leonida
Mitsubishi Electric Simplifies Machine Control With MELSEC MX Controllers

Mitsubishi Electric Simplifies Machine Control With MELSEC MX Controllers

The new controllers combine sequence, motion, and network control into a single, multi-core platform capable of supporting up to 256 axes.


News Jul 31, 2026 by Seth Price
Wenglor Shrinks Ultrasonic Sensing With New U1KM Sensor Series

Wenglor Shrinks Ultrasonic Sensing With New U1KM Sensor Series

Detect objects up to 3 meters away with Wenglor's compact U1KM ultrasonic sensor featuring MEMS technology, IO-Link, and multi-object detection.


News Jul 30, 2026 by Joshua Tidwell
KUKA Brings LBR iisy Cobots to iiQKA.OS2 Automation Platform

KUKA Brings LBR iisy Cobots to iiQKA.OS2 Automation Platform

Industrial robots become easier to deploy and scale as KUKA combines its LBR iisy robots with the cybersecure iiQKA.OS2 operating system.


News Jul 29, 2026 by Stephanie Leonida
Parallel Loading: Driving Multiple Motors From a Single VFD

Parallel Loading: Driving Multiple Motors From a Single VFD

When motors drive in parallel from a single main power source, do they each need an individual VFD? Check out why this is useful in some cases, and take note of some necessary precautions.


Pepperl+Fuchs Adds Capacitive Touch Function to IO-Link Signal Cap

Pepperl+Fuchs Adds Capacitive Touch Function to IO-Link Signal Cap

Pepperl+Fuchs has introduced a compact IO-Link signal light cap with touch functionality that enables local operator feedback to a traditionally diagnostic-only signaling device.


News Jul 27, 2026 by Bob Odhiambo
Balluff Expands Portfolio With New Signal Towers and Fork Sensors

Balluff Expands Portfolio With New Signal Towers and Fork Sensors

Balluff has designed its SmartLight Black Line signal towers and new-generation fork sensors to simplify industrial automation, providing high-visibility signaling and comprehensive optical sensing.


News Jul 25, 2026 by Joshua Tidwell
Parallel Load Devices: Multiple AC Motors on One Control Circuit

Parallel Load Devices: Multiple AC Motors on One Control Circuit

Requiring multiple AC motors to start simultaneously is a common need for conveyors within manufacturing plants, but can we really reduce costs and panel space by eliminating redundant components?


Adding Remote I/O to a PLC Project: Synergy Logic Meets CompactLogix

Adding Remote I/O to a PLC Project: Synergy Logic Meets CompactLogix

In this tutorial, we add remote I/O to a Studio 5000 project using Modbus TCP and the new SLM System from Synergy Logic, which promises to simplify the integration. We’ll see how it lives up.


Baumer Expands Industrial Vision with OX Sensor and RF Cameras

Baumer Expands Industrial Vision with OX Sensor and RF Cameras

New Baumer vision products combine laser profile sensing with Canon RF lens compatibility to improve inspection accuracy, flexibility, and machine vision performance.


News Jul 17, 2026 by Shawn Dietrich