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The Conveyor | January 2026 Control, Automation, and Robotics News

The Conveyor | January 2026 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 Feb 05, 2026 by David Peterson
Don’t Burn Connections: Phoenix Contact Simplifies Wiring with Clever-Click

Don’t Burn Connections: Phoenix Contact Simplifies Wiring with Clever-Click

Phoenix Contact’s new HEAVYCON Clever-Click carrier eliminates the usual wiring grind by simplifying the assembly of modular heavy-duty connectors in tight spaces.


News Feb 03, 2026 by Joshua Tidwell
Sanyo Denki Announces Standby UPS With 200% Overload Capability

Sanyo Denki Announces Standby UPS With 200% Overload Capability

The SANUPS N11D UPS provides backup power for motor-powered machinery subject to large fluctuating loads, offering up to 200% overload capability and 98.6% power conversion efficiency.


News Jan 31, 2026 by Bob Odhiambo
Aaeon’s Modular Workstation With MXM 3.1 Type A/B GPU Compatibility

Aaeon’s Modular Workstation With MXM 3.1 Type A/B GPU Compatibility

The new MEX-BTS system box with MXM 3.1 Type A/B compatibility supports advanced applications on the factory floor, as well as AI-assisted imaging in medical applications and smart surveillance.


News Jan 30, 2026 by Shawn Dietrich
Puls’ DIN Rail Power Supplies Promise Improved Efficiency, Reliability, and Size

Puls’ DIN Rail Power Supplies Promise Improved Efficiency, Reliability, and Size

According to Puls, the new PLANET family of single- and three-phase power supplies offers a 30% improvement in efficiency, reliability, and compactness compared to the company’s earlier devices.


News Jan 28, 2026 by Seth Price
OnLogic Introduces Palm-Sized Industrial PC for Edge Computing

OnLogic Introduces Palm-Sized Industrial PC for Edge Computing

The new CL260 is an ultra-compact, cost-effective fanless IPC suitable for deployment in space-constrained industrial IoT and automation applications.


News Jan 27, 2026 by Shawn Dietrich
Omron’s Edge Device Simplifies Data Collection, Connects Legacy Devices

Omron’s Edge Device Simplifies Data Collection, Connects Legacy Devices

Omron has built its DX100 Data Flow Edge device to bridge OT data collection and IT communications. The device connects to existing equipment and features a low-code environment for fast deployment.


News Jan 23, 2026 by Shawn Dietrich
AutomationDirect Expands Terminal Block Solutions for Control Panels

AutomationDirect Expands Terminal Block Solutions for Control Panels

The Konnect-It line of terminal blocks from AutomationDirectadds flexible terminal block options for crowded control panels and industrial enclosures.


News Jan 21, 2026 by Shawn Dietrich
Siemens Unveils Digital Twin Composer for the Industrial Metaverse

Siemens Unveils Digital Twin Composer for the Industrial Metaverse

Introduced at CES 2026, Siemens’ Digital Twin Composer connects digital twins, operations data, and industrial AI.


News Jan 20, 2026 by Stephanie Leonida
Altech Expands GEOS Electrical Enclosures for Harsh Environments

Altech Expands GEOS Electrical Enclosures for Harsh Environments

Designed for outdoor use, the GEOS electrical enclosure combines IP67 protection with flexible mounting and ventilation options.


News Jan 19, 2026 by Shawn Dietrich
Antaria Launches “Ultra-Flat” Five-Port Unmanaged PoE+ Gigabit Switch

Antaria Launches “Ultra-Flat” Five-Port Unmanaged PoE+ Gigabit Switch

The FNP-0500G-T is an ultra-thin PoE switch capable of gigabit speeds and high bandwidth for use in network security cameras, transportation monitoring, and industrial PoE applications.


News Jan 17, 2026 by Shawn Dietrich
Intesis 700 Air Gateways Add Mitsubishi Controller Support

Intesis 700 Air Gateways Add Mitsubishi Controller Support

New compatibility lets Intesis 700 Series gateways expose Mitsubishi HVAC data to BMS platforms without middleware.


News Jan 16, 2026 by Joshua Tidwell
Emerson Enhances Mobile Access for DeltaV SaaS SCADA

Emerson Enhances Mobile Access for DeltaV SaaS SCADA

With new mobile features, Emerson makes cloud-native SCADA systems easier to monitor and manage from anywhere.


News Jan 15, 2026 by Stephanie Leonida
Modernizing Septic Systems with Proactive Innovation

Modernizing Septic Systems with Proactive Innovation

Tackling some of the world's most hostile environments with real-time data. That’s the mission of Septilink, supported by WAGO, in this prime example of predicting failures to avert disaster.


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
ABB Taps IPEC’s AI to Detect Early Failures in Critical Assets

ABB Taps IPEC’s AI to Detect Early Failures in Critical Assets

A new acquisition brings advanced insulation and power asset monitoring into ABB’s predictive maintenance portfolio.


News Dec 25, 2025 by Stephanie Leonida
AutomationDirect Introduces New ProSense HUM Sensors

AutomationDirect Introduces New ProSense HUM Sensors

The ProSense HUM lineup offers flexible mounting, wide temperature ranges, and standard outputs for HVAC and industrial use.


News Dec 24, 2025 by Joshua Tidwell
Carlo Gavazzi Unveils Spark-Free Three-Phase Voltage Monitoring Relays

Carlo Gavazzi Unveils Spark-Free Three-Phase Voltage Monitoring Relays

Carlo Gavazzi has built the ignition-free relays to monitor phase loss and phase sequence in HVAC systems using flammable refrigerants.


News Dec 22, 2025 by Shawn Dietrich
Tektelic and Hsyco Partner To Improve LoRaWAN Device Integration

Tektelic and Hsyco Partner To Improve LoRaWAN Device Integration

Tektelic’s LoRaWAN gateways can now be integrated into Hsyco’s supervision platform, providing a unified interface for IoT sensor data in industrial and building automation applications.


News Dec 20, 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.