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Who Shrunk the Servo Drive? B&R’s ACOPOS P3 Cuts Size, not Power

Who Shrunk the Servo Drive? B&R’s ACOPOS P3 Cuts Size, not Power

B&R expands its ACOPOS P3 servo drive line with higher power density, faster control loops, and up to 50% less cabinet space.


News Oct 06, 2025 by Joshua Tidwell
Introducing Gemu’s Multifunctional Valve Actuation Automation Module

Introducing Gemu’s Multifunctional Valve Actuation Automation Module

The Gemu 44A0 module combines a combi switchbox and position control with variants for basic, open/close applications and variants for complex applications where precision is paramount.


News Oct 05, 2025 by Seth Price
Weidmuller Expands u-OS Operating System, Simplifying Data Exchange

Weidmuller Expands u-OS Operating System, Simplifying Data Exchange

Weidmuller offers machine builders a helping hand by enabling secure access to machine data using industry-approved protocols that are not brand-specific.


News Oct 04, 2025 by Shawn Dietrich
The Conveyor | September 2025 Control, Automation, and Robotics News

The Conveyor | September 2025 Control, Automation, and Robotics News

Check out our quick summary of the past month’s product announcements, company news, and research insights from around the world of industrial automation and control.


News Oct 03, 2025 by David Peterson
AI-Powered Vision Comes to ABB’s RobotStudio

AI-Powered Vision Comes to ABB’s RobotStudio

LandingAI’s LandingLens joins ABB’s RobotStudio, bringing no-code AI vision to robotics for defect detection, sorting, and quality checks.


News Oct 03, 2025 by Shawn Dietrich
GRIPfit Push-In Fittings Combine Speed and Sustainability

GRIPfit Push-In Fittings Combine Speed and Sustainability

Lightweight, chemical-resistant, and certified to REACH, RoHS, and ISO, GRIPfit push-in fittings support sustainable, high-performance connections.


News Sep 28, 2025 by Bob Odhiambo
A Look at Turck’s Safety Barriers and IO-Link Capable Level Radar Sensors

A Look at Turck’s Safety Barriers and IO-Link Capable Level Radar Sensors

Turck’s IMX18 safety barriers are designed for compact control cabinet setups, while the LRS510 level radar sensors with IO-Link are built for precise level measurements up to 10 m.


News Sep 27, 2025 by Bob Odhiambo
Emerson Introduces Next-Generation PACSystems Industrial PCs

Emerson Introduces Next-Generation PACSystems Industrial PCs

The new PACSystems IPC 6010, 7010, and 8010 feature an industrial-grade 13th Generation Intel Core processor to meet the computing demands of modern AI-powered automation systems.


News Sep 25, 2025 by Seth Price
Advantages of Remote I/O Devices With Networking Technologies

Advantages of Remote I/O Devices With Networking Technologies

Networked remote I/O allows machine centers to operate while physically separated from the rest of the system, and often, the solution can drop right into place.


Universities Launch Robotics Centers with Industry Support

Universities Launch Robotics Centers with Industry Support

New robotics education centers like UMaine’s B.O.T. Loft equip students with practical automation skills for advanced manufacturing.


News Sep 22, 2025 by Stephanie Leonida
Phoenix Contact Streamlines Industrial Labeling With UV Inkjet Printer

Phoenix Contact Streamlines Industrial Labeling With UV Inkjet Printer

The new BLUEMARK E.CARD UV inkjet printer automates industrial card making for control cabinets and machine building, delivering durable, high-resolution marking with fast throughput.


Google DeepMind’s RoboBallet Cuts Robot Planning Time

Google DeepMind’s RoboBallet Cuts Robot Planning Time

RoboBallet from Google DeepMind and Intrinsic uses AI to generate collision-free robot motion plans in seconds, replacing weeks of manual coding.


News Sep 17, 2025 by Joshua Tidwell
Pepperl+Fuchs Expands Wireless Sensor Node With Volt-Free Contacts

Pepperl+Fuchs Expands Wireless Sensor Node With Volt-Free Contacts

Now, in addition to wireless sensors, two volt-free contacts can be connected to Pepperl+Fuchs’ LoRaWAN wireless sensor node, enhancing long-range data transmission possibilities in existing control systems.


News Sep 16, 2025 by Seth Price
Nidec Rolls Out Connect V3 for Faster Drive Commissioning

Nidec Rolls Out Connect V3 for Faster Drive Commissioning

Engineers gain faster, easier drive setup with Nidec’s Connect V3, offering step-by-step guidance, live tuning, and centralized support tools.


News Sep 16, 2025 by Joshua Tidwell
Leuze Expands LBK Radar with CIP Safety for Harsh Environments

Leuze Expands LBK Radar with CIP Safety for Harsh Environments

The Leuze LBK 3D radar system gains CIP Safety, offering robust human detection in dusty, smoky, or low-visibility areas while easing network integration.


News Sep 11, 2025 by Joshua Tidwell
Belden Expands Connectivity and Cybersecurity Portfolo

Belden Expands Connectivity and Cybersecurity Portfolo

New Belden solutions simplify fiber installation, extend Ethernet reach, and provide scalable OT cybersecurity with the IAF-240 firewall.


News Sep 05, 2025 by Bob Odhiambo
Schunk Expands Robot PLUS Portfolio with Tool Changers and Sensors

Schunk Expands Robot PLUS Portfolio with Tool Changers and Sensors

Explore Schunk’s Robot PLUS portfolio, featuring CPS/CPB tool changers, AGM compensation units, and FTS sensors for next-gen automation.


News Sep 04, 2025 by Joshua Tidwell
Emerson Rolls Out Process Safety Controller for SIL2 Designs

Emerson Rolls Out Process Safety Controller for SIL2 Designs

Emerson has designed its PACSystems RX3i CPS400 safety controller to be a compact and intuitive solution to enable IEC 61508 Safety Integrity Level 2 (SIL2) design in the process automation industry.


News Sep 04, 2025 by Shawn Dietrich
Banner Puts Text-Enabled, Multicolor Programmable Beacon on Display

Banner Puts Text-Enabled, Multicolor Programmable Beacon on Display

The new K100 programmable display beacon features 14 colors, as well as the ability to display 32 scrolling or 12 static characters to communicate machine status to operators.


News Sep 04, 2025 by Seth Price
Banner Delivers Compact Detection With Miniature Slot Sensor

Banner Delivers Compact Detection With Miniature Slot Sensor

The new BCS1 miniature slot sensor from Banner Engineering delivers fast and accurate position and motion detection in a compact and cost-efficient form factor.


News Aug 28, 2025 by Seth Price