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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
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
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
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
Streamlined Multi-Tank Monitoring Arrives with Emerson’s 2405 Hub

Streamlined Multi-Tank Monitoring Arrives with Emerson’s 2405 Hub

Emerson’s Rosemount 2405 centralizes multi-tank data, reducing wiring, simplifying setup, and delivering real-time inventory visibility across process facilities.


News Dec 05, 2025 by Austin Futrell
New 48-V Servo Expands Options for Compact, Cabinet-Free Machines

New 48-V Servo Expands Options for Compact, Cabinet-Free Machines

A new 1500-W integrated servo from JVL brings cabinet-free motion control to higher-power 48-V systems with embedded control, Ethernet networking, and flexible I/O.


News Dec 03, 2025 by Austin Futrell
Festo Adds Pneumatic Health Monitoring and Safer Servo Drive Technology

Festo Adds Pneumatic Health Monitoring and Safer Servo Drive Technology

New AX Motion Insights Pneumatic detects wear before failure, while CMMT-AS servo drives add built-in safety functions, diagnostics, and easier integration.


News Nov 27, 2025 by Seth Price
Banner’s HF RFID System Enhances Industrial Tracking and Control

Banner’s HF RFID System Enhances Industrial Tracking and Control

Discover how Banner’s HF RFID solutions enhance matching, tracking, and data accuracy in automation environments where barcodes and manual checks fall short.


News Nov 25, 2025 by Joshua Tidwell
Ethernet-APL Flowmeters, Vector-Duty Motors, and AI Motor-Drive Selection

Ethernet-APL Flowmeters, Vector-Duty Motors, and AI Motor-Drive Selection

ABB has been busy adding communication technology to existing products, releasing new variable speed motors, and collaborating with an AI startup for motor-drive selection software.


News Nov 22, 2025 by Shawn Dietrich
Patlite’s Industrial LEDs Shed Light on Harsh and Hygienic Environments

Patlite’s Industrial LEDs Shed Light on Harsh and Hygienic Environments

Patlite has built the new CLA-02 LED work lights to withstand washdowns and sanitization and the CLK-02 LED work lights to withstand oily, wet, and dusty conditions.


News Nov 21, 2025 by Bob Odhiambo
Binder Expands M8 Line with Fully Shielded Signal-Level Models

Binder Expands M8 Line with Fully Shielded Signal-Level Models

The latest M8 male and female connectors from Binder provide full 360° shielding, supporting clean signals in dense, interference-heavy automation environments.


News Nov 18, 2025 by Austin Futrell
Tutorial: Driving a Mecademic Industrial Robot with a Rockwell PLC

Tutorial: Driving a Mecademic Industrial Robot with a Rockwell PLC

Learn how to drive a compact Meca500 industrial 6-axis robot with a CompactLogix PLC over an Ethernet connection, transferring direct TCP set points in joint and world coordinate systems.


Bosch Rexroth Expands ctrlX Automation Ecosystem at 2025 Media Day

Bosch Rexroth Expands ctrlX Automation Ecosystem at 2025 Media Day

Discover Bosch Rexroth’s 2025 ctrlX Automation updates, including expanded ctrlX OS, new hardware, and deeper ctrlX World partner collaboration.


News Nov 17, 2025 by Joshua Tidwell
Rosemount Transmitters Feature Real-Time Control and WirelessHART

Rosemount Transmitters Feature Real-Time Control and WirelessHART

Emerson has added built-in control and wireless connectivity to its new Rosemount pressure, level, and flow transmitters in an effort to reduce costs and simplify operations.


News Nov 16, 2025 by Shawn Dietrich
New HMI V7 Firmware Enhances Industrial Monitoring With IP Cameras

New HMI V7 Firmware Enhances Industrial Monitoring With IP Cameras

R. STAHL’s Remote HMI V7 firmware adds ONVIF IP camera support, boosting process visibility, safety, and system health for modern industrial environments.


News Nov 14, 2025 by Joshua Tidwell
A New Way to Robot: A Teach Pendant Feel With Structured Text Language

A New Way to Robot: A Teach Pendant Feel With Structured Text Language

Meet the Meca500 6-axis arm, a robot known for its ultra-high precision and compact footprint. Learn how to use the web server for programming and 6-axis jogging with a structured text interface.


Kyntronics, Delta, and MTE Shine at Rockwell Automation Fair

Kyntronics, Delta, and MTE Shine at Rockwell Automation Fair

What are Kyntronics, Delta Motion, and MTE Corporation bringing to the table at the Rockwell Automation Fair 2025? Explore with us and unlock the latest innovations.


News Nov 12, 2025 by Stephanie Leonida
Rockwell’s FactoryTalk Workbench Simplifies Micro Control

Rockwell’s FactoryTalk Workbench Simplifies Micro Control

The new FactoryTalk Workbench from Rockwell streamlines programming, configuration, and diagnostics for Micro800 control systems.


News Nov 12, 2025 by Austin Futrell