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Precise Low-Pressure Measurement: Gefran Introduces TPLA Sensor Series

Precise Low-Pressure Measurement: Gefran Introduces TPLA Sensor Series

The TPLA pressure transmitters utilize a silicon piezoresistive sensing element, enabling accurate, sensitive, and stable relative or absolute low-pressure measurements across industrial processes.


News Feb 22, 2026 by Shawn Dietrich
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
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
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
Cincoze Debuts DIN-Rail Computer Series for Smart Manufacturing

Cincoze Debuts DIN-Rail Computer Series for Smart Manufacturing

The MD-3000 DIN-Rail computer series features a scalable design and powerful processing for enhanced machine vision in bin picking, inspection, and measurement applications.


News Dec 30, 2025 by Seth Price
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
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
Sensopart Unleashes 3D Object Detection in a Compact Envelope

Sensopart Unleashes 3D Object Detection in a Compact Envelope

Introducing 3D object detection without the need for a smart camera. Thanks to lasers and stereo vision, the new DTECT Object 3D sensor offers volume, orientation, and geometry validation detection.


News Dec 04, 2025 by Shawn Dietrich
Researchers Develop “Brainless” Rubber Band-Powered Robots

Researchers Develop “Brainless” Rubber Band-Powered Robots

Not all robots need fancy sensors or fast computing. Harvard researchers have developed a robot that operates without a brain; instead, the robot utilizes a motor and some rubber bands.


News Oct 31, 2025 by Seth Price
Wenglor Releases Cloud-Based AI Platform for Image Processing

Wenglor Releases Cloud-Based AI Platform for Image Processing

The new AI Lab enables cloud-based AI model training for industrial image processing. The platform is integrated with Wenglor’s weHub and uniVision 3 software to form a complete AI modeling workflow.


News Oct 25, 2025 by Bob Odhiambo
AutomationDirect Expands ProSense Family With Three New Sensor Series

AutomationDirect Expands ProSense Family With Three New Sensor Series

The new series include magnetic proximity sensors, small bore submersible level sensors, and fixed-range temperature transmitters, all designed to tackle a wide range of industrial applications.


News Oct 17, 2025 by Bob Odhiambo
Pilz Releases IO-Link Safety Master for Modular and Decentralized Automation

Pilz Releases IO-Link Safety Master for Modular and Decentralized Automation

The IO-Link safety master PDP67 is part of Pilz’s larger IO-Link safety system. The master functions as a decentralized interface to the safety control system, enabling simple and scalable automation.


News Oct 12, 2025 by Seth Price
Autonics Launches Advanced Graphic Panel Series With Gateway Model

Autonics Launches Advanced Graphic Panel Series With Gateway Model

The iTP series HMIs include several display sizes and a gateway option. All models feature a quad-core processor and come equipped with Autonics’ HMI screen editor for intuitive operation and quick setup.


News Oct 09, 2025 by Austin Futrell
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
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
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 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
Adlink Introduces Panel PC With GPU Expansion for Edge AI Applications

Adlink Introduces Panel PC With GPU Expansion for Edge AI Applications

Adlink has built its newest open-frame panel PC to tackle edge AI applications. To handle especially demanding workloads, the panel PC can be expanded by integrating an embedded NVIDIA MXM GPU module.


News Aug 26, 2025 by Shawn Dietrich
Physik Instrumente’s Nanopositioning Stage Delivers Precise 6-Axis Motion

Physik Instrumente’s Nanopositioning Stage Delivers Precise 6-Axis Motion

Physik Instrumente has released a positioning system that delivers precise and repeatable nanoscale movements controlled in six axes for applications like metrology, photonics, and micro-assembly.


News Aug 23, 2025 by Seth Price