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

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

Catch up on October 2026 automation news, including Balluff SmartLight Rigid, Yokogawa gas density measurement, Siemens data acquisition, and other new technologies.


News Nov 08, 2026 by David Peterson
NVIDIA GTC Showcases Physical AI Advances From Comau, KUKA and KION

NVIDIA GTC Showcases Physical AI Advances From Comau, KUKA and KION

At NVIDIA GTC, Comau, KUKA, and KION showcased physical AI advances spanning robot simulation, virtual factory design, AI-enabled control, and warehouse automation.


News Nov 01, 2026 by Stephanie Leonida
ABB Announces AI-Powered Robot Vision and High-Performance Robots

ABB Announces AI-Powered Robot Vision and High-Performance Robots

ABB Robotics introduces AI Robot Trainer for its OmniCore EyeMotion platform, alongside the new IRB 1700 and IRB 1700ID industrial robots engineered for precision manufacturing.


News Oct 24, 2026 by Bob Odhiambo
Omron Plans to Acquire OnLogic to Expand Industrial Edge AI Systems

Omron Plans to Acquire OnLogic to Expand Industrial Edge AI Systems

The planned OnLogic acquisition would expand Omron’s edge computing capabilities and help manufacturers run AI workloads closer to industrial equipment.


News Oct 23, 2026 by Stephanie Leonida
ABB Adds AI Diagnostics to Help Emissions Monitoring Teams Act

ABB Adds AI Diagnostics to Help Emissions Monitoring Teams Act

The latest ABB Remote Condition Monitoring uses Genix Copilot AI to interpret analyzer health reports, suggest possible causes, and guide maintenance next steps.


News Oct 21, 2026 by Bob Odhiambo
AutoStore Updates Aim to Remove Autonomous Operation Barriers

AutoStore Updates Aim to Remove Autonomous Operation Barriers

Fall 2026 advancements introduce multi-sized bin picking, Robotics-as-a-Service for smaller businesses, and AI-powered design tools to simplify fulfillment center automation.


News Oct 13, 2026 by Shawn Dietrich
Rockwell Brings Expertise to Anthropic’s Cybersecurity Project

Rockwell Brings Expertise to Anthropic’s Cybersecurity Project

Through Project Glasswing, Rockwell Automation will use Anthropic’s Claude Mythos 5 AI model to find vulnerabilities and help make industrial systems more resilient.


News Oct 11, 2026 by Stephanie Leonida
How to Use AI Without Exposing Engineering Data

How to Use AI Without Exposing Engineering Data

As artificial intelligence becomes more integrated into engineering workflows, we must also pay attention to important questions around data security, privacy, and governance.


AI-Powered Imaging: Keyence Introduces IV4-H Series Vision Sensor

AI-Powered Imaging: Keyence Introduces IV4-H Series Vision Sensor

The new IV4-H vision sensor features built-in AI technology to simplify parameter setup, eliminate background noise, and deliver reliable detection.


News Sep 25, 2026 by Shawn Dietrich
Fluke Adds Automated Workflows and Equipment Tracking to CalStudio

Fluke Adds Automated Workflows and Equipment Tracking to CalStudio

The CalStudio release brings no-code workflow automation, shared tools management, and enhanced asset visibility to calibration laboratories.


News Sep 21, 2026 by Austin Futrell
New Holland ForageCam Uses AI to Monitor Kernel Processing Quality

New Holland ForageCam Uses AI to Monitor Kernel Processing Quality

ForageCam adds AI-powered kernel processing monitoring to New Holland FR Forage Cruisers, helping operators track forage quality and adjust processing automatically.


News Sep 16, 2026 by Joshua Tidwell
Rockwell Automation Launches TechConnectIQ Remote Support Service

Rockwell Automation Launches TechConnectIQ Remote Support Service

TechConnectIQ combines Rockwell technical engineers, AI troubleshooting, augmented reality, and a knowledge base of 100,000+ articles for remote automation support.


News Sep 15, 2026 by Stephanie Leonida
Engineering Around AI Hallucinations

Engineering Around AI Hallucinations

AI has a reputation for reporting incorrect facts and making faulty assumptions, all with an attitude of confidence. Learn to identify those situations that require extra care and verification.


Tutorial: Commissioning a Balluff BNI IO-Link Master

Tutorial: Commissioning a Balluff BNI IO-Link Master

IO-Link is regarded as a robust field-level network that adds tremendous sensing capability beyond standard analog and digital I/O. Yet it can be difficult to set up. Here’s a guide.


AI-Generated Code: To Trust or To Verify?

AI-Generated Code: To Trust or To Verify?

AI is a hot topic across nearly all facets of modern life. In control engineering, AI can save time, or it can ruin a project. The difference lies in understanding what’s happening under the hood.


ASRock Industrial’s IoT Controller Now O-PAS Certified for Open Automation

ASRock Industrial’s IoT Controller Now O-PAS Certified for Open Automation

The iEP-5010G-010 industrial IoT controller has achieved Open Group’s O-PAS certification, helping to promote open, secure, and compatible process automation across vendors.


News Sep 06, 2026 by Bob Odhiambo
The Right Controller: Comparing Industrial PCs and PLCs

The Right Controller: Comparing Industrial PCs and PLCs

This article offers a brief review of controllers: their use through history and an analysis of factors to consider when deciding what to use.


Automated Water Management Safeguards the Suds for a Rural Coin Laundry

Automated Water Management Safeguards the Suds for a Rural Coin Laundry

Suds-n-Duds is a staple for local Atmore, AL residents. It's critical to protect the washing machines with a system that monitors well pressure while automatically switching and flushing the municipal supply.


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
Emerson Launches pH/ORP Sensor for Demanding Process Environments

Emerson Launches pH/ORP Sensor for Demanding Process Environments

The Rosemount 350A is a digital pH and ORP sensor featuring M12 plug-and-play connectivity for high-temperature and high-pressure process conditions.


News Aug 26, 2026 by Seth Price