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Gefran’s HWJ and HMJ Transmitters Tackle Extreme Polymer Heat

Gefran’s HWJ and HMJ Transmitters Tackle Extreme Polymer Heat

New HWJ and HMJ transmitters from Gefran bring HART connectivity and SIL-rated safety to high-temperature polymer melt pressure applications.


News Dec 26, 2025 by Joshua Tidwell
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
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
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
The Importance of Development: Creating a Strategy for Dataflow Management

The Importance of Development: Creating a Strategy for Dataflow Management

Smart greenfield design unlocks clean, scalable dataflow. Learn how defining KPIs, choosing open architecture, contextualizing data, leveraging edge computing, and using the cloud wisely can transform operations from day one.


The Role of Electrical & Automation Products in Modern HVAC Systems

The Role of Electrical & Automation Products in Modern HVAC Systems

Electrical and automation components drive modern HVAC efficiency and reliability. Sensors, relays, and controls enable predictive maintenance and efficiency while keeping systems running smoothly.


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
Node-RED and a Low-Code Approach to Automation

Node-RED and a Low-Code Approach to Automation

Looking for a way to create IIoT applications for your factory without hiring expensive developers or spending months on the computer? Take a look at Node-RED’s approach to low-code applications.


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
The Process of Evolution: How Automation Systems Enable Agile Operations

The Process of Evolution: How Automation Systems Enable Agile Operations

Automation is evolving. Today, this is marked by a shift towards more efficient, sustainable operations, enhanced by closer collaboration between humans and machines, enhancing safety and profitability.


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
Methods of Precision Alignment: Mechanical, Laser, and Vibration Analysis

Methods of Precision Alignment: Mechanical, Laser, and Vibration Analysis

Alignment procedures for pulleys and shafts are a key to preventing costly breakdowns. An effective strategy pairs alignment with vibration analysis to both prevent and predict these downtime events.


Introducing Datalogic Connect, a Unified Platform for Datalogic Devices

Introducing Datalogic Connect, a Unified Platform for Datalogic Devices

The all-in-one IoT cloud platform serves as a centralized hub, built to improve visibility, configuration, and analytics across entire fleets of Datalogic devices.


News Nov 02, 2025 by Seth Price
Leuze Launches Switching Laser Scanners for Fast Object Detection

Leuze Launches Switching Laser Scanners for Fast Object Detection

The ROD 100 series of switching laser scanners provides a high scanning frequency and angular resolution for detecting fast-moving objects and preventing collisions in mobile vehicles.


News Oct 15, 2025 by Seth Price
Banner Adds Wireless Vibration Sensors for Predictive Maintenance

Banner Adds Wireless Vibration Sensors for Predictive Maintenance

Wireless 3-axis vibration sensors from Banner simplify predictive maintenance, enabling remote monitoring and longer battery life.


News Oct 07, 2025 by Austin Futrell
KEB Spotlights Drive, Motor, and Controller Innovation at PACK EXPO

KEB Spotlights Drive, Motor, and Controller Innovation at PACK EXPO

KEB displayed a wide range of motors, drive units, and controllers at PACK EXPO, with key demos combining motion solutions that boost speed and flexibility for modern packaging automation.


News Oct 06, 2025 by David Peterson
NORD Features Smart, Efficient Drives and Analytics at PACK EXPO

NORD Features Smart, Efficient Drives and Analytics at PACK EXPO

NORD Drivesystems exhibited IE5+ motors, NORDAC drives, and condition monitoring at PACK EXPO, highlighting connectivity across motion solutions as the next advancement of packaging systems.


News Oct 05, 2025 by David Peterson
Camozzi Elevates PACK EXPO with Pneumatic, Electric, and Fieldbus Innovations

Camozzi Elevates PACK EXPO with Pneumatic, Electric, and Fieldbus Innovations

Camozzi Automation demonstrated pneumatic, electric, and IIoT-ready systems at PACK EXPO, highlighting actuation, air treatment, and fieldbus tech for all applications across the packaging industry.


News Oct 05, 2025 by David Peterson
Emerson Demonstrates Floor-to-Cloud Solutions at PACK EXPO

Emerson Demonstrates Floor-to-Cloud Solutions at PACK EXPO

Floor-to-Cloud is a concept that includes all elements from sensing to control and includes analytical elements for process optimization, of which Emerson provides a comprehensive solution set.


News Oct 02, 2025 by David Peterson
Emerson’s Guardian Virtual Advisor Brings AI to Lifecycle Management

Emerson’s Guardian Virtual Advisor Brings AI to Lifecycle Management

Built on Emerson’s Guardian Digital Platform, the AI Virtual Advisor gives direct answers, system health scoring, and predictive maintenance guidance.


News Oct 01, 2025 by Joshua Tidwell