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Aaeon’s Computing Platforms Tackle Industrial IoT and Edge AI Applications

Aaeon’s Computing Platforms Tackle Industrial IoT and Edge AI Applications

Aaeon has launched four new edge PCs and a fanless embedded Box PC, targeting IoT gateways, legacy system upgrades, and AI-powered industrial automation.


News Jan 02, 2026 by Bob Odhiambo
The Conveyor | December 2025 Control, Automation, and Robotics News

The Conveyor | December 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 Jan 02, 2026 by David Peterson
Synchronized Motion for Servos | Cam Profiles

Synchronized Motion for Servos | Cam Profiles

Cam profiles are a great way of strictly controlling two servo axes to follow a predefined path. Follow along as we dive into setting up and programming an electronic cam profile.


AutomationDirect Releases Cost-Effective Photoelectric Sensors

AutomationDirect Releases Cost-Effective Photoelectric Sensors

The new AchieVe FBM series rectangular photoelectric sensors combine affordability and versatility for object detection up to 10 meters.


News Jan 01, 2026 by Seth Price
Electrical Cabinet Best Practices: A Field Guide for New Integrators

Electrical Cabinet Best Practices: A Field Guide for New Integrators

A practical, experience-driven guide to designing and wiring electrical cabinets for machine-tending robotic cells.


Introducing the AT_00018: Autonox’s Non-Vendor-Specific Industrial Robot

Introducing the AT_00018: Autonox’s Non-Vendor-Specific Industrial Robot

Check out the latest release from Autonox, a non-vendor-specific industrial robot with six degrees of freedom, precise motion control, and a 280 kg payload.


News Dec 28, 2025 by Shawn Dietrich
Werma Upgrades Industrial Signaling for Greater Flexibility and Visibility

Werma Upgrades Industrial Signaling for Greater Flexibility and Visibility

Werma Signaltechnik has added a high dome design to its MC55 signal lights to increase visibility and expanded its eSIGN LED signal towers to include a PROFINET variant.


News Dec 26, 2025 by Shawn Dietrich
Synchronized Motion for Servos | Gearing Profile

Synchronized Motion for Servos | Gearing Profile

Synchronized motion has become an industry standard with robots, gantries, and pick and place automation. Follow along this three-part series as we discuss methods of synchronizing servo motors.


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
Automation Questions: Why Do We Choose Certain Control Voltages?

Automation Questions: Why Do We Choose Certain Control Voltages?

You’ve seen it a thousand times: 24 volts powering a device or representing a trigger signal, but what makes 24 VDC such a versatile voltage, and what about the other voltages in control cabinets?


Recom Launches “Ultra-Slim” 90 W DIN Rail AC/DC Power Supply

Recom Launches “Ultra-Slim” 90 W DIN Rail AC/DC Power Supply

The new power supply unit features a 150% power boost for 4.5 s, high efficiency, and quiet operation in a slim, 36 mm housing for use in compact industrial and building automation panels.


News Dec 15, 2025 by Bob Odhiambo
MassRobotics, AWS, and NVIDIA Announce 2026 Physical AI Fellowship

MassRobotics, AWS, and NVIDIA Announce 2026 Physical AI Fellowship

Applications are now open for the second cohort of the Physical AI Fellowship. Selected startups will be mentored by generative AI experts, receive $200,000 in AWS credits, and attend prominent industry events.


News Dec 15, 2025 by Seth Price
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
Leuze Introduces New Code Reader Series for Fast and Accurate Scanning

Leuze Introduces New Code Reader Series for Fast and Accurate Scanning

Leuze’s DCR 100i series code reader combines adjustable focus, high-speed imaging, and a compact industrial design to deliver reliable 1D and 2D code reading in demanding production settings.


News Dec 12, 2025 by Austin Futrell
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 Perils of Palletizing Automation and Columbia/Okura’s Solution

The Perils of Palletizing Automation and Columbia/Okura’s Solution

Stacking items on a pallet seems a minor part of the manufacturing process, but it actually requires speed, precision, and flexibility to relieve a heavy burden placed on employees.


A Small Sensor With Big Reach: A Look at Baumer’s Latest Ultrasonic Sensor

A Small Sensor With Big Reach: A Look at Baumer’s Latest Ultrasonic Sensor

Baumer’s new UF300 ultrasonic sensor combines a 3 m sensing range and 50 mm blind range with a slim 18 mm depth, offering compact detection in intralogistics and manufacturing applications.


News Dec 11, 2025 by Joshua Tidwell
How to Choose the Right Industrial Power Supply for Your Cabinet

How to Choose the Right Industrial Power Supply for Your Cabinet

A clear overview of industrial power supply types, specs, and design factors for building dependable control cabinet systems.


Beijer’s EG500 Brings Secure, Flexible Edge Power to Industry

Beijer’s EG500 Brings Secure, Flexible Edge Power to Industry

Learn how the EG500 delivers secure Linux-based edge computing, integrated cloud services, and flexible machine connectivity for industry.


News Dec 09, 2025 by Shawn Dietrich
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