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DC Bus Fundamentals in Industrial Motor Drives

DC Bus Fundamentals in Industrial Motor Drives

Learn about precharge circuits, inrush current, and understand why VFD and servo drives may trip during power-up.


Electromate Announces High-Efficiency Joint for Mobile Robotics

Electromate Announces High-Efficiency Joint for Mobile Robotics

The joint actuator delivers up to 140 Nm of peak torque and supports EtherCAT communication, targeting robotic joints requiring high torque, efficiency, and precision.


News Feb 26, 2026 by Bob Odhiambo
Ever Motion Solutions Launches Field-Mounted Stepper Motor Drives

Ever Motion Solutions Launches Field-Mounted Stepper Motor Drives

The Palladio stepper drives feature on-machine installation to simplify wiring, reduce electrical noise, and enhance positioning in motion-control applications that require reliability and precision.


News Feb 26, 2026 by Seth Price
Schurter Releases Mechanical Switch With Standardized M12 Connector

Schurter Releases Mechanical Switch With Standardized M12 Connector

The new MSM II switch features an integrated M12 (8-pin) connector for simplified installation and built-in RGB illumination for visible machine status in industrial and commercial systems.


News Feb 24, 2026 by Austin Futrell
New Partnerships Accelerate Humanoid Robotics Growth

New Partnerships Accelerate Humanoid Robotics Growth

From robotic hands to mobility spin-offs, global alliances are accelerating humanoid robotics, building design innovation, and industrial automation.


News Feb 24, 2026 by Stephanie Leonida
AutomationDirect Adds I/O Modules to Productivity PLC Family

AutomationDirect Adds I/O Modules to Productivity PLC Family

The newest additions include low-noise solid-state relay output modules, 16-bit resolution thermocouple modules, and a dual-purpose discrete/relay combination module.


News Feb 24, 2026 by Seth Price
Phoenix Contact’s Thermal-Magnetic Circuit Breaker Features 8-mm Profile

Phoenix Contact’s Thermal-Magnetic Circuit Breaker Features 8-mm Profile

The PTCB TM series circuit breakers offer thermal-magnetic protection and remote signaling in a single, ultra-slim, durable unit.


News Feb 23, 2026 by Joshua Tidwell
How Combustible Dust Hazards Affect Automated Process Control

How Combustible Dust Hazards Affect Automated Process Control

Learn how to integrate fail-safe logic and explosion-proof design to keep your processes running safely and smoothly.


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
Phoenix Contact’s New Surge Protective Devices for Power Supply Systems

Phoenix Contact’s New Surge Protective Devices for Power Supply Systems

The VALVETRAB Safe Protection Plus (VAL-SPP) family includes various safety and installation features to enable reliable and simple surge protection in AC and photovoltaic applications.


News Feb 21, 2026 by Bob Odhiambo
Kollmorgen’s Latest Motion Solutions Focus on Performance and Safety

Kollmorgen’s Latest Motion Solutions Focus on Performance and Safety

The AKME servo motors feature ATEX and IECEx certifications for use in hazardous environments, while the SafeMotion Monitor 3.0 firmware expands functional safety for Kollmorgen’s linear motors and axes.


News Feb 17, 2026 by Seth Price
Working With Data: Looping Through Arrays In A PLC

Working With Data: Looping Through Arrays In A PLC

Arrays can handle large amounts of data, but when you need to extract a portion of that data, you might need to execute a loop. Learn a few examples and tips for creating loops in PLC logic.


Binder’s New M8 Flange Connectors Feature a Solder-Connection Design

Binder’s New M8 Flange Connectors Feature a Solder-Connection Design

Expanding its connector catalog, Binder has released flange connectors with a solder connection, opening up configuration possibilities in space-constrained robotic and automation systems.


News Feb 15, 2026 by Shawn Dietrich
Cincoze Launches CV-200 Slim-Bezel Industrial HMI Displays

Cincoze Launches CV-200 Slim-Bezel Industrial HMI Displays

Designed for compact machines, Cincoze’s CV-200 Series offers Full HD visibility, IP66 durability, and modular HMI configurations.


News Feb 13, 2026 by Bob Odhiambo
KUKA Expands Small Robotics Portfolio With KR AGILUS ultra Series

KUKA Expands Small Robotics Portfolio With KR AGILUS ultra Series

The new small robot combines a payload of up to 16 kg with fast-axis movements, precise positioning, and IP67 protection, enabling use in various demanding, space-constrained applications.


News Feb 12, 2026 by Austin Futrell
Banner Launches Remote Safe I/O Block, Configured Using Studio 5000

Banner Launches Remote Safe I/O Block, Configured Using Studio 5000

The RSio Remote Safe I/O features a machine-mountable, IP67-rated housing and supports up to 192 devices per block. For a “no learning curve” setup, the block is configured in Rockwell’s Studio 5000.


News Feb 11, 2026 by Seth Price
Mean Well Releases PLC With Open-Source OpenPLC Architecture

Mean Well Releases PLC With Open-Source OpenPLC Architecture

The modular PLC-DPLC-32MT/ET series offers expandable I/O capability up to 256 I/O points. The PLCs are programmed with the OpenPLC Editor, supporting the five IEC-61131 programming languages.


News Feb 11, 2026 by Shawn Dietrich
Phoenix Contact Introduces PLC-Interface Ethernet Gateway

Phoenix Contact Introduces PLC-Interface Ethernet Gateway

The new modular remote relay system handles up to 56 I/O channels and supports EtherNet/IP, PROFINET Class C, and Modbus/TCP, as well as S2 redundancy for simple decentralized applications.


News Feb 07, 2026 by Seth Price
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
Don’t Burn Connections: Phoenix Contact Simplifies Wiring with Clever-Click

Don’t Burn Connections: Phoenix Contact Simplifies Wiring with Clever-Click

Phoenix Contact’s new HEAVYCON Clever-Click carrier eliminates the usual wiring grind by simplifying the assembly of modular heavy-duty connectors in tight spaces.


News Feb 03, 2026 by Joshua Tidwell