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AutoStore Seeks To Cut Costs and Increase Efficiency in Warehouses

AutoStore Seeks To Cut Costs and Increase Efficiency in Warehouses

The company’s Fall 2025 product launch includes new hardware and updated software designed to enhance warehouse automation.


WAGO Expands Compact Controller 100 for Modern Automation

WAGO Expands Compact Controller 100 for Modern Automation

The new Compact Controller 100 blends flexible I/O, open programming, and compact DIN-rail design for space-saving industrial automation.


News Oct 23, 2025 by Austin Futrell
Industry Insights: Oxipital AI Explains the Reality of Modern Vision Systems

Industry Insights: Oxipital AI Explains the Reality of Modern Vision Systems

Recently, Control.com interviewed Oxipital AI to learn exactly how incorporating AI into vision systems and machine learning is improving the food & beverage industries.


Power in Unity: Baldor-Reliance and ABB Reignite Their Spark

Power in Unity: Baldor-Reliance and ABB Reignite Their Spark

A new brand structure brings ABB and Baldor-Reliance together, simplifying product lines while honoring both companies’ manufacturing heritage.


News Oct 21, 2025 by Joshua Tidwell
How Do You Stack Up? A Look Into Robotic Palletizing

How Do You Stack Up? A Look Into Robotic Palletizing

Explore the art of automated palletizing and the different ways you can accelerate the packaging process using PLC and robotic controls.


Compact Yet Capable: The UR18 Robot Steps Up Industrial Tasks

Compact Yet Capable: The UR18 Robot Steps Up Industrial Tasks

The UR18 robot delivers 18 kg payloads with a compact design, smart motion control, and enhanced safety for high-speed industrial automation.


News Oct 16, 2025 by Stephanie Leonida
Unitronics Positions UniStream Lineup for Simpler Packaging Automation

Unitronics Positions UniStream Lineup for Simpler Packaging Automation

The packaging industry can’t operate without a backbone of reliable control systems for motion and visualization. Unitronics was in full force at PACK EXPO to showcase the Unistream automation system.


News Oct 15, 2025 by David Peterson
ABB Boosts India’s Energy Efficiency with New IE5 Motors

ABB Boosts India’s Energy Efficiency with New IE5 Motors

With a $17 million investment, ABB has expanded LV motor production to India, launching the country's first locally made IE5 ultra-premium efficiency motors.


News Oct 15, 2025 by Bob Odhiambo
New Littelfuse SSRs Deliver Power in Small Packages

New Littelfuse SSRs Deliver Power in Small Packages

Littelfuse expands its solid-state relay lineup with three new models offering compact, high-power switching for industrial and OEM applications.


News Oct 14, 2025 by Shawn Dietrich
Newton Project Advances Open Robotics Simulation

Newton Project Advances Open Robotics Simulation

Newton joins the Linux Foundation to accelerate physics-based simulation through open-source development and GPU-powered computing.


News Oct 13, 2025 by Stephanie Leonida
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
Wenglor Introduces Contrast Sensor for Reliable Print Mark Detection

Wenglor Introduces Contrast Sensor for Reliable Print Mark Detection

The P1MW contrast sensor series is designed to detect print marks in packaging systems. The series features a compact design and reliable contrast recognition for high-volume environments limited in space.


News Oct 11, 2025 by Joshua Tidwell
Carlo Gavazzi Launches ATEX-Compliant Power Relay Series

Carlo Gavazzi Launches ATEX-Compliant Power Relay Series

The new CF/CS30 electromechanical power relays feature ATEX certification compliance, making them suitable for use in hazardous environments where flammable and combustible materials are used.


News Oct 08, 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
IMI Delivers Strong Authority in Fluid and Motion to PACK EXPO

IMI Delivers Strong Authority in Fluid and Motion to PACK EXPO

Rugged, reliable components are a cornerstone of anything that moves. IMI brought the combined expertise of leaders in fluid controls, actuation, electrical motion, and communications to PACK EXPO.


News Oct 06, 2025 by David Peterson
IDEC Releases Illuminated, Low-Voltage Emergency Stop Switches

IDEC Releases Illuminated, Low-Voltage Emergency Stop Switches

IDEC has expanded its XW and XA series of emergency stop buttons with 3 - 6 V DC illuminated models for use in battery-powered and low-voltage equipment.


News Oct 06, 2025 by Shawn Dietrich
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
HIWIN Brings Integrated Motion and Robotics to PACK EXPO

HIWIN Brings Integrated Motion and Robotics to PACK EXPO

HIWIN’s PACK EXPO booth demos included high-speed, precise, and flexible packaging applications, bringing attention to the company’s extensive lineup of motion systems, servo drives, and robots.


News Oct 06, 2025 by David Peterson
Who Shrunk the Servo Drive? B&R’s ACOPOS P3 Cuts Size, not Power

Who Shrunk the Servo Drive? B&R’s ACOPOS P3 Cuts Size, not Power

B&R expands its ACOPOS P3 servo drive line with higher power density, faster control loops, and up to 50% less cabinet space.


News Oct 06, 2025 by Joshua Tidwell
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