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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
Beckhoff Launches Seven New EtherCAT Analog Terminals

Beckhoff Launches Seven New EtherCAT Analog Terminals

The high-density analog I/O terminals feature 16-bit resolution and up to eight channels. The launch includes analog input terminals, analog output terminals, and a combined analog input/output terminal.


News Feb 03, 2026 by Seth Price
New to PLCs? Five Critical Features Every Beginner Should Know

New to PLCs? Five Critical Features Every Beginner Should Know

Learn five essential features to consider when selecting a controller, from I/O and software licensing to networks and web access.


Banner Releases Corrosion-Resistant and High-Performance TPU Cordsets

Banner Releases Corrosion-Resistant and High-Performance TPU Cordsets

Banner Engineering has developed its new M12 double-ended cordsets with stainless steel coupling nuts and high-performance TPU cordsets to improve connectivity technology in harsh industrial environments.


News Jan 29, 2026 by Bob Odhiambo
Puls’ DIN Rail Power Supplies Promise Improved Efficiency, Reliability, and Size

Puls’ DIN Rail Power Supplies Promise Improved Efficiency, Reliability, and Size

According to Puls, the new PLANET family of single- and three-phase power supplies offers a 30% improvement in efficiency, reliability, and compactness compared to the company’s earlier devices.


News Jan 28, 2026 by Seth Price
OnLogic Introduces Palm-Sized Industrial PC for Edge Computing

OnLogic Introduces Palm-Sized Industrial PC for Edge Computing

The new CL260 is an ultra-compact, cost-effective fanless IPC suitable for deployment in space-constrained industrial IoT and automation applications.


News Jan 27, 2026 by Shawn Dietrich
Dold Launches RE 6900 Wireless Safety System for Industrial Cells

Dold Launches RE 6900 Wireless Safety System for Industrial Cells

The RE 6900 gives operators wireless emergency stop and enabling control for robotic cells and large machines.


News Jan 25, 2026 by Joshua Tidwell
Omron’s Edge Device Simplifies Data Collection, Connects Legacy Devices

Omron’s Edge Device Simplifies Data Collection, Connects Legacy Devices

Omron has built its DX100 Data Flow Edge device to bridge OT data collection and IT communications. The device connects to existing equipment and features a low-code environment for fast deployment.


News Jan 23, 2026 by Shawn Dietrich
Yokogawa Debuts OpreX Intelligent Edge Controller A8 With Data Stream

Yokogawa Debuts OpreX Intelligent Edge Controller A8 With Data Stream

The Linux-based controller features a new data-centric development architecture, enabling application reusability, and an inter-controller time synchronization functionality, coordinating up to 16 units.


News Jan 22, 2026 by Seth Price
Teknic Introduces Integrated Brushless Servo Motor With Ethernet/IP

Teknic Introduces Integrated Brushless Servo Motor With Ethernet/IP

Teknic’s ClearPath-IP brushless servo motor integrates an EtherNet/IP vector servo drive and high-resolution encoder into a single unit. Units are available from 1/8 to 7.7 hp.


News Jan 21, 2026 by Shawn Dietrich
Antaria Launches “Ultra-Flat” Five-Port Unmanaged PoE+ Gigabit Switch

Antaria Launches “Ultra-Flat” Five-Port Unmanaged PoE+ Gigabit Switch

The FNP-0500G-T is an ultra-thin PoE switch capable of gigabit speeds and high bandwidth for use in network security cameras, transportation monitoring, and industrial PoE applications.


News Jan 17, 2026 by Shawn Dietrich
SMC Updates JSY Series of Five-Port Directional Control Valves

SMC Updates JSY Series of Five-Port Directional Control Valves

The additions, including IP67-rated plug-in connectors, flame-retardant one-touch fittings, and space-saving, 64-station manifolds, target robotic applications ranging from material handling to welding.


News Jan 16, 2026 by Seth Price
The Role of Sensors and Control Systems in Smarter Conveyor Design

The Role of Sensors and Control Systems in Smarter Conveyor Design

Conveyor technology is rapidly advancing thanks to the close integration of mechanical machines and electrical controls, but it’s important to understand how feedback improves that relationship.


Patlite Expands LR5-LAN Signal Tower Series, Adds EtherNet/IP Models

Patlite Expands LR5-LAN Signal Tower Series, Adds EtherNet/IP Models

The LR5-LAN signal tower lineup now includes EtherNet/IP models, simplifying PLC integration and direct network control for smart factory and industrial IoT applications.


News Jan 14, 2026 by Bob Odhiambo
Lanner Electronics Releases Industrial PC Designed for Edge AI Applications

Lanner Electronics Releases Industrial PC Designed for Edge AI Applications

The EAI-I351 embedded AI platform is powered by NVIDIA Jetson Thor, offering real-time processing and control for industrial robots, AMRs, and smart factories.


News Jan 13, 2026 by Shawn Dietrich
CES 2026 Highlights AI Robots, Sensors, and Key Collaborations

CES 2026 Highlights AI Robots, Sensors, and Key Collaborations

From humanoid robot strategies to next-generation touch sensors, CES 2026 highlighted major advances in automation and robotics.


News Jan 10, 2026 by Seth Price
Inbolt Introduces Next-Generation Bin Picking With Robot-Mounted Vision

Inbolt Introduces Next-Generation Bin Picking With Robot-Mounted Vision

The intelligent bin picking solution features a camera mounted on the robot arm, offering real-time 3D vision and speedy picks under a second.


News Jan 09, 2026 by Shawn Dietrich
Neura Showcases Quadrupeds, Mini Humanoids, and the Neuraverse

Neura Showcases Quadrupeds, Mini Humanoids, and the Neuraverse

At CES 2026, Neura Robotics showed off its latest commercial and industrial solutions, including a rugged, four-legged robot, a compact humanoid, and a unified human-robotic ecosystem.


News Jan 08, 2026 by Seth Price
Phoenix Contact and Forescout Partner to De-risk the IT/OT Network Systems

Phoenix Contact and Forescout Partner to De-risk the IT/OT Network Systems

By integrating edge networking and OT threat detection, Phoenix Contact and Forescout aim to de-risk converged IT/OT systems.


News Jan 07, 2026 by Stephanie Leonida
Autonics’ Vision Sensors Offer Compact, Flexible Inspection

Autonics’ Vision Sensors Offer Compact, Flexible Inspection

The VG2 series vision sensors feature integrated lighting, auto-tuning, and a global shutter, enabling precise inspection across a wide range of space-constrained applications.


News Jan 05, 2026 by Austin Futrell