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A Look at the Latest Sensors From Murata, EBE, and Endress+Hauser

A Look at the Latest Sensors From Murata, EBE, and Endress+Hauser

The new releases include a sensor for high-frequency vibration detection, a contactless sensor for foam detection, and an OEM-configured electromagnetic flowmeter for liquid cooling.


News Apr 05, 2026 by Shawn Dietrich
Fluke and Washington State University (WSU) Align Education With Industry

Fluke and Washington State University (WSU) Align Education With Industry

The continued Fluke-WSU partnership includes a donation of professional-grade equipment across five WSU campuses and the establishment of the Fluke Engineering Lab at WSU Everett.


News Apr 04, 2026 by Seth Price
Methods of Controlling Motor Speed With a VFD

Methods of Controlling Motor Speed With a VFD

Motor speed control can be a tricky process, due to the variety of options. In a VFD, speed can be controlled using fixed values, digital or analog signals, or communication networks.


Industry Insights: Understanding Hybrid Linear Motion

Industry Insights: Understanding Hybrid Linear Motion

Kyntronics’ mission is to combine servo control with hydraulic actuators to form hybrid motion control. Our engineering team posed a few questions in hopes of learning more about this technology.


Inside Rockwell Automation’s Factory Where Automation Is Built

Inside Rockwell Automation’s Factory Where Automation Is Built

Join Control.com for an inside look at the Rockwell Automation HQ in Milwaukee, WI, and check out a fully automated assembly line. Plus, a preview of new product tutorials, coming soon!


Inline Isolator Safeguards Modbus RTU Wiring

Inline Isolator Safeguards Modbus RTU Wiring

Banner Engineering’s S25GI galvanic isolator protects RS485 and Modbus RTU networks from EMI, ground loops, and power surges.


News Mar 06, 2026 by Shawn Dietrich
Pepperl+Fuchs Releases Cubical Ultrasonic Sensor Series With IO-Link

Pepperl+Fuchs Releases Cubical Ultrasonic Sensor Series With IO-Link

Labeled a “true all-rounder,” the new UB*-F42 series delivers ultrasonic detection in a compact, robust package, targeting various applications in intralogistics, production, and material handling.


News Mar 04, 2026 by Seth Price
Gripping News: Robotiq Adds the Sense of Touch

Gripping News: Robotiq Adds the Sense of Touch

Robotiq introduces the TSF-85 tactile finger kit, adding pressure and vibration sensing to improve robotic grip consistency and pick reliability.


News Mar 02, 2026 by David Peterson
Vention Gets a GRIIP on Physical AI for Factory Automation

Vention Gets a GRIIP on Physical AI for Factory Automation

Combining NVIDIA foundation models with MachineMotion AI, Vention’s GRIIP brings adaptable, training-free robotics to manufacturing


News Feb 28, 2026 by Joshua Tidwell
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
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
KEB Adds Scope 2.0 Oscilloscope to Combivis 6

KEB Adds Scope 2.0 Oscilloscope to Combivis 6

Scope 2.0 enhances Combivis 6 with recording, overlay analysis, and motion profiling tools for frequency inverters and servo amplifiers.


News Feb 20, 2026 by Shawn Dietrich
ABB Expands IE6 SynRM Motors and Automation Extended

ABB Expands IE6 SynRM Motors and Automation Extended

New IE6 synchronous reluctance motors and ABB’s Automation Extended program target lower energy use and phased digital upgrades.


News Feb 17, 2026 by Austin Futrell
Crouzet Launches New Millenium PLC with Expanded Features

Crouzet Launches New Millenium PLC with Expanded Features

The New Millenium PLC from Crouzet adds Ethernet, Modbus RS-485, scalable I/O, and easier software upgrades from Millenium 3.


News Feb 14, 2026 by Seth Price
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
Obtaining System Values in a PLC

Obtaining System Values in a PLC

It’s easy to obtain I/O values for local and remote modules and network nodes. But what about system data that’s built into the PLC? How can we access and use that information?


Emerson Advances Software-Defined Automation with DeltaV Version 16.LTS

Emerson Advances Software-Defined Automation with DeltaV Version 16.LTS

DeltaV 16.LTS advances Emerson’s automation platform with modular control, improved connectivity, and secure enterprise-level data access.


News Feb 10, 2026 by Austin Futrell
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
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.


Hands Free, Data Rich: Honeywell’s Performance+ for Guided Work

Hands Free, Data Rich: Honeywell’s Performance+ for Guided Work

Performance+ enhances Honeywell Guided Work solutions with real-time insights and workforce optimization tools.


News Jan 27, 2026 by Stephanie Leonida