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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
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
Danfoss Brings a Bigger Toolbox to HVACR with the iC7 Series

Danfoss Brings a Bigger Toolbox to HVACR with the iC7 Series

The iC7 HVACR portfolio unifies motor control, harmonic mitigation, and predictive monitoring in a single platform for buildings.


News Feb 20, 2026 by Joshua Tidwell
Banner Adds IO-Link To Three-Axis Vibration and Temperature Sensors

Banner Adds IO-Link To Three-Axis Vibration and Temperature Sensors

In addition to IO-Link connectivity, Banner’s QM30VT3 sensors feature an ultra-low noise third axis for flexible installation and onboard machine learning for improved early fault detection.


News Feb 18, 2026 by Austin Futrell
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
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
Autonics Unveils Closed-Loop Stepper System for Precise Position Control

Autonics Unveils Closed-Loop Stepper System for Precise Position Control

The AiC-MT series combines the precise positioning of a servo system with the high-holding torque of a stepper motor. The system can control up to 254 axes with Modbus TCP.


News Feb 13, 2026 by Shawn Dietrich
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
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
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
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
SMC Expands Guided Cylinder and Clamp-On Flow Sensor Series

SMC Expands Guided Cylinder and Clamp-On Flow Sensor Series

SMC has added new bore sizes and features to its MGPK series compact guided cylinders and updated its PFUW series clamp‑on flow sensors with non‑intrusive flow sensing from 0 to 200 L/min.


News Jan 18, 2026 by Joshua Tidwell