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KUKA, ABB, and Kawasaki Unveil New Robotic Solutions

KUKA, ABB, and Kawasaki Unveil New Robotic Solutions

Recent updates from three automation leaders focus on AI-powered vision, robotic picking, and compact palletizing for manufacturing and logistics.


News 14 hours ago by Joshua Tidwell
The Conveyor | October 2026 Control, Automation, and Robotics News

The Conveyor | October 2026 Control, Automation, and Robotics News

Catch up on October 2026 automation news, including Balluff SmartLight Rigid, Yokogawa gas density measurement, Siemens data acquisition, and other new technologies.


News Nov 08, 2026 by David Peterson
Adding Robots to CNC Machines: What You Need to Know

Adding Robots to CNC Machines: What You Need to Know

Robots can greatly increase machine uptime in a manufacturing shop, but unless a few prerequisites are met, that machine time might just generate more scrap than sales.


FANUC and ABB Expand Robotics Training for the Future Workforce

FANUC and ABB Expand Robotics Training for the Future Workforce

As manufacturers face growing automation skills needs, FANUC expands training capacity in Michigan and ABB develops a robotics and physical AI certificate program.


News Oct 30, 2026 by Seth Price
ABB Announces AI-Powered Robot Vision and High-Performance Robots

ABB Announces AI-Powered Robot Vision and High-Performance Robots

ABB Robotics introduces AI Robot Trainer for its OmniCore EyeMotion platform, alongside the new IRB 1700 and IRB 1700ID industrial robots engineered for precision manufacturing.


News Oct 24, 2026 by Bob Odhiambo
ABB Adds AI Diagnostics to Help Emissions Monitoring Teams Act

ABB Adds AI Diagnostics to Help Emissions Monitoring Teams Act

The latest ABB Remote Condition Monitoring uses Genix Copilot AI to interpret analyzer health reports, suggest possible causes, and guide maintenance next steps.


News Oct 21, 2026 by Bob Odhiambo
Deliveroo and Coco Robotics Pave the Way for Autonomous Robotic Delivery in the UK

Deliveroo and Coco Robotics Pave the Way for Autonomous Robotic Delivery in the UK

Coco Robotics provides autonomous delivery in London and five other UK towns, and Deliveroo brings its customers its first robotic delivery service.


News Oct 15, 2026 by Stephanie Leonida
AutoStore Updates Aim to Remove Autonomous Operation Barriers

AutoStore Updates Aim to Remove Autonomous Operation Barriers

Fall 2026 advancements introduce multi-sized bin picking, Robotics-as-a-Service for smaller businesses, and AI-powered design tools to simplify fulfillment center automation.


News Oct 13, 2026 by Shawn Dietrich
Epson Introduces Six-Axis Robot Built for Safe, Intuitive Human Interaction

Epson Introduces Six-Axis Robot Built for Safe, Intuitive Human Interaction

The Epson AX6 offers compact six-axis automation with no-code or Python programming and integrated safety features for collaborative applications.


News Oct 09, 2026 by Shawn Dietrich
Bring Your Own Device (BYOD): ABB Releases e-Device Robot Interface

Bring Your Own Device (BYOD): ABB Releases e-Device Robot Interface

With e-Device, users can now operate and program ABB OmniCore-powered industrial robots using their own computers or tablets.


News Oct 02, 2026 by Seth Price
The Conveyor | September 2026 Control, Automation, and Robotics News

The Conveyor | September 2026 Control, Automation, and Robotics News

We’re back, and we’re excited to share all kinds of product news from September 2026. See what you may have missed from all of your favorite control, automation, and robotics brands!


News Sep 30, 2026 by David Peterson
Universal Robots Launches Generation 7 of Groundbreaking Robot Family

Universal Robots Launches Generation 7 of Groundbreaking Robot Family

At IMTS 2026, Universal Robots unveiled Gen 7 robots with new software, controller, teach pendant, and tool-flange features for flexible automation applications.


News Sep 18, 2026 by David Peterson
Rockwell Automation Launches TechConnectIQ Remote Support Service

Rockwell Automation Launches TechConnectIQ Remote Support Service

TechConnectIQ combines Rockwell technical engineers, AI troubleshooting, augmented reality, and a knowledge base of 100,000+ articles for remote automation support.


News Sep 15, 2026 by Stephanie Leonida
Oriental Motor Announces Mobile Robot Controller for AMRs and AGVs

Oriental Motor Announces Mobile Robot Controller for AMRs and AGVs

The MVC01 controller combines onboard kinematics modeling with built-in IMU gyro odometry to enhance AMR and AGV navigation.


News Sep 14, 2026 by Seth Price
FANUC and Regal Rexnord Add a 7th Axis to Robot Automation Systems

FANUC and Regal Rexnord Add a 7th Axis to Robot Automation Systems

A new collaboration mounts FANUC CRX robots on Regal Rexnord’s Movotrak CTU, adding a seventh axis to extend reach and simplify flexible factory automation.


News Aug 29, 2026 by Seth Price
Smarter Defect Detection: Inside Trends Driving Automation in Quality Inspection

Smarter Defect Detection: Inside Trends Driving Automation in Quality Inspection

Learn how AI-powered machine vision can improve defect detection, increase inspection accuracy, and streamline manufacturing quality control.


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Automation Partnerships Drive Smarter Manufacturing Solutions

Automation Partnerships Drive Smarter Manufacturing Solutions

AI, robotics, and industrial automation leaders are forming strategic partnerships to improve machine health, expand automation, and boost productivity.


News Aug 07, 2026 by Stephanie Leonida
Robotiq Extends Hand-E Stroke to 100 mm for Flexible Part Handling

Robotiq Extends Hand-E Stroke to 100 mm for Flexible Part Handling

The new 100-mm Hand-E Adaptive Gripper option gives manufacturers a wider gripping range while keeping the same payload, sealed design, precision, controls, and integration workflow.


News Aug 05, 2026 by Austin Futrell
KUKA Brings LBR iisy Cobots to iiQKA.OS2 Automation Platform

KUKA Brings LBR iisy Cobots to iiQKA.OS2 Automation Platform

Industrial robots become easier to deploy and scale as KUKA combines its LBR iisy robots with the cybersecure iiQKA.OS2 operating system.


News Jul 29, 2026 by Stephanie Leonida
ABB and Roche Advance Laboratory Automation with Robotics

ABB and Roche Advance Laboratory Automation with Robotics

Explore how ABB and Roche are using robotics and AI to automate clinical laboratories, helping address workforce shortages and improve diagnostic workflows.


News Jul 22, 2026 by Stephanie Leonida