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Patlite Expands LR5 Signal Tower Lineup With New LAN Model

Patlite Expands LR5 Signal Tower Lineup With New LAN Model

LR5-LAN Φ50 signal tower adds direct HTTP, Modbus/TCP, and EtherNet/IP control, eliminating I/O boards in connected factory systems.


News Mar 07, 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
How Combustible Dust Hazards Affect Automated Process Control

How Combustible Dust Hazards Affect Automated Process Control

Learn how to integrate fail-safe logic and explosion-proof design to keep your processes running safely and smoothly.


Comau Launches MATE-XT GO Exoskeleton for Worker Safety

Comau Launches MATE-XT GO Exoskeleton for Worker Safety

The MATE-XT GO exoskeleton from Comau offers non-motorized biomechanical support for lifting and overhead industrial work.


News Feb 19, 2026 by Stephanie Leonida
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
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
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
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
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
Operator Actions and Interventions In Functional Safety

Operator Actions and Interventions In Functional Safety

Learn how to assess risks and determine SIL by understanding operator actions as initiating events, independent protection layers, or a part of the safety instrumented function loop.


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
Modernizing Septic Systems with Proactive Innovation

Modernizing Septic Systems with Proactive Innovation

Tackling some of the world's most hostile environments with real-time data. That’s the mission of Septilink, supported by WAGO, in this prime example of predicting failures to avert disaster.


Electrical Cabinet Best Practices: A Field Guide for New Integrators

Electrical Cabinet Best Practices: A Field Guide for New Integrators

A practical, experience-driven guide to designing and wiring electrical cabinets for machine-tending robotic cells.


Werma Upgrades Industrial Signaling for Greater Flexibility and Visibility

Werma Upgrades Industrial Signaling for Greater Flexibility and Visibility

Werma Signaltechnik has added a high dome design to its MC55 signal lights to increase visibility and expanded its eSIGN LED signal towers to include a PROFINET variant.


News Dec 26, 2025 by Shawn Dietrich
Carlo Gavazzi Unveils Spark-Free Three-Phase Voltage Monitoring Relays

Carlo Gavazzi Unveils Spark-Free Three-Phase Voltage Monitoring Relays

Carlo Gavazzi has built the ignition-free relays to monitor phase loss and phase sequence in HVAC systems using flammable refrigerants.


News Dec 22, 2025 by Shawn Dietrich
The Conveyor | November 2025 Control, Automation, and Robotics News

The Conveyor | November 2025 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 Dec 12, 2025 by David Peterson
Pepperl+Fuchs Announces PROFIsafe and CIP Safety I/O Modules

Pepperl+Fuchs Announces PROFIsafe and CIP Safety I/O Modules

The new PROFINET / PROFIsafe and Ethernet-IP / CIP Safety fieldbus modules include safe and standard I/O link capabilities for harsh industrial applications.


News Dec 04, 2025 by Seth Price
Compact Redex DG-Block Adds PID Control, Simulation, and Safety

Compact Redex DG-Block Adds PID Control, Simulation, and Safety

The Redex DG-Block controller offers PID algorithms, simulation capabilities, emergency stop control, and modular hardware for fast integration.


News Dec 02, 2025 by Seth Price
Pneumatically Actuated Exoskeleton Aims To Reduce Workplace Injuries

Pneumatically Actuated Exoskeleton Aims To Reduce Workplace Injuries

Researchers from the University of Texas at Arlington have created the Pneumatically Actuated Soft Elbow Exoskeleton (PASE), reducing muscle usage by 22% during lifting activities.


News Nov 14, 2025 by Seth Price
What Is an HVAC System and What Role Do Control Systems Play?

What Is an HVAC System and What Role Do Control Systems Play?

Managing the climate inside a building is critical for both people and infrastructure. Managing the climate is the job of HVAC control systems, but what’s inside an HVAC system, and how do they work?