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Pilz Releases IO-Link Safety Master for Modular and Decentralized Automation

Pilz Releases IO-Link Safety Master for Modular and Decentralized Automation

The IO-Link safety master PDP67 is part of Pilz’s larger IO-Link safety system. The master functions as a decentralized interface to the safety control system, enabling simple and scalable automation.


News Oct 12, 2025 by Seth Price
Wenglor Introduces Contrast Sensor for Reliable Print Mark Detection

Wenglor Introduces Contrast Sensor for Reliable Print Mark Detection

The P1MW contrast sensor series is designed to detect print marks in packaging systems. The series features a compact design and reliable contrast recognition for high-volume environments limited in space.


News Oct 11, 2025 by Joshua Tidwell
SICK Launches Rugged Visionary AI-Assist Safety Sensor

SICK Launches Rugged Visionary AI-Assist Safety Sensor

The Visionary AI-Assist by SICK combines rugged 3D imaging, AI analytics, and CAN integration to prevent collisions in extreme conditions.


News Oct 09, 2025 by Stephanie Leonida
Turck Presents Smart ID, Sensing, and Fieldbus Solutions at PACK EXPO

Turck Presents Smart ID, Sensing, and Fieldbus Solutions at PACK EXPO

Turck’s PACK EXPO booth highlighted RFID for traceability, level sensing for process automation, and distributed I/O technologies for IIoT-ready packaging systems.


News Oct 05, 2025 by David Peterson
Introducing Gemu’s Multifunctional Valve Actuation Automation Module

Introducing Gemu’s Multifunctional Valve Actuation Automation Module

The Gemu 44A0 module combines a combi switchbox and position control with variants for basic, open/close applications and variants for complex applications where precision is paramount.


News Oct 05, 2025 by Seth Price
The Conveyor | September 2025 Control, Automation, and Robotics News

The Conveyor | September 2025 Control, Automation, and Robotics News

Check out our quick summary of the past month’s product announcements, company news, and research insights from around the world of industrial automation and control.


News Oct 03, 2025 by David Peterson
AI-Powered Vision Comes to ABB’s RobotStudio

AI-Powered Vision Comes to ABB’s RobotStudio

LandingAI’s LandingLens joins ABB’s RobotStudio, bringing no-code AI vision to robotics for defect detection, sorting, and quality checks.


News Oct 03, 2025 by Shawn Dietrich
Banner Puts the Spotlight on Sensing and Signaling at PACK EXPO

Banner Puts the Spotlight on Sensing and Signaling at PACK EXPO

Banner Engineering showed off an impressive range of advanced sensors, safety, and signaling systems at PACK EXPO in Las Vegas: durable, smart, flexible; just right for the packaging industry.


News Oct 02, 2025 by David Peterson
FANUC Displays Food-Grade and End-of-Line Robotics at PACK EXPO

FANUC Displays Food-Grade and End-of-Line Robotics at PACK EXPO

Palletizing and food-grade applications were the central theme of FANUC’s PACK EXPO exhibit, providing tailored examples for robotic solutions across the packaging industry.


News Oct 01, 2025 by David Peterson
ABB Gives Robots “Eyes,” Enhancing Machine Sensing and Perception

ABB Gives Robots “Eyes,” Enhancing Machine Sensing and Perception

ABB Robotics’ new OmniCore EyeMotion is a fully integrated vision system that combines hardware and software, enabling OmniCore-powered robots to “see” and interact with their environment.


News Sep 30, 2025 by Seth Price
A Look at Turck’s Safety Barriers and IO-Link Capable Level Radar Sensors

A Look at Turck’s Safety Barriers and IO-Link Capable Level Radar Sensors

Turck’s IMX18 safety barriers are designed for compact control cabinet setups, while the LRS510 level radar sensors with IO-Link are built for precise level measurements up to 10 m.


News Sep 27, 2025 by Bob Odhiambo
Wago Expands I/O System, Releases 750 Series Safety Logic Modules

Wago Expands I/O System, Releases 750 Series Safety Logic Modules

Wago adds functional safety modules to its existing I/O System 750, giving designers the power to include safe I/O without the need for a safety PLC.


News Sep 26, 2025 by Shawn Dietrich
USB4 Transforms IMAGO’s AGE-X6 into a Scalable Vision Platform

USB4 Transforms IMAGO’s AGE-X6 into a Scalable Vision Platform

The IMAGO AGE-X6 industrial PC offers four USB4 ports for high-speed expansion, supporting AI, real-time analytics, and advanced camera networks.


News Sep 25, 2025 by Joshua Tidwell
Telemecanique Sensors Introduces Ultrasonic Fork Sensor for Packaging

Telemecanique Sensors Introduces Ultrasonic Fork Sensor for Packaging

Ultrasonic waves can detect labels that optical sensors might miss. Telemecanique Sensors’ XUVU04 ultrasonic fork sensor is designed to detect various label types in compact setups and high-speed operations.


News Sep 23, 2025 by Seth Price
Advantages of Remote I/O Devices With Networking Technologies

Advantages of Remote I/O Devices With Networking Technologies

Networked remote I/O allows machine centers to operate while physically separated from the rest of the system, and often, the solution can drop right into place.


Should I Connect the Commons or Not? Power Supplies Across Systems

Should I Connect the Commons or Not? Power Supplies Across Systems

When dealing with two or more I/O systems, the subject of power supply commons will arise. Sometimes the solution is simple, but it can require creativity to find the best (and safest) solution.


Pepperl+Fuchs Expands Wireless Sensor Node With Volt-Free Contacts

Pepperl+Fuchs Expands Wireless Sensor Node With Volt-Free Contacts

Now, in addition to wireless sensors, two volt-free contacts can be connected to Pepperl+Fuchs’ LoRaWAN wireless sensor node, enhancing long-range data transmission possibilities in existing control systems.


News Sep 16, 2025 by Seth Price
Force Control | An Adaptive Method of Robotic Navigation

Force Control | An Adaptive Method of Robotic Navigation

Learn about force control in robots and what sets it apart from typical point-to-point programming. This feedback method can overcome many small irregularities in manufacturing processes.


Baumer Acquires X-Sensors to Boost Sensor Innovation

Baumer Acquires X-Sensors to Boost Sensor Innovation

With X-Sensors, Baumer strengthens its sensor portfolio, boosting high-precision force and strain solutions for industrial and Industry 4.0 needs.


News Sep 15, 2025 by Bob Odhiambo
Industry Partnerships Fuel Sustainability, Startups, and Cognitive Robotics

Industry Partnerships Fuel Sustainability, Startups, and Cognitive Robotics

Phoenix Contact, Siemens, and Neura Robotics have all formed partnerships, aiming to cut inventory waste, fuel manufacturing-focused startups, and expand the use of cognitive robotics in Asian markets.


News Sep 13, 2025 by Austin Futrell