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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
AutomationDirect Expands Terminal Block Solutions for Control Panels

AutomationDirect Expands Terminal Block Solutions for Control Panels

The Konnect-It line of terminal blocks from AutomationDirectadds flexible terminal block options for crowded control panels and industrial enclosures.


News Jan 21, 2026 by Shawn Dietrich
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
Siemens Unveils Digital Twin Composer for the Industrial Metaverse

Siemens Unveils Digital Twin Composer for the Industrial Metaverse

Introduced at CES 2026, Siemens’ Digital Twin Composer connects digital twins, operations data, and industrial AI.


News Jan 20, 2026 by Stephanie Leonida
Altech Expands GEOS Electrical Enclosures for Harsh Environments

Altech Expands GEOS Electrical Enclosures for Harsh Environments

Designed for outdoor use, the GEOS electrical enclosure combines IP67 protection with flexible mounting and ventilation options.


News Jan 19, 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
Antaria Launches “Ultra-Flat” Five-Port Unmanaged PoE+ Gigabit Switch

Antaria Launches “Ultra-Flat” Five-Port Unmanaged PoE+ Gigabit Switch

The FNP-0500G-T is an ultra-thin PoE switch capable of gigabit speeds and high bandwidth for use in network security cameras, transportation monitoring, and industrial PoE applications.


News Jan 17, 2026 by Shawn Dietrich
SMC Updates JSY Series of Five-Port Directional Control Valves

SMC Updates JSY Series of Five-Port Directional Control Valves

The additions, including IP67-rated plug-in connectors, flame-retardant one-touch fittings, and space-saving, 64-station manifolds, target robotic applications ranging from material handling to welding.


News Jan 16, 2026 by Seth Price
Intesis 700 Air Gateways Add Mitsubishi Controller Support

Intesis 700 Air Gateways Add Mitsubishi Controller Support

New compatibility lets Intesis 700 Series gateways expose Mitsubishi HVAC data to BMS platforms without middleware.


News Jan 16, 2026 by Joshua Tidwell
Emerson Enhances Mobile Access for DeltaV SaaS SCADA

Emerson Enhances Mobile Access for DeltaV SaaS SCADA

With new mobile features, Emerson makes cloud-native SCADA systems easier to monitor and manage from anywhere.


News Jan 15, 2026 by Stephanie Leonida
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
Lanner Electronics Releases Industrial PC Designed for Edge AI Applications

Lanner Electronics Releases Industrial PC Designed for Edge AI Applications

The EAI-I351 embedded AI platform is powered by NVIDIA Jetson Thor, offering real-time processing and control for industrial robots, AMRs, and smart factories.


News Jan 13, 2026 by Shawn Dietrich
High Frame Rate Cameras Reveal Hidden Machine Vibrations

High Frame Rate Cameras Reveal Hidden Machine Vibrations

A camera-based vibration monitoring method could reduce reliance on accelerometers in noisy industrial environments.


News Jan 13, 2026 by Seth Price
All-in-One Energy Monitoring for Smarter Industrial Power

All-in-One Energy Monitoring for Smarter Industrial Power

A new energy monitoring system from Carlo Gavazzi brings power measurement, cloud connectivity, and local dashboards into a single industrial device.


News Jan 12, 2026 by Shawn Dietrich
CES 2026 Highlights AI Robots, Sensors, and Key Collaborations

CES 2026 Highlights AI Robots, Sensors, and Key Collaborations

From humanoid robot strategies to next-generation touch sensors, CES 2026 highlighted major advances in automation and robotics.


News Jan 10, 2026 by Seth Price
Inbolt Introduces Next-Generation Bin Picking With Robot-Mounted Vision

Inbolt Introduces Next-Generation Bin Picking With Robot-Mounted Vision

The intelligent bin picking solution features a camera mounted on the robot arm, offering real-time 3D vision and speedy picks under a second.


News Jan 09, 2026 by Shawn Dietrich
Neura Showcases Quadrupeds, Mini Humanoids, and the Neuraverse

Neura Showcases Quadrupeds, Mini Humanoids, and the Neuraverse

At CES 2026, Neura Robotics showed off its latest commercial and industrial solutions, including a rugged, four-legged robot, a compact humanoid, and a unified human-robotic ecosystem.


News Jan 08, 2026 by Seth Price
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
Neugart Broadens Drive Portfolio With Software and Motion Systems

Neugart Broadens Drive Portfolio With Software and Motion Systems

New software, pro-series precision gearboxes, and integrated linear motion solutions highlight Neugart’s push toward more dynamic, efficient drive systems.


News Jan 06, 2026 by Austin Futrell
Autonics’ Vision Sensors Offer Compact, Flexible Inspection

Autonics’ Vision Sensors Offer Compact, Flexible Inspection

The VG2 series vision sensors feature integrated lighting, auto-tuning, and a global shutter, enabling precise inspection across a wide range of space-constrained applications.


News Jan 05, 2026 by Austin Futrell