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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
Don’t Burn Connections: Phoenix Contact Simplifies Wiring with Clever-Click

Don’t Burn Connections: Phoenix Contact Simplifies Wiring with Clever-Click

Phoenix Contact’s new HEAVYCON Clever-Click carrier eliminates the usual wiring grind by simplifying the assembly of modular heavy-duty connectors in tight spaces.


News Feb 03, 2026 by Joshua Tidwell
Camozzi Launches CARTfit 7700 Push-In Cartridge Connections

Camozzi Launches CARTfit 7700 Push-In Cartridge Connections

A new press-in cartridge from Camozzi replaces multi-piece tube fittings, improving consistency and assembly efficiency in fluid and pneumatic designs.


News Feb 01, 2026 by Joshua Tidwell
Sanyo Denki Announces Standby UPS With 200% Overload Capability

Sanyo Denki Announces Standby UPS With 200% Overload Capability

The SANUPS N11D UPS provides backup power for motor-powered machinery subject to large fluctuating loads, offering up to 200% overload capability and 98.6% power conversion efficiency.


News Jan 31, 2026 by Bob Odhiambo
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
OnLogic Introduces Palm-Sized Industrial PC for Edge Computing

OnLogic Introduces Palm-Sized Industrial PC for Edge Computing

The new CL260 is an ultra-compact, cost-effective fanless IPC suitable for deployment in space-constrained industrial IoT and automation applications.


News Jan 27, 2026 by Shawn Dietrich
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
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
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
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
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