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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
Pilz Unveils IO-Link Safety Light Curtain and Multi-Function Radar

Pilz Unveils IO-Link Safety Light Curtain and Multi-Function Radar

The PSENopt II Advanced light curtains feature OSSD and IO-Link Safety operating modes, while the PSENradar live combines presence detection, counting, and tracking in a single sensor.


News Oct 07, 2026 by Seth Price
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
AI-Powered Imaging: Keyence Introduces IV4-H Series Vision Sensor

AI-Powered Imaging: Keyence Introduces IV4-H Series Vision Sensor

The new IV4-H vision sensor features built-in AI technology to simplify parameter setup, eliminate background noise, and deliver reliable detection.


News Sep 25, 2026 by Shawn Dietrich
SICK SEC200 Camera Brings Flexible Code Reading to the Factory Floor

SICK SEC200 Camera Brings Flexible Code Reading to the Factory Floor

Designed for industrial code reading, the SICK SEC200 handles 1D and 2D codes in challenging conditions and adds Ethernet, USB, and CRA-compliant cybersecurity.


News Sep 24, 2026 by Seth Price
The Omron M1 Inverter: Scalable AC Motor Control With Integrated Safety

The Omron M1 Inverter: Scalable AC Motor Control With Integrated Safety

Omron Automation’s M1 Inverter family targets general AC motor control applications, providing a flexible VFD solution with support for integrated safety and industrial protocols.


News Sep 19, 2026 by Shawn Dietrich
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
Banner Engineering Introduces “Flat Pack” Photoelectric Sensor

Banner Engineering Introduces “Flat Pack” Photoelectric Sensor

The Q2F Flat Pack photoelectric sensor features an ultra-thin 4 mm housing designed for installation in low-profile machinery and constrained spaces.


News Sep 09, 2026 by Seth Price
ASRock Industrial’s IoT Controller Now O-PAS Certified for Open Automation

ASRock Industrial’s IoT Controller Now O-PAS Certified for Open Automation

The iEP-5010G-010 industrial IoT controller has achieved Open Group’s O-PAS certification, helping to promote open, secure, and compatible process automation across vendors.


News Sep 06, 2026 by Bob Odhiambo
Festo Expands CPX-AP-I With Flexible I/O and CC-Link Connectivity

Festo Expands CPX-AP-I With Flexible I/O and CC-Link Connectivity

New CPX-AP-I additions give machine builders configurable digital I/O and CC-Link IE Field Basic support while retaining Festo’s decentralized I/O architecture.


News Sep 04, 2026 by Joshua Tidwell
Banner Engineering Combines IO-Link and Edge Processing in One Device

Banner Engineering Combines IO-Link and Edge Processing in One Device

The DXMR190 IO-Link master combines eight-port connectivity with edge processing to stream data directly to cloud systems and web servers without an edge PC.


News Sep 03, 2026 by Shawn Dietrich
NORD Drivesystems Adds New Safety Functions to NORDAC ON VFDs

NORD Drivesystems Adds New Safety Functions to NORDAC ON VFDs

New motion-safety functions for NORDAC ON VFDs enable safe speed control, monitoring, and stopping while supporting PROFIsafe and FSoE industrial Ethernet networks.


News Sep 02, 2026 by Stephanie Leonida
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
Datalogic Extends Safety Laser Scanner Coverage With New SLS10

Datalogic Extends Safety Laser Scanner Coverage With New SLS10

The SLS10 safety laser scanner features a 10-meter safety range, 275° coverage, fast response times, and advanced configuration tools to protect larger industrial workspaces with fewer devices.


News Aug 24, 2026 by Austin Futrell
Captron Announces UL Certification For Touch Buttons and LED Signals

Captron Announces UL Certification For Touch Buttons and LED Signals

The newly UL Listed CANEO series10 touch buttons and LED signals are available in standard, stainless steel, and hygienic variants for North American industrial control applications requiring certified components.


News Aug 21, 2026 by Seth Price
Festo’s Cold-Rated Electric Linear Axis Targets Deep-Freeze Environments

Festo’s Cold-Rated Electric Linear Axis Targets Deep-Freeze Environments

The new ELGA-TB actuator operates in sub-zero conditions down to -30°C without requiring heated housing or bulky motor setups.


News Aug 13, 2026 by Bob Odhiambo
Oriental Motor Adds Z-Axis Motion to OVR and SCARA Robots

Oriental Motor Adds Z-Axis Motion to OVR and SCARA Robots

Add controlled vertical motion to OVR and SCARA robots with Oriental Motor's EL Series electric lifting columns, available in four lift heights.


News Aug 12, 2026 by Seth Price
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