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Patlite’s Industrial LEDs Shed Light on Harsh and Hygienic Environments

Patlite’s Industrial LEDs Shed Light on Harsh and Hygienic Environments

Patlite has built the new CLA-02 LED work lights to withstand washdowns and sanitization and the CLK-02 LED work lights to withstand oily, wet, and dusty conditions.


News Nov 21, 2025 by Bob Odhiambo
Banner Releases Laser Measurement Sensor for Reliable Object Detection

Banner Releases Laser Measurement Sensor for Reliable Object Detection

The compact Q20-2 infrared laser sensor utilizes time-of-flight, IO-Link, and LED alignment technologies for easy-to-use, accurate measurement up to three meters.


News Nov 19, 2025 by Seth Price
Bosch Rexroth Expands ctrlX Automation Ecosystem at 2025 Media Day

Bosch Rexroth Expands ctrlX Automation Ecosystem at 2025 Media Day

Discover Bosch Rexroth’s 2025 ctrlX Automation updates, including expanded ctrlX OS, new hardware, and deeper ctrlX World partner collaboration.


News Nov 17, 2025 by Joshua Tidwell
Meet the Swifty CS: A Screwdriver, Cable Cutter, and Stripper

Meet the Swifty CS: A Screwdriver, Cable Cutter, and Stripper

Cut and strip cables with a screwdriver. Weidmuller’s new Swifty CS is an all-in-one tool that speeds up and simplifies electrical installations.


News Nov 11, 2025 by Seth Price
What’s New at Autonics? A Look at Fiber Optic Units and Amplifiers

What’s New at Autonics? A Look at Fiber Optic Units and Amplifiers

The new fiber optics units, fiber optic amplifiers, and fiber optic amplifier communication converters offer system flexibility for a wide range of industrial applications.


News Nov 07, 2025 by Seth Price
Oriental Motor Adds Flat Type Stepper Motors to PKP Series

Oriental Motor Adds Flat Type Stepper Motors to PKP Series

The new flat type stepper motors feature a slim, lightweight design and a built-in magnetic encoder for accurate positioning and speed control in tight spaces.


News Nov 07, 2025 by Shawn Dietrich
Introducing Datalogic Connect, a Unified Platform for Datalogic Devices

Introducing Datalogic Connect, a Unified Platform for Datalogic Devices

The all-in-one IoT cloud platform serves as a centralized hub, built to improve visibility, configuration, and analytics across entire fleets of Datalogic devices.


News Nov 02, 2025 by Seth Price
Copia Adds Generative AI to DeviceLink for Code Visibility

Copia Adds Generative AI to DeviceLink for Code Visibility

Copia Automation has integrated generative AI into its DeviceLink backup solution to help users better understand and manage code changes in industrial automation environments.


Seco Launches Industrial-Grade HMI Powered by the Raspberry Pi CM5

Seco Launches Industrial-Grade HMI Powered by the Raspberry Pi CM5

The Pi Vision 10.1 Compute Module 5, a 10.1-inch industrial-grade HMI based on the Raspberry Pi Compute Module 5, is now available for preorder.


News Oct 30, 2025 by Bob Odhiambo
Elite Robots Integrates 3D Scanning Into Inspection Process

Elite Robots Integrates 3D Scanning Into Inspection Process

A new 3D scanning robot from Elite Robots streamlines industrial inspections, improving accuracy and reducing manual labor in manufacturing.


News Oct 29, 2025 by Shawn Dietrich
Altech Rolls Out Dual Voltage-Rated AC/DC Disconnect Switches

Altech Rolls Out Dual Voltage-Rated AC/DC Disconnect Switches

The LSF and RT series disconnect switches are rated for 600 V AC and 60 V DC. The switches are built for base and DIN-rail mounting and housed in high-grade plastics to withstand harsh industrial conditions.


News Oct 29, 2025 by Seth Price
Phoenix Contact Launches EMC Filters To Limit High-Frequency Interference

Phoenix Contact Launches EMC Filters To Limit High-Frequency Interference

Phoenix Contact now offers three new families of EMC filters built for high-interference environments. The new filters include models that are compact and models that double as overcurrent protection devices.


News Oct 26, 2025 by Shawn Dietrich
Wenglor Releases Cloud-Based AI Platform for Image Processing

Wenglor Releases Cloud-Based AI Platform for Image Processing

The new AI Lab enables cloud-based AI model training for industrial image processing. The platform is integrated with Wenglor’s weHub and uniVision 3 software to form a complete AI modeling workflow.


News Oct 25, 2025 by Bob Odhiambo
Schunk Debuts Battery-Powered Clamping Devices With IO-Link

Schunk Debuts Battery-Powered Clamping Devices With IO-Link

Say goodbye to hissing air lines and leaky hydraulics. Schunk now offers battery-powered electromechanical TANDEM clamping force blocks and VERO-S quick-change pallet modules, both with IO-Link Wireless.


News Oct 22, 2025 by Seth Price
Pilz Expands PSENmgate Safety Gate System With New Variants

Pilz Expands PSENmgate Safety Gate System With New Variants

The latest gate entry control device variants include more control functions for complex applications, simplified wiring for speedier installation, and swing gate compatibility.


News Oct 21, 2025 by Shawn Dietrich
A Smarter Control Platform: The New ControlLogix 5590

A Smarter Control Platform: The New ControlLogix 5590

Rockwell’s ControlLogix 5590 controller combines safety, cybersecurity, and high-speed processing to simplify and unify industrial automation.


News Oct 20, 2025 by Joshua Tidwell
Introducing Sherpa Mecha, an AI-Powered Humanoid Engineered for Manufacturing

Introducing Sherpa Mecha, an AI-Powered Humanoid Engineered for Manufacturing

Ati Motors’ Sherpa Mecha is a customizable humanoid robot on wheels, capable of a wide range of manufacturing tasks, including machine tending, bin handling, and part inspection.


News Oct 19, 2025 by Stephanie Leonida
Unitronics Positions UniStream Lineup for Simpler Packaging Automation

Unitronics Positions UniStream Lineup for Simpler Packaging Automation

The packaging industry can’t operate without a backbone of reliable control systems for motion and visualization. Unitronics was in full force at PACK EXPO to showcase the Unistream automation system.


News Oct 15, 2025 by David Peterson
Antaira Releases Industrial M12 Ethernet Switches for Field Devices

Antaira Releases Industrial M12 Ethernet Switches for Field Devices

The five-port IP67 unmanaged Ethernet switch includes M12 X-coded and A-coded connectors with PoE+ options, enabling networking in harsh industrial environments where resistance to shock and vibration is a necessity.


News Oct 14, 2025 by Shawn Dietrich
New Littelfuse SSRs Deliver Power in Small Packages

New Littelfuse SSRs Deliver Power in Small Packages

Littelfuse expands its solid-state relay lineup with three new models offering compact, high-power switching for industrial and OEM applications.


News Oct 14, 2025 by Shawn Dietrich