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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
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
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
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
ABB Brings AI Assistance to RobotStudio Simulation Software

ABB Brings AI Assistance to RobotStudio Simulation Software

The latest RobotStudio integrates AI assistance for faster, easier robot programming, helping users of all skill levels boost efficiency.


News Oct 08, 2025 by Shawn Dietrich
PACK Challenge: Where Competition Meets Real-World Industry

PACK Challenge: Where Competition Meets Real-World Industry

PMMI looks forward to the third year of a competition that introduces high school students to the packaging industry and elements of automation, design, and business practice that go with it.


News Oct 07, 2025 by David Peterson
IMI Delivers Strong Authority in Fluid and Motion to PACK EXPO

IMI Delivers Strong Authority in Fluid and Motion to PACK EXPO

Rugged, reliable components are a cornerstone of anything that moves. IMI brought the combined expertise of leaders in fluid controls, actuation, electrical motion, and communications to PACK EXPO.


News Oct 06, 2025 by David Peterson
IDEC Releases Illuminated, Low-Voltage Emergency Stop Switches

IDEC Releases Illuminated, Low-Voltage Emergency Stop Switches

IDEC has expanded its XW and XA series of emergency stop buttons with 3 - 6 V DC illuminated models for use in battery-powered and low-voltage equipment.


News Oct 06, 2025 by Shawn Dietrich
KEB Spotlights Drive, Motor, and Controller Innovation at PACK EXPO

KEB Spotlights Drive, Motor, and Controller Innovation at PACK EXPO

KEB displayed a wide range of motors, drive units, and controllers at PACK EXPO, with key demos combining motion solutions that boost speed and flexibility for modern packaging automation.


News Oct 06, 2025 by David Peterson
HIWIN Brings Integrated Motion and Robotics to PACK EXPO

HIWIN Brings Integrated Motion and Robotics to PACK EXPO

HIWIN’s PACK EXPO booth demos included high-speed, precise, and flexible packaging applications, bringing attention to the company’s extensive lineup of motion systems, servo drives, and robots.


News Oct 06, 2025 by David Peterson
NORD Features Smart, Efficient Drives and Analytics at PACK EXPO

NORD Features Smart, Efficient Drives and Analytics at PACK EXPO

NORD Drivesystems exhibited IE5+ motors, NORDAC drives, and condition monitoring at PACK EXPO, highlighting connectivity across motion solutions as the next advancement of packaging systems.


News Oct 05, 2025 by David Peterson
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
Camozzi Elevates PACK EXPO with Pneumatic, Electric, and Fieldbus Innovations

Camozzi Elevates PACK EXPO with Pneumatic, Electric, and Fieldbus Innovations

Camozzi Automation demonstrated pneumatic, electric, and IIoT-ready systems at PACK EXPO, highlighting actuation, air treatment, and fieldbus tech for all applications across the packaging industry.


News Oct 05, 2025 by David Peterson