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Cylinder and Gripper Monitoring: Festo Unveils Position Transmitter

Cylinder and Gripper Monitoring: Festo Unveils Position Transmitter

The SDAC-MHS C-slot programmable position transmitter provides continuous position feedback of grippers and actuators, delivering analog, digital, and IO-Link outputs in a single, compact package.


News Apr 10, 2026 by Seth Price
Fluke and Washington State University (WSU) Align Education With Industry

Fluke and Washington State University (WSU) Align Education With Industry

The continued Fluke-WSU partnership includes a donation of professional-grade equipment across five WSU campuses and the establishment of the Fluke Engineering Lab at WSU Everett.


News Apr 04, 2026 by Seth Price
Keyence LJ Developer Simplifies 3D Vision Code Creation

Keyence LJ Developer Simplifies 3D Vision Code Creation

LJ Developer enables faster 3D inspection setup using a graphical interface and auto-generated source code for manufacturing systems.


News Mar 31, 2026 by Bob Odhiambo
AutomationDirect Announces New Line of Unmanaged Ethernet Switches

AutomationDirect Announces New Line of Unmanaged Ethernet Switches

The Stride Pro Unmanaged+ industrial Ethernet switches build on the company’s basic unmanaged switches, offering enhanced networking features, including IGMP snooping and port mirroring.


News Mar 27, 2026 by Seth Price
Getting a GRIIP on Physical AI: Vention’s Rapid Operator AI

Getting a GRIIP on Physical AI: Vention’s Rapid Operator AI

Physical AI is a recurring theme in today’s industrial automation. Control.com recently met with Vention’s CEO to gain insights about the company’s newest offering, Rapid Operator AI.


News Mar 26, 2026 by David Peterson
New ABB 500 X Sensor Targets Harsh pH and ORP Applications

New ABB 500 X Sensor Targets Harsh pH and ORP Applications

Built for demanding processes, ABB’s 500 X sensor resists fouling and provides real-time data through EZLink connectivity.


News Mar 25, 2026 by Bob Odhiambo
Datalogic Introduces 2D Imagers for Large-Area Conveyor Scanning

Datalogic Introduces 2D Imagers for Large-Area Conveyor Scanning

The new Matrix 830/930 series 2D imaging barcode readers feature ultra-high-resolution sensors and reduced hardware complexity, enabling coverage on conveyor belts up to 1 m wide.


News Mar 22, 2026 by Seth Price
Precise Color Detection: Wenglor Rolls Out the P1PF Color Sensor

Precise Color Detection: Wenglor Rolls Out the P1PF Color Sensor

The new P1PF color sensor features a 7 kHz switching frequency and detects up to eight different colors in either the RGB or HSL color spaces.


News Mar 13, 2026 by Shawn Dietrich
Imago Launches Modular AI Vision Sensor With On-Device Processing

Imago Launches Modular AI Vision Sensor With On-Device Processing

The new PV4 is a compact vision sensor that integrates classic image processing with AI inference. It features 2 TOPS NPU and a modular sensor head, targeting inspection tasks that undergo frequent changes.


News Mar 06, 2026 by Bob Odhiambo
Pepperl+Fuchs Releases Cubical Ultrasonic Sensor Series With IO-Link

Pepperl+Fuchs Releases Cubical Ultrasonic Sensor Series With IO-Link

Labeled a “true all-rounder,” the new UB*-F42 series delivers ultrasonic detection in a compact, robust package, targeting various applications in intralogistics, production, and material handling.


News Mar 04, 2026 by Seth Price
Schurter Releases Mechanical Switch With Standardized M12 Connector

Schurter Releases Mechanical Switch With Standardized M12 Connector

The new MSM II switch features an integrated M12 (8-pin) connector for simplified installation and built-in RGB illumination for visible machine status in industrial and commercial systems.


News Feb 24, 2026 by Austin Futrell
AutomationDirect Adds I/O Modules to Productivity PLC Family

AutomationDirect Adds I/O Modules to Productivity PLC Family

The newest additions include low-noise solid-state relay output modules, 16-bit resolution thermocouple modules, and a dual-purpose discrete/relay combination module.


News Feb 24, 2026 by Seth Price
Precise Low-Pressure Measurement: Gefran Introduces TPLA Sensor Series

Precise Low-Pressure Measurement: Gefran Introduces TPLA Sensor Series

The TPLA pressure transmitters utilize a silicon piezoresistive sensing element, enabling accurate, sensitive, and stable relative or absolute low-pressure measurements across industrial processes.


News Feb 22, 2026 by Shawn Dietrich
KEB Adds Scope 2.0 Oscilloscope to Combivis 6

KEB Adds Scope 2.0 Oscilloscope to Combivis 6

Scope 2.0 enhances Combivis 6 with recording, overlay analysis, and motion profiling tools for frequency inverters and servo amplifiers.


News Feb 20, 2026 by Shawn Dietrich
Camozzi Rolls Out Smart Flow Sensor Series for Improved Air Treatment

Camozzi Rolls Out Smart Flow Sensor Series for Improved Air Treatment

The FSX smart sensors monitor flow, temperature, pressure, and humidity in real-time. The sensors transmit data via Ethernet, and users can configure the series in Camozzi's user-friendly software.


News Feb 19, 2026 by Joshua Tidwell
Banner Adds IO-Link To Three-Axis Vibration and Temperature Sensors

Banner Adds IO-Link To Three-Axis Vibration and Temperature Sensors

In addition to IO-Link connectivity, Banner’s QM30VT3 sensors feature an ultra-low noise third axis for flexible installation and onboard machine learning for improved early fault detection.


News Feb 18, 2026 by Austin Futrell
Banner Launches Remote Safe I/O Block, Configured Using Studio 5000

Banner Launches Remote Safe I/O Block, Configured Using Studio 5000

The RSio Remote Safe I/O features a machine-mountable, IP67-rated housing and supports up to 192 devices per block. For a “no learning curve” setup, the block is configured in Rockwell’s Studio 5000.


News Feb 11, 2026 by Seth Price
Fluke Networks Introduces CertiFiber Max for Data Center Fiber Certification

Fluke Networks Introduces CertiFiber Max for Data Center Fiber Certification

CertiFiber Max is Fluke Networks’ third-generation OLTS, offering native MPO and MMC support and fast multi-fiber certification on the Versiv platform.


News Feb 06, 2026 by Joshua Tidwell
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
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