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Emerson Releases Wireless Monitoring Solutions and AI Platform

Emerson Releases Wireless Monitoring Solutions and AI Platform

The new asset and condition monitoring product line is geared toward wireless IIoT while the new AI platform promises a no-nonsense approach to AI process decision-making.


News Jun 03, 2026 by Shawn Dietrich
Balluff Introduces Compact Inductive Position Sensors for Tight Spaces

Balluff Introduces Compact Inductive Position Sensors for Tight Spaces

The new BIP position sensor offers IO-Link and analog interfaces in a small, durable housing, making it ideal for precise monitoring in demanding, space-constrained applications.


News May 15, 2026 by Bob Odhiambo
A Quadruped Robot That Sees, Decides, and Adapts in Real Time

A Quadruped Robot That Sees, Decides, and Adapts in Real Time

KAIST researchers have developed a control technology that enables quadruped robots to see terrain, make decisions, and adapt movement in real time, improving performance in complex environments.


News May 06, 2026 by Austin Futrell
SensoPart Streamlines Optical Sensor Selection With New DTECT Family

SensoPart Streamlines Optical Sensor Selection With New DTECT Family

The DTECT family bundles the company's optical sensors under a product naming convention that groups them by color, distance, presence, and 3D object detection.


News May 01, 2026 by Shawn Dietrich
Pepperl+Fuchs Releases Industrial Event Camera and 1D/2D Code Reader

Pepperl+Fuchs Releases Industrial Event Camera and 1D/2D Code Reader

The VOC industrial camera records images and videos 15 minutes before and after a fault event, while the CleverReader stationary code reader captures 1D and 2D codes at throughput speeds up to 3.5 m/s.


News Apr 26, 2026 by Seth Price
Gefran Introduces Safety-Certified Draw Wire Sensors for Mobile Machinery

Gefran Introduces Safety-Certified Draw Wire Sensors for Mobile Machinery

The SIL2 / PLd-certified versions of the GSH series draw wire sensors offer linear and angular position monitoring for safety-critical mobile machine applications.


News Apr 23, 2026 by Seth Price
Bihl+Wiedemann Releases Configurable ASi-5 Safety I/O Module

Bihl+Wiedemann Releases Configurable ASi-5 Safety I/O Module

The new safety I/O module, the BWU4277, replaces complexity with flexibility. The device features up to 14 safe inputs and two safe outputs, targeting a wide range of safety applications.


News Apr 19, 2026 by Seth Price
Under Pressure? AutomationDirect Rolls Out Two Pressure Switch Series

Under Pressure? AutomationDirect Rolls Out Two Pressure Switch Series

The new AchieVe LPPS and S18-1C mechanical pressure switches deliver reliable pressure sensing in demanding industrial environments, supporting pressure ranges from 2 to 3,000 psig.


News Apr 18, 2026 by Joshua Tidwell
Renishaw Expands Motion Insight With Multi-DoF Encoders

Renishaw Expands Motion Insight With Multi-DoF Encoders

Multi-axis measurement and absolute encoding help Renishaw’s RXMA30 deliver precise, real-time motion insight.


News Apr 16, 2026 by Austin Futrell
Autonics TX Series Brings Speed and Precision to PID Control

Autonics TX Series Brings Speed and Precision to PID Control

High-speed sampling and ±0.3% accuracy make Autonics TX controllers ideal for demanding temperature control applications.


News Apr 15, 2026 by Shawn Dietrich
Metrics for the Motors: Encoder Products Company at MODEX

Metrics for the Motors: Encoder Products Company at MODEX

Migrating from open to closed-loop motor control can be tricky: resolution, form factor, signal protocol, programming compatibility… EPC brought a wide variety of solutions to MODEX 2026.


News Apr 14, 2026 by David Peterson
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
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
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
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