The Conveyor | August 2025 Control, Automation, and Robotics News

Research | Clarence, MOTIF, and Pipebots Expand Robotic Abilities

New research gives robots human-like touch, adaptive mobility, and micro-scale inspection skills. See more

 

Product | HIWIN Welding Robots Deliver Precision and Ease of Use

HIWIN introduces new welding robot systems that combine high precision, long-term durability, and ease of operation. See more

 

Product | Keyence UV Laser Delivers High Contrast Marking Without Damage

Keyence’s MD‑U UV laser marker offers precise, high-contrast engravings on tough materials. See more

 

Product | GenAI Comes to Infrastructure With Emerson’s Ovation Advisor

Emerson’s Ovation Virtual Advisor brings secure, localized GenAI to power and water operations. See more

 

Product | Banner’s New PoE Tech Powers Legacy Gear and Modern Lights

Banner Engineering enables industrial lighting and legacy device control via Ethernet. See more

 

 

Product | Acromag Expands Ethernet Remote I/O With Multi‑Protocol Controller

Acromag’s NT2710 module adds stepper motor control via Modbus/TCP, Ethernet/IP, or PROFINET. See more

 

Product | Compact KEB Brake Expands Options for Robotics

KEB introduces a compact permanent magnet brake delivering 3.5 Nm torque for robotic, medical, and servo systems. See more

 

 

Company News | UBTech Walker S2 Swaps Batteries Autonomously

The humanoid Walker S2 robot now autonomously swaps its battery to maintain continuous operation. See more

 

Product | Aisle Be Seeing You: LBR 500 Navigates Tight Spots

Anscer Robotics' LBR 500 cart-replacing robot navigates tight warehouse spaces with agile, sensor-driven movement. See more

 

Research | Robots Have Worked up an Appetite: The Fare? Other Robots

Columbia University researchers create robots capable of “consuming” other robots and parts; a robot metabolism! See more

 

Product | Traco Power Adds 1000 W Series To Metal‑Enclosed Power Supplies

Traco Power introduces the high-efficiency, compact TXN 1000 W AC/DC supply series. See more

 

Product | Banner Engineering Rolls Out Latest Industrial Automation Solutions

Banner debuts a bin-picking I/O touch display and controller, an M12‑to‑RJ45 connector, and a 77 GHz radar sensor. See more

 

 

Product | OnLogic Joins Forces With Viso.ai To Enhance AI‑Powered Vision

OnLogic teams up with Viso.ai to deliver a unified industrial computer and vision software platform. See more

 

Company News | AI, Robotics, and Partnerships Reshape Logistics

New strategic alliances integrate automation, AI, and smart storage to revolutionize warehouse workflows. See more

 

Product | Mitsubishi Upgrades HMIs With Enhanced Interface and Networking

Mitsubishi Electric launches the GOT3000 HMI series featuring high-definition displays and improved connectivity. See more

 

Product | From Coils to Clouds: Modbus Integration Made Simple

Hilscher’s netFIELD app connects Modbus devices to MQTT, simplifying IIoT integration and enhancing uptime. See more

 

Product | Carlo Gavazzi Unveils Compact 480 W DIN‑Rail PSU for Compact Spaces

Carlo Gavazzi launches SPDL 480 W PSU offering efficiency, safety, and space-saving for control cabinets. See more

 

 

Product | Patlite Releases Signal Beacons for Extreme Environments

Patlite debuts rugged, control-enabled signal beacons suited for harsh industrial conditions. See more

 

Company News | Yaskawa, FANUC Invest in U.S. Facilities for Robot Production

Yaskawa and FANUC announce new U.S. facilities to grow robot manufacturing capacity and bolster the supply chain. See more

 

Product | Wago Unveils 16‑Port Ethernet Switch and SPE Media Converter

Wago releases a cost-effective, rugged unmanaged switch and industrial media converter for automation upgrades. See more

 

Product | Phoenix Contact NearFi Delivers Wear‑Free Power and Data

NearFi by Phoenix Contact delivers wear-resistant power and data transmission for rotating and AGV systems. See more

 

Product | Oriental Motor Rolls Out 750 W Brushless Motors and Gear Motors

Oriental Motor introduces powerful, compact IE5‑efficient 750 W brushless DC motors compatible with VFDs. See more

 

Product | Introducing a Compact Remote I/O System From Synergy Logic

A new modular, expandable remote I/O with built‑in Modbus TCP support enters the market. See more

 

 

Product | Balluff BIS V Enhances RFID With MQTT and REST API Support

Balluff’s BIS V RFID processor enhances factory automation with multi-frequency, loop filters, and modern API integration. See more

 

Product | Antaira Launches Rugged Ethernet Switches for Rail and Factory Networks

Antaira introduces LNX‑0800‑M12‑67 unmanaged switches with IP67 rating and wide temperature resilience. See more

 

 

Product | Monitor Motors and Pumps Remotely With Acromag’s Discrete AC Input Modules

The NT2140 remote I/O enables real-time monitoring of motor/pump power status over Ethernet. See more

 

Company News | ABB Robots Power Cosmic’s Fire‑Safe, Sustainable Housing Solution

ABB's onsite automated robotics help Cosmic Buildings deliver safer, sustainable homes. See more

 

Research | Having a Ball: Researchers Develop Robot Hand With Spherical Grasp

Yale researchers engineer a robotic hand capable of spherical grasping and rotation for compact manipulation. See more

 

Product | Oriental Motor Adds a Full 360° Range of Motion to 3‑Axis SCARA Robots

Oriental Motor expands its OVR SCARA series with full 360° motion capabilities. See more

 

Company News | AI‑Backed Scanning Transforms Logistics With Honeywell, Stereolabs

Honeywell and Stereolabs combine 3D vision with barcode scanning to boost automation in logistics. See more

 

Product | Physik Instrumente’s Nanopositioning Stage Delivers Precise 6‑Axis Motion

PI debuts a nanoscale six-axis positioning system for metrology and photonics. See more

 

Product | SMC Adds CIP Safety I/O to EX600 Fieldbus System

SMC integrates CIP safety I/O into its EX600 fieldbus system, reducing relays and wiring. See more

 

Product | Cool Under Pressure: Emerson’s 3144S Temp Transmitter

Emerson’s transmitter ensures 0.05 °C accuracy, 20-year stability, and easy ReadyConnect sensor setup. See more

 

Research | Hear and Harvest: Robots Use SonicBoom to Pick Produce

CMU’s SonicBoom uses contact microphones to help robots harvest fruit where vision-based systems struggle. See more

 

Product | Adlink Introduces Panel PC With GPU Expansion for Edge AI Applications

Adlink Technology’s new open-frame panel PCs include expandable GPUs for vision and machine learning. See more

 

Product | Fuji Electric HMIs Feature Wide Screens and Enhanced Connectivity

The new HMIs feature high-definition screens in a variety of sizes, support for external access, and secure VPN connections. See more

 

Product | Plugging the Gap: Binder Links Old and New Power Systems

Binder's new M12 connectors help engineers manage the transition from older to newer power systems in factories. See more

 

Research | Piece by Piece: BrickGPT Assembles Generative Designs

BrickGPT uses generative AI and robotics to rapidly build designs with Lego bricks. See more

 

 

Product | Banner Delivers Compact Detection With Miniature Slot Sensor

These compact slot sensors provide 1 kHz sensing speed and are used for machine building, automation system design, and retrofitting. See more

 

Product | Portable 10.1" HMI from Weintek Enhances Flexibility

The new cMT3106XM offers a flexible working experience by allowing operators to move freely around the production line. See more

 

Product | Autonics Introduces Door Lock Switches To Boost Machine Safety

These safety door lock switches seek to improve machine safety by preventing access to hazardous operations. See more

 

Product | Pepperl+Fuchs Upgrades R1000 Distance Sensor, Now With PROFINET

The R1000 distance sensor now includes PROFINET interface, enabling fast, synchronized communication. See more