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

Product | ABB Gives Robots ‘Eyes,’ Enhancing Machine Sensing and Perception

ABB’s OmniCore EyeMotion system integrates vision into robots so they can visually perceive and interact. See more

 

Trade Show | Yaskawa Motoman Pushes Robotic AI Boundaries at PACK EXPO Las Vegas

Yaskawa demonstrated AI-enabled inspection, sorting, and palletizing capabilities at PACK EXPO 2025. See more

Yaskawa demonstration at PACK EXPO 2025.

 

Product | Karbon 520 Series Delivers Rugged Edge AI Computing

OnLogic’s Karbon 520 PCs deliver modular, fanless, vibration‑resistant edge AI computing for industrial environments. See more

 

Product | GRIPfit Push‑In Fittings Combine Speed and Sustainability

GRIPfit fittings deliver fast, light, chemical‑resistant connections while meeting sustainability standards. See more

 

Product | A Look at Turck’s Safety Barriers and IO‑Link Capable Level Radar Sensors

Turck’s IMX18 barriers and LRS510 radars support compact cabinets and measure levels up to 10 m. See more

 

Product | ABB Expands U.S. Market with Rugged P‑300 Pressure Transmitters

ABB’s P‑300 transmitters offer high accuracy, rugged diaphragm seals, and hazardous‑area certifications. See more

 

Product | Wago Expands I/O System, Releases 750 Series Safety Logic Modules

Wago adds safety logic modules to its 750 I/O system to enable safe I/O without a dedicated safety PLC. See more

 

Product | USB4 Transforms IMAGO’s AGE‑X6 into a Scalable Vision Platform

The AGE‑X6 now features four USB4 ports to support AI expansion and high‑speed cameras. See more

 

Product | Emerson Introduces Next‑Generation PACSystems Industrial PCs

Emerson’s 6010 / 7010 / 8010 IPCs use 13th Gen Intel cores for AI and automation workloads. See more

Emerson's new IPC

 

Product | Banner Expands Ethernet Options with CAT 6A M12 X‑Code Connectors

Banner’s field‑wireable M12 X‑Code connectors support high‑speed Ethernet in rugged housings. See more

 

Product | Keyence Launches Battery‑Free Servo System With EtherCAT Support

Keyence’s SV3 servo system uses battery‑free design, 3.1 kHz responsiveness, and EtherCAT. See more

 

Product | Telemecanique Sensors Introduces Ultrasonic Fork Sensor for Packaging

The XUVU04 ultrasonic fork sensor detects labels in compact, high‑speed packaging environments. See more

 

Product | Noark Expands VFD Lineup with Feature‑Rich Ex9VF7 Series

The Ex9VF7 VFD series supports multiple voltages, advanced protocols, and energy‑saving features. See more

 

Research | Universities Launch Robotics Centers with Industry Support

Several new robotics education centers receive backing to deliver hands‑on automation training. See more

 

Product | Zuken Unveils 2026 Release of E3.Series Design Platform

Zuken’s new E3.series adds cloud access, variant handling, and ECAD/MCAD integration. See more

 

Research | Students Develop Rotating, Multi‑Metal LPBF 3D Printer for Aerospace

A Swiss student team built a rotating multi‑metal laser powder bed fusion 3D printer for aerospace parts. See more

Innovative metal 3D printing.

 

Product | Phoenix Contact Streamlines Industrial Labeling With UV Inkjet Printer

Phoenix Contact’s BLUEMARK E.CARD automates durable high‑res marking inside control cabinets. See more

 

Product | Robotiq PAL Ready: Palletizing for a Simpler User Experience

Robotiq’s PAL Ready cell ships fully assembled, tested, and optimized for palletizing. See more

 

Research | Google DeepMind’s RoboBallet Cuts Robot Planning Time

RoboBallet uses AI to generate collision‑free multi‑robot motion plans in seconds, replacing weeks of manual coding. See more

 

Product | Meet UR8 Long: Universal Robots’ Long‑Reach, Lightweight Robot

UR’s new UR8 Long robot provides a 1,750 mm reach in a compact, lightweight form for welding or pick‑and‑place. See more

 

Product | Pepperl+Fuchs Expands Wireless Sensor Node With Volt‑Free Contacts

Pepperl+Fuchs adds two volt‑free contacts to its LoRaWAN wireless sensor node for enhanced flexibility. See more

 

Product | Nidec Rolls Out Connect V3 for Faster Drive Commissioning

Nidec’s Connect V3 adds guided setup, auto‑discovery, and real‑time diagnostics to accelerate servo drive commissioning. See more

 

Company News | Baumer Acquires X‑Sensors to Boost Sensor Innovation

Baumer acquires Swiss firm X‑Sensors to enhance its force/strain sensor portfolio and support Industry 4.0 capabilities. See more

 

Research | Recirculate Disassembly System Gives New Life to Old EV Batteries

The Recirculate project deploys AI and robotics to disassemble EV batteries for more efficient recycling. See more

 

Company News | Industry Partnerships Fuel Sustainability, Startups, and Cognitive Robotics

Strategic alliances between companies like Phoenix Contact, Siemens, and Neura Robotics are driving waste reduction, startup growth, and cognitive robotics deployment. See more

 

Product | Beckhoff Launches Cost‑saving XTS EcoLine Motor Module

Beckhoff’s XTS EcoLine module offers ~95% of full XTS performance at ~55% of the cost. See more

Beckhoff XTS Eco module

 

Product | Dunkermotoren Integrates Functional Safety Into Brushless DC Motors

Dunkermotoren’s dSafe technology enables PROFIsafe and FSoE functionality in brushless DC motors. See more

 

Product | Leuze Expands LBK Radar with CIP Safety for Harsh Environments

Leuze’s LBK radar adds CIP Safety for reliable human detection under harsh conditions. See more

 

Product | Leuze’s Barcode Positioning System, Now With PROFIsafe Interface

The FBPS 600i barcode positioner now supports PROFIsafe interface to link directly to safety PLCs. See more

 

Product | John Deere Expands with GUSS Orchard & Vineyard Sprayers

John Deere incorporates GUSS’s autonomous sprayers to expand its offerings in orchard and vineyard applications. See more

 

Product | Renishaw XK20 Laser Streamlines Machine Tool Alignment

The Renishaw XK20 laser system simplifies and speeds precise alignment of machine tools. See more

 

Product | QPT Ushers in AI‑Ready GaN Motor Drives to Transform Cobots

QPT introduces MicroDyno, a GaN‑based drive platform tailored for AI‑centric, high‑efficiency cobot operation. See more

 

Product | KUKA’s New AMR Carries the Load in Smart Logistics

KUKA’s KMP 250P AMR adds scalable payload, fleet sleep mode, and full 360° safety. See more

 

Product | AutomationDirect Releases DC I/O and Pluggable Option Modules for BRX PLCs

AutomationDirect introduces DC I/O and Ethernet option modules to expand BRX PLC capabilities. See more

 

Product | Banner Puts Text‑Enabled, Multicolor Programmable Beacon on Display

Banner’s K100 beacon supports 14 colors and can display scrolling or static messages. See more

Banner text indicator.

 

Product | Belden Expands Connectivity and Cybersecurity Portfolio

Belden’s new offerings include Ethernet extension, fiber capabilities, and the IAF‑240 OT firewall. See more

 

Product | Bend It Like Banner: HighFlex20 Cables Last Longer

Banner’s HighFlex20 series cables endure up to 20 million flex cycles while resisting oils, abrasions, and chemicals. See more

 

Product | Schunk Expands Robot PLUS Portfolio with Tool Changers and Sensors

Schunk adds CPS/CPB tool changers, AGM compensation units, and FTS sensors to its Robot PLUS lineup for modular, precise automation. See more

 

Product | Emerson Rolls Out Process Safety Controller for SIL2 Designs

Emerson introduces the PACSystems RX3i CPS400 safety controller, aimed at enabling IEC 61508 SIL2 process automation applications. See more

 

Product | Banner Puts Text‑Enabled, Multicolor Programmable Beacon on Display

Banner’s K100 programmable beacon supports 14 colors and can display static or scrolling text for machine status indication. See more

 

Product | ABB Releases Baldor‑Reliance SP4 Shaft Ground Motors

ABB expands its SP4 motor line with a shaft‑ground variant for enhanced discharge protection, efficiency, and motor life in VSD applications. See more