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The Omron M1 Inverter: Scalable AC Motor Control With Integrated Safety

The Omron M1 Inverter: Scalable AC Motor Control With Integrated Safety

Omron Automation’s M1 Inverter family targets general AC motor control applications, providing a flexible VFD solution with support for integrated safety and industrial protocols.


News About 17 hours ago by Shawn Dietrich
Universal Robots Launches Generation 7 of Groundbreaking Robot Family

Universal Robots Launches Generation 7 of Groundbreaking Robot Family

At IMTS 2026, Universal Robots unveiled Gen 7 robots with new software, controller, teach pendant, and tool-flange features for flexible automation applications.


News Sep 18, 2026 by David Peterson
Oriental Motor Announces Mobile Robot Controller for AMRs and AGVs

Oriental Motor Announces Mobile Robot Controller for AMRs and AGVs

The MVC01 controller combines onboard kinematics modeling with built-in IMU gyro odometry to enhance AMR and AGV navigation.


News Sep 14, 2026 by Seth Price
Tutorial: Commissioning a Balluff BNI IO-Link Master

Tutorial: Commissioning a Balluff BNI IO-Link Master

IO-Link is regarded as a robust field-level network that adds tremendous sensing capability beyond standard analog and digital I/O. Yet it can be difficult to set up. Here’s a guide.


Banner Engineering Introduces “Flat Pack” Photoelectric Sensor

Banner Engineering Introduces “Flat Pack” Photoelectric Sensor

The Q2F Flat Pack photoelectric sensor features an ultra-thin 4 mm housing designed for installation in low-profile machinery and constrained spaces.


News Sep 09, 2026 by Seth Price
ASRock Industrial’s IoT Controller Now O-PAS Certified for Open Automation

ASRock Industrial’s IoT Controller Now O-PAS Certified for Open Automation

The iEP-5010G-010 industrial IoT controller has achieved Open Group’s O-PAS certification, helping to promote open, secure, and compatible process automation across vendors.


News Sep 06, 2026 by Bob Odhiambo
Dunkermotoren Puts Motion Control Inside Its New dGo Motors

Dunkermotoren Puts Motion Control Inside Its New dGo Motors

Factory-programmed dGo motors combine brushless DC power with built-in motion control for repeatable applications such as conveyors, pumps, and cooling fans.


News Sep 05, 2026 by Shawn Dietrich
Festo Expands CPX-AP-I With Flexible I/O and CC-Link Connectivity

Festo Expands CPX-AP-I With Flexible I/O and CC-Link Connectivity

New CPX-AP-I additions give machine builders configurable digital I/O and CC-Link IE Field Basic support while retaining Festo’s decentralized I/O architecture.


News Sep 04, 2026 by Joshua Tidwell
Banner Engineering Combines IO-Link and Edge Processing in One Device

Banner Engineering Combines IO-Link and Edge Processing in One Device

The DXMR190 IO-Link master combines eight-port connectivity with edge processing to stream data directly to cloud systems and web servers without an edge PC.


News Sep 03, 2026 by Shawn Dietrich
NORD Drivesystems Adds New Safety Functions to NORDAC ON VFDs

NORD Drivesystems Adds New Safety Functions to NORDAC ON VFDs

New motion-safety functions for NORDAC ON VFDs enable safe speed control, monitoring, and stopping while supporting PROFIsafe and FSoE industrial Ethernet networks.


News Sep 02, 2026 by Stephanie Leonida
FANUC and Regal Rexnord Add a 7th Axis to Robot Automation Systems

FANUC and Regal Rexnord Add a 7th Axis to Robot Automation Systems

A new collaboration mounts FANUC CRX robots on Regal Rexnord’s Movotrak CTU, adding a seventh axis to extend reach and simplify flexible factory automation.


News Aug 29, 2026 by Seth Price
Rockwell Links AI Vision and QMS for Smarter Factory Quality

Rockwell Links AI Vision and QMS for Smarter Factory Quality

AI-powered machine vision now connects with Plex QMS to create a closed-loop quality workflow, helping teams detect defects, trace parts, and reduce response time.


News Aug 28, 2026 by Stephanie Leonida
Datalogic Extends Safety Laser Scanner Coverage With New SLS10

Datalogic Extends Safety Laser Scanner Coverage With New SLS10

The SLS10 safety laser scanner features a 10-meter safety range, 275° coverage, fast response times, and advanced configuration tools to protect larger industrial workspaces with fewer devices.


News Aug 24, 2026 by Austin Futrell
Emerson Scales Edge Application Deployment With PACEdge 3.0

Emerson Scales Edge Application Deployment With PACEdge 3.0

PACEdge 3.0 adds group management and an application marketplace to help manufacturers develop, deploy, and manage industrial edge applications at scale.


News Aug 22, 2026 by Stephanie Leonida
Captron Announces UL Certification For Touch Buttons and LED Signals

Captron Announces UL Certification For Touch Buttons and LED Signals

The newly UL Listed CANEO series10 touch buttons and LED signals are available in standard, stainless steel, and hygienic variants for North American industrial control applications requiring certified components.


News Aug 21, 2026 by Seth Price
Remote Industrial Equipment Connections: Benefits and Risks

Remote Industrial Equipment Connections: Benefits and Risks

Connecting to equipment remotely can save time and travel expenses. It is a powerful tool, but with great power comes great responsibility.


Ametek Releases Linear Position Sensor Series With IO-Link

Ametek Releases Linear Position Sensor Series With IO-Link

Ametek expands its GEMCO 953 series with the 953I, bringing IO-Link connectivity to linear position sensors built for hydraulic cylinders in harsh environments.


News Aug 15, 2026 by Shawn Dietrich
Festo’s Cold-Rated Electric Linear Axis Targets Deep-Freeze Environments

Festo’s Cold-Rated Electric Linear Axis Targets Deep-Freeze Environments

The new ELGA-TB actuator operates in sub-zero conditions down to -30°C without requiring heated housing or bulky motor setups.


News Aug 13, 2026 by Bob Odhiambo
Oriental Motor Adds Z-Axis Motion to OVR and SCARA Robots

Oriental Motor Adds Z-Axis Motion to OVR and SCARA Robots

Add controlled vertical motion to OVR and SCARA robots with Oriental Motor's EL Series electric lifting columns, available in four lift heights.


News Aug 12, 2026 by Seth Price
Reversing Motor Contactors: Interlocking Methods That Prevent Short-Circuits

Reversing Motor Contactors: Interlocking Methods That Prevent Short-Circuits

Installing a reversing contactor is only half the project; ensuring safety and reliable performance under load is a top priority for motor control designs.