September 2, 2026 | Motion Control | Software
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Muratec USA has promised to show off a “fully functioning automation manufacturing environment” at IMTS 2026, with several machines on display to show the full scope of their catalog. From old standbys like the MWR120 to a preview of the future MVH600, Muratec will be highlighting a wide range of automated machinery. Head to booth 338844 to get your own hands on experience with their tech. Read More
As renewable energy generation expands, ensuring equipment safety and operating efficiency has become a critical priority for manufacturers facing stricter compliance requirements. At WindEnergy 2026 in Hamburg, mayr power transmission presents application-optimized safety brakes for pitch and yaw drives, including the ROBA-stop M pitch brake. In addition, solutions conforming to standards for service elevators and smart brake monitoring are on display. Read More
Mitsubishi Electric is helping water and wastewater utilities streamline operations through a unified approach to system automation, pump control, and system visualization. Read More
Molex unveiled MiniMix Hybrid Power and Signal Connectors, a purpose-built interconnect platform designed to solve manufacturing and packaging challenges in next-generation humanoid robotics, autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) and advanced industrial automation systems. Combining 15.0A power and high-speed Ethernet communication within a single, ultra-compact interface, MiniMix streamlines installation in space-constrained joints, actuators and robotic mechanisms, reducing connector count, cabling complexity and assembly effort. Read More
Datalogic’s latest release is the SLS10, a safety laser scanner with a 10 meter (32.8 foot) maximum safety range. Combined with a 275 degrees scanning angle, the safety scanner can provide up to 240 square meters of coverage for any objects 70 mm or larger. When announcing the release, Datalogic declared the SLS10 the first device of its kind to accurately reach such a range. Read More
Upcoming Events
September 14 - 19, 2026 | McCormick Place, Chicago, IL
IMTS focuses heavily on advanced manufacturing, multi-axis motion control systems, and automated machine tools. Attendees from around the world gather to explore digital twin technologies, automated material handling, and next-generation computer numerical control (CNC) programming. The event serves as a massive staging ground for real-world production hardware and factory automation ecosystems. Read More
September 22 - 24, 2026 | Toronto, Canada
Catering strictly to the developer community, ROSCon 2026 is the premier technical conference centered around the open source Robot Operating System (ROS). It provides an extraordinary platform for software developers, engineers, and researchers to share the latest breakthroughs in open-source robotics software frameworks. Attendees can expect deeply technical presentations, specialized workshops, and networking opportunities that shape autonomous navigation, manipulation algorithms, and simulation tools. Read More
September 23 - 24, 2026 | Santa Clara, CA
Organized by the Association for Advancing Automation (A3), this highly targeted conference bridges the gap between digital imaging hardware and artificial intelligence. The event covers cutting-edge industrial vision systems, deep learning techniques for defect detection, and camera-guided robotic sorting. It is tailored for engineers and system integrators deploying high-speed inspection networks on production floors. Read More
September 27 - October 1, 2026 | Pittsburgh, PA
Held in the historic robotics hub of Pittsburgh, IROS 2026 is one of the world's most prestigious academic and empirical research forums. The conference features peer-reviewed paper presentations, live hardware challenges, and panels discussing advanced robotic mechanics, computer vision, and machine learning. It serves as an incubation ground where university research labs display theoretical concepts that will eventually turn into tomorrow’s commercial systems. Read More
