June 1, 2026 · FORT Robotics acquired Mapless AI, extending FORT from distributed control to supervised autonomy, and delivering the human-in-the-loop and proactive safety capabilities that physical AI demands.
May 28, 2026 · Slamcore raised $14 million to grow its AI-powered warehouse safety and forklift tracking technology.
May 15, 2026 · Vacuum Interrupters’ new RVI-WL-23338 is a direct fit-and-function replacement unit for Westinghouse WL-23338 vacuum interrupters, with Cu-Cr contacts & MAC-TS4 tested to ANSI C37.
May 13, 2026 · USA Lab’s NSF-Certified Class II Type A2 Biosafety Cabinet combines inward airflow with HEPA-filtered laminar downflow for comprehensive protection & meets ANSI 49 standards.
May 12, 2026 · Aptiv PLC and Comau are expanding their existing partnership with a new MoU to support radar & vision-based safety systems, cobot perception, and edge AI software development.
April 28, 2026 · Firmware update 3.0 to Kollmorgen’s SafeMotion Monitor adds EnDat 2.2 safe feedback support, and enables complete motion systems to achieve Safety Integrity Level 3 certification.
April 28, 2026 · Beckhoff Automation's new EP741x-9071 conveyor controller’s optional safe torque off safety functionality retains visibility of safety diagnostics while remaining in a safe state.
April 17, 2026 · NORD Drivesystems recently announced its NORDAC LINK and NORDAC ON frequency inverters now have identical communication and safety functions, enabling modular floor or wall mounting.
April 17, 2026 · Gorbel Inc. recently demonstrated its GS VFD variable-frequency drive electric chain hoist with built-in safety features and Destuff-it 2.0 portable ergonomic conveyor at MODEX 2026.
April 14, 2026 · SpaceGuard Products is debuting its new Centurion Primus rack repair jack and BeastWire Tunnel Door, and showcasing its line of repair kits and guarding at MODEX 2026 in booth C14978.
April 13, 2026 · Bobcat’s new lithium-ion batteries are UL 2580 certified, IP65-rated, and designed to reduce maintenance and improve fleet management for indoor, outdoor, and cold chain forklifts. MODEX booth C14364.
April 8, 2026 · The BWI Eagle Wireless Dozer Stop Switch from Cattron allows stockpile bulldozer operators to instantly stop feeders & send an emergency alert. It stops automatically if connection is lost.
March 15, 2026 · Electro-Matic’s ZEUS enabling switch is a three-position, handheld, portable device that allows operators to safely control industrial machinery while inside the danger zone.
March 15, 2026 · The programmable Safety Relay HUB from Pinnacle Systems replaces multiple individual freestanding safety relay modules into one completely-integrated and multi-faceted safety center.
March 14, 2026 · Banner Engineering’s K50 Indicators add clarity to every process with combinations of color, interactive control, and audible tones that make process cues and status unmistakable.