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 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 24, 2026 · ELOKON featured ELOshieldAI, a collision prevention system for forklifts and material handling equipment combining wearable tags with AI-powered cameras, at MODEX 2026.
April 21, 2026 · For over 50 years, Wildeck has custom designed mezzanines, material lifts, safety guarding, elevated access equipment, ladders, stairways, and forklift impact barriers for its customers.
April 20, 2026 · The new Industrial Ergonomics 101 guide from MHI’s EASE Council provides a structured introduction to industrial ergonomics concepts & common risk factors for practical applications.
April 17, 2026 · Alstef Group’s new autonomous industrial vehicle features an AI safety perception bubble with semantic understanding, and a roadmap to expand functionality through software updates.
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 16, 2026 · Originally issued in 2022, the revised Outdoor and Indoor Heat-Related Hazards NEP uses OSHA & BLS data to direct inspection priorities to 55 high-risk indoor and outdoor industries.
April 15, 2026 · The CrossX easy-transfer roller from Roach Conveyors converts a standard roller conveyor into a transverse top-push configuration to improve ergonomics, reducing strain and fatigue.
April 15, 2026 · The 54552 Lightweight Aluminum Pallet offers a durable, rust-proof, fire-resistant, pest-impervious alternative to traditional wood or plastic options in ASRS operations.
April 13, 2026 · Damotech’s new DAMO GUARD XPS steel rack column protector integrates with a quick-lock system to connect directly into existing North American rack upright punch holes without drilling. MODEX booth B15146.
April 13, 2026 · MorpheusTEK and Hangzhou OLE-Systems launched their new VF48-50 Dome lidar, ILC-330 3D, & ILC-210 2D AI+ Safety Protection compact safety protection lidar sensors. MODEX booth A1518.
April 10, 2026 · Roach Conveyors new CrossX transforms standard roller conveyor sections into transverse top-push configurations to improve ergonomics, reduce strain & fatigue. MODEX 2026 booth B16932.