IntegratorMap is live: find an Ohio automation integrator in a few clicks
If you've ever had to find a system integrator for a line upgrade, a retrofit, or a robot cell, you know how it usually goes. You ask around, dig through old business cards, and hope somebody knows somebody. IntegratorMap is meant to make that easier.
What it is. IntegratorMap (https://integratormap.com) is a free, vendor-neutral directory of industrial automation system integrators in Ohio. It launched on October 26 with 76 integrators across Northeast, Northwest, Central, and Southwest Ohio.
How to use it. You can filter by region, metro, service type, industry, and the manufacturers an integrator works with. Rockwell/Allen-Bradley shows up on 36 listings, Siemens on 28, FANUC on 24, and Yaskawa on 15. Every manufacturer tag links back to the public page it came from, so you can check it yourself.
Reviews you can trust. Customer reviews are moderated, and none are fake or seeded. If you've worked with one of these shops, a short honest review helps the next engineer.
For integrators. If your company is listed, you can claim the listing and keep it accurate. If you're missing, you can add yourself. There's also a report and takedown option if something's wrong.
New products worth a look
Here are a few launches from the past couple of months that could show up in your next spec or retrofit. Each one links to its source.
Drives and motion
- Siemens SINAMICS G200/G210 family (announced Sep 25). This is a new generation of Siemens' general-purpose drives, so SINAMICS shops should start planning migrations. Source: https://drivesncontrols.com/siemens-unveils-a-new-generation-of-connected-sinamics-g-drives/
- Mitsubishi Electric EM-A sensorless PM motors, 400 V models (Oct 13). They give you encoder-free positioning, which makes them a cheaper option than servo for conveyors, pumps, and fans. Source: https://us.mitsubishielectric.com/fa/en/news-and-events/2026/october/em-a-series-400v-sensorless-servo-motor-pr/
- SEW-Eurodrive MOVIONE (Oct 12). It's a motor-mounted conveyor inverter that saves cabinet space and wiring on long runs. Source: https://www.plcdcstech.com/sew-eurodrive-movione-sps-2026-decentralized-drive-conveyor/
PLCs and controllers
- Allen-Bradley CompactLogix 5390 (Oct 13). It's 43% smaller and built to cybersecurity standards, so expect to see it in new mid-range machine specs. Source: https://www.rockwellautomation.com/en-us/company/news/press-releases/Rockwell-Automation-Advances-Integrated-Architecture-Portfolio-with-CompactLogix-5390-Controller.html
- Omron NX-CT high-speed counter (Sep 15). Its outputs fire within a microsecond regardless of PLC scan time, for tighter fill, dispense, and inspection triggers. Source: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/omron-introduces-nx-ct-high-speed-counter-unit-for-microsecond-level-machine-control-302879398.html
Robotics
- Universal Robots Gen 7 (Sep 14). It adds built-in force sensing and open APIs, and the new compact controller also runs older arms. Source: https://www.universal-robots.com/news-and-media/news-center/universal-robots-unveils-gen-7-new-platform-industrial-automation-physical-ai/
- FANUC CRX-3iA portable cobot (early October). It's an 11 kg cobot with a magnetic base, aimed at structural and shipbuilding welding. Source: https://www.fanucamerica.com/press-releases/fanuc-america-demonstrates-automated-solutions-for-welding-machining-and-painting-at-fabtech-2026
- ABB IRB 1700 (Oct 20). This compact 6 to 12 kg robot cuts cycle times by up to 20% for welding, deburring, and machine tending. Source: https://roboticsandautomationnews.com/2026/10/20/abb-robotics-introduces-two-new-high-performance-robots-for-precision-manufacturing/106083/
Safety and vision
- Banner RSr remote safety relay (early October). It mounts on the machine, rates up to Cat 4/PL e, and needs no programming, so conveyor-zone safety can move out of the cabinet. Source: https://control.com/news/banner-engineering-introduces-machine-mountable-rsr-safety-relay/
- Cognex SLX-3804L (Oct 8). It's a bottom-side barcode reader that's easy to retrofit under a sortation conveyor. Source: https://control.com/news/cognex-unveils-vision-systems-for-logistics-and-semiconductors/
Lots of vendors save their big reveals for the SPS trade show (Nov 24 to 26), so next month's issue should have more.
What's next. We're adding email verification for reviewers and more Ohio listings, then featured listings and sponsor slots, and after that other states.
If you know a plant engineer or maintenance manager who's hunting for an integrator, pass this along. Questions or corrections go to [email protected].
Thanks,
Bryan