2026 State of Technology Report: SENSORS, VISION & MACHINE SAFETY

Oct. 29, 2026

Machine sensors and vision systems can be used in applications varying from condition monitoring to quality assurance. They’re also integral components in safety architectures. Whether it’s protecting people, product, processes or equipment, sensing and safety go hand in hand.
This new State of Technology Report from the editors of Control Design includes:

  • How to use existing sensors for new applications
  • How to bridge the gap between safety and protocols
  • How to use vision sensors in autonomous quality systems.