Industrial Automation Co, located in Raleigh, NC, is a global reseller of hard-to-find and obsolete industrial automation parts. We offer comprehensive customer support and a top-tier warranty on all products
Executive Summary:Tariffs on critical factory components, including PLCs, HMIs, drives, motors, and automation parts, are surging in 2025. With trade tensions between the U.S., China, and Europe escalating, supply chains and project costs are under pressure. This guide explains what's happening, how it affects industrial automation, and how smart sourcing...
Executive Summary:Tariffs on critical factory components, including PLCs, HMIs, drives, motors, and automation parts, are surging in 2025. With trade tensions between the U.S., China, and Europe escalating, supply chains...
Sky-high tariffs are forcing a reset on how U.S. manufacturers source automation parts. With U.S.–China tensions escalating and Chinese imports facing up to 145% duties, essential components such as PLCs,...
If you’re working with Allen-Bradley’s CompactLogix PLCs and PowerFlex 525 drives, integrating them over EtherNet/IP unlocks powerful advantages, like real-time status monitoring, tag-based control, and faster diagnostics. But setting it...
Even the most reliable drives can throw fault codes—and when they do, production can grind to a halt. Whether you’re an engineer commissioning a system, a technician supporting a plant,...
If you’ve landed here, you probably already know that the Allen-Bradley PowerFlex 520 series offers two main models: the 523 and the 525. But picking the right one isn’t always straightforward....
The Allen-Bradley PowerFlex 525 is more than a motor controller—it’s a configurable, compact workhorse used in thousands of automation systems worldwide. From HVAC fan control to bottling conveyors, this VFD...
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Executive Summary:Tariffs on critical factory components, including PLCs, HMIs, drives, motors, and automation parts, are surging in 2025. With trade tensions between the U.S., China, and Europe escalating, supply chains...
Sky-high tariffs are forcing a reset on how U.S. manufacturers source automation parts. With U.S.–China tensions escalating and Chinese imports facing up to 145% duties, essential components such as PLCs,...
If you’re working with Allen-Bradley’s CompactLogix PLCs and PowerFlex 525 drives, integrating them over EtherNet/IP unlocks powerful advantages, like real-time status monitoring, tag-based control, and faster diagnostics. But setting it...
Even the most reliable drives can throw fault codes—and when they do, production can grind to a halt. Whether you’re an engineer commissioning a system, a technician supporting a plant,...
If you’ve landed here, you probably already know that the Allen-Bradley PowerFlex 520 series offers two main models: the 523 and the 525. But picking the right one isn’t always straightforward....
The Allen-Bradley PowerFlex 525 is more than a motor controller—it’s a configurable, compact workhorse used in thousands of automation systems worldwide. From HVAC fan control to bottling conveyors, this VFD...
As of mid-April 2025, the global tariff landscape has changed dramatically. For U.S. manufacturers and sourcing teams who depend on industrial automation parts like drives, motors, HMIs, PLCs, and power...
🏭 Introduction: Budgeting in the Age of Uncertainty It’s 2025, and for factory leaders, budgeting is no longer just about what’s needed—it’s about what’s possible. Tariffs on industrial imports from...
🚨 Introduction: Hesitation Is the Hidden Threat Manufacturers are facing major disruptions in 2025—but the biggest threat may be indecision itself. Delaying automation and MRO purchases can have cascading effects...
🌍 Introduction: The Trade War’s New Reality In 2025, U.S. manufacturers are facing a new kind of pressure—not just to find the right parts, but to find them in the...
In today’s fast-moving manufacturing environment, downtime is a cost you can’t afford. Whether you’re a machine builder, OEM, or plant manager, every second your production line is down means lost...
The Urgency to Automate Has Never Been GreaterIn 2025, the case for automation in U.S. manufacturing isn’t theoretical—it’s urgent.Trade pressures, workforce gaps, and rising production costs have converged, forcing industrial...
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