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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
Inflation isn’t just raising prices—it’s reshaping production schedules, sourcing decisions, and maintenance strategies. Factories that combine automation with real-time data are absorbing cost shocks, stabilizing output, and protecting margins. Below, we break down what works right now—on the line and across the supply chain—and how to start small without slowing...
Inflation isn’t just raising prices—it’s reshaping production schedules, sourcing decisions, and maintenance strategies. Factories that combine automation with real-time data are absorbing cost shocks, stabilizing output, and protecting margins. Below,...
Performance and price usually headline PLC decisions, but the real differentiator shows up later—during maintenance. A controller that’s inexpensive to buy can become costly to keep if every fault...
Walk into almost any factory in the U.S., and you’ll likely see a surprising sight: production lines running on programmable logic controllers (PLCs) that are 15, 20, or even 30...
Reshoring isn’t a buzzword anymore—it’s a structural shift. Tariffs, fragile global supply chains, and new incentives are pushing U.S. manufacturers to bring work home. Automation makes that viable by lifting...
As we approach the winter slowdown in late September 2025, many factories are preparing for seasonal shutdowns—whether for holidays, maintenance, or reduced demand. These pauses are useful, but idle variable frequency...
Two names dominate Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs): Allen-Bradley (Rockwell Automation) and Siemens. Both deliver scalable, durable controllers that run complex factories worldwide. The hard part isn’t whether they work—it’s which...
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Programmable Logic Controllers
For decades, programmable logic controllers (PLCs) have been the backbone of industrial automation. From assembly lines to water treatment plants, these controllers quietly handle the logic that keeps factories moving....
Technology Insights
Global sourcing has always promised lower sticker prices, but in 2025, the picture is far more complicated. With tariffs dominating the headlines, it’s easy to assume duties are the only...
Maintenance
When a critical piece of automation goes down, every minute counts. Conservative estimates for smaller plants run $6k–$30k per hour, while recent surveys place “typical” averages around $125k–$260k per hour—and in...
Technology Insights
Approving an automation upgrade isn’t just a purchase order. It’s a high-stakes decision that can either push production forward—or create costly downtime, integration headaches, and hidden expenses. Use this 10-question...
Drives & Motors
The Siemens SINAMICS S120 is a modular, high-performance drive system designed for applications requiring precision, scalability, and multi-axis control. Unlike fixed, single-drive solutions, the S120 uses a building-block architecture that lets...
Drives & Motors
Line modules are the backbone of the SINAMICS S120 power train. They take AC power from the plant mains and convert it to the DC link that feeds the motor...
Drives & Motors
In the Siemens SINAMICS S120 modular drive system, motor modules convert the DC link voltage from the line module into variable-frequency AC for your motors. They’re responsible for speed, torque, and...
Drives & Motors
If your facility still runs workhorses like the Allen-Bradley 1336 PLUS or Yaskawa G7, you’re in good company. These drives were built to last—and many still do. The real risk...
Drives & Motors
When you think about the power and precision of a modern motion control system, it’s easy to picture the motors and drives doing the heavy lifting. But behind every successful...
Drives & Motors
The Siemens SINAMICS S120 modular drive system is designed for flexibility, and one of the key ways it achieves this is through the use of auxiliary modules. These add-on components...
Industry Insights
Tariffs may dominate the headlines—but they’re not the biggest challenge facing manufacturers today. The real obstacle? A growing skills gap in the people responsible for making automation work. At Industrial...
Technology Insights
Starting August 1, the U.S. will impose a 50% tariff on copper imports—a sweeping move aimed at reducing dependency on foreign copper and revitalizing domestic supply chains. But for automation...
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