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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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Comparison Guides
When planning your next automation project—or upgrading legacy equipment—the network you choose can make or break your system’s performance. In Siemens-based control environments, that often means answering a key question: Should...
Drives & Motors
If you’re still running MICROMASTER 440 drives in your facility, you’re not alone. These workhorse VFDs were once Siemens' go-to for advanced motor control—and they earned their reputation. But in...
Drives & Motors
The SINAMICS G120 is one of Siemens' most versatile and widely used variable frequency drives (VFDs). But if you’re new to its modular architecture, it can feel like a puzzle—PM...
Programmable Logic Controllers
When planning a new automation project or upgrading legacy controls, the choice between the Siemens S7-1200 and S7-1500 can feel like a fork in the road. Both PLC families are...
Drives & Motors
DC drives offer precision control and long-term reliability—but only when properly installed and maintained. Even small missteps can lead to performance issues, shutdowns, or costly damage to motors and electronics....
Maintenance
As temperatures drop and production ramps up ahead of the holidays, one thing becomes clear: fall is not the season to gamble with downtime. A failed PLC, drive, or HMI...
Drives & Motors
When your automation system fails, every second counts. But before you rush to buy a new part—or send one out for repair—ask yourself: is repair the smarter move, or is...
Programmable Logic Controllers
In modern industrial automation, safety isn’t just a compliance checkbox—it’s a design requirement. And when it comes to choosing between a safety PLC and a standard PLC, the wrong decision...
Drives & Motors
Servo drives are at the heart of precision manufacturing—controlling CNCs, robotics, packaging lines, and motion systems with speed and accuracy. But when one fails, productivity stalls fast. Whether you're using...
Human Machine Interfaces
Your machine’s HMI suddenly goes dark. No display. No beep. No warning. Just silence—and downtime. So now what? Should you replace the entire unit, or is it something simple like...
Drives & Motors
When it comes to industrial automation, staying current doesn't always mean chasing the newest model. In many factories across the U.S., legacy drives like the Allen-Bradley PowerFlex 70 still run the...
Maintenance
Every minute of unplanned downtime chips away at your revenue, customer satisfaction, and production goals. And while predictive maintenance has come a long way, not every failure can be predicted....
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