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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
Cross-Reference Guide · Allen Bradley Alternatives ControlLogix & CompactLogix on Backorder?The Siemens & Mitsubishi Cross-Reference When a ControlLogix or CompactLogix system is stuck behind a lead time — or the platform is heading toward end-of-life — Siemens S7-1500 and Mitsubishi Q-series are the two platforms controls engineers reach for. Here's...
Cross-Reference Guide · Allen Bradley Alternatives ControlLogix & CompactLogix on Backorder?The Siemens & Mitsubishi Cross-Reference When a ControlLogix or CompactLogix system is stuck behind a lead time — or the...
Engineer's Field Guide · WEG The WEG Playbook:CFW Drives, W22 Motors & Where They Fit WEG has quietly become one of the largest motor and drive manufacturers in the world...
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Buyer Education · Part Conditions New, Refurbished, or Repaired?How to Choose the Right Automation Part Condition Refurbished vs. new industrial parts means something different at every supplier. Here's exactly what...
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When your machine slows down, that energy doesn’t have to turn into heat. With regenerative drives, you can push it back to the line—or share it with other axes—and...
In the world of industrial automation, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) are the backbone of control systems, executing logic to keep processes running smoothly. One critical metric often discussed is scan...
In the fast-paced world of industrial automation, communication protocols are the unsung heroes that keep drives, controllers, and machines humming in harmony. Whether you're an engineer designing complex systems, a...
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Human Machine Interfaces
Introduction: From Data Display to Decision-Making Factories once relied on HMIs and SCADA systems as simple windows into machine status. Operators could see whether a motor was running or a...
Robotics
Factories worldwide face mounting pressures: labor shortages, rising costs, and tight delivery schedules. Traditional industrial robots address some challenges but are often costly, rigid, and disruptive to the workflow. Collaborative...
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Introduction: Why the PowerFlex 525 Stands Out When engineers need a compact, versatile variable frequency drive (VFD), the Allen-Bradley PowerFlex 525 (catalog prefix 25B) is a top choice. Part of...
Drives & Motors
Introduction: The Servo Drive That Defined an Era When Mitsubishi Electric introduced the MELSERVO MR-J2S series in the late 1990s, it quickly became a benchmark in motion control. Built on...
Technology Insights
As we move into 2025, manufacturers are building on the automation technologies that shaped 2024. Three topics consistently rose to the top of industry discussions last year: sensor selection, the...
Technology Insights
Lights-out manufacturing—factories designed to run with minimal or no on-site staff—has moved from concept to reality in select environments. This post explains what “lights-out” means, highlights notable examples from FANUC...
Technology Insights
The next stage of digital transformation isn’t just about machines following scripts—it’s about systems that can learn, adapt, and optimize in real time. This is where Intelligent Automation (IA) comes in....
Technology Insights
Labor shortages continue to challenge U.S. manufacturers in 2025. From retiring baby boomers to a lack of younger workers entering the trades, factories are under pressure to maintain output while...
