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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...
Engineer's Field Guide · Schneider Electric The Schneider Electric Playbook:Altivar, Modicon & Zelio Explained Schneider's automation footprint spans three distinct product families under one badge. Here's how to navigate Altivar...
Comparison Guide · Siemens vs Mitsubishi Siemens vs Mitsubishi PLCs:Which Platform Fits Your Application? Two of the world's most widely deployed PLC platforms, head to head — TIA Portal vs...
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...
Engineer's Field Guide · OMRON Automation The OMRON Playbook:PLCs, Servo Drives & Safety Components Explained From legacy CJ/CS racks still running the plant floor to current-generation Sysmac NJ/NX controllers, here's...
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Technology Insights
Industrial automation is everywhere—from food processing lines to high-tech automotive plants. Yet despite its proven value, many misconceptions still keep decision-makers second-guessing when and how to embrace it. Use this...
Technology Insights
Artificial intelligence dominates headlines in 2025. From chatbots to self-driving cars, AI is everywhere. But when the buzzword makes its way into manufacturing circles, many engineers and plant managers roll...
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 automation component 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...
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...
