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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
In industrial automation, predictions about the future often assume a clean break from the past. New platforms replace old ones. Digital systems overtake analog. Legacy equipment fades out as smarter technology takes over. That narrative has never matched reality on the plant floor. And it will not match reality in...
In industrial automation, predictions about the future often assume a clean break from the past. New platforms replace old ones. Digital systems overtake analog. Legacy equipment fades out as smarter...
“Rip and replace” sounds decisive. It suggests a clean break from old problems and a fast path to improvement. In industrial automation, that mindset is appealing, especially when legacy systems...
In industrial automation, few phrases trigger faster reactions than “end of life.” For many teams, it sounds like a countdown clock has started, and replacement is unavoidable. In reality, the...
When engineers or buyers evaluate an industrial drive, the first number everyone sees is the purchase price. It is easy to compare, easy to justify, and easy to plug into...
In industrial manufacturing, equipment decisions rarely happen in calm conditions. A controller faults during second shift. A drive trips intermittently and clears before anyone can trend it. An operator station...
In modern manufacturing, uptime is not just a performance metric — it’s a business requirement. Yet many control systems still contain hidden weaknesses that can take an entire line, cell,...
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Predictive maintenance usually starts with vibration data, thermography, or oil analysis — but one of the most overlooked early warning systems in a plant is the drive that runs the motor....
If your facility is chasing lower energy spend, quieter equipment, and fewer hot/cold complaints, your HVAC drives are one of the highest-ROI places to start. Fans and pumps don’t need...
When a PLC is discontinued, it can feel like you’re being forced into a full reprogram and painful downtime. But in many cases, you can replace that legacy controller without...
Servo systems rarely fail at random. Motors do not just “wear out” one day. They fail because something is stressing them over time—usually heat, dirty power, or a mismatch between...
Servo drives rarely “die” without causing chaos. They trip alarms, shut down unexpectedly, or fault only when the machine accelerates or decelerates — which makes the symptoms look like software...
Firmware is one of the most overlooked factors in keeping automation systems stable, compatible, and easy to maintain. Yet it’s also one of the most common causes of unexpected failure...
When sourcing automation components, refurbished products can offer real value — if you know what to look for. For many plants, buying refurbished PLCs, HMIs, or VFDs is the most...
Few things are more costly to a manufacturer than unexpected downtime. When a drive, PLC, or HMI fails and the part is obsolete, every hour spent searching for a replacement...
Counterfeit automation parts have quietly become one of the most expensive hidden threats in modern manufacturing. As tariffs, long OEM lead times, and discontinued legacy models push plants toward alternative...
When a single line item can stall production, the winning move is to consolidate complexity. Industrial Automation Co. lets you place one clean PO across multiple OEMs, receive verified parts...
Turn idle inventory into cash, recover space, and reduce risk—with a process built for procurement speed and audit-ready documentation. View the Surplus Buyback Program Why companies sell surplus to Industrial...
Beyond the Big Brands: Sourcing Hard-to-Find Niche Automation Components by Bryan Hellman • November 4, 2025 Every manufacturer relies on the major names—Siemens, ABB, Yaskawa, Mitsubishi—but not every system is...
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