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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

The Long Tail of Automation: Why Old Equipment Will Still Matter in 2035

The Long Tail of Automation: Why Old Equipment Will Still Matter in 2035

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...

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What Makes a Good Legacy Parts Partner? 6 Things to Look For

What Makes a Good Legacy Parts Partner? 6 Things to Look For

In industrial automation, legacy isn’t vintage—it’s mission-critical. That 1998 Allen-Bradley PLC/5, SIMODRIVE 611, or early-generation SINAMICS S120 isn’t “old”; it’s the pulsing core of a multimillion-dollar production line. When OEM...

What to Know Before Buying Refurbished PLCs, HMIs, and VFDs

What to Know Before Buying Refurbished PLCs, HMIs, and VFDs

In industrial automation, downtime costs thousands per hour — and replacing entire control systems can cost millions. That’s why many facilities turn to refurbished automation parts as a smart, budget-conscious...

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