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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
A Defining Moment for Your Operations As the clock hits midnight, your factory’s automation hardware—drives, PLCs, and sensors—might be quietly holding you back. At Industrial Automation Co., we’re your steadfast...
Maintenance
A Pivotal Opportunity to Strengthen Your Operations As summer heats up across the U.S., shutdown season approaches, with July and August seeing peak maintenance demands—especially in the Midwest where heat...
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 minor 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...
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...
