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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
FANUC is one of the most widely used control platforms in industrial automation—and for good reason. Across thousands of machine shops and production lines worldwide, FANUC CNC systems power everything from basic mills to complex multi-axis machining centers. In fact, a significant portion of the world’s CNC machines rely...
FANUC is one of the most widely used control platforms in industrial automation—and for good reason. Across thousands of machine shops and production lines worldwide, FANUC CNC systems power...
If your variable frequency drive keeps tripping on overload even though the motor and drive are properly sized, you're not alone. This is one of the most common and frustrating...
Many manufacturers believe redundancy is built into their automation systems. They have spare machines. Backup programs. Extra capacity on paper. A second shift can make up for lost production. Then...
Most production downtime does not begin with a dramatic failure. It starts with a single automation issue that escalates because there is no clear recovery path. A drive fault will...
Plant engineers and reliability managers know the reality: many facilities still rely on PLCs, DCS components, and field devices installed 15–25 years ago. These systems often run reliably day-to-day, but...
Modern industrial robots in action on a U.S. production line – the front line of reshoring competitiveness in a tariff-impacted world. Plant engineers, reliability managers, and procurement teams in U.S....
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Drives & Motors
Introduction At Industrial Automation Co., we understand the challenges you face as tariffs reshape the U.S. manufacturing landscape in 2025. With a baseline 10% duty on most imports and rates...
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...