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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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Technology Insights
Executive Summary:Tariffs on critical factory components, including PLCs, HMIs, drives, motors, and automation parts, are surging in 2025. With trade tensions between the U.S., China, and Europe escalating, supply chains...
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Sky-high tariffs are forcing a reset on how U.S. manufacturers source automation parts. With U.S.–China tensions escalating and Chinese imports facing up to 145% duties, essential components such as PLCs,...
Drives & Motors
If you’re working with Allen-Bradley’s CompactLogix PLCs and PowerFlex 525 drives, integrating them over EtherNet/IP unlocks powerful advantages, like real-time status monitoring, tag-based control, and faster diagnostics. But setting it...
Drives & Motors
Even the most reliable drives can throw fault codes—and when they do, production can grind to a halt. Whether you’re an engineer commissioning a system, a technician supporting a plant,...
Drives & Motors
If you’ve landed here, you probably already know that the Allen-Bradley PowerFlex 520 series offers two main models: the 523 and the 525. But picking the right one isn’t always straightforward....
Drives & Motors
The Allen-Bradley PowerFlex 525 is more than a motor controller—it’s a configurable, compact workhorse used in thousands of automation systems worldwide. From HVAC fan control to bottling conveyors, this VFD...
Technology Insights
As of mid-April 2025, the global tariff landscape has changed dramatically. For U.S. manufacturers and sourcing teams who depend on industrial automation parts like drives, motors, HMIs, PLCs, and power...
Technology Insights
🏭 Introduction: Budgeting in the Age of Uncertainty It’s 2025, and for factory leaders, budgeting is no longer just about what’s needed—it’s about what’s possible. Tariffs on industrial imports from...
Technology Insights
🚨 Introduction: Hesitation Is the Hidden Threat Manufacturers are facing major disruptions in 2025—but the biggest threat may be indecision itself. Delaying automation and MRO purchases can have cascading effects...
Comparison Guides
🌍 Introduction: The Trade War’s New Reality In 2025, U.S. manufacturers are facing a new kind of pressure—not just to find the right parts, but to find them in the...
Technology Insights
In today’s fast-moving manufacturing environment, downtime is a cost you can’t afford. Whether you’re a machine builder, OEM, or plant manager, every second your production line is down means lost...
Technology Insights
The Urgency to Automate Has Never Been GreaterIn 2025, the case for automation in U.S. manufacturing isn’t theoretical—it’s urgent.Trade pressures, workforce gaps, and rising production costs have converged, forcing industrial...