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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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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...
In 2025, industrial procurement is all about speed and certainty. With global supply chains still facing tariffs, lead-time volatility, and shifting freight costs, manufacturers can’t afford to wait weeks for critical...
When production slows during the holidays, most factories don’t rest—they reset. End-of-year shutdowns are prime time for maintenance teams to replace failing drives, back up critical PLCs, and build the...
Downtime doesn’t send a calendar invite. One tariff hike, one port strike, one rogue capacitor batch—and your line can hemorrhage $180,000 per hour (Aberdeen Group, 2024). The next disruption isn’t if—it’s...
In the high-stakes world of industrial automation, downtime isn’t just inconvenient—it’s catastrophic. A single delayed servo motor or obsolete PLC module can halt an entire production line and compound costs...
When you’re running a manufacturing plant, every minute, every square foot of storage, every dollar tied up in inventory — even if it “just sits there” — matters. That’s why...
In industrial automation, the need for a replacement part doesn’t respect borders. A failed ABB drive in Germany or a discontinued Omron sensor in Brazil can trigger an urgent international...
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...
Even as Industry 4.0 drives a wave of connected factories and smart analytics, many production lines still rely on proven legacy hardware. These systems—robust, familiar, and field-serviceable—remain the backbone of...
Supply chains aren’t predictable anymore — they’re volatile ecosystems where component shortages, extended lead times, and freight delays have become routine. For manufacturers, that means one reality: if you don’t...
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...
When a variable frequency drive (VFD) or servo amplifier reaches end-of-life, finding a direct replacement isn’t as simple as matching horsepower. It’s a precise engineering decision that impacts control performance,...