Marketing & sales in industrial automation & component business relies on traditional methods like trade shows, print ads, direct mail, & face-to-face sales meetings to reach customers. It often involves significant time and resources, with limited ability to measure precise results. In contrast, digital marketing uses online channels such as websites, social media, email campaigns, and search engine optimization to engage a wider, targeted audience more efficiently to grow any kind of business
Read moreThe internet has taken the world by storm. With online ordering from e-commerce retailers becoming the new norm, sourcing of components online was not to be left far behind. Here, we compare the traditional and online modes of procurement in the industrial automation industry that can enable organizations to make an informed choice.
Read moreProjects to industrial automation systems in the power, process & utility industry have been numerous where new technologies offer impressive capabilities. But some of the surveys in recent past show a clear shift away from purchasing automation service from local system house & EPC firm towards exclusively purchasing remote service from the specialized engineering firms located beyond geographical territories while focusing on controlling the cost, faster delivery and minimizing physical travel
Read moreWith newer technology being frequently introduced in the market, the obsolescence of older systems is a matter of time. Migration to the latest technology involves time and costs. Sustaining the existing systems necessitates sourcing end-of-life, obsolete spares, where quality and warranty of the spares pose a concern.
Read moreOver the years, operators across markets have understood that the key requirements from an efficient controller are its performance parameters and capacity enhancements. Also, aiding these factors are productivity credentials of the unit and the levels of security it offers. Essentially a highly productive CompactLogix controller system, this range of controllers has been the preferred choice for operators involved in the small and medium industrial operations range.
Read more“The success of a project is based on - is on time, is on budget, and when the customer wants you back”
Read moreEnd users evaluate their automation investment using several business drivers and then outline the expectations from a system integrator for a successful collaboration. Hence a system integrator needs to look beyond the conventional approach and work towards the following:
Read moreOne of the main reasons for systems becoming obsolete is the early & frequent advancements in technology and the replacement of the components by manufacturers with latest offerings. Obsolescence affects system supportability, safety and operational effectiveness. Also, replacement or renewals of systems can prove to be a costly affair and often difficult to justify.
Read moreMachine users and automation experts have, for decades, relied on the versatility and reliability of the Allen Bradley SLC 500. However, with the parent company deciding to phase out this series of controllers, current users are in a dilemma over the operational bottlenecks in store for the future.
Read morePLC systems today are widely considered the brain behind a thriving plant or even standalone machine operation. Complementing them is a 24VDC power supply that integrates and supplements various control devices, sensors and auxiliaries throughout the PLC network running the system at optimum level.
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