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Technical articles, procurement guides, and industry insights for industrial automation professionals.
PLC-5 to ControlLogix Migration: A Practical Guide for 2026
June 2026
Should you migrate your aging Allen-Bradley PLC-5 system? We break down the real costs, risks, and alternatives — including why many plants are choosing to keep their PLC-5s running with strategic spare parts stocking.
Industrial Spare Parts Strategy: The Cold Spare ROI Calculator
May 2026
How to calculate the ROI of keeping critical spares on your shelf. We analyze real downtime costs across oil & gas, power generation, and manufacturing to help you build a data-driven sparing strategy.
Choosing the Right Vibration Sensor: Proximitor vs. Velocity vs. Accelerometer
April 2026
A practical comparison of Bently Nevada Proximitors, EPRO velocity sensors, and IEPE accelerometers. Understand frequency response, installation requirements, and cost trade-offs for API 670 compliance.