Articles by Krista Schiesser

Krista Schiesser is the Marketing Specialist at Classic Automation, overseeing global outreach strategies for legacy and modern industrial control systems. With a background in design and over a decade of experience in marketing, she develops technical content, SEO-optimized campaigns, and digital resources that support engineers, maintenance teams, and procurement specialists in sourcing reliable parts and repair services. She also coordinates trade show presence, product launches, and analytics-driven advertising initiatives.
Omron search your part number at classic automation
2 min read
August 1, 2026

Search for Omron Part Number

Are you in need of Omron parts for your systems? Look no further! With over a million parts in stock and a 2-year warranty, we have you covered. Whether you're searching for legacy SYSMAC ha...
Fairlife plant exterior in Webster, NY with spilled milk pooling in the roadway, symbolizing the production shutdown following the ransomware incident
5 min read
July 20, 2026

When a Cyberattack Spoils Production: What the Fairlife Incident Should Tell Your Plant Floor and Legacy System Restarts

In July 2026, Fairlife, a subsidiary of The Coca-Cola Company, faced a significant challenge when a ransomware attack targeted its production systems. This cyberattack forced the temporary s...
allen bradley panelview repair bench at classic automation
3 min read
May 20, 2026

What Are Your Options for Allen Bradley Panelview

Title: What Are Your Options for Allen Bradley PanelView When it comes to ensuring the seamless operation of your plant floor, having reliable options for your Allen Bradley PanelView units ...
We’re Going to Curtiss Wright RAPID! Here’s What You’ll Find at Booth 42
8 min read
May 15, 2026

We’re Going to Curtiss Wright RAPID! Here’s What You’ll Find at Booth 42

Power generation facilities run on control systems that were built to last — but not necessarily to be supported forever. At RAPID 2026, Classic Automation is at Booth 42 with legacy parts, ...
On Thin Ice With Your Current Downtime Strategy?
5 min read
January 23, 2026

On Thin Ice With Your Current Downtime Strategy?

**On Thin Ice With Your Current Downtime Strategy?** As winter approaches, many industries face the harsh reality of extreme cold impacting their operations. When production freezes, it ofte...
Industrial automation parts organized in labeled bins on warehouse shelving at Classic Automation in Webster New York
3 min read
January 21, 2026

Classic Automation Expands Its Online Catalog With Nearly 80,000 New Parts in 2025

Classic Automation has made an impressive move by expanding its online catalog with nearly 80,000 new parts in 2025. This significant increase in inventory is part of the company's commitmen...
Technician measuring electrical current inside an industrial control panel with a clamp meter.
5 min read
January 19, 2026

When Automation Freezes: What Cold Weather Reveals About Control Systems

When Automation Freezes: What Cold Weather Reveals About Control Systems As winter sets in and temperatures plummet, the impact on automation systems becomes evident. While extreme cold typi...
The Siemens S7-300 is entering its phase-out
5 min read
October 30, 2025

The Siemens S7-300 is entering its phase-out

The Siemens S7-300, a staple in industrial automation, is officially entering its phase-out period. As of October 1, 2023, Siemens has announced that while the S7-300 and its associated ET 2...
Technician inspecting and testing a Siemens SIMATIC S7-300 circuit board at a professional electronics repair workstation, with tools and equipment visible in the background.
9 min read
October 13, 2025

Siemens S7-300 and ET 200M Phase-Out

The Siemens S7-300 and ET 200M—industry staples since 1994—are officially entering phase-out. Siemens has announced the PM410 discontinuation milestone for October 1, 2025, marking the end o...
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