Automation System Lifecycle

Technician measuring electrical current inside an industrial control panel with a clamp meter.
5 min read
January 9, 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...
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...
Stöber 5000 series drive controller FDS5004A/H close-up showing keypad, display, and front ports for industrial automation.
5 min read
September 15, 2025

Stöber 5000 Series Phasing Out: What You Need to Know

Stöber has announced the upcoming phase-out of its 5000 Series drives, marking an important change for many production teams that rely on this proven technology. While OEMs focus on moving f...
Vintage photo of an engineer operating a Taylor MOD 300 control system with three CRT monitors, keyboards, and industrial software screens.
7 min read
August 20, 2025

The Taylor Automation Heritage

Taylor Instruments began in 1851 in Rochester, New York, when George Taylor and David Kendall started producing thermometers and barometers in a small rented room. Within just a few years, t...
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