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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.

By Krista Schiesser

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.

By Fritz Ruebeck

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...

Classic Automation technician Troy Auditing a control system inside a plant

By Troy Johnson

3 min read

August 13, 2025

Introducing A New Free Control System Audit Program

Classic Automation, a global supplier of new and legacy industrial automation parts and repairs, has announced the launch of its Free On-Site Audit Program. The program is designed to help m...