Schneider Modicon M340 PLC module

• Where to Find Suppliers for Obsolete Automation Parts? Here’s What to Look For

  May 29 , 2026

  When your plant runs on legacy automation systems, finding reliable suppliers for obsolete or discontinued parts becomes a critical task. One wrong move can cost you weeks of downtime, counterfeit components, or a warranty that disappears after the sale.   So how do you identify a trustworthy partner for obsolete PLC, DCS, and drive spares? Below are 5 essential criteria to evaluate. And at t...

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• How to Cut Valve Downtime with a Modern Handheld

  Jun 11 , 2026

  Trex vs. Traditional Communicator: 5 Reasons to Upgrade Published by [Swan Electric] | Reading time: 3 min If your field team is still using an old keypad-based HART communicator, you’re missing out on wireless sync, touchscreen efficiency, and powerful valve diagnostics. Emerson’s Trex series changes the game. In this article, we compare the TREXCHPKLWS1S (HART, intrinsically safe, Wi...

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• Bridging Two Worlds: PLX32-EIP-PND – The EtherNet/IP™ to PROFINET® Gateway for Dual Subnets

  Jul 31 , 2026

  Introduction In the era of Industry 4.0 and smart manufacturing, few factories run on a single control network. More often than not, Rockwell Automation's EtherNet/IP and Siemens-dominated PROFINET coexist – but they don't always communicate well. Enter the PLX32-EIP-PND from ProSoft Technology. This standalone, DIN-rail mounted gateway is purpose-built for dual-subnet architectures, offerin...

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