AutomationDirect Voted “Best of Forsyth” for Fourth Year
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AutomationDirect Voted “Best of Forsyth” for Fourth Year

Every year, our local newspaper, Forsyth County News, conducts their Readers’ Choice “Best of Forsyth” contest to decide the favorite businesses, groups and professionals in Forsyth County amongst the community. The 2023 contest included 310 categories celebrated with 2,000 business nominations, 14,500 nominations and 336,000 votes from the community to select the winners. After being…
Murrelektronik 10Gbps Cat6a Ethernet Cables from AutomationDirect
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Murrelektronik 10Gbps Cat6a Ethernet Cables from AutomationDirect

February 1, 2023 – AutomationDirect now offers Cat6a industrial Ethernet cables from Murrelektronik. These shielded cables include an M12 X-coded connection on one end and an RJ45 connection on the other. The X-coded designation is commonly used with industrial vision systems. These high-flex industrial Ethernet cables are available in lengths up to 5m with transmission…
New Schmalz End-of-Arm Tooling Components from AutomationDirect
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New Schmalz End-of-Arm Tooling Components from AutomationDirect

January 25, 2023 – AutomationDirect now offers end-of-arm tooling components for robot arm vacuum pick-and-place applications. Components can be purchased individually or in kits that include everything needed to create a single-beam or dual-beam end-of-arm tool. Kits are simple, save time and money, and include structural rails (which support optional internal vacuum), connectors, cup mounts,…
Newsletter Volume 25 Issue 1
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Newsletter Volume 25 Issue 1

Cybersecure and Remote-Friendly?Manufacturing companies recognize the need and value of practical remote access to their digital systems and data, but they also are aware of the associated cybersecurity risks. The NIST endorses ?defense-in-depth,? but what does this mean for OEMs, systems integrators, and end users looking to achieve workable and secure remote access?Learn more Select…
More WEG CFW500 High-Performance and Washdown Duty AC Drives from AutomationDirect
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More WEG CFW500 High-Performance and Washdown Duty AC Drives from AutomationDirect

January 18, 2023 – AutomationDirect has extended its line of WEG CFW500 high-performance AC drives to include more horsepower options. With this addition, the high-performance horsepower ratings have been expanded all the way up to 150hp. Also added are new higher current high-performance 10hp drives as well as 10hp washdown rated IP66/NEMA 4X models. A…
Merry Christmas from AutomationDirect 2022
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Merry Christmas from AutomationDirect 2022

In a world of extremes, some can change things for the better … The news can be disheartening these days, emphasizing the divisions, discord and extremism in many aspects of daily life as well as world events. But there is always a choice in our own actions and attitudes that, one by one, can add…
AutomationDirect’s CLICK PLUS PLC is Announced as a Finalist for the NED Innovation Awards, Automation Category
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AutomationDirect’s CLICK PLUS PLC is Announced as a Finalist for the NED Innovation Awards, Automation Category

AutomationDirect’s CLICK PLUS PLC is the next generation platform for delivering reliable and familiar functionality for basic control applications, combined with advanced features like Wi-Fi, data logging, and increased security measures. All starting at just $89! On December 15, 2022 the AutomationDirect CLICK PLUS PLC was announced as a finalist for the New Equipment Digest…
Newsletter Volume 24 Issue 12
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Newsletter Volume 24 Issue 12

In-House Automation is the Key to CustomizationManufacturers are finding they can rapidly and flexibly adapt to changing production needs by engaging in-house personnel to deploy automation solutions.Automation is essential for improving productivity and quality, but many manufacturers serve markets where production volumes and product options vary drastically. Read more What is PID Control?PID is the most…