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Technical articles on PLC programming, VFD applications, IIoT deployment, and smart factory automation trends from our engineering team.

Blog Wednesday 17th of June 2026

“We switched to EtherCAT and everything got faster” — until it didn’t

Mitsubishi vs Omron PLC — If you’ve been in automation long enough, you’ve heard a version of this claim: “We moved to a Sysmac NX1P2 with EtherCAT and our cycle time dropped from 12 ms to 2 ms — Omron just handles motion better.” And…

Blog Wednesday 17th of June 2026

Mitsubishi Electric vs Siemens PLC: 5-Year Cost-of-Ownership — The $18,000 Mistake

Mitsubishi vs Siemens PLC — ⚡ 90-second executive summaryIf you buy a Siemens S7-1214C for a 4-pump packaging skid that runs 6,000 hrs/yr, your 5-year TCO will be roughly $6,200 higher than an equivalent Mitsubishi FX5U-32MR — not…

Blog Wednesday 17th of June 2026

5‑Year TCO: Mitsubishi iQ‑F FX5U vs. Allen‑Bradley CompactLogix 5380

Mitsubishi vs Allen-Bradley PLC — One wrong platform pick can burn $12,000+ in hidden labour and downtime within 12 months. This isn’t about sticker price.

Blog Wednesday 17th of June 2026

Mitsubishi Electric vs Schneider Electric PLC: Sizing by Real Watts — Not by Nameplate Only

Mitsubishi vs Schneider PLC — You’re looking at a micro‑PLC for a packaging line that runs 16 hours a day. Both the Mitsubishi MELSEC iQ‑F FX5U and the Schneider Modicon M241 have on‑board I/O, Ethernet, and IEC 61131‑3 support.

Blog Wednesday 17th of June 2026

Got a PLC Program Change Due Yesterday? Here's How to Handle an Emergency Mitsubishi PLC Edit

Facing a critical production line modification with a Mitsubishi PLC? This guide provides a direct, actionable approach for emergency PLC programming changes, troubleshooting, and repair based on real-world experience.

Blog Wednesday 17th of June 2026

Emergency PLC Solutions? Three Scenarios, One Truth: Time Certainty Pays

Facing a Mitsubishi PLC breakdown with a tight deadline? Whether you need a replacement module, urgent programming support, or a last-minute repair, this guide breaks down three common emergency scenarios with actionable advice from an industry veteran.

Blog Tuesday 16th of June 2026

Original vs. Compatible Batteries for Mitsubishi PLCs: What an Office Admin Learned the Hard Way

An office administrator shares a real-world comparison of original Mitsubishi PLC batteries vs. compatible alternatives, focusing on reliability, cost, and the hidden costs of downtime.

Blog Tuesday 16th of June 2026

Mitsubishi PLC: The Real Cost of Choosing Gray Market vs. Genuine – A Quality Inspector’s Comparison

From firmware security to warranty support, here’s how original Mitsubishi PLCs stack up against gray market alternatives – based on 4 years of quality audits.

Blog Sunday 7th of June 2026

How to Choose the Right Mitsubishi PLC Type and Training Course: A Cost Controller's Checklist

A practical checklist for budget-conscious buyers covering Mitsubishi PLC types (FX, Q, L series) and training courses, with cost-saving tips from a procurement perspective.

Blog Sunday 7th of June 2026

How a Last-Minute Mitsubishi FX3S PLC Order Taught Me About True Transparency in Automation Supply

A personal story about an emergency Mitsubishi PLC order, the hidden costs of rush delivery, and why transparent pricing from a trusted mitsubishi plc distributor saves more than just money.