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Automation Insights
Modernizing Plant Hardware
By Nathan Daley | April 15, 2025
Read Time: 2 Minutes
The risk of keeping your older automation equipment in place can't be ignored. From reliability issues and scarcity of spare parts to cybersecurity threats, aging machines can expose your business to serious risks.
In our March 2025 Automation Insights Webinar, Wesco’s Nathan Daley highlights the dangers of aging technology in your plant and the importance of modernization. During his short presentation, Nathan discusses:
- Modernization vs. migration and how to decide which is best for your plant
- Examples and best practices of each approach
- How to identify areas of improvement and potential risks
- What you can expect from a Wesco site evaluation
- Two customer success stories
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Nathan Daley - Specialist, Industrial Automation
Nathan Daley is a member of the Wesco Automation Solutions team, supporting Rockwell Automation’s authorized sales locations. He joined Wesco in 2018, becoming one of a select few distributor sales reps to complete Rockwell’s sales training program. Nathan also provides technical support for variable frequency drives and motor control center and motion projects.