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Main characteristics of the industrial control industry

Emphasis on Safety and Security

Functional Safety: Ensures the system can transition to a safe state in case of failure, preventing personal injury and equipment damage. Relevant standards include IEC 61508.

Cybersecurity: With the development of the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), industrial control systems are increasingly connected to the internet, facing threats such as viruses and hacker attacks. Protecting industrial control networks from attacks to prevent production disruptions or data leaks has become critically important.

Long Lifecycle and Backward Compatibility
Industrial equipment involves substantial investment, and users expect it to remain operational for 10, 20, or even more years. Therefore, industrial control suppliers must provide long-term technical support and spare parts supply, and new systems often need to be compatible and integrable with legacy equipment.

Heavy Reliance on Protocols and Standards
The industry relies on numerous communication protocols and standards, such as PROFIBUS, PROFINET, Modbus, EtherCAT, and OPC UA. These standards ensure interoperability between devices from different manufacturers and facilitate system integration.

Evolution Toward Intelligence and Digitalization
Currently, the industrial control industry is deeply integrating with technologies such as the Industrial Internet, big data, and artificial intelligence, moving toward "Industry 4.0" or "Smart Manufacturing." Core trends include leveraging data collection and analysis to achieve predictive maintenance, energy efficiency optimization, and production process visualization.

FQA

Q: Why Choose AMIKON?

A: At AMIKON, we understand that every minute of downtime matters. That’s why we’ve built our business around one core promise: making sure you never have to wait for the part you need.

We Solve Discontinued Part Challenges
"We maintain a large inventory of discontinued parts — so you can keep legacy systems running without long lead times."

We Deliver More Than Just Parts
"Whether it’s a rare spare part, urgent service, or faster delivery, we go the extra mile to ensure your operations stay on track."

We Combine Expertise with Reliability
"At AMIKON, we bring together the best people and the right parts — delivering not just products, but trust and peace of mind."

In short: We don’t just supply parts. We keep your systems — and your business — moving.