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Automation Fair 2026: Know Before You Go

11/3/2026

Explore the latest trends and industrial automation advancements that will be showcased at the 2026 Automation Fair® event, including new controllers, FactoryTalk® Optix™ updates, PowerFlex® drives, and AI-driven automation technologies.

How to Overcome the Challenges of Supply Chain Disruptions

7/6/2026

Rockwell Automation® has curated a Preferred Product list of over 7,000 frequently purchased products to help OEMs and end-users avoid common challenges associated with supply chain disruption.

5032 IO-Link Master Vs. Competitor

11/11/2025

McNaughton-McKay engineers compare the results of setting up and configuring a 5032 IO-Link master module from Rockwell Automation® against those of a comparable block from a leading competitor.

Accurately Quoting Power and Construction Projects

10/10/2025

McNaughton-McKay’s Madison Maes discusses the resources, product knowledge and relationships that all contribute to her team’s ability to deliver accurate quotes on construction projects.

The Power of Project Management

9/19/2025

In this Expert Series article, McNaughton-McKay’s Madison Maes explains how the Stage & Store system within our Project Management services benefits construction customers seeking power solutions.

Take a Good Look at Your Lighting System with a Free Lighting Audit

8/8/2025

In this Expert Series article, McNaughton-McKay’s Scott Caffey gives us a comprehensive view of lighting audits and sheds some light on the benefits and process of this service.

Keeping Cool with nVent Hoffman's Thermal Audit Service

7/18/2025

With the weather heating up outside, the temperature inside your enclosures is heating up as well…which means it’s time for a nVent HOFFMAN free Thermal Audit Service.

Stay Ahead of Summer Heat: Protect Your Industrial Electronics

7/16/2025

For our first article in the Expert Series, Jerry Pennington, a HOFFMAN Meridian Specialist for McNaughton-McKay, shares the reasons for and benefits of receiving a free thermal audit.

To Tag or Not to tag? Alarming Differentiation

5/23/2025

Learn more about modern alarming options and differentiation in configurable tag-based alarming in Logix 5000 L8 controllers, FactoryTalk View SE and FactoryTalk Optix from Rockwell Automation®.

Navigating Rockwell Automation's Logix Certificate Program

5/9/2025

This guide explains the different pathways individuals can take to complete Rockwell Automation's Logix Certificate Program as offered by McNaughton-McKay's in-person training services.

How to Calculate Charge Time for Electric Vehicles (EVs)

6/26/2024

Considering installing an electric vehicle (EV) charging solution at your business? Check out this article to learn more about how to calculate EV charge time and the factors that alter it.  

Seven Smart Features of Rockwell Automation’s FLEXHA 5000™ I/O System

2/9/2024

Are you looking to upgrade to a more dependable and adaptable I/O solution? Rockwell Automation’s FLEXHA 5000™ I/O system is ideal for ControlLogix® 5580 controller redundancy and high availability applications.