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AutomationDirect

Industrial automation and electrical components retailer

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Headquarters: Cumming, United States
Founded year: 1994
Company type: Private company
Number of employees: 310–500
Industry: Industrial Machinery & Equipment

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Latest news about AutomationDirect

In short: AutomationDirect expanded its industrial catalog across many product lines while disclosing a critical MB-Gateway security vulnerability.

Company announcements

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AutomationDirect expands process instrumentation with ProSense DPM3 meters

The series features high-visibility LED displays, flexible input compatibility, advanced alarming, and retransmission output for industrial process control.

October 7 AutomationDirect

AutomationDirect expands IDEM safety switch lineup

The new offerings include RFID and locking switches with high safety ratings. Prices start at $189 for these industrial automation components.

October 6 AutomationDirect

AutomationDirect modernizes wastewater aeration

CLICK PLUS PLC retrofits aging equipment, adding wireless monitoring and automatic stall detection to prevent costly damage.

September 2 AutomationDirect

AutomationDirect introduces Leuze 49C photoelectric sensors for harsh environments

These industrial-grade detectors feature ranges up to 120 meters and an IP67 rating for outdoor reliability. They offer quick connections and full overload protection.

Media coverage

October 23 Workplace

AutomationDirect Announces New Color Options for Konnect-It Push-In Terminal Block Products - Workplace Material Handling & Safety

AutomationDirect’s Konnect-It push-in-terminal block lineup has been expanded to include four of the most requested colors: blue, black, white, and red. Available for single-level feedthrough...

August 26 Automation World

Small PLC Retrofit Delivers Big Reliability Gains For Wastewater Aeration | Automation World

Figure 3: A Contrinex quick-disconnect inductive proximity sensor, sourced from AutomationDirect, rides along with the bridge arm, aimed at the surface below where it can...

August 20 UNITEC

Pneumatic and electric actors: transition in modern automation - UNITEC Industrial Procurement

AutomationDirect - 1012-1000: Electric actuator with energy-efficient actuator compliant with IEC 60204-1 and EN 60204-1.

May 21, 2025 SecurityWeek

Critical Flaw Allows Remote Hacking of AutomationDirect Industrial Gateway

More than 100 AutomationDirect MB-Gateway devices may be vulnerable to attacks from the internet due to CVE-2025-36535. MB-Gateway devices made by industrial automation firm AutomationDirect...

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