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Why does lifecycle management matter?

June 30, 2025
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Siemens S7-300 obsolescence: dates, risks & replacements

Siemens S7-300 obsolescence: how to prepare   

4 min read September 29, 2025
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Navigating the challenge of Siemens’ product lifecycle 

No manufacturer possesses a magical elixir to keep their parts completely functional. With time, all...

6 min read June 30, 2025
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Siemens ET 200M Obsolescence: phase-out dates

Navigating the Siemens ET 200M obsolescence: key dates, replacement options and migration strategies

5 min read September 29, 2025
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The hidden cost of PLC obsolescence

Programmable logic controllers (PLC) are an indispensable part of many industrial systems and proces...

5 min read June 30, 2025
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Last call for Pilz PSENslock: Phase-out deadline approaches

Pilz announces December 2025 phase-out deadline for first-generation safety locks

4 min read September 16, 2025
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Phoenix Contact obsolescence 2025 – Discontinued parts

Have your Phoenix Contact relay modules become obsolete? Here is your replacement guide with replace...

2 min read September 17, 2025
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Navigating the challenge of obsolete Lenze parts

On average, a Lenze product has a shelf life of between five and 20 years before becoming an obsolet...

6 min read June 30, 2025
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Beyond the discontinuation notice: How independent distributors close the obsolescence gap

By Alex Bailey, Senior Key Account Manager, EU Automation 

4 min read February 4, 2026
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OEM lifecycle transparency: Your hidden super-power 

Written by Robert Juricic, Managing Director of pcn.global  

3 min read July 28, 2025
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