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5 Common PCB Failures (and How Professional Repair Saves You Thousands)

5 Common PCB Failures (and How Professional Repair Saves You Thousands)

by MotionTronic | Dec 19, 2025 | PCB, Repairs

Printed circuit boards (PCBs) sit at the heart of almost every industrial automation system. Servo drives, PLCs, HMIs, VSDs, power supplies – they all rely on PCBs to function correctly. When a PCB fails, production usually stops. The default response is often to...
What Is Component-Level Repair? Board-Level vs Component-Level Explained

What Is Component-Level Repair? Board-Level vs Component-Level Explained

by MotionTronic | Nov 18, 2025 | Repairs

Component-level repair means fixing an electronic unit by finding and replacing the individual failed parts on its circuit boards, such as a capacitor, transistor, IGBT or IC, instead of replacing the whole board or module. For industrial equipment like servo drives,...
Repair vs Replace: Why Servo Motor Repairs Save Time and Money

Repair vs Replace: Why Servo Motor Repairs Save Time and Money

by MotionTronic | Jan 21, 2025 | Repairs

We know that servo motors are the heart of many industrial systems. They ensure precision and efficiency in a wide range of operations. When a servo motor starts to show signs of wear or failure, many businesses face a tough decision: repair or replace? While...
Technical Support for Machine Start-Up Problems in January

Technical Support for Machine Start-Up Problems in January

by MotionTronic | Dec 30, 2024 | News, Repairs

The start of a new year often brings unique challenges for businesses relying on automated machinery. Extended shutdowns over the holiday season, combined with the pressure to ramp up production quickly, can expose vulnerabilities in equipment. Machine start-up...
Can a PC Board Be Repaired? Common PCB Faults and When to Repair

Can a PC Board Be Repaired? Common PCB Faults and When to Repair

by MotionTronic | Feb 29, 2024 | PCB, Repairs

Yes, most PC boards can be repaired. A printed circuit board (PCB) usually fails because one or two components have broken down, a solder joint has cracked or a track has burnt through, not because the whole board is beyond saving. With the right diagnostic equipment,...
Quad Rotor High-Torque Motor Repair

Quad Rotor High-Torque Motor Repair

by MotionTronic | Feb 1, 2024 | Repairs, Company Updates, News

At Motion Tronic, we don’t shy away from a challenge! This unique quad-rotor high-torque motor repair provided exactly that—it’s not something that comes into the workshop every day. When a customer recently needed it repaired, they knew that our team...
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