Hailing from Pottstown, Pennsylvania, Theodore (Ted) Royer, controls specialist at Cornerstone Automation, has a voracious appetite for knowledge and a natural affinity for problem-solving. After spending his college years in Lancaster, PA, and gaining experience in electrical installation, he was excited to return to his hometown to work for Cornerstone Automation. This decision was driven […]
Improving Efficiency: Automated Alerting System for a Medical Device Manufacturer
Cornerstone Automation designed an automated remote monitoring system for a leading medical device manufacturing company running a “lights out” operation to keep up with supply and demand. Challenge Cornerstone Automation provided a solution for a leading medical device manufacturer that produces screws and plates for use inside of the human body. Working between heavy industry […]
Revitalizing a Passivation Line: Increased Throughput & Flexibility for a Medical Device Manufacturer
Cornerstone Automation’s cost-effective solution improved efficiency and flexibility for the passivation process of a leading medical device manufacturer. Challenge A leading medical device manufacturer had a passivation line that facilitates an essential process on their stainless steel medical parts. Passivation is creating a protective coating on stainless steel parts through a chemical reaction between oxygen […]
Timothy Ferrin: IT and Controls Technician
At Cornerstone Automation, the engineers are required to balance a number of responsibilities, and Timothy Ferrin’s experience has been no different. Tim started his engineering career with Cornerstone Automation in 2018. Although his official title is IT and Controls Technician, like many controls engineers, Tim “wears many hats.” “I do some of everything,” Tim says. […]
Cornerstone Automation Completes Stringent Avetta Qualification Process
Cornerstone Automation has completed Avetta’s detailed vetting process, meant to ensure that service providers are qualified and licensed to perform safely and swiftly, and is now an Avetta-compliant vendor. Cornerstone Automation is proud to announce that we are officially an Avetta-compliant vendor! Avetta is a Software as a Service (SaaS) company that offers supply chain management and […]
Positioning for Growth, Cornerstone Automation Relocates Headquarters to Larger Facility in Montgomery County
Cornerstone Automation, a leading control system integration company, is moving into a larger facility in Franconia, Pennsylvania. The new headquarters offers increased space for their growing business and expanding team of engineers. Telford, PA – December 29, 2022 – Cornerstone Automation, a leading control system integration company based in Telford, PA, today announced that the […]
AC Drives & Motors Offer Torque Control for Automatic Web Tensioning
Cornerstone Automation advised a leading manufacturer of bulk conveyor belting to utilize AC drives and motors to gain greater torque control, resulting in a complete elimination in noise, a reduction in heat, quantum electricity savings, and the elimination of air consumption. A manufacturer of bulk conveyor belting used pneumatic drag brakes and clutches to maintain […]
Nathan Ferrin: Controls Specialist
Joining the Cornerstone team in 2013, Nathan brought with him a wealth of experience. He began his career as an Electronics Technician in the Navy and then continued to gain experience by working in the IT networking field for several years. Nathan has a Bachelor of Science degree in Electronics Engineering Technology from ECPI University […]
Is an AC or DC Motor Best for Your Application?
With the refinement and greater control offered by modern AC motor drives and high-performance 3-phase induction motors, mid-range brushed DC motors have pretty much gone the way of the dinosaur. Learn what issues should be considered when choosing between DC and AC motors for your specific application. DC Motors Direct current (DC) motors have long […]
Jordan Randolph: Controls Engineer
Cornerstone Automation would like to recognize Jordan Randolph for his incredible work ethic and great attitude. Jordan joined the Cornerstone team as an intern in 2016, working alongside his colleagues to build panels, create drawings, and program HMIs. Over the last few years, he started taking service calls independently leading to more frequent customer interaction […]