Thinking about a control system upgrade for manufacturing but unsure where to start? Here’s a practical guide for plant managers and operations leaders. When you start thinking about upgrading your plant’s control system, it can feel like opening a can of worms. Are you facing signs of obsolescence? Planning to install new equipment? Or simply […]
Breaking Down OT Networking: How Small Plants Can Start Smart
Breaking Down OT Networking: How Small Plants Can Start Smart How small and midsize plants can use OT networking to improve visibility, reduce downtime, and build supportable systems without starting from scratch. You don’t need a better system. You need a better plan. In today’s manufacturing environment, small and midsize plants are under increasing pressure […]
MRC Allentown 2025 – Supporting Local Industry, One Relationship at a Time
MRC Allentown 2025 – Supporting Local Industry, One Relationship at a Time Cornerstone Automation recently participated in the Manufacturers Resource Center (MRC) Automation and Manufacturing Technology Show in Allentown, Pennsylvania, an event designed to strengthen local manufacturing by connecting companies, technical experts, and service providers from across the region. This year’s event brought together attendees […]
SI Tips for Industrial Automation Technologies
Originally published in Automation World magazine, this article shares practical insights from the plant floor. It draws on decades of hands-on experience to help manufacturers tackle documentation gaps, harsh environments, and obsolescence risks head-on. System Integrators (SIs) ensure that manufacturing plants operate smoothly and efficiently. Drawing from extensive experience on the ground, Cornerstone Automation has […]
Sweet Success: Control System Upgrade for Leading Chocolatier
A nationally recognized chocolatier faced increasing inefficiencies due to an aging control system. A control system upgrade improved troubleshooting, enhanced safety, and streamlined production. Discover how automation transformed their operations and set the stage for future growth.
Multi-Flow Industries Automated CIP Solution
Multi-Flow Industries, a leading beverage manufacturer, faced a critical challenge as they expanded into new markets: their manual cleaning process was no longer sufficient to meet industry sanitation standards.
Water Meter Upgrade Boosts Efficiency for Commercial Bakery
Cornerstone Automation upgraded a commercial bakery’s water meter, reducing costly downtime and boosting efficiency. This solution streamlined operations and delivered a rapid return on investment.
Rolling Machine Automation at Baker’s Best
This case study outlines the benefits of upgrading two industrial rolling machines, with a focus on the integration of modern motion control systems.
Tea manufacturer enhances flow wrapper’s synchronization, efficiency
Controls upgrade ensured precise tea bag alignment and eliminated manual interventions. Cornerstone Automation is proud to share that an article authored by Chief Technology Officer Nathan Ferrin was featured in Control Engineering Magazine‘s Global System Integrator Report. Supply chain insights Upgrading the control system enhanced Eastern Tea’s packaging process, optimizing synchronization and speed adjustments. This […]
Modernizing Spiral Freezer Systems for Enhanced Efficiency
For one wholesale bakery, the age and limitations of their spiral conveyor food freezers were becoming significant hurdles.