Service Contracts: Enhancing Manufacturing Efficiency Service contracts with a reputable system integrator can lead to sustained growth and enhanced efficiency for plant managers seeking to improve their plant operations. Introduction and Background For the past four years, Cornerstone Automation has offered service agreement options to its clients. This initiative stemmed from a common occurrence observed […]
Three Reasons Your Plant Will Benefit from a Service Contract
From overcoming workforce challenges to preemptive maintenance and rapid response support, this article explores how a service contract provides manufacturing plants a strategic edge, ensuring consistent operational excellence and minimizing downtime risks. Plant managers are well aware that the fast-paced world of manufacturing can come screeching to a halt at a moment’s notice. Ensuring seamless […]
Powerhouse Partnership: Cornerstone Automation and RC Systems Deliver Excellence in Industrial Automation
Cornerstone Automation regularly partners with RC Systems, Inc. Located in Hatfield, Pennsylvania, RC Systems is an industrial automation controls design house with strong expertise in process control equipment as well as control and electrical panel design for automated line integration. The alignment of RC Systems and Cornerstone’s particular areas of expertise, as well as their […]
Brewing Success: A Steep Rise in Tea Packaging Efficiency with Control Upgrade
We are delighted to announce that Nathan Ferrin, Chief Technology Officer at Cornerstone Automation, has been featured in the December 2023 Global System Integrator Report (GSIR). This summary highlights key aspects of the full article, detailing the successful control upgrade undertaken by the Cornerstone Automation team to enhance efficiency and productivity for Eastern Tea Corporation. […]
Gold Crust Baking Company’s Operational Technology Network Evolution: A Case Study in Efficiency and Innovation
This case study highlights the transformative collaboration between Gold Crust Baking Company and Cornerstone Automation, showcasing the evolution of their operational technology network. From the inception of a flexible bakery system to the integration of advanced automation via the OT network, Gold Crust’s forward-thinking approach positions them as technological innovators in the dynamic baked goods […]
Robust OT Network Security in Industrial Environments
Fortifying Your Operation: Proven Strategies for Robust OT Network Security in Industrial Environments In today’s increasingly interconnected industrial landscape, safeguarding your operation’s critical assets is paramount. This article, tailored for plant managers and engineers by a seasoned system integrator, reveals essential insights and strategies to fortify your OT network security, ensuring uninterrupted productivity and protection […]
SLC 5/05 PLC Migration Solutions
Do you have an SLC 5/05? If so it’s time to take action! Adapting to technological advancements and embracing the latest innovations is essential for maintaining competitiveness and efficiency. The discontinuation of the SLC line presents a valuable opportunity to evaluate your existing systems, explore modern alternatives, and embark on a migration journey that aligns […]
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 […]
Overcoming Industrial Machinery Challenges: The Power of Remote Support and Access
Remote support saves clients time and money by quickly identifying and resolving complex machinery issues without the added cost of travel and prolonged downtime. Article by IT & Controls Technician, Timothy Ferrin Have you ever had a problem with a machine that you just can’t figure out? Due to the extraordinary complexity of some industrial […]