Cornerstone Automation

A beer bottle filler required a controls engineering upgrade due to aging hardware, obsolete components, and under-capacity PLCs. The updated system improved communications and supported more reliable operation. https://www.cornerstoneautomation.com/industries/beverages/

Even outside of traditional controls work, Brandon's background as a Ford Diesel Technician has come in handy. He’s been able to contribute to diagnosing and repairing company equipment, including helping with the restoration of one of Cornerstone’s larger work trucks.
https://www.cornerstoneautomation.com/brandon-cucalon-controls-specialist/

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We take time to reflect on their sacrifice and the freedoms they helped protect.

From all of us at Cornerstone Automation, we wish everyone a safe and meaningful Memorial Day.

OT networking doesn’t need to be complicated to be effective.

In many cases, the goal is simple:
Make system data accessible to the people who need it.

That could mean better visibility into machine status, alarms, or performance, without adding unnecessary layers or complexity.

https://www.cornerstoneautomation.com/accessible-ot-networking/

Packaging lines don’t usually start out complex.

They get that way over time, new equipment, different vendors, and years of changes layered on top of each other.

The result is often a system that’s harder to troubleshoot and harder to support.

We work with manufacturers to bring structure back to packaging line controls and improve day-to-day usability.

https://www.cornerstoneautomation.com/packaging-line-controls-integration/

A lot of plant-floor systems still operate with limited visibility.

Data is there, but it’s not always easy to access, understand, or use.

Accessible OT networking isn’t about adding complexity. It’s about making system information available in a way that actually helps operations and maintenance teams.

https://www.cornerstoneautomation.com/accessible-ot-networking/

Upgrades aren’t just for engineers.

They impact the people using the system every day.

Clearer alarms, better visibility, and more consistent structure can make troubleshooting faster for operators and maintenance teams.

That’s often where the biggest improvements show up.

https://www.cornerstoneautomation.com/what-to-expect-from-a-control-system-upgrade/

Most control system upgrades aren’t driven by failure.

They’re driven by increasing risk:

• Obsolete hardware
• Limited spare parts
• Longer troubleshooting time

In many cases, targeted upgrades can make systems more reliable and easier to support.

https://www.cornerstoneautomation.com/services/control-system-modernization/

“At my last job, I worked at a single plant with the same machines, same issues, same routines every day,” he says. “It got boring. I wanted more variety—and something that would push me to grow.”

https://www.cornerstoneautomation.com/bailey-jellison-controls-specialist/

No matter the trigger, a control system upgrade can bring long-term stability, improved safety, and better visibility into operations—if it’s planned and executed correctly. Here’s what plant managers and operations leaders should know before starting.

https://www.cornerstoneautomation.com/what-to-expect-from-a-control-system-upgrade/