Stonebridge Technical Enterprises, Ltd.

Design, build, and integration of industrial automation systems for high-volume and specialty manufacturing environments, including system integration, machine upgrades, and custom automation equipment design and build.

• Assembly Automation

  Powertrain assembly automation including axle, engine, and transmission lines, alongside glass assembly, body-in-white, and final assembly automation.

• Pressroom Automation

  Blank destackers, centering stations, washers, oilers, press feeders, in-press electronic transfers, quick die change equipment, and end-of-line pack-out systems.

• Robotic Handling Automation

  General material and part handling, vision-guided bin picking, blank destacking, and press loading/unloading applications.

• Robotic Welding Automation

  Robotic MIG welding manufacturing solutions, including specialized designs for the appliance and bent/welded sheet metal products industries.

• Pick & Place Automation

  Repetitive picking and placing automation systems to accelerate production rates and automate manual assembly tasks.

• Resistance Welding Automation

  Design and build of spot welding and projection welding automation equipment, covering weld controller selection, fixturing design, and programming.

Comprehensive electrical system engineering for industrial automation, focused on electric energy distribution and current regulation for safety and regulatory compliance.

• Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)

  Design and programming of PLCs from Rockwell (Allen-Bradley), Siemens, Mitsubishi, Omron, and Telemecanique.

• AC & DC Motor Drives

  Sizing, selection, application, wiring, integration, and troubleshooting of VFDs and motor drives from Rockwell, Siemens, Mitsubishi, and Control Techniques.

• Electrical Servo Drives

  Sizing, selection, and complex motion control coordination for servo drives from Rockwell, Siemens, Yaskawa, Indramat, and Ormec.

• Operator Interfaces / HMI

  Design, layout, and programming of efficient, diagnostic operator interfaces from Rockwell, Siemens, Proface, Wonderware, and Mitsubishi.

• Distributed Process Control

  Reliable process control configurations utilizing distributed autonomous controllers located near the process plant to reduce installation overhead.

• Data Acquisition

  Development of systems for process data trending and comprehensive product birth history recording.

• Emergency Power Systems

  Emergency power system and load shedding controls designed to protect safety-critical systems and automation equipment.

Automation machine design including actuator sizing, frame optimization, and advanced fluid power systems.

• Hydraulic Circuit Design

  Design of fluid power circuits providing the control and power density required for heavy-load automation systems.

• Hydraulic Power Unit Design

  Application-specific sizing and design of hydraulic power units to ensure equipment longevity.

• Proportional & Servo Hydraulics

  Sizing, selection, and design of proportional and servo hydraulics for variable speed, pressure, and position control.

• Pneumatic Circuit Design

  Pneumatic system design incorporating air preparation, directional, speed, and pressure control, and actuator sizing.

• Pneumatic Logic Systems

  Design of non-programmable pneumatic logic systems for safe, sequence-based control of simple automation.

• Vacuum Applications

  Design of pneumatic control circuits functioning in negative pressure for cup-based part handling and release.

• Stepper Motor Applications

  Implementation of stepper motors and stepper controls for cost-effective positioning in smaller automation where closed-loop feedback is not required.

Programming of programmable logic controllers (PLCs), safety systems, motion controllers, and machine vision systems across standard industrial networks.

• Robot Programming

  Programming of industrial robots from ABB, FANUC, Motoman, Kawasaki, and Panasonic, including SafeMove and DCS safety integrations.

Installation, training, engineering dispatch, and maintenance support to assist and enhance automation operations.

• Application Engineering

  Analyzing processing setups and matching correct machinery to meet precise technical manufacturing requirements.

• Application Training

  Operator and maintenance training covering general use, configuration of user options, and adjustments for manufacturing needs.

• AutoCAD Detailing

  Mechanical and controls (electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic) detailing utilizing AutoCAD and SolidWorks.

• Automation Equipment Relocation

  Disassembly, transport, re-installation, and re-commissioning of complex automation systems.

• Automation Equipment Upgrades

  Controls upgrades, re-tooling for new models, rebuilding mechanical components, and mitigating component obsolescence.

• Equipment Installation

  Heavy equipment rigging, final placement, mechanical alignment, and interconnection of electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic lines.

• Installation Supervision

  Supervising internal maintenance crews or third-party installation contractors to ensure correct equipment setup.

• Manual & Systems Documentation

  Authoring user manuals and technical system documentation to establish training and maintenance guidelines.

• Mechanical & Controls Engineers for Contract

  Providing on-site technical manpower, including mechanical, electrical, and fluid power designers, as well as PLC, HMI, and robot programmers.

• Skilled Trades for Contract

  Providing on-site skilled manpower, including machine builders, pipe fitters, electricians, painters, and tryout personnel.

• On-Site Start Up Service

  On-site mechanical alignments, controls debugging, and pre-production trial support to bring systems to production-ready status.

• On-Site Troubleshooting

  Diagnosing malfunctioning automation systems and restoring them to normal operating parameters.