200 Corporate Drive 
Grantsville, MD 21536

Automation and Integration

Communications

Electrical

Engineering Management

Fiber Optics

Fire Protection

Instrumentation

Machine Building

Manufactured Buildings

Project Management

Security and Access Control

Mobility and IoT

Tower Services

Pillar Innovations Grantsville is conveniently located in the Northern Garrett Industrial Park at I-68 Exit 19. Our 154,000 sq. ft. facility is home to our machine building, manufacturing, fiber optic, utility vehicle, and fire suppression operations, as well as a UL-listed panel shop. Our combination of designers, technicians, and tradespeople come together to provide turnkey project support. From one-off custom machines to large run contract manufacturing, we are ready for the challenge. While many companies focus on a rigid set of products and services, Pillar Grantsville is dedicated to solving unique problems in difficult industries including manufacturing, automotive, mining, oil & gas, and food & beverage. Call today to partner with a turn-key industrial service provider you can count on.

104 Corporate Drive 
Morgantown, WV 26501

Situated two miles from I-79, Pillar Innovations Morgantown is strategically located for ease of access and lightning-fast deployment. We run 24/7 service, utilizing on-call technicians and programmers for emergency response. Our 20,000 square foot facility houses an in-house climate testing chamber, electronics lab, and an instrument installation and calibration training setup. Our administrative offices sit above the shop and keep operations running smoothly, both internally and for our customers. While we’re staffed and equipped to meet customer needs in countless fields and industries, we’ve honed our focus to highlight Strain Gauge Monitoring Systems, Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) Software Platforms, Towers and Communication Services, Site Security and Access Control, Fiber Optics, Electrical Services, Instrumentation Calibrations and Commissioning, and Automation Programming. We value safety above all else by maintaining current training certifications and credentials, to keep our team – and your team – safe on the job. Call today to partner with a group you can rely on.

Located in Scott Depot right off of I-64 exit 44, the Pillar Innovations Charleston Division is ready and willing to service your electrical and fiber optic needs. We have on call 24/7 technicians certified to assist. Along with our experienced electricians and fiber optic technicians, the Charleston Facility can also service fire suppression systems, and instrumentation systems and cover your project management needs. We also specialize in security systems and access control for all of your surveillance needs. Through ongoing training, we stay abreast of new materials and technologies. We value safety above all else, so we maintain up-to-date training credentials and certifications for our team members. Let us put our knowledge and expertise to work for you!

Pillar Innovations Cambridge is located in the heart of the region’s oil & gas and manufacturing industries. Our team is ready to meet your needs in Automation & Integration, Communications, Electrical, Fiber Optics, Fire Protection, Instrumentation, Manufactured Buildings, Manufacturing, Security & Access Control, Multimedia Production, and much more!

Pillar Innovations Evansville is ideally located to serve the region’s manufacturing and mining markets. From large robotic cells to small programming tweaks, the team is built on standout customer service. In addition to machine building and programming, our staff is well versed in mining technology and support including fire suppression, fiber optics, and underground vehicles. We understand what it takes to provide not only immediate results but also long-term solutions. Contact us today to partner with a team you can rely on.

Situated along US 64, Pillar Innovations Farmington is strategically located to be able to quickly service the mining, oil and gas, agriculture, municipality, and power-generation industries. Pillar Innovations Farmington offers 24/7 service, utilizing on-call electricians and programmers. Our facility offers 8,200 square feet of open shop space, including a UL 508a/698a panel shop and a fiber cable assembly shop. Our greatest strength is our ability to offer turn-key automation solutions. We offer controls design and drafting to produce the projects, programmers to develop the PLC and HMI programs, panel builders to assemble the control panels, electrical/instrumentation techs to perform field installations, and a team to perform start-up services. We have 17 years of experience servicing the needs of customers in the four corners area. The Farmington Division has a stellar safety record which ensures that the job is not only done right but it is done in a safe manner. Call us today to see how we may be able to innovatively solve your problems.

Design and develop a system to detect Switch Run Throughs (SRTs) in the railyard setting

Monitor the structural integrity of the switch and alert on SRT events (to prevent derailment on backup)

Deliver track-side SRT audible and visual alerts

No external power required (utilize solar and battery components)

No additional workload for railyard personnel

Operate in all weather and light conditions

Low profile and small footprint at the switch

The SRT Detection System detected both compression-type and tension-type run through events on non-trailable switches

The SRT node beacon identified the switch location of the SRT event

The AVA station beacon was visible beyond 600 ft. of the AVA station

By cab personnel 50% of the time (depending on horn direction)

Cloud-based system monitoring with email and/or text-based SRT alert messages

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The Pillar Innovations patent-pending detection system is a wireless, battery-powered SRT system, which leverages dynamic strain readings on the switch rod to detect non-trailable SRT events. The SRT Node hardware is capable of ingesting thousands of strain readings per second. 

It compares dynamic strain readings to the Pillar SRT waveform library and provides immediate and accurate notification of SRT events both locally and from distributed Audible Visual Alert (AVA) stations. The AVA’s on-board cell modem can also provide instant notification of SRT events by way of email or text to personnel. At the click of the link, the cloud-based dashboard, 

, can be accessed to ascertain site conditions in detail. With wireless communication and solar-powered battery operation, installation is quick and easy with no need to install conduit or pull wire. This technology was developed in cooperation with a rail operator and is projected to save the respective operator over $10 million annually in repairs, restoration efforts, cost of damaged goods, and lost productivity associated with derailments due to SRT events.

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