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Control System Upgrade Part 2: Planning for the Upgrade

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You’ve decided to upgrade your legacy control system. Now what’s next? In Part 2, we highlight what questions you need to ask when planning this project.

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Control System Upgrade Part 1: Understanding When It’s Needed

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This comprehensive two-part guide covers scenarios where a control systems upgrade can be beneficial, and insight into when a complete replacement is needed.

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A Practical Guide to the Siemens Product Lifecycle and Upgrade Planning

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Siemens defines five lifecycle phases for its automation products. This article explains what each phase means for hardware, software and product support. It outlines popular Siemens control system equipment that […]

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An End Users Perspective on Choosing the Right Control System Integrator

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Penny wise, dollar foolish? Many of us remember this saying, perhaps as part of a lesson our parents taught us growing up. Sometimes we can go to such great lengths […]

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Don Roberts: Keep the Legacy Line, Get its Data

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Host Sam Hoff talks with Don Roberts of Exotek, a longtime CSIA certification auditor who has both evaluated and advised system integration businesses all over the world. Don shares how […]

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Breaking Down the Top Brands in Machine Vision: Matrox, Keyence, and Cognex

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In the world of automation, choosing the right machine vision system can make all the difference. With the proper framework, companies can achieve faster, more accurate quality checks, and greatly […]

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Employee Spotlight: Nikhil Niphadkar

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Nikhil Niphadkar has excelled in various roles during his nine-year tenure at Patti Engineering, demonstrating technical prowess and dedication to delivering outstanding results, while also enjoying a collaborative work environment […]

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Transforming Operations with Patti Engineering’s Cutting-Edge Vision Solutions

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Patti Engineering offers advanced vision solutions tailored to diverse industries, helping improve precision, quality and efficiency through expert programming and seamless integration for a wide range of applications. Are you […]

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Exploring the Changing Landscape of Control System Integration: A Conversation with Sam Hoff and Industry Leaders

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Gain valuable insights into the evolving landscape of the automation industry and the crucial role of control system integrators as Patti Engineering CEO Sam Hoff shares his expertise and discusses […]

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Bridging the Gap Between Analytics and Manufacturing: Patti Engineering’s Innovative Approach

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Don’t miss the “Innovations from the Industry” section in the June issue of Control Engineering and Plant Engineering magazines, featuring Patti Engineering’s pioneering approach to digitalization, inspiring success stories, and […]

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Enhancing Industrial Automation: How Patti Engineering Utilizes IIoT and SCADA Software to Boost Manufacturing Efficiency

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Patti Engineering uses Siemens Industrial Edge, Ignition and other technology platforms to help manufacturers harness data collection to remove bottlenecks and optimize throughput, quality, and processes. Patti Engineering was recently […]

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Redefining Data Control for Peak Efficiency with Siemens WinCC OA

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Unleash the true potential of industrial automation with Siemens SIMATIC WinCC OA, the robust SCADA system with transformative capabilities and seamless integration with Siemens S7-1500 PLC. WinCC OA revolutionizes data […]

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Employee Spotlight: Matt Shewell

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Meet Matt Shewell, Director of Senior Engineering at Patti Engineering, leading a dynamic team of senior engineers in our Michigan office. With a versatile skill set, Matt also takes on […]

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Senior Controls Engineer II, Nikhil Niphadkar, Promoted to Team Lead at Patti Engineering

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We are excited to highlight the well-deserved promotion of Nikhil Niphadkar to the position of Team Lead in our Austin, Texas office. Previously a Senior Controls Engineer at Patti Engineering, […]

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Employee Spotlight: Video Edition with Dan Sula

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In our first Employee Spotlight: Video Edition, Senior Robotics Engineer Dan Sula speaks with Georgia Whalen from Rivergate Marketing about his specialization in advanced robot application solutions for automation at […]

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Patti Engineering’s Feature in CONTROL Magazine: Advancing Edge Computing in Industrial Automation

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Don’t miss the “Little Edges and Big Edges” article in CONTROL magazine’s February issue. It features Patti Engineering’s latest creative solution for connecting legacy equipment to the cloud using Arduino […]

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Employee Spotlight: Video Edition with Tomas Guillen

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 In our latest Employee Spotlight: Video Edition, we shine a light on Tomas Guillen, Controls Engineer at Patti Engineering. Tomas’ journey with Patti Engineering began when he completed internships […]

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Engineers on Demand: Fill Technical Gaps with a T&E Contract

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One of Patti Engineering’s lesser-known portfolio of services is that of time and expense (T&E) contracts for engineering-related work. This option offers manufacturers a flexible means of addressing engineering staffing-related […]

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Sam Hoff Talks Robotics Innovation in Packaging Technology Today

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Patti Engineering CEO Sam Hoff and SWS Consulting President Scott Steele co-authored an article featured in Packaging Technology Today’s May 2024 issue. Together, they discuss the key technology advancements that […]

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Employee Spotlight: Celebrating our Three Directors of Operations

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As Patti Engineering celebrates its 33rd anniversary on June 3, 2024, we are excited to spotlight our three dedicated directors of operations: John Shipley in Indianapolis, Indiana; Terrance Brinkley in […]

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