BACS™ Receiving Rave Reviews from Police Chiefs
The newly-trademarked and patent-pending Biometric Access Control System™ (BACS) is receiving rave reviews from police chiefs throughout the country.
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What Is a FANUC Authorized System Integrator, and Why It Matters for Your Project
If you're evaluating integrators for a FANUC robotics project, you've probably seen "FANUC Authorized System Integrator" on firm profiles and proposals. But what does that credential actually mean, and how much should it factor into your decision? According to the...
How AI Has Been Integrated into SCADA Systems: What It Means for Your Plant
If you run a manufacturing facility, your SCADA system is already collecting enormous amounts of data: temperatures, pressures, flow rates, machine states, alarm histories. The question AI asks of that data is different from what traditional SCADA asks. Traditional SCADA...
HMI and SCADA Integration: What Manufacturers Need to Know
Most manufacturing plants run both HMI and SCADA systems. Many have integration friction between them: data inconsistencies, communication gaps, alarm systems that don't agree. Some have systems purchased in different budget cycles that were never properly integrated. Understanding how these...
Backing Up FANUC Robot Programs: A Step-by-Step Guide for Manufacturing Teams
Losing a FANUC robot program isn't just inconvenient. It means downtime, re-teaching, and in worst-case scenarios, starting a program from scratch on a line that's supposed to be running. Controller failures, firmware update complications, and hardware swaps are all common...
FANUC Palletizing Robots: Applications, Capabilities, and Integration Considerations
Palletizing is one of the most natural fits for industrial robotics. The work is physically demanding, highly repetitive, and predictable. A robot handles it faster, more consistently, and without the fatigue, injury risk, or labor retention challenges that come with...
Using ROBOGUIDE for Robotics System Design
ROBOGUIDE is a FANUC 3D simulation software for designing and simulating robotic systems. This article highlights key tips for using it.
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Robot Programming: The Four Types of Frames
Robot programming becomes much easier once you understand how to use frames. Learn more about the four primary types of frames.
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How to Plan Your First Automation Project
For many manufacturers, automation is a game changer. The challenge? It has to be done right. Learn more about how to plan your first automation project.
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Calculating & Improving Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)
Calculating OEE can seem abstract. In this article, we highlight how to calculate this formula and define strategies for improving your OEE ratio.
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Control System Obsolescence: What Are the Risks?
Control systems age faster than mechanical equipment. Learn more about the risks associated with control system obsolescence.
Continue reading...An End Users Perspective on Choosing the Right Control System Integrator
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 to save money, but in the final analysis, that ‘penny...
Patti Engineering’s Feature in CONTROL Magazine: Advancing Edge Computing in Industrial Automation
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 microcontrollers, giving clients yet another tool for plant-floor data collection....
Employee Spotlight: Video Edition with Tomas Guillen
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 in 2020 and 2021, before he joined the team full-time...
Engineers on Demand: Fill Technical Gaps with a T&E Contract
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 challenges, which can be particularly helpful in a variety of...
Employee Spotlight: Celebrating our Three Directors of Operations
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 Auburn Hills, Michigan; and Nick Hitchcock in Austin, Texas. We...
Employee Spotlight: Kettering University Co-ops, Scott Grunwald and Nathaniel Kramar
In this Employee Spotlight: Video Edition, we highlight two dedicated co-op students from Kettering University—Scott Grunwald and Nathaniel Kramar. Both Scott and Nathaniel have been making meaningful contributions to projects at Patti Engineering while continuing to learn and grow in...
Ensuring Automation Uptime: Patti Engineering’s Service Contracts
Service contracts are essential for ensuring automation system uptime by providing maintenance, technical support, and timely issue resolution. They serve as a safety net, minimizing downtime, reducing troubleshooting costs, and potentially optimizing system performance for long-term success. Patti Engineering provides...
Employee Spotlight: Video Edition with Dave Foster
In this Employee Spotlight: Video Edition, we feature Dave Foster, Vice President of Engineering and Operations at Patti Engineering. With nearly 30 years at the company, Dave has been instrumental in guiding growth and success at Patti. The following transcript...
From Baseball to Manufacturing, Data Analytics Win
Artificial intelligence-based tools provide remarkable insights leading to improvements in any domain that can be characterized with data. By investing in data integration strategies, industrial manufacturing stands poised to improve all facets of overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) from AI-based tools. ...
