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. ...
Preview Our Upcoming eBook, ‘Common Considerations Integrating Robotics in Manufacturing’
Robotics can transform manufacturing, even in small-scale operations with budget and space constraints. Our upcoming eBook discusses common implementation questions around robotics integration. The addition of robotics into manufacturing can seem daunting for someone with no familiarity of the subject....
Replacing Legacy Motors and Drives for a Hunziker Tumble Blaster System
Patti Engineering integrators recently completed a project to breathe new life into a system involving an older piece of equipment - a hunziker tumble blaster. Two aging motors had been experiencing chronic problematic overheating, threatening regular production. Patti Engineering was...
WinCC OA vs MindSphere
There are currently many options to visualize your data on the plant floor. WinCC OA and MindSphere are two common products that are, in many ways, quite similar. WinCC OA SCADA Designed for on-premise storage License Based Extremely flexible open software Statistics MindSphere...
Management Delivers Entrepreneurial Presentation to Kettering University
Patti Engineering’s management team tapped to deliver entrepreneurial presentation to Kettering University faculty and students. Kettering University in Flint, Michigan is the home of the country's most advanced professional co-op program and a national leader in the preparation of innovators...
How CSIA Certification Has Made Patti Engineering A Better Company
Being CSIA certified has been perhaps the biggest driver of improvement for our business. CSIA certification is not just a box to check or another shiny gold plaque to hang on the wall. The process is intense and thought-provoking, and the changes...
Our Partnership History with Mitsubishi Electric Automation
This article originally appeared in our August 2016 Newsletter. This month, we continue our celebration of 25 years in business by recognizing the partnerships that have allowed us to be successful. We have been doing work for Mitsubishi Electric since...
