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Automating Engine Assembly Stations Yields a 170% ROI

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Patti Engineering recently automated several manual assembly stations for a major automotive manufacturer, completing the projects with no disruption to ongoing production. Each project’s payback period is under five months […]

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Tomas Guillen on the Future of Automation, AI, and Virtual Commissioning

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In this episode of Down with OEE, Patti Engineering CEO Sam Hoff talks with Gen Z controls engineer Tomas Guillen about the future of automation, AI’s role in programming, and […]

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Unlocking Success: The Perks of Working with a CSIA Certified System Integrator

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CSIA Certified System Integrator What is CSIA? CSIA’s Strategic Objectives What is CSIA Certification? What is The Process of Certification? Benefits of Working with a Certified SI Looking Forward Shared […]

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Patti Engineering Featured in the December 2024 Global System Integrator Report

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Patti Engineering’s CEO Sam Hoff was recently featured in the 2024 Global System Integrator Report. He authored an article titled, “How Manufacturers Benefit by Choosing a Certified Control System Integrator.” The […]

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Digitally Testing Code with Simulation Software

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Digitally Testing Code When and how can you use industrial automation simulation software? How to Launch PLC Simulation in TIA Portal Simulating HMIs for Efficient Setup and Debugging TIA Portal’s […]

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Tips and Tricks for Programming Wonderware SCADA System Software

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Programming Wonderware SCADA Use the Wizard Creating Symbols Use the Query for Alarm Systems Using Scripts This blog post was originally written in 2018 and the tips and tricks were […]

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6 Safety Tips Every New Engineer Should Know

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Engineering Safety Topics Pay Attention to Safety Training PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) Clothing Pack the Basics Know Your Surroundings Self-Care Manufacturing and industrial facilities are filled with a wide range […]

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Empower Your Facility with Data-Driven Decisions: Patti Engineering’s Digital Manufacturing Needs Assessment

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The road to digital transformation is not one-size-fits-all, and each manufacturing facility’s needs are unique. Our Digital Manufacturing Needs Assessment takes less than 5 minutes and helps us gauge your […]

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Upcoming eBook on Robotics in Manufacturing by Patti Engineering - Article Preview with Industrial Robot Image
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Preview Our Upcoming eBook, ‘Common Considerations Integrating Robotics in Manufacturing’

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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 […]

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Precision in Integration: Patti Engineering Again Claims Position on System Integrator Giants List

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Patti Engineering again secures a position on the System Integrator Giants list by Control Engineering, underscoring the company’s commitment to sustained excellence in system integration. Their submission for the annual […]

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Replacing Legacy Motors and Drives for a Hunziker Tumble Blaster System

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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 […]

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Improving Robot Cell Efficiency Using ROBOGUIDE Simulation

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Have you ever wanted to try some new ideas to improve your robot cell efficiency?  Many people think of testing robot arm paths when they think of ROBOGUIDE Simulation software, […]

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WinCC OA vs MindSphere

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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 […]

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Controls on a Robot Cell

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We recently completed a robot cell project for a machine manufacturer which was the result of collaboration between a few teams. Our customer designed and built the machine. Two specialists […]

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Management Delivers Entrepreneurial Presentation to Kettering University

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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 […]

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Linking SQL Servers Saves Time

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Blog Post by Ryan Goad, Controls Engineer If you’re working on a system that accesses data on multiple servers, did you know that you can have one access point that […]

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Coordinate System Frames in Industrial Robots

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Overview It’s easy to teach a robot if you know what frame to teach the points in. If not, it can be a nightmare! If you are having a hard […]

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Robot Frames as Street Addresses

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Robots are revolutionizing the world of automated manufacturing, taking on challenging tasks beyond human capabilities, and in this blog, robotics expert Dan Sula demystifies the essential principles of robot frames […]

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Technology Highlight: Siemens SIMATIC S7-1500S Software Controller
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Technology Highlight: Siemens SIMATIC S7-1500S Software Controller

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Get insight into Siemens S7-1500S Software Controller from Patti Engineering expert Nick Hitchcock What is the Siemens S7-1500S Software Controller Siemens’ S7-1500S Software Controller is a virtualized PLC that runs on […]

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How CSIA Certification Has Made Patti Engineering A Better Company

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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 […]

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