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New Industry 4.0 Lab to Transform Education at Kettering University

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New Industry 4.0 Lab to Transform Education at Kettering University Upgrading to the latest industry trends doesn’t just happen in the field, but also in the new classroom lab at […]

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Article by Senior Controls Engineer Nikhil Niphadkar published in Control Engineering

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Case Study on Model Management Software Congratulations to Nikhil Niphadkar for his recent publication in Control Engineering magazine. In the December 2022 issue, Nikhil reviewed a recent project where he […]

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Utilizing Engineering Studies to Deliver Crucial Insights and Find Solutions for Manufacturers Across the Country

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Sometimes a client needs a solution to a problem, but does not know what or how to go about developing one. Patti Engineering offers engineering studies as a service to […]

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Creating Opportunities for Patti Engineering to Strengthen Team Culture

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At Patti Engineering it’s no secret that we work hard. On any given day our team members are working on a wide array of services and solutions, and our persistence […]

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Patti Engineering is Proud to Support Annual FIRST Robotics Competition

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The annual FIRST Robotics competition returned to traditional in-person events in 2022 after the events were canceled in 2020 and held online in 2021. Patti Engineering was proud to sponsor […]

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Patti Engineering Continues to Excel Deploying Ignition SCADA, MES and IIoT Solutions

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“With Ignition, Patti Engineering helped us reduce up-front costs and total cost of ownership. We were able to create everything in one environment and train our employees on a single […]

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The Days of Digitalization

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These are the days of digitalization – for manufacturers, digitalization means using digital tools such as IoT devices, AI, and edge/cloud computing to gain better visibility into their processes and […]

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Are You Ready for the Future of Your Production Line?

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It may seem like a lifetime ago that we watched VHS tapes or were excited about the option to play “snake” on our new cell phone, but actually, it has […]

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Digital twin concept: physical robot and digital model linked through cloud computing, by Patti Engineering.
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Should You Use Digital Twins?

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Practical Application of Digital Twin Technology You may have heard about digital twins and wondered if they could be useful in your plant or manufacturing operation. In this article, we’ll […]

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Industrial robot automating assembly line in factory setting, showcasing engineering solutions by Patti Engineering.
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Uncaging Your Industrial Robots

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You probably already know that traditional industrial robots can be used in places that are too dirty, dangerous, or dull for humans. In fact, manufacturers have often used them for […]

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How to Kick Start Your Digital Projects in 2022 with Plant Services

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In the December issue of Plant Services magazine, CEO Sam Hoff spoke with the Big Picture Interview.  They discussed how a systems integrator can guide your digital projects, the state […]

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Kettering University Honors Sam Hoff

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Last week, Kettering University honored Sam Hoff with its Alumni Service Award at its Evening of Distinction and Determination. “Kettering means so much to me.  It’s such a unique school.  […]

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Sam Hoff Talks About Digital Transformation

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Intro (Sam Hoff did a podcast interview with Bryan Powrozek, Sr. Manager, Industrial Automation at Clayton & McKervey, and discussed digital transformation. Here are some highlights of the podcast.) What […]

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Why Ignition Is Growing On Us

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Since deciding to join the Ignition certified integrator program and investing in training, our engineers have really grown to like Inductive Automation’s SCADA platform, Ignition. Our engineers have been finding […]

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30 Projects for 30 Years

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Today marks 30 years of Patti Engineering.  Back in 1991, three weeks before Sam’s wedding day, he founded a company named after his bride-to-be.  Today, the company is more than […]

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Smart PLC technology with digital brain illustration, highlighting industrial automation by Patti Engineering.
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How Does a Neural Processing Unit Make AI Accessible to Manufacturers?

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The SIMATIC S7-1500 TM NPU (neural processing unit) is the new AI (artificial intelligence) module from Siemens.  It enables you to bring AI into any SIMATIC S7-1500 PLC without a separate computer. […]

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Why Virtual Commissioning?

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Especially with visitor and safety restrictions over the last year, more of our customers have been requesting virtual commissioning on their projects.  Find out why.   Read about a project […]

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What Can Go Wrong When You Underestimate The Edge

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We’ve all heard about the importance of The Cloud when it comes to digitalization and modernizing your facility.  The Edge, however, may be the most overlooked and underestimated part of […]

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BlogControl Systems Integration

Profibus Debugging

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A customer was having a problem with their Profibus communication. The Profibus nodes were dropping out occasionally. This caused their ovens to stop working and required a system reset. This […]

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Coming Back from COVID Quarantine

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A lifetime ago, back in March, we reached out to you all to ask: What can we do to help? The most immediate need we are hearing from you is […]

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