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Control System Integrators Buoyed by Growth in Manufacturing

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Business leaders build upon success by turning to CSIA. MADISON, Wis. – Manufacturing gains in production, employment and new orders as the U.S. economy moves into the fourth quarter have […]

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Patti Engineering Hired to Convert Obsolete Siemens S5 PLCs to Latest Siemens S7 Control Platform

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With discontinuation of the S5 product series, maintenance of these control systems is becoming more difficult and expensive. Patti Engineering is providing the necessary engineering labor to provide Siemens program conversion services using the latest version of Siemens.

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Our Texas Team Enjoys Fun in the Air

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We never doubt that our Texas team likes to step outside the box! They are energetic and creative at work and at play! The iFLY Fun Fund was a big success, […]

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Asset Lifecycle Management on the Rise for Manufacturers

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Those who oversee production facilities are increasingly turning to control system integrators for help with asset lifecycle management (ALM), which helps manufacturers optimize the performance of their facilities and prioritize capital improvement projects over the long run.

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Nothing Like a Beautiful Summer Day on Lake Orion

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Over the Summer our team enjoyed a beautiful day of sun and fun on Lake Orion. Cheers to warm weather and boating, Michigan style. Makes you think of the song […]

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Chrysler Siemens TRANSLINE 2000 & Mitsubishi Electric PLC/HMI

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Patti Engineering has been fortunate to be a part of Chrysler’s comeback.  Nicely recovered from bankruptcy in 2009, Chrysler has invested heavily in plant automation and modernization. Chrysler has been […]

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Industry Clients Steering Active Marketplace in 2013 for Control System Integrators

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The Control System Integrators Association (CSIA) recently issued a news release regarding the increasing demand for CSIA members to implement cyber security to protect manufacturers against production downtime. See the […]

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Fun Fund Playing Card Game Night

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Patti Engineering card sharks in action! Even the president of the company, Patti Hoff, likes to get involved with our Fun Fund monthly events. Every Patti Engineering employee is invited to […]

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FIRST Robotics Teams Impress in St. Louis

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Patti Engineering supported six teams in 2013 FIRST Robotics Competition, one of which earned second place overall. The annual competition brings together thousands of bright young individuals to compete in […]

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Students Innovate Technology to Manage Stormwater Damage

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Is extreme weather becoming the new normal? Drought/deluge cycles lead to increased flooding and polluted water systems. Whether the result of man-made climate change or something else as yet unexplained, […]

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Toasting 2013: Celebrating with Clients, Partners & Friends

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Last month, Patti Engineering celebrated our Control Engineering 2013 System Integrator of the Year award at an open house hosted in our home office in Auburn Hills, Michigan. Thank you to all […]

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What We’re Thankful For

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There is a lot to be thankful for – whether it the well-being of our family, friends, clients and colleagues, the success of our business year after year. The success […]

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Providing Engineering Expertise for First 9-speed Transmission

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Thanks to our relationship with ThyssenKrupp System Engineering (TKSE), Patti Engineering is excited to be part of the TKSE team implementing the equipment to build the auto industry’s first 9-speed […]

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US Critical Infrastructure Control Systems.
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The State of US Critical Infrastructure Control Systems

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Just over a week ago, the United States’ Defense Secretary Leon Panetta gave a speech to business executives in New York City, sharing the government’s knowledge of “specific instances where […]

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Mergers & Acquisitions Driving Automation Upgrades

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Earlier this month, the Controls System Integration Association (CSIA) published the following industry news regarding automation upgrades. MADISON, WI – More clients served by industrial automation are integrating automation equipment […]

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Patti Engineering client - Johnson Controls.
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Engineer Recognized for Visual Basic, .NET & SQL Server Application Dev

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We are very excited to congratulate one of our Senior Engineers, Ed Maurer, for being part of a team nominated for an internal merit award at Johnson Controls, Inc. JCI […]

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How to view plant MES system from home or smart phone

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We hear this MES System question a lot. “Is there a way for me to view my plant MES system from home or from my smart phone?” Senior Electrical Engineer’s Response […]

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New MES System Question Posted

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A new question has been posted through our Consult with an Engineer Button: Is there a way for me to view my plant MES system from home or from my […]

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Importance of Lot Trace Systems in Manufacturing Execution Systems

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‘Lot trace’ in the auto industry became a hot topic back in 2000 when government regulation in the form of the Transportation Recall Enhancement, Accountability and Documentation (TREAD) Act passed […]

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Russell Agrusa of Iconics.
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ICONICS Energy, Sustainability & Cyber-Security Solutions

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Russ Agrusa, President & CEO of ICONICS, was interviewed at the ARC 2012 World Industry Forum by Craig Resnick of ARC Advisory Group. In the interview, Russ discusses ICONICS’ vision […]

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