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Employee Spotlight: Video Edition with Dave Foster

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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 […]

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Employee Spotlight: Kettering University Co-ops, Scott Grunwald and Nathaniel Kramar

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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 […]

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Using ROBOGUIDE for Robotics System Design

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ROBOGUIDE, a FANUC 3D simulation software used for the design and simulation of robotic systems, plays a key role in Patti Engineering’s robotic project workflow to deliver optimal robotic solutions […]

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Innovative Robotic Cell Enhances Kettering University Education

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Patti Engineering is excited to commission a robotic cell that will enhance hands-on engineering education for Kettering University in late summer 2024. The project was completed largely through reduced-cost donations […]

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BlogControl Systems IntegrationRobotics

Understanding Safety Risk Assessments

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Ensuring workplace safety is not just a best practice but a regulatory requirement. A fundamental procedure in ensuring the well-being of personnel working with automated systems, safety risk assessments span […]

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BlogCommunityCultureEvents

Patti Engineering Celebrates 33 Years! [Video]

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 On June 3rd, 2024, we celebrate 33 years of Patti Engineering. From one man and his laptop, Patti Engineering has grown into an industry leader with a global reach. […]

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Employee Spotlight: Celebrating our Three Directors of Operations

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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 […]

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BlogFANUCIndustry 4.0 / DigitalizationRobotics

Sam Hoff Talks Robotics Innovation in Packaging Technology Today

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Patti Engineering CEO Sam Hoff and SWS Consulting President Scott Steele co-authored an article featured in Packaging Technology Today’s May 2024 issue. Together, they discuss the key technology advancements that […]

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BlogControl Systems Integration

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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CompanyCultureTexas

Employee Spotlight: Video Edition with Tomas Guillen

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 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 […]

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BlogControl Systems Integration

Strategies and Preparation for a Controls Upgrade

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Controls Upgrade Introduction Communication Protocols in Use Access to Design Documents Sequence of Operations Software Upgrade Cybersecurity As the central component of an industrial manufacturing process, the control system communicates […]

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BlogControl Systems Integration

Upgrading a Legacy Controls System

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The process of upgrading a control system is nuanced and requires careful analysis of the equipment to which it’s connected. While mechanical equipment upgrades can result in more tangible benefits […]

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BlogRobotics

Common Considerations Integrating Robotics in Manufacturing

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Read the eBook Now Have you ever wondered how the addition of a robot to your manufacturing flow might help address your current production issues?  Are you unsure of how, […]

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BlogCompanyCulture

Employee Spotlight: Video Edition with Dan Sula

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In our first Employee Spotlight: Video Edition, Senior Robotics Engineer Dan Sula speaks with Georgia Whalen from Rivergate Marketing about his specialization in advanced robot application solutions for automation at […]

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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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Senior Controls Engineer II, Nikhil Niphadkar, Promoted to Team Lead at Patti Engineering

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We are excited to highlight the well-deserved promotion of Nikhil Niphadkar to the position of Team Lead in our Austin, Texas office. Previously a Senior Controls Engineer at Patti Engineering, […]

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BlogControl Systems IntegrationSiemens

Simple Steps to Connect a SIMATIC S7-200 to a SIMATIC S7-300/400 via Ethernet

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This blog post was originally written in 2017 and is still relevant for those using Siemens S7 PLCs and the other products named in this article. However, Siemens stopped production […]

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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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BlogRobotics

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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BlogControl Systems Integration

6 Things to Remember When Setting Up a Temperature PID in Siemens TIA Portal

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When working with applications where precise temperature and humidity control are vital, such as paint shop air supply systems or industrial ovens, PID temperature tuning becomes a non-negotiable step. The […]

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