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Control System Obsolescence: What Are the Risks?

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Control systems age faster than mechanical equipment. Learn more about the risks associated with control system obsolescence.

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Siemens Control Systems: Understanding Product Lifecycles

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Siemens has a five-stage product lifecycle timeline to help manufacturers plan component replacements. Learn more about each stage.

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Control System Upgrade Part 1: Understanding When It’s Needed

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This comprehensive two-part guide covers scenarios where a control systems upgrade can be beneficial, and insight into when a complete replacement is needed.

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Control System Upgrade Part 2: Planning for the Upgrade

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You’ve decided to upgrade your legacy control system. Now what’s next? In Part 2, we highlight what questions you need to ask when planning this project.

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An End Users Perspective on Choosing the Right Control System Integrator

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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 […]

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Employee Spotlight: Nikhil Niphadkar

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Nikhil Niphadkar has excelled in various roles during his nine-year tenure at Patti Engineering, demonstrating technical prowess and dedication to delivering outstanding results, while also enjoying a collaborative work environment […]

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Exploring the Changing Landscape of Control System Integration: A Conversation with Sam Hoff and Industry Leaders

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Gain valuable insights into the evolving landscape of the automation industry and the crucial role of control system integrators as Patti Engineering CEO Sam Hoff shares his expertise and discusses […]

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Enhancing Industrial Automation: How Patti Engineering Utilizes IIoT and SCADA Software to Boost Manufacturing Efficiency

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Patti Engineering uses Siemens Industrial Edge, Ignition and other technology platforms to help manufacturers harness data collection to remove bottlenecks and optimize throughput, quality, and processes. Patti Engineering was recently […]

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Redefining Data Control for Peak Efficiency with Siemens WinCC OA

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Unleash the true potential of industrial automation with Siemens SIMATIC WinCC OA, the robust SCADA system with transformative capabilities and seamless integration with Siemens S7-1500 PLC. WinCC OA revolutionizes data […]

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Employee Spotlight: Matt Shewell

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Meet Matt Shewell, Director of Senior Engineering at Patti Engineering, leading a dynamic team of senior engineers in our Michigan office. With a versatile skill set, Matt also takes on […]

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Employee spotlight featuring Scott Grunwald and Nathaniel Kramar from Patti Engineering.
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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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