Before a single robot reaches your floor, you can already know whether the cell will hit its target cycle time, whether the arm reaches every point without striking a fixture, […]
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Choosing between a cobot and an industrial robot is one of the first real forks in an automation project, and it is easy to get wrong. The market pushes collaborative […]
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Choosing a robotics integrator is one of the higher-consequence decisions a plant engineer or engineering manager makes, because the integrator you pick owns the gap between a robot that works […]
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If you’re evaluating integrators for a FANUC robotics project, you’ve probably seen “FANUC Authorized System Integrator” on firm profiles and proposals. But what does that credential actually mean, and how […]
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Most manufacturing plants run both HMI and SCADA systems. Many have integration friction between them: data inconsistencies, communication gaps, alarm systems that don’t agree. Some have systems purchased in different […]
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Losing a FANUC robot program isn’t just inconvenient. It means downtime, re-teaching, and in worst-case scenarios, starting a program from scratch on a line that’s supposed to be running. Controller […]
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If you run a manufacturing facility, your SCADA system is already collecting enormous amounts of data: temperatures, pressures, flow rates, machine states, alarm histories. The question AI asks of that […]
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Palletizing is one of the most natural fits for industrial robotics. The work is physically demanding, highly repetitive, and predictable. A robot handles it faster, more consistently, and without the […]
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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 systems age faster than mechanical equipment. Learn more about the risks associated with control system obsolescence.
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For many manufacturers, automation is a game changer. The challenge? It has to be done right. Learn more about how to plan your first automation project.
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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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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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ROBOGUIDE is a FANUC 3D simulation software for designing and simulating robotic systems. This article highlights key tips for using it.
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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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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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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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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 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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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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