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How to Plan Your First Automation Project

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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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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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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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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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Improving Robot Cell Efficiency Using ROBOGUIDE Simulation

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Have you ever wanted to try some new ideas to improve your robot cell efficiency?  Many people think of testing robot arm paths when they think of ROBOGUIDE Simulation software, […]

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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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Robot Frames as Street Addresses

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Robots are revolutionizing the world of automated manufacturing, taking on challenging tasks beyond human capabilities, and in this blog, robotics expert Dan Sula demystifies the essential principles of robot frames […]

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Green robotic arms showcasing load capacities from 4kg to 35kg, by Patti Engineering.
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4 Types of Collaborative Robots to Increase Productivity

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Blog post by Ian Mogab, Controls Engineer Often times you may hear of manufacturers opting to replace their human workforce with robots in order to increase productivity. However, there are […]

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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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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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Do I Need a Vision System for my Robot or Should I Fly Blind?

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by Joe Palace, Senior Electrical Engineer When a robot performs an application, a process, or a validation check on a part, it relies on that part being the same size […]

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Robot ROI Checklist

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A common misconception about Robot Return on Investment (ROI) is that labor cost savings achieves an acceptable payback period.  This is often not the case – simply replacing a human operator with a robot is […]

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Getting Started With Universal Robots – Safely

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Blog Post by Ian Mogab, Controls Engineer What are UR robots? UR robots, or universal robots, are collaborative robots, meaning that if they are configured correctly they can work alongside […]

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Tips and Tricks for Motoman Robots

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Blog post by Nick Sadro, Controls Engineer I was recently working on a large project where I was responsible for programming several Yaskawa Motoman robots for material handling and dispensing […]

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New Office Mate: FANUC LR-Mate

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We’ve had a new office mate this week in our Austin office! This FANUC LR-Mate is getting ready to inspect parts on an upcoming project. He’s got a payload of 7kg and […]

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Should I Add Robots to My Facility?

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This article originally appeared in our October 2016 newsletter. Recently, we noticed that we’ve had an influx of customers asking about adding robots to their production line.  Maybe it was […]

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