Sam Hoff | Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) and Distributed Control Systems (DCS) With the advancement of microprocessors and automation technology, the lines have blurred between the Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) and Distributed Control […]Read More
Georgia Whalen | Patti Engineering CEO Sam Hoff will participate in a panel of expert control system integrators who will be sharing their insights and experiences on how to leverage digital tools to increase revenue and enhance client engagement at the 2023...Read More
John Shipley | Sometimes a client needs a solution to a problem, but does not know what or how to go about developing one. Patti Engineering offers engineering studies as a service to […]Read More
Dan Ragozinno | Patti Engineering utilizes trusted advisor status and proven expertise to research and develop a solution for an integral verification station for a medical device manufacturer.Read More
Sam Hoff | “With Ignition, Patti Engineering helped us reduce up-front costs and total cost of ownership. We were able to create everything in one environment and train our employees on a single […]Read More
Patti Engineering Staff | Oil and gas operators still using Siemens SIMATIC S5 controllers could be missing out on the many digitalization capabilities and benefits of the more modern SIMATIC S7 controller technology, in […]Read More
Terrance Brinkley | It may seem like a lifetime ago that we watched VHS tapes or were excited about the option to play “snake” on our new cell phone, but actually, it has […]Read More
Dan Ragozinno | A large engine plant was preparing an existing assembly line to manufacture a new model of engine. This required a pre-existing block honing machine to be retooled and retrofitted. In […]Read More
Nick Hitchcock | Since deciding to join the Ignition certified integrator program and investing in training, our engineers have really grown to like Inductive Automation’s SCADA platform, Ignition. Our engineers have been finding […]Read More
Terrance Brinkley | Control conversions happen all of the time when new tooling is replaced in plants. Cost is always a factor when the type of control platform is selected. Creating a clear […]Read More
Terrance Brinkley | Bottlenecks. They handicap your throughput, mess with your utilization, and throw a wrench in your schedule. Sometimes the solutions can be very obvious – and sometimes obviously prohibitively expensive. Ways […]Read More
John Shipley | Here’s the situation: you are on site, working on a project. You have encountered equipment that is nearly as old as you are and you’re not sure how to program […]Read More
Terrance Brinkley | When writing software, it’s important to write code that is organized and contains descriptive comments. This helps the code be more readable when the programmer goes back to it to […]Read More
Terrance Brinkley | A machine builder received an order from a customer in Germany. The machine had been built on Rockwell/Allen Bradley for previous customers. In the European facility, the control standard and […]Read More
Nick Hitchcock | When Patti Engineering embarks on a project, it is often done with the intention of leaving future pathways open. Upgrading technology can offer more possibilities than the budget allows at […]Read More