Blog

BlogIndustry 4.0 / Digitalization

The Days of Digitalization

|

These are the days of digitalization – for manufacturers, digitalization means using digital tools such as IoT devices, AI, and edge/cloud computing to gain better visibility into their processes and […]

Read More
BlogControl Systems Integration

Are You Ready for the Future of Your Production Line?

|

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
BlogIndustry 4.0 / Digitalization

Should You Use Digital Twins?

|

Practical Application of Digital Twin Technology You may have heard about digital twins and wondered if they could be useful in your plant or manufacturing operation. In this article, we’ll […]

Read More
BlogRobotics

Uncaging Your Industrial Robots

|

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 […]

Read More
BlogIndustry 4.0 / Digitalization

How to Kick Start Your Digital Projects in 2022 with Plant Services

|

In the December issue of Plant Services magazine, CEO Sam Hoff spoke with the Big Picture Interview.  They discussed how a systems integrator can guide your digital projects, the state […]

Read More
BlogCommunityMichigan

Kettering University Honors Sam Hoff

|

Last week, Kettering University honored Sam Hoff with its Alumni Service Award at its Evening of Distinction and Determination. “Kettering means so much to me.  It’s such a unique school.  […]

Read More
BlogIndustry 4.0 / Digitalization

Sam Hoff Talks About Digital Transformation

|

Intro (Sam Hoff did a podcast interview with Bryan Powrozek, Sr. Manager, Industrial Automation at Clayton & McKervey, and discussed digital transformation. Here are some highlights of the podcast.) What […]

Read More
BlogControl Systems IntegrationIgnition

Why Ignition Is Growing On Us

|

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
BlogCompany

30 Projects for 30 Years

|

Today marks 30 years of Patti Engineering.  Back in 1991, three weeks before Sam’s wedding day, he founded a company named after his bride-to-be.  Today, the company is more than […]

Read More
BlogIndustry 4.0 / DigitalizationSiemens

How Does a Neural Processing Unit Make AI Accessible to Manufacturers?

|

The SIMATIC S7-1500 TM NPU (neural processing unit) is the new AI (artificial intelligence) module from Siemens.  It enables you to bring AI into any SIMATIC S7-1500 PLC without a separate computer. […]

Read More
BlogIndustry 4.0 / Digitalization

Why Virtual Commissioning?

|

Especially with visitor and safety restrictions over the last year, more of our customers have been requesting virtual commissioning on their projects.  Find out why.   Read about a project […]

Read More
BlogIndustry 4.0 / Digitalization

What Can Go Wrong When You Underestimate The Edge

|

We’ve all heard about the importance of The Cloud when it comes to digitalization and modernizing your facility.  The Edge, however, may be the most overlooked and underestimated part of […]

Read More
BlogControl Systems Integration

Profibus Debugging

|

A customer was having a problem with their Profibus communication. The Profibus nodes were dropping out occasionally. This caused their ovens to stop working and required a system reset. This […]

Read More
Asset TrackingBlogIndustry 4.0 / Digitalization

Coming Back from COVID Quarantine

|

A lifetime ago, back in March, we reached out to you all to ask: What can we do to help? The most immediate need we are hearing from you is […]

Read More
BlogCompany

The Role of Manufacturing During COVID-19

|

To our valued partners and customers, During these unprecedented times, I’ve been thinking about our industry. While things are changing every day, it is becoming clear that manufacturing will have […]

Read More
BlogCompany

Patti Project Process

|

If you’ve never worked with us or if it’s been a while, you might be wondering what to expect.   Every project we discuss and work on goes through the same […]

Read More
BlogRobotics

Robot ROI Checklist

|

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 […]

Read More
BlogFANUCIndustry 4.0 / DigitalizationRobotics

Improving Robot Cell Efficiency Using ROBOGUIDE Simulation

|

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, […]

Read More
BlogCompany

Drafting Scope of Work for Controls Projects

|

How and why to draft a scope of work when considering automation controls projects. Lots of facility engineers and facility managers walk around with a long mental list of projects. […]

Read More
BlogControl Systems Integration

Eliminating Bottlenecks Using Cycle Time Analysis

|

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

Would you like to discuss a project?

Take the first step towards optimizing your business operations and staying ahead of the competition.