Strategies to Ensure your UHF RFID Antenna Coverage is Sufficient PostedJuly 23, 2018 A critical part of executing a successful UHF RFID project is ensuring adequate antenna coverage of the read point. Antenna coverage is best considered during the design phase of a project, when there are many options to ensure proper tag reads. Antenna coverage must be checked during the commissioning phase, which may uncover gaps in antenna coverage. If corrective action is required during commissioning, the RFID application engineer has some options to eliminate the deficiencies. The option selected depends on the specific application and the RFID application engineer’s professional judgment. Posted byPatti Engineering, Inc. Read More
Kawasaki Robotics Upgrade Project Study PostedApril 20, 2015 Patti Engineering, a Mitsubishi Authorized Integrator with extensive expertise in Mitsubishi automation technology, worked with Kawasaki Robotics (USA), Inc. to upgrade a robotics underbody sealer system for the Toyota Camry’s paint line at Subaru of Indiana Automotive (SIA) in Lafayette, Indiana. See the case study for details. Posted byPatti Engineering, Inc. Read More
Patti Engineering Siemens S5 to S7 Case Study - Oetiker PostedApril 17, 2015 Siemens S5 to S7 Case Study. Knowing the S5s were discontinued years ago, Oetiker’s Production Engineer Jeremy Roberts and his team knew the older equipment with the S5 control system would become cumbersome in terms of cost and maintenance, with downtime potentially compromising production and adversely effecting Oetiker’s ability to service its customers’ needs in a timely fashion. Relying on Patti Engineering’s expertise in Siemens technology and control system upgrades, Oetiker’s team established a plan to upgrade their equipment’s legacy S5 control system to the more advanced and powerful Siemens S7. Posted byPatti Engineering, Inc. Read More