Patti Engineering, Inc. shared an update PostedThursday, June 27,2019 at 1:26 PM Upfront planning helped the update go smoothly with only a hardware config download and some minor testing. http://bit.ly/2ZMSWtK Retrofitting a Siemens ET 200x with ET 200pro - Patti Engineering Challenge As part of a retool, a customer was looking to upgrade their Siemens ET 200x field devices. This legacy hardware was outdated to the point of searching eBay for replacement parts. Solution The Siemens ET 200pro was specified as the repla ... bit.ly
Patti Engineering, Inc. shared an update PostedMonday, June 10,2019 at 10:22 AM There are lots of ways that we can add flexibility into a facility to reduce stress and put you in control of changes. http://bit.ly/2R1fQdW A More Flexible Facility through Digitalization - Patti Engineering Upgrade project examples that make digitalization work for your manufacturing facility, for more flexible production, planning, and maintenance. bit.ly
Patti Engineering, Inc. shared an update PostedFriday, May 31,2019 at 8:11 AM Join us on June 12 for a webinar on RFID topics! http://bit.ly/2QzBSEl Webinar: Line Balancing and Error Reduction Using RFID at Assembly Stations - Patti Engineering On Wednesday, June 12, 2019 at 11:00 AM CT, John Shipley will be joining Automation World to present a webinar about a recent project. Summary In this webinar, Patti Engineering will explore how a manufacturing facility used a high-frequency RFID app ... bit.ly
Patti Engineering, Inc. shared an update PostedFriday, May 17,2019 at 8:51 AM This is an interesting article and demo video on Plant Simulation by Shahrokh Yousefi and Connie LeMarbe. http://bit.ly/30s8mFd Improving Work Station Efficiency with Plant Simulation - Patti Engineering Virtually testing improvements in your plant allows you to test changes with just a few clicks. Siemens Tecnomatix® Plant Simulation is a great tool for generating reports on product flow, labor usage and other data analytics about your plant. Shahro ... bit.ly
Patti Engineering, Inc. shared an update PostedTuesday, May 14,2019 at 12:40 PM Considering all of these factors will help you choose a system that works smoothly for your system. There are some cases when it might be better to not use a vision system at all! http://bit.ly/2Q0o7OC Machine Vision System Factors - Patti Engineering There are many factors to consider when deciding on a vision system in your automation system. Three of the biggest are hardware, lighting, and lenses. Hardware Machine Vision sensor resolution How does the sensor resolution affect my machine vision ... bit.ly
Patti Engineering, Inc. shared an update PostedWednesday, April 10,2019 at 3:25 PM We will debut a data monitoring and analytics app for craft breweries to improve consistent quality. http://bit.ly/2GeLfWv Siemens Solution Partner Patti Engineering to Co-Present Seminar at Craft Brewer Conference in Denver April 10, 2019 - Patti Engineering “Easy and Scalable Solutions for Brewery Automation with Siemens” will demonstrate new Brewery Monitor App, which allows historical data comparison. bit.ly
Patti Engineering, Inc. shared an update PostedThursday, March 28,2019 at 10:39 AM This week, we released our first app on the MindSphere Store! http://bit.ly/2JxP8JT Introducing CNC Predictive Maintenance MindSphere App - Patti Engineering The CNC PIPM app on the MindSphere store is customized for your facility to analyze data, resulting in more uptime and reduce maintenance costs. bit.ly
Patti Engineering, Inc. shared an update PostedFriday, March 22,2019 at 11:54 AM Patti Engineering’s Nick Sadro and Connie LeMarbe will share their expertise on virtual commissioning and asset tracking in seminars held at the Manufacturing in America Conference on Thursday, March 21st. http://bit.ly/2Wauh0C Siemens Solution Partner Patti Engineering to Host Seminars At Manufacturing In America Symposium In Detroit March 20-21, 2019 At Ford Field - Patti Engineering The two seminars, “Asset Tracking Options: RTLS or RFID?” and “Benefits of Virtual Commissioning” will take place Thursday, March 21 at Manufacturing in America. bit.ly
Patti Engineering, Inc. shared an update PostedFriday, March 22,2019 at 11:54 AM Patti Engineering’s Nick Sadro and Connie LeMarbe will share their expertise on virtual commissioning and asset tracking in seminars held at the Manufacturing in America Conference on Thursday, March 21st. http://bit.ly/2Wauh0C Siemens Solution Partner Patti Engineering to Host Seminars At Manufacturing In America Symposium In Detroit March 20-21, 2019 At Ford Field - Patti Engineering The two seminars, “Asset Tracking Options: RTLS or RFID?” and “Benefits of Virtual Commissioning” will take place Thursday, March 21 at Manufacturing in America. bit.ly
Patti Engineering, Inc. shared an update PostedFriday, March 1,2019 at 8:48 AM 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 it. What can you do? http://bit.ly/2SAh5A2 Tips for Working with Legacy Technology On Site - Patti Engineering Three ideas for working with industrial controls technology that's older than you are. bit.ly
Patti Engineering, Inc. shared an update PostedMonday, February 4,2019 at 12:44 PM These and many other programming practices help to keep software code accessible for the original programmer and anyone who may need to read the code later. http://bit.ly/2REtZwn Software Etiquette - Patti Engineering 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 make changes or debug. However, not just the original programmer need ... bit.ly
Patti Engineering, Inc. shared an update PostedMonday, December 17,2018 at 8:55 AM This technology can be applied to almost any situation to improve transparency. Tags can be applied to raw materials, finished goods, containers, tooling fixtures, vehicles, or AGVs. What is RTLS? - Patti Engineering Note: In March 2018, Siemens acquired the leader in RTLS technology, Agilion. Have you ever spent hours searching your facility for a special piece of tooling that you know is in the plant somewhere? Or have you ever thought about increasing traffic ...
Patti Engineering, Inc. shared an update PostedFriday, November 2,2018 at 11:33 AM Not only did our customer get a brand new controls system up and running production in 7 days, but they now have machines that run faster, recover easier, and have less downtime than they have ever had in their 20-year history. http://bit.ly/2SGfXMb
Patti Engineering, Inc. shared an update PostedTuesday, October 23,2018 at 1:01 PM Patti Engineering co-presented with Siemens “How the IIoT Can Deliver a Triple Play for Industry,” and unveiled a hands-on electronic high striker game at the Gartner ITXpo. http://bit.ly/2SamL4B
Patti Engineering, Inc. shared an update PostedFriday, October 12,2018 at 1:38 PM While none of these updates required major equipment overhauls, a few smart solutions have resulted in significantly reduced time loss, more accurate asset tracking, reduced cycle time, and reduced operator hassle. http://bit.ly/2NESIOT
Patti Engineering, Inc. shared an update PostedWednesday, October 3,2018 at 8:22 AM The Wonderware platform can easily interface PLCs with HMIs across different platforms and has intuitive and creative graphics used in the software. http://bit.ly/2P7XYML Tips and Tricks for Programming Wonderware SCADA System Software - Patti Engineering Blog Post by Quincy Washington Patti Engineering works with the world’s leading suppliers of robust and powerful industrial automation SCADA software platforms, including Siemens SIMATIC WinCC, Mitsubishi Electric’s MC Works64, InduSoft Web Studio, I ... bit.ly
Patti Engineering, Inc. shared an update PostedTuesday, September 25,2018 at 12:50 PM One of the reasons we selected this location is that the Indianapolis area is a hotbed of talented workers with experience in the automation industry. http://bit.ly/2xEhJ7U Patti Engineering Offers Expanded Services in New Indianapolis Office - Patti Engineering Control System Integrator Patti Engineering moves from Kokomo to Indianapolis, offering better access for local customers, adding build services in addition to design and sales support. Auburn Hills, MI and Indianapolis, IN – Patti Engineering, Inc., ... bit.ly
Patti Engineering, Inc. shared an update PostedTuesday, September 11,2018 at 2:37 PM Be sure to stop by our table if you are at the Purdue, Texas A&M or Michigan Tech career fairs! http://bit.ly/2N6jioP 2018 Career Fairs - Patti Engineering Our team will be visiting college campuses this fall near each of our three offices. Patti Engineering will also be conducting interviews on the second day of each event. Purdue Industrial Roundtable Date: September 11th Time: 8 am – 5 pm Visit We ... bit.ly
Patti Engineering, Inc. shared an update PostedFriday, August 31,2018 at 8:45 AM As systems become outdated, fewer and fewer people may know how to service it. This could lead to more downtime, or higher service costs. http://bit.ly/2wwqlwF What is the Cost of Waiting to Replace Obsolete Systems or Deferring Maintenance? - Patti Engineering When thinking about replacing or completing maintenance on an obsolete system, the focus is often put on the cost of the new system or maintenance. You should also consider any costs you may incur if you wait. bit.ly
Patti Engineering, Inc. shared an update PostedFriday, August 17,2018 at 6:51 PM As a new engineer, I have witnessed close calls which inspired me to share these safety tips that I think every new engineer should know. http://bit.ly/2MVUjk5 6 Safety Tips Every New Engineer Should Know - Patti Engineering Blog post by Payton Hoff Manufacturing and industrial facilities are laden with a diverse spectrum of risks. The work environment is fast-paced with many moving parts and complex processes; the dangers are both hidden and out in the open. If you are ... bit.ly