Patti Engineering

Collaborating with industrial manufacturers to streamline and optimize production lines. The practice provides complete lifecycle execution, from initial engineering studies to deployment, testing, and long-term production support.

• PLC and HMI Programming

  Developing robust software for programmable logic controllers and human-machine interfaces to coordinate equipment on the plant floor.

• Legacy Control System Upgrades

  Migrating outdated processors and controllers to modern automation platforms, mitigating operational risk and expanding digitalization capabilities.

• SCADA Integration

  Designing supervisory control and data acquisition environments that provide operator visualization and process control.

• MES Integration

  Connecting manufacturing execution systems to bridge the gap between plant floor operations and enterprise resource planning platforms.

• CNC Integration

  Programming and interfacing computer numerical control systems with automated machinery for precise parts manufacturing.

• Motion Control Integration

  Integrating multi-axis servo systems, variable frequency drives, and precision motors to manage high-speed and complex machinery acceleration.

• Controls Hardware Design

  Drafting electrical schematics and control panel designs tailored to custom automation environments.

• Equipment Upgrades and Additions

  Adding functionality, safety sensors, or mechanical components to existing manufacturing lines to extend their operating lifespan.

• Engineering Studies

  Analyzing current automation systems to diagnose operational bottlenecks and recommend technical upgrade paths.

• Virtual Commissioning

  Using digital emulation software to debug control code against a virtual model before physical installation, minimizing onsite downtime.

Designing and integrating automated cells to address skilled labor shortages, mitigate ergonomic risks, and accelerate cycle times. The engineering team delivers custom end-of-arm tooling, safety systems, and offline simulations.

• Robotic Cell System Design

  Engineering custom robotic workcells, specifying payloads, range of motion, and physical layouts.

• Industrial Robot Integration

  Deploying articulated, SCARA, delta, and collaborative robots to automate repetitive tasks like palletizing, painting, welding, or pick-and-place operations.

• Robotic Simulation

  Developing offline simulations using specialized software to validate cell reachability, cycle times, and path planning before deployment.

• Robotic Optimization

  Analyzing existing robotic systems to refine motion paths, minimize cycle times, and improve overall equipment efficiency.

• Collaborative Robot Integration

  Deploying collaborative robots that utilize safety mechanisms, laser scanners, or vision systems to work directly alongside human operators without traditional fencing.

• Robotic Safety Assessment and Design

  Evaluating manufacturing cells to design physical fencing, light curtains, and scanning zones that ensure complete operator protection.

• Robotic Vision System Integration

  Interfacing smart cameras and artificial intelligence algorithms with robots to perform complex pick-and-place, sorting, and inspection tasks.

• End-of-Arm Tooling (EOAT) Design

  Designing custom grippers, vacuum systems, and mechanical fixtures tailored to specific payloads and part shapes.

Enabling manufacturing operations to implement advanced digitalization tools that bridge the gap between operational technology and information technology. The practice works with clients to gather, analyze, and leverage raw plant data.

• IT/OT Network Integration

  Unifying control-level operational technology with enterprise information technology networks to ensure secure, real-time data flow.

• Industrial Network Design

  Architecting reliable network layouts using protocols such as PROFINET, PROFIBUS, and Modbus with redundant switches to prevent connection failures.

• Edge and Cloud Computing Integration

  Configuring device-level edge systems and cloud platforms to collect, standardize, and store industrial dataset streams.

• Digital Twins

  Building dynamic digital replicas of physical machinery and entire factories to test modifications and predict system performance.

• Data Analytics

  Translating standardized machine data into actionable dashboards and performance metrics to support faster decision-making.

• Overall Equipment Effectiveness Optimization

  Pinpointing manufacturing bottlenecks, tracking downtime causes, and implementing strategies to increase machinery performance.

• Industrial Cybersecurity Implementation

  Implementing firewalls, secure network zoning, and access control policies to protect critical automation assets from digital threats.

• Vision and Analytics AI Solutions

  Utilizing deep learning models and predictive analytics to detect anomalies, optimize processes, and guide automated inspection.

• Continuous Improvement Consulting

  Evaluating current production workflows against industry benchmarks to map out a phased digital transformation roadmap.

Deploying modern sensor and identification technologies to provide total visibility over materials, inventory, and equipment. These solutions establish reliable traceability pipelines across warehousing and production.

• Industrial RFID Integration

  Installing high-frequency and ultra-high-frequency radio frequency identification readers to automate parts tracking and lot management.

• Real-Time Location Systems Integration

  Implementing active tracking technologies to monitor the precise physical position of assets and personnel throughout a facility.

• Product Traceability Solutions

  Developing software and database integrations that log complete material lot history and production pathing from raw state to finished good.

• Automated Visual Inspection

  Integrating high-speed cameras and optical character recognition software to verify part marking, barcodes, and serial numbers.