About Down with OEE: A Podcast by Patti Engineering
Introducing Down with OEE, Patti Engineering's new podcast! With over 30 years of expertise in control systems integration and digital transformation, Patti Engineering dives into key topics like optimizing overall equipment effectiveness (OEE), addressing labor shortages with automation, enhancing performance through robotics, and leveraging data-driven insights. Join their experts as they explore critical issues, share project stories, and offer insights into the future of industrial automation.
Ep 9. Keep the Legacy Line, Get its Data: with Don Roberts
Don Roberts of Exotek informs Sam Hoff how manufacturers enhance OEE by leveraging legacy machine data and selecting certified system integration partners, in this interview.
20 Aug 2025
Ep 8. The Business of Automation: Jose Rivera on What Manufacturers Should Expect from Top Integrators
Jose Rivera, former CEO of CSIA, and host Sam Hoff explore how top automation integrators drive business growth and performance for manufacturers.
17 Jun 2025
Ep 7. Boosting OEE Strategically: Brad Clark’s Approach to Building High-Performance Plants
Former Stellantis Senior VP Brad Clark details OEE and leadership strategies for transforming manufacturing plants into high-performance operations, emphasizing cross-functional teams and data-driven downtime reduction in this interview.
13 May 2025
Ep 6: Engineering and Racing: 30 Years of Automation with Dave Foster
In this episode of Down with OEE, Sam Hoff sits down with Patti Engineering Vice-President of Engineering and Operations, Dave Foster to reflect on 30 years of collaboration, innovation, and fast-paced problem-solving. They discuss the parallels between competitive car-racing and system integration. Sharing stories from the track, the shop floor, and the early days of Patti Engineering, Dave reflects on rewarding projects, tough customers, and the value of complementary skills in business.
24 Mar 2025
Ep. 5: Tomas Guillen on the Future of Automation, AI, and Virtual Commissioning
In this episode of Down with OEE, Patti Engineering CEO Sam Hoff talks with Gen Z controls engineer Tomas Guillen (https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomas-guillen-b7a68a197) about the future of automation, AI's role in programming, and the benefits of virtual commissioning. Tomas also talks about his early career and his experiences working at Patti Engineering.
4 Feb 2025
Ep 4: Transforming Manufacturing Craig Ulrich on AI, Digital Twins and OEE
Newly appointed CEO of Acieta, Craig Ulrich (https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250121168442/en/Angeles-Equity-Partners-Appoints-Craig-Ulrich-as-CEO-of-Acieta) joins Sam Hoff to share insights from his distinguished career including prominent roles at JR Automation, Amazon, General Motors, and more. Together, they discuss the evolution of control systems (https://www.pattiengineering.com/blog/upgrading-a-legacy-controls-system/), including significant advancements in modern vision systems, and the growing need for edge/cloud (https://www.pattiengineering.com/blog/patti-engineering-feature-in-control-magazine/) connectivity to effectively use valuable PLC data. (https://www.pattiengineering.com/blog/upgrading-a-legacy-controls-system/) They also cover the continuous improvement mindset required for optimizing a system’s OEE (https://www.pattiengineering.com/blog/engineering-strategies-to-improve-oee/). Additionally, Craig and Sam discuss the software-based technology tools they believe will transform the future of the manufacturing industry, including artificial intelligence-based data analysis tools, the value of investment into digital twins (https://www.controldesign.com/design/development-platforms/article/55020643/true-digital-twins-behave-like-their-physical-counterparts), and the tremendous time and cost savings achieved through the use of virtual commissioning simulation tools (https://www.pattiengineering.com/blog/types/f/using-roboguide-for-robotics-system-design/).
8 Jan 2025
Ep. 1: Robotics and Automation for Labor Shortages with Matt Shewell
Sam Hoff and Matt Shewell discuss the role of robotics and automation (https://www.pattiengineering.com/blog/ebook-integrating-robotics-manufacturing/) in addressing manufacturing labor shortages (https://www.pattiengineering.com/blog/robotics-innovation-packaging/). Matt shares his career journey, experiences with automation projects, and insights into collaborative robots, vision systems, and the importance of diagnostics for reliable system performance.
6 Jan 2025
Ep. 3: The Ignition Journey with Travis Cox of Inductive Automation
Travis Cox from Inductive Automation joins the podcast to discuss the development of Ignition and its role in transforming data accessibility and integration. Travis highlights how Ignition has been shaped by collaboration with system integrators and discusses its innovative licensing model that empowers manufacturers to utilize the full potential of their systems.
5 Jan 2025
Ep. 2: Data at the Edge with Terrance Brinkley
Terrance Brinkley discusses the growing importance of edge devices and digitalization in manufacturing. The conversation includes how edge devices can provide a non-invasive way to capture data and the benefits of virtual commissioning for reducing costs and improving project efficiency
Who has been a guest on Down with OEE: A Podcast by Patti Engineering
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Don Roberts
Jose Rivera
Brad Clark
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5.0 / 5
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Spotify
5.0 / 5
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Podcast Authority Score: 32 / 100
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