Down with OEE: A Podcast by Patti Engineering
Down with OEE: A Podcast by Patti Engineering
Podcast Description
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.
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Content Themes
The podcast focuses on several key themes including optimizing overall equipment effectiveness (OEE), the impact of automation on labor shortages, advancements in robotics, and the utilization of data-driven insights for industrial applications. Episodes delve into specific topics such as the evolution of AI and digital twins in manufacturing, as seen in Ep. 4, and the strategic use of edge devices for data collection, highlighted in Ep. 2.
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.
Host Sam Hoff talks with Don Roberts of Exotek, a longtime CSIA certification auditor who has both evaluated and advised system integration businesses all over the world. Don shares how manufacturers can improve OEE without waiting on new capital budget approvals, along with simple, proven ways to select a high-quality system integrator partner.
Discussion Topics:
- Access data from legacy machines with edge devices and retrofits
- When buying new equipment, consider your data requirements in addition to throughput
- Use the CSIA-certified label to identify reliable integrators
- Partner with consultative integrators who design for efficiency, visibility, and easy maintenance
This episode gives manufacturers practical guidance for improving OEE without relying on large budgets, making better equipment decisions, and choosing integrator partners they can trust.
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