- August 26, 2025
- Patti Engineering, Inc.
- News
Summary
At Manufacturing in America 2025, Patti Engineering CEO Sam Hoff will present “Before You Throw Away, Consider an Upgrade."

AUBURN HILLS MI, Aug. 26, 2025 – Patti Engineering, Inc., a leading control system integration company with offices in Michigan, Texas and Indiana, announced that CEO and founder Sam Hoff will present on modernizing legacy control systems at the Manufacturing in America (MiA) 2025 event held at Ford Field in Detroit, MI. The seminar, titled, “Before you Throw Away, Consider an Upgrade,” will take place on Wednesday, Sept. 10 at 2 p.m. in Ford Field’s South Press Alcove.
In his seminar, Hoff will discuss effective controls upgrade strategies that revitalize a production line at a fraction of replacement cost. He will explain why periodic control system upgrades are critical for maintaining high-duty production lines, share best practices for their execution and show how virtual commissioning tools like Siemens Process Sim can reduce downtime and risk.
“As industrial manufacturing continues to evolve, events like Manufacturing in America give us the opportunity to talk with manufacturers about how to obtain measurable results from both new and existing solutions,” said Sam Hoff, CEO of Patti Engineering. “Whether it’s modernizing legacy systems without disrupting operations, applying data analytics for process optimization and predictive maintenance, deploying automation strategies that reduce labor shortage stress, or improving the productivity and OEE of existing equipment, our goal is to help keep operations running smoothly today while building a strong foundation for future growth and innovation.”
Patti Engineering, a Siemens Solution Partner certified in Automation, Drives, SCADA and Digital Industry Software, brings deep, hands-on expertise to the event. Attendees can meet the Patti Engineering team at booth #302 to explore control systems integration and Industry 4.0 strategies.
Every year, MiA brings together thousands of professionals from across the manufacturing community to exchange ideas and explore the technologies shaping the industry’s future. The event features dozens of technical seminars and exhibits showcasing advances in automation, digitalization, robotics, vision systems, controls and drive technologies. Attendees will gain insight into the practical use of AI and data analytics for optimizing manufacturing operations, IT/OT convergence, automotive automation and new strategies for energy-efficient manufacturing.
About Patti Engineering, Inc.
Patti Engineering, Inc. is an eight-time CSIA-certified control systems integration company offering high-caliber engineering and software development services. Patti Engineering’s technical expertise in electrical control and information systems provides turnkey control systems integration for design/build, upgrade/retrofit and asset/energy management projects. Industrial automation, production intelligence and shop floor IT solutions services include: project management, electrical engineering, hardware design, hardware procurement, software development, installation, calibration, start-up testing, verification, documentation, training and warranty support. Customer satisfaction and project success earned the company placement in Control Engineering Magazine’s Hall of Fame.
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