--- title: AMT Blog | Craig Salvalaggio description: AMT President Craig Salvalaggio is a dynamic leader and the driving force behind the success of Applied Manufacturing Technologies (AMT). Starting at AMT as a robotics software engineer in 2003, Craig worked his way up the ranks to become Vice President of Engineering, Vice President of Operations, Chief Operating Officer, and finally, President as of May of 2023. In his current role, Craig oversees all aspects of operations, including sales, engineering, and talent management. His extensive technical expertise in automation and robotics, combined with his exceptional leadership abilities, has propelled him to his current role. Having climbed the ladder in all aspects of AMT’s business, Craig possesses a deep understanding of the company’s operations and clients. With a strategic vision for growth and inclusivity, Craig is dedicated to expanding and diversifying both AMT’s systems and services market segments. Drawing from more than two decades of experience in automation, he brings invaluable knowledge and insights to the company. Beyond his integral role within AMT, Craig assumes an active and influential presence within the Association for Advancing Automation (A3). Serving as a Robotics Tech Sector board member, RIA Membership Committee participant, and co-chair of the RIA Certified Integrator Program Committee reflects Craig’s deep commitment to advancing the field of robotics. Craig holds a Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering from Lake Superior State University, as well as a Master of Science in Operations Management and an MBA from Kettering University. Craig is an expert speaker and panelist on topics such as emerging technologies, culture and talent management, and has authored dozens of publications to further the industry's progression on knowledge sharing and technology advancement. --- [![AMT](https://blog.appliedmfg.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/AMT_June2022/images/Amt-Logo.svg "AMT")](https://appliedmfg.com) - [End of Line Solutions](https://appliedmfg.com/end-of-line-solutions/) - [Palletizing](https://appliedmfg.com/end-of-line-solutions/palletizing/) - [Case Sortation](https://appliedmfg.com/end-of-line-solutions/case-sortation/) - [Advanced Material Handling](https://appliedmfg.com/advanced-material-handling/) - [Robotic Machine Tending](https://appliedmfg.com/advanced-material-handling/robotic-machine-tending/) - [Thermoform Product Handling](https://appliedmfg.com/advanced-material-handling/thermoform-product-handling/) - [Robot Transfer Solutions](https://appliedmfg.com/advanced-material-handling/robot-transfer-solutions/) - [Robotic Material Handling in Cold Environments](https://appliedmfg.com/advanced-material-handling/systems-in-extreme-environments/) - [ROBiN Robotic Induction System](https://appliedmfg.com/advanced-material-handling/robin-robotic-induction-asrs/) - [Engineering Services](https://appliedmfg.com/engineering-services/) - [Industrial Controls](https://appliedmfg.com/engineering-support/industrial-controls/) - [Automation Consulting](https://appliedmfg.com/engineering-support/automation-consulting/) - [Robot Programming](https://appliedmfg.com/engineering-support/robot-programming/) - [AMRs](https://appliedmfg.com/advanced-material-handling/amr/) - [Field Support](https://appliedmfg.com/engineering-support/field-support/) - [Support and Spare Parts](https://appliedmfg.com/engineering-support/support-and-spare-parts/) - [Sterilization](http://appliedmfg.com/industries/sterilization/) - [AMRs](https://appliedmfg.com/advanced-material-handling/amr/) - [Palletizing](https://appliedmfg.com/end-of-line-solutions/palletizing/) - [About](https://appliedmfg.com/about/) - [Blog](https://blog.appliedmfg.com/blog) - [News](https://appliedmfg.com/news/) - [Case Studies](https://appliedmfg.com/case-studies/) - [Videos](https://appliedmfg.com/videos/) - [Careers](https://appliedmfg.com/careers/) - [Automation Academy](https://appliedmfg.com/amts-automation-academy/) - [Open Positions](https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html) - [Contact](https://appliedmfg.com/contact/) - [End of Line Solutions](https://appliedmfg.com/end-of-line-solutions/) - [Palletizing](https://appliedmfg.com/end-of-line-solutions/palletizing/) - [Case Sortation](https://appliedmfg.com/end-of-line-solutions/case-sortation/) - [Advanced Material Handling](https://appliedmfg.com/advanced-material-handling/) - [Robotic Machine Tending](https://appliedmfg.com/advanced-material-handling/robotic-machine-tending/) - [Thermoform Product Handling](https://appliedmfg.com/advanced-material-handling/thermoform-product-handling/) - [Robot Transfer Solutions](https://appliedmfg.com/advanced-material-handling/robot-transfer-solutions/) - [Robotic Material Handling in Cold Environments](https://appliedmfg.com/advanced-material-handling/systems-in-extreme-environments/) - [ROBiN Robotic Induction System](https://appliedmfg.com/advanced-material-handling/robin-robotic-induction-asrs/) - [Engineering Services](https://appliedmfg.com/engineering-services/) - [Industrial Controls](https://appliedmfg.com/engineering-support/industrial-controls/) - [Automation Consulting](https://appliedmfg.com/engineering-support/automation-consulting/) - [Robot Programming](https://appliedmfg.com/engineering-support/robot-programming/) - [AMRs](https://appliedmfg.com/advanced-material-handling/amr/) - [Field Support](https://appliedmfg.com/engineering-support/field-support/) - [Support and Spare Parts](https://appliedmfg.com/engineering-support/support-and-spare-parts/) - [Sterilization](http://appliedmfg.com/industries/sterilization/) - [AMRs](https://appliedmfg.com/advanced-material-handling/amr/) - [Palletizing](https://appliedmfg.com/end-of-line-solutions/palletizing/) - [About](https://appliedmfg.com/about/) - [Blog](https://blog.appliedmfg.com/blog) - [News](https://appliedmfg.com/news/) - [Case Studies](https://appliedmfg.com/case-studies/) - [Videos](https://appliedmfg.com/videos/) - [Careers](https://appliedmfg.com/careers/) - [Automation Academy](https://appliedmfg.com/amts-automation-academy/) - [Open Positions](https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html) - [Contact](https://appliedmfg.com/contact/) # AMT Blog [Craig Salvalaggio](https://blog.appliedmfg.com/blog/tag/craig-salvalaggio), [Employees](https://blog.appliedmfg.com/blog/tag/employees) ## [Salvalaggio on Leadership, Self-Investment, and Manufacturing's Future](https://blog.appliedmfg.com/blog/salvalaggio-on-leadership) Craig Salvalaggio speaks with Travis Miller, on episode 37 of “HIRED! the Podcast.” Craig shares... 6 minute read [Read More](https://blog.appliedmfg.com/blog/salvalaggio-on-leadership) [Craig Salvalaggio](https://blog.appliedmfg.com/blog/tag/craig-salvalaggio), [Employees](https://blog.appliedmfg.com/blog/tag/employees), [System Integration](https://blog.appliedmfg.com/blog/tag/system-integration) ## [What Questions to Ask when Selecting a Qualified Integrator](https://blog.appliedmfg.com/blog/questions-qualified-integrator) AMT President Craig Salvaggio shares insights into how to select a qualified system integrator for... 3 minute read [Read More](https://blog.appliedmfg.com/blog/questions-qualified-integrator) [Publications](https://blog.appliedmfg.com/blog/tag/publications), [Craig Salvalaggio](https://blog.appliedmfg.com/blog/tag/craig-salvalaggio), [Employees](https://blog.appliedmfg.com/blog/tag/employees) ## [Craig Salvalaggio Featured in Plastics Machinery & Manufacturing](https://blog.appliedmfg.com/blog/craig-salvalaggio-plastics-machinery-manufacturing) Featured in an article by Plastics Machinery & Manufacturing entitled 'Firm adapts automation to... 1 minute read [Read More](https://blog.appliedmfg.com/blog/craig-salvalaggio-plastics-machinery-manufacturing) [Craig Salvalaggio](https://blog.appliedmfg.com/blog/tag/craig-salvalaggio), [Robotics](https://blog.appliedmfg.com/blog/tag/robotics), [Warehousing](https://blog.appliedmfg.com/blog/tag/warehousing) ## [Craig Salvalaggio Explains How Integration Advances Competitiveness](https://blog.appliedmfg.com/blog/craig-salvalaggio-integration-advances-business) On March 8, 2023, AMT President Craig Salvalaggio participated in a CFE Media webcast “How Control... 9 minute read [Read More](https://blog.appliedmfg.com/blog/craig-salvalaggio-integration-advances-business) [Craig Salvalaggio](https://blog.appliedmfg.com/blog/tag/craig-salvalaggio), [Depalletizing](https://blog.appliedmfg.com/blog/tag/depalletizing), [Decanting](https://blog.appliedmfg.com/blog/tag/decanting) ## [Decanting and Mixed Load Depalletizing for Warehousing Applications](https://blog.appliedmfg.com/blog/decanting-mixed-load-depalletizing-warehousing) Discover how machine learning (ML) and next-generation artificial intelligence (AI) vision... 4 minute read [Read More](https://blog.appliedmfg.com/blog/decanting-mixed-load-depalletizing-warehousing) [Publications](https://blog.appliedmfg.com/blog/tag/publications), [Craig Salvalaggio](https://blog.appliedmfg.com/blog/tag/craig-salvalaggio), [System Integration](https://blog.appliedmfg.com/blog/tag/system-integration), [Food and Beverage](https://blog.appliedmfg.com/blog/tag/food-and-beverage) ## [Craig Salvalaggio Addresses Automation in Food Quality & Safety](https://blog.appliedmfg.com/blog/automation-food-quality-safety) Craig Salvalaggio was recently interviewed for a Food Quality & Safety article entitled “How... 2 minute read [Read More](https://blog.appliedmfg.com/blog/automation-food-quality-safety) [Craig Salvalaggio](https://blog.appliedmfg.com/blog/tag/craig-salvalaggio), [Employees](https://blog.appliedmfg.com/blog/tag/employees), [System Integration](https://blog.appliedmfg.com/blog/tag/system-integration), [eBook](https://blog.appliedmfg.com/blog/tag/ebook) ## [Choosing an SI Partner: An eBook by Craig Salvalaggio](https://blog.appliedmfg.com/blog/choosing-si-partner-ebook) Whether you’re an experienced automation user or considering automation for the first time,... 1 minute read [Read More](https://blog.appliedmfg.com/blog/choosing-si-partner-ebook) [Craig Salvalaggio](https://blog.appliedmfg.com/blog/tag/craig-salvalaggio), [IIoT](https://blog.appliedmfg.com/blog/tag/iiot) ## [Craig Salvalaggio Talks IoT Strategy with End-to-End IoT Provider](https://blog.appliedmfg.com/blog/iot-strategy-podcast) MT’s Chief Operating Officer Craig Salvalaggio was interviewed by Ryan Prosser, President and CEO... 10 minute read [Read More](https://blog.appliedmfg.com/blog/iot-strategy-podcast) [Craig Salvalaggio](https://blog.appliedmfg.com/blog/tag/craig-salvalaggio), [Employees](https://blog.appliedmfg.com/blog/tag/employees) ## [Craig Salvalaggio: Recruiting & Retention Builds a Winning Team](https://blog.appliedmfg.com/blog/craig-salvalaggio-build-a-winning-team) Craig Salvalaggio participated in an hour-long roundtable discussion 'Talent 101: Build a Winning... 8 minute read [Read More](https://blog.appliedmfg.com/blog/craig-salvalaggio-build-a-winning-team) [RIA](https://blog.appliedmfg.com/blog/tag/ria), [Craig Salvalaggio](https://blog.appliedmfg.com/blog/tag/craig-salvalaggio), [Collaborative Robots](https://blog.appliedmfg.com/blog/tag/collaborative-robots), [Podcast](https://blog.appliedmfg.com/blog/tag/podcast), [Industry Trends](https://blog.appliedmfg.com/blog/tag/industry-trends) ## [“Amazon Effect” Robot Industry Podcast with Craig Salvalaggio](https://blog.appliedmfg.com/blog/amazon-effect-craig-salvalaggio) AMT’s Chief Operating Officer Craig Salvalaggio was interviewed by Jim Beretta of The Robot... 14 minute read [Read More](https://blog.appliedmfg.com/blog/amazon-effect-craig-salvalaggio) [**Latest Employee News**](https://blog.appliedmfg.com/blog/tag/employees) ### Top Posts Prev [1](https://blog.appliedmfg.com/blog) [2](https://blog.appliedmfg.com/blog/author/craig-salvalaggio/page/2) [Next](https://blog.appliedmfg.com/blog/author/craig-salvalaggio/page/2) ## Stay in touch with updates and announcements ![AMT](https://blog.appliedmfg.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/AMT_June2022/images/Amt-Logo.svg "AMT") - Services - [End of Line Solutions](https://appliedmfg.com/end-of-line-solutions/) - [Advanced Material Handling](https://appliedmfg.com/advanced-material-handling/) - [Engineering Support](https://appliedmfg.com/engineering-support) - Site Map - [About](https://appliedmfg.com/about) - [Blog](https://blog.appliedmfg.com/blog) - [News](https://appliedmfg.com/news) - [Case Studies](https://appliedmfg.com/case-studies) - [Videos](https://appliedmfg.com/videos) - [Careers](https://appliedmfg.com/careers) #### Headquarters 219 Kay Industrial Drive Orion, MI 48359​ 248.409.2000 [info@appliedmfg.com](mailto:info@appliedmfg.com) © 2026 Applied Manufacturing Technologies. 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