--- title: AMT Blog (9) description: AMT's blog gives readers information on the latest happenings at the company, including articles about our services, projects, technology, and people. (9) --- [![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/) - 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[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 [Kelly Chalmers](https://blog.appliedmfg.com/blog/tag/kelly-chalmers), [Employees](https://blog.appliedmfg.com/blog/tag/employees), [Virtual Commissioning](https://blog.appliedmfg.com/blog/tag/virtual-commissioning), [Factory Acceptance Test (FAT)](https://blog.appliedmfg.com/blog/tag/factory-acceptance-test-fat), [System Integration](https://blog.appliedmfg.com/blog/tag/system-integration) ## [Factory Acceptance Tests: Virtual Buyoff Opportunities for Systems](https://blog.appliedmfg.com/blog/virtual-factory-acceptance-tests) There are many benefits of a virtual factory acceptance test, from savings in cost and time to... 3 minute read [Read More](https://blog.appliedmfg.com/blog/virtual-factory-acceptance-tests) [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) [Robotics](https://blog.appliedmfg.com/blog/tag/robotics), [David McMillan](https://blog.appliedmfg.com/blog/tag/david-mcmillan), [Employees](https://blog.appliedmfg.com/blog/tag/employees), [Articles](https://blog.appliedmfg.com/blog/tag/articles) ## [MMC: Making Robots More Accurate than They're Supposed to Be](https://blog.appliedmfg.com/blog/mmc-ebook) Article by Senior Application Engineer David McMillan. David has been in the robotics industry for... 1 minute read [Read More](https://blog.appliedmfg.com/blog/mmc-ebook) [Spotlight](https://blog.appliedmfg.com/blog/tag/spotlight), [Employees](https://blog.appliedmfg.com/blog/tag/employees), [Steve Hohenadel](https://blog.appliedmfg.com/blog/tag/steve-hohenadel) ## [AMT Employee Spotlight: Steve Hohenadel](https://blog.appliedmfg.com/blog/spotlight-steve-hohenadel) If you have worked with the robotics or control solutions groups at AMT in the last half-dozen... 2 minute read [Read More](https://blog.appliedmfg.com/blog/spotlight-steve-hohenadel) [Employees](https://blog.appliedmfg.com/blog/tag/employees) ## [Cover and Move](https://blog.appliedmfg.com/blog/cover-and-move) Applying the "Cover and Move" tactic in a B2B manufacturing scenario means emphasizing teamwork,... 2 minute read [Read More](https://blog.appliedmfg.com/blog/cover-and-move) [IIoT](https://blog.appliedmfg.com/blog/tag/iiot), [Infographic](https://blog.appliedmfg.com/blog/tag/infographic), [System Integration](https://blog.appliedmfg.com/blog/tag/system-integration) ## [Avoiding Common Pitfalls When Implementing Automation](https://blog.appliedmfg.com/blog/pitfalls-implementing-automation) Change is happening. Market requirements, customer expectations, and business processes are... 2 minute read [Read More](https://blog.appliedmfg.com/blog/pitfalls-implementing-automation) [Publications](https://blog.appliedmfg.com/blog/tag/publications), [Material Handling](https://blog.appliedmfg.com/blog/tag/material-handling) ## [Control Engineering: AMT Offers Material Handling Insights](https://blog.appliedmfg.com/blog/gsi-article-control-eng) AMT authored “Revamped HMI Provides Better Process Control,” originally published in Control... 3 minute read [Read More](https://blog.appliedmfg.com/blog/gsi-article-control-eng) [Spotlight](https://blog.appliedmfg.com/blog/tag/spotlight), [Employees](https://blog.appliedmfg.com/blog/tag/employees), [Josh Galloway](https://blog.appliedmfg.com/blog/tag/josh-galloway) ## [AMT Employee Spotlight: Josh Galloway](https://blog.appliedmfg.com/blog/amt-employee-spotlight-josh-galloway) In this edition, we are shining the spotlight on Josh Galloway. Josh has been AMT’s IT Specialist... 2 minute read [Read More](https://blog.appliedmfg.com/blog/amt-employee-spotlight-josh-galloway) [Craig Salvalaggio](https://blog.appliedmfg.com/blog/tag/craig-salvalaggio), [Installation](https://blog.appliedmfg.com/blog/tag/installation), [System Integration](https://blog.appliedmfg.com/blog/tag/system-integration) ## [Remote Support for Overseas Integrators and Equipment Suppliers](https://blog.appliedmfg.com/blog/remote-support-installation-services) Have the travel restrictions stalled your equipment installation? During the COVID pandemic,... 1 minute read [Read More](https://blog.appliedmfg.com/blog/remote-support-installation-services) [CSIA](https://blog.appliedmfg.com/blog/tag/csia), [Craig Salvalaggio](https://blog.appliedmfg.com/blog/tag/craig-salvalaggio), [Podcast](https://blog.appliedmfg.com/blog/tag/podcast) ## [CSIA Talking Industrial Automation: Craig Salvalaggio](https://blog.appliedmfg.com/blog/csia-podcast-craig-salvalaggio) Applied Manufacturing Technologies’ Chief Operating Officer Craig Salvalaggio is featured in... 17 minute read [Read More](https://blog.appliedmfg.com/blog/csia-podcast-craig-salvalaggio) [**Latest Employee News**](https://blog.appliedmfg.com/blog/tag/employees) ### Top Posts [Prev](https://blog.appliedmfg.com/blog/page/8) [7](https://blog.appliedmfg.com/blog/page/7) [8](https://blog.appliedmfg.com/blog/page/8) [9](https://blog.appliedmfg.com/blog/page/9) [10](https://blog.appliedmfg.com/blog/page/10) [11](https://blog.appliedmfg.com/blog/page/11) [Next](https://blog.appliedmfg.com/blog/page/10) ## 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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