On February 4, 2026, AMT President Craig Salvalaggio will present “The Automate Journey and End User Implementation Roadmap” at MD&M West 2026, offering expert insights into automation strategy, integration, and workforce transformation.
MD&M West is one of the largest and most influential medtech events in North America, showcasing cutting-edge innovations in medical design, manufacturing, and automation. The event features expert-led sessions, hands-on exhibits, and networking with leaders across the medical device and advanced manufacturing industries.
Craig Salvalaggio will speak on the Center Stage (#5593), delivering a session titled:
“The Automate Journey and End User Implementation Roadmap”
🗓 Wednesday, February 4, 2026
🕒 3:00 PM PST
Presentation Information
The Automate Journey and End User Implementation Roadmap
Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 3:00 pm on the Center Stage – Booth 5593
Join Craig Salvalaggio for an in-depth discussion on how implementing automation can be a game-changer. As technologies advance, labor challenges continue to impact both output and costs, many manufacturers are looking to automation as a solution for meeting their manufacturing challenges.
To ensure automation makes a positive impact on your manufacturing environment, it helps to understand your true objectives while balancing technical and business challenges along your journey. Those in the role of an automation champion must not only oversee the evaluation and adoption of robotics and automation; they must also understand how automation changes the entire business model and can affect all aspects of enterprise operations.
Key Takeaways:
- Key factors to help you decide, design, integrate and install automation into your facility
- How to balance technical and business objectives throughout your automation initiative
- Developing the workforce of the future to work with technology
- Leveraging industrial automation and new technology to achieve higher productivity
MD&M West Information
Event: MD&M West 2026
Date: February 4, 2026 at 3:00 PM PST
Agenda: Click to view the conference agenda
Location: Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim, CA, Center Stage, Booth 5593
Registration: Click to register
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About Craig Salvalaggio
Craig Salvalaggio, President at Applied Manufacturing Technologies
Craig Salvalaggio has served the role of President and Chief Operating Officer of AMT for the past five years. He leads overall operations of Applied Manufacturing Technologies along with sales, engineering, and talent management. His technical skills in automation and robotics combined with his leadership ability, led to his current role. His strategic mission is to continue driving growth and diversity of both the systems and services market segments. Craig brings over 20 years of automation experience to AMT and holds a BS in mechanical engineering from Lake Superior State University, a masters in operations management, and an MBA from Kettering University. Craig is actively involved in the Association for Advancing Automation (A3) as a board of director on the Robotics Tech Sector Board, committee member, and the Co-Chair of the Certified Integrator Committee. Craig is a regular speaker and panelist on a variety of industry association events providing technical insights into emerging technologies, culture, and talent management.
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