AMT President Craig Salvalaggio will share his expertise on automation implementation as part of a featured panel discussion in the Automate Show Theater, taking place May 12–14, 2025, at Huntington Place in Detroit, MI.
The Automate Conference, hosted alongside the Automate Show, is North America’s leading automation solutions event. With a full schedule of keynote sessions, educational panels, and live exhibits, it brings together manufacturers, OEMs, system integrators, and industry leaders to explore innovations and best practices in robotics, AI, machine vision, motion control, and more.
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Presentation Information
Getting Started With Automation: Lessons from System Integrators
Monday, May 12, 2025 at 11:00 am in the Automate Show Theater – Booth 4832
Join Craig Salvalaggio for an in-depth discussion on how implementing automation can be a game-changer for manufacturers and businesses. Knowing where to start can be a challenge and in this panel discussion, experienced system integrators will share key insights, best practices, and real-world lessons learned from helping companies successfully adopt automation. Panelists will discuss common pitfalls to avoid, how to evaluate your automation needs, strategies for scaling solutions, and the role of system integrators in ensuring a smooth transition. Whether you’re just beginning your automation journey or looking to optimize existing processes, this session will provide valuable guidance to help you make informed decisions and maximize your return on investment.
Presentation: Getting Started With Automation: Lessons from System Integrators
Presenters:
Craig Salvalaggio, President at Applied Manufacturing Technologies
Joseph Gemma, Chief Revenue Officer at Wauseon Machine and Manufacturing
Corwin Carson, President and CCO at Acieta
Stuart Shepherd, President at Shepherd Solutions, Inc.
Shawn Smith, Director of Sales, Life Sciences at JR Automation
Automate Show Information
Event: Automate Conference and Show
Date: May 12-15, 2025
Agenda: Click to view the conference agenda
Location: Huntington Place, Detroit, MI – view parking map
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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