Applied Manufacturing Technologies, or AMT, today announced that it has opened a second factory near its headquarters in Orion, Mich. It said the new facility will “empower collaboration and industry innovations” for its industrial automation and robotics customers. “Thanks to a year of unprecedented growth, AMT has had the opportunity to invest in our future by nearly doubling our production area,” said Michael Jacobs, founder and CEO of Applied Manufacturing Technologies. “We have thoughtfully designed the new facility at 250…
Applied Manufacturing Technologies, or AMT, last week announced the details of its planned presentations at Automate 2022 in Detroit and its collaboration with Liberty Reach Inc. “Applied Manufacturing Technologies will have an extensive presence at Automate 2022,” said Rick VandenBoom, vice president of sales at AMT. “Not only are we presenting two of-the-moment technical seminars at our booth, but we will also be showcasing groundbreaking robotic and AI technology for mixed-case palletizing/depalletizing/decanting of multiple cases using optimized best-fit finding algorithms.”…
Automation systems integrator Applied Manufacturing Technologies this week announced it will unveil its new robotic decanting technology it developed in partnership with 3D machine vision automation company Liberty Reach at the Automate 2022 trade show next month. Using a FANUC CRX-10iA collaborative robot and Schmalz FXCB vacuum gripping system, the Orion, Mich.-based company’s robotic cell will show solution planning for de-layering and tote filling. It uses defined box and tote parameters to optimize the tote fill and solve the entire…
…Michael P. Jacobs, founder and CEO of Applied Manufacturing Technologies (AMT). He will be among the first three to be honored at a special dinner during A3's Automate 2022 Show and Conference in Detroit on June 8. Jacobs will be honored for his leadership in automation. Prior to AMT, he led the product development and market introduction of robotic simulation and offling programming systems at GMF Robotics (now FANUC). “Recognition by industry leaders with an award that bears the name…
Applied Manufacturing Technologies, an automation engineering company supporting manufacturers, robot companies, systems integrators, line builders, and automation users worldwide, today announced a strategic partnership with robotic tooling and software manufacturer Soft Robotics Inc. “We have seen a sharp uptick in requests to provide specialized material handling solutions for a variety of industries,” stated Rick Vanden Boom, vice president of sales at Applied Manufacturing Technologies (AMT). “We are excited to partner with Soft Robotics as a preferred system integrator to best…
…Electric; Tyler McCoy, JR Automation Technologies LLC; Gary McMurray, Georgia Institute of Technology; Craig Salvalaggio, Applied Manufacturing Technologies; Walter Vahey, Teradyne; and Carol Woten, Genesis Systems - IPG Photonics Company. After many years of dedicated service, Catherine Morris, ATI Industrial Automation; Stu Shepherd, Universal Robots; and Mike Jacobs, Applied Manufacturing Technologies are departing the RIA Board. These three board members were recognized at the recent A3 Business Forum for their service to the industry and to the RIA and A3…
…Industries Association will include Mike Jacobs, CEO, Applied Manufacturing Technologies and Chair of the RIA Board and Scott Eckert, CEO of Rethink Robotics and RIA Board Member. Participating panelists include Qu Daokui, President of Siasun; Liu Erbing, Vice President of Risong Technology; Joe Gemma, Chief Regional Officer of KUKA; and Stu Shepherd, CEO of Gudel US. The event starts April 4 at 10:15am in the Future of Automation theater on the Automate show floor. Thirteen Chinese automation companies are participating…
…technicians. “The training facility at Schneider is very impressive,” said Jason Markesino, lead technical trainer, Applied Manufacturing Technologies. “The cell provides customers and employees a hands-on experience with a variety of automation hardware and software, such as PLC, VFD (variable-frequency drive), servo and robotics. It replicates real-world applications, preparing employees to troubleshoot potential issues in the field. It is encouraging to see Schneider’s investment in its employees, and in providing the complete package for its customers.” Click here for more…
