An Applied Manufacturing Technologies (AMT) engineer has attained an Ignition Gold Certification, and AMT is actively training three other engineers to be certified. Ignition, developed by Inductive Automation, is an industrial server software platform designed to connect SQL databases with plant floor equipment.
AMT focuses on automation engineering, specializing in advanced material handling, end-of-line solutions, on-demand engineering services, and cutting-edge autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) for warehousing and logistics.
“This initiative reflects our commitment to deepening our technical expertise so we can continue delivering innovative, data-driven solutions to meet the evolving demands of our customers,” says Craig Salvalaggio, president at AMT. "It’s a meaningful step in expanding our Ignition expertise across the team.”
With a wide range of compatible brands and models, Ignition functions as a central hub for integrating production systems and IT. The platform collects data, facilitates the design of industrial applications, and supports the deployment of web clients to users globally. To become Ignition Gold Certified, engineers must enroll in Inductive University and complete comprehensive training, pass certification exams and demonstrate proficiency with real-world projects.
“The engineers we are training on Ignition are not just savvy with this one platform, they are fully trained automation engineers, competent in programming PLCs and industrial robots, who have now also developed skills to support Ignition projects,” says Dinesh Vasabakthula, controls software lead engineer at AMT. “This allows our engineers to bring considerable value to a project. In addition, we have a subset of the team who are capable of engineering and consulting on the ‘back-end’ work involved in Ignition deployment.”
AMT recently supported a life sciences company by deploying the Ignition platform to automate and monitor critical steps in their process. Using Ignition’s capabilities for visualization, real-time data acquisition and system connectivity, AMT enabled the facility to track and control cycle parameters and product movement from entry to exit, ensuring transparency and traceability throughout the operation. The Ignition system integrates with the customer’s MES and provides dashboards, alerts and audit logs to support both operational efficiency and regulatory compliance. As a result, the client achieved improved overall product quality and ensured complete batch safety, demonstrating the value of Ignition in complex, compliance-driven environments.
In addition to Ignition, AMT's engineering service capabilities include automation consulting, industrial controls, robot programming, field and automation support, and AMR deployment, offering comprehensive solutions to optimize manufacturing operations.
