Robotic Industries Association Event to Feature Robot Safety Standard and Robot Risk Assessment Courses at One Day Event

Orion, Michigan - February 17, 2012 - Applied Manufacturing Technologies (AMT), a leading supplier of factory automation design, engineering and process consulting services today announced it will host the Robotic Industries Association's (RIA) Robot Safety Standard Seminar March 6th at its headquarters in Orion, Michigan. The event will feature a morning session on the Robot Safety Standard (R15.06) and an afternoon session on Robot Risk Assessment. Instruction will be provided by the RIA.

"We are very excited to be hosting this event that will provide not only information on the existing safety standard but provide attendees with some insight into what to expect in the next revision which is expected to be released this year," said Mike Jacobs, chief executive officer of Applied Manufacturing Technologies.

The Robot Safety Standard training event is open to all industry participants with discounts on registration for RIA members. The event syllabus containing the complete course agenda is available online. Click here to register on-line. More information including a map and directions is available on the RIA's website .

Founded in 1989, Applied Manufacturing Technologies (AMT) is a leading supplier of complete automation and safety consulting and engineering services, offering single-source engineering solutions to the automation and manufacturing industries. The company's service offerings range from design and simulation to programming, installation and support of industrial automation solutions - including safety. The company's technical and industry expertise in automation for the automotive, aerospace, medical, heavy equipment and consumer products industries offers its customers the highest quality professional service available in the industrial arena. For more information contact Applied Manufacturing Technologies at 248-409-2000, or online at www.appliedmfg.com.