ORION, MI – Applied Manufacturing Technologies (AMT), a supplier of factory automation design, engineering and process consulting services, announced the appointment of Richard Saro as the company's new Automotive Account Manager. Saro will be supporting and partnering with new and existing customers to develop new, innovative solutions for the company's robotic automation customers in the automotive industry. Reporting to Andy Jones, the company's General Manager, Saro's responsibilities will include all aspects of account management, sales planning and execution.