Applied Manufacturing Technologies (AMT) has expanded its engineering services portfolio to include Ignition by Inductive Automation, a tool for HMI and SCADA solutions in smart manufacturing automation systems. AMT has become a Credentialed System Integrator for Ignition and will offer Ignition programming as a core engineering service. The company has completed successful automation projects using Ignition programming, which has demonstrated the potential for data-driven, lean manufacturing and operational efficiency. Ignition enables comprehensive digital integration in industrial settings and allows for the connection of multiple devices and extensive data collection.