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## All Posts

[![The Evolution of Industrial Fermentation](https://blog.amg-eng.com/hubfs/Industrial%20Fermentation.jpg)](https://blog.amg-eng.com/the-evolution-of-industrial-fermentation)

### [The Evolution of Industrial Fermentation](https://blog.amg-eng.com/the-evolution-of-industrial-fermentation)

[![Alberto G. Mendez](https://blog.amg-eng.com/hubfs/AMG%201980-2000%20Alberto-Edit%20BW.jpg)](https://blog.amg-eng.com/alberto-g-mendez-legacy)

### [Alberto G. Mendez](https://blog.amg-eng.com/alberto-g-mendez-legacy)

[![Structure for Large Bulk Material Handling and Storage: Case Study](https://blog.amg-eng.com/hubfs/Figure%207%20-Jonesburg%20Pics%20099.jpg)](https://blog.amg-eng.com/structure-for-large-bulk-material-handling-and-storage-case-study)

### [Structure for Large Bulk Material Handling and Storage: Case Study](https://blog.amg-eng.com/structure-for-large-bulk-material-handling-and-storage-case-study)

[![Meet AMG Custom Controls, LLC](https://blog.amg-eng.com/hubfs/AMG%20Custom%20Controls%20Control%20Panel.jpg)](https://blog.amg-eng.com/meet-amg-custom-controls-llc-a-new-panel-shop-built-on-40-years-of-engineering-excellence)

### [Meet AMG Custom Controls, LLC](https://blog.amg-eng.com/meet-amg-custom-controls-llc-a-new-panel-shop-built-on-40-years-of-engineering-excellence)

[![New Automation Solution for CBD Extraction Industry](https://blog.amg-eng.com/hubfs/IMG_5158.jpg)](https://blog.amg-eng.com/new-automation-solution-for-cbd-extraction-industry)

### [New Automation Solution for CBD Extraction Industry](https://blog.amg-eng.com/new-automation-solution-for-cbd-extraction-industry)

[![Ohio Manufacturing Alliance to Fight COVID-19](https://blog.amg-eng.com/hubfs/untitled-.jpg)](https://blog.amg-eng.com/amg-ohio-manufacturing-alliance-covid-19)

### [Ohio Manufacturing Alliance to Fight COVID-19](https://blog.amg-eng.com/amg-ohio-manufacturing-alliance-covid-19)

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### [AMG Inc. COVID-19 Update](https://blog.amg-eng.com/amg-inc-covid-19-update)

[![Multi-Location Storage Silo Door Investigation: Case Study](https://blog.amg-eng.com/hubfs/Figure1.png)](https://blog.amg-eng.com/multi-location-storage-silo-door-investigation-case-study)

### [Multi-Location Storage Silo Door Investigation: Case Study](https://blog.amg-eng.com/multi-location-storage-silo-door-investigation-case-study)

[![40 Years of Engineering Excellence – a Few Words from Our President and Founder](https://blog.amg-eng.com/hubfs/DSC01073-2.jpg)](https://blog.amg-eng.com/thank-you-for-40-amazing-years)

### [40 Years of Engineering Excellence – a Few Words from Our President and Founder](https://blog.amg-eng.com/thank-you-for-40-amazing-years)

[![Boiler Feedwater Deaeration: How To Keep Your Steam System Clean, Efficient, Up & Running](https://blog.amg-eng.com/hubfs/Boiler%20Feedwater%20Blog.png)](https://blog.amg-eng.com/boiler-feedwater-deaeration)

### [Boiler Feedwater Deaeration: How To Keep Your Steam System Clean, Efficient, Up & Running](https://blog.amg-eng.com/boiler-feedwater-deaeration)

[![Pipe Stress Analysis: How To Get Your Plant Piping Right](https://blog.amg-eng.com/hubfs/AMG%20Blog_Pipe%20Stress%20Analysis.png)](https://blog.amg-eng.com/pipe-stress-analysis-how-to-get-your-plant-piping-right)

### [Pipe Stress Analysis: How To Get Your Plant Piping Right](https://blog.amg-eng.com/pipe-stress-analysis-how-to-get-your-plant-piping-right)

[![12 Critical Considerations When Designing A Bulk Dry Goods Storage System](https://blog.amg-eng.com/hubfs/blog-dry-goods.jpg)](https://blog.amg-eng.com/12-critical-considerations-when-designing-a-bulk-dry-goods-storage-system)

### [12 Critical Considerations When Designing A Bulk Dry Goods Storage System](https://blog.amg-eng.com/12-critical-considerations-when-designing-a-bulk-dry-goods-storage-system)

[![Industrial Compressed Air Systems: What To Know When Designing A New System](https://blog.amg-eng.com/hubfs/CompressedAirSystemEngineering.png)](https://blog.amg-eng.com/industrial-compressed-air-systems-what-to-know-when-designing-a-new-system)

### [Industrial Compressed Air Systems: What To Know When Designing A New System](https://blog.amg-eng.com/industrial-compressed-air-systems-what-to-know-when-designing-a-new-system)

[![Skim Pit Case](https://blog.amg-eng.com/hubfs/images/Resource%20Page/Skim-Pit-Case-Study.png)](https://blog.amg-eng.com/skim-pit-case)

### [Skim Pit Case](https://blog.amg-eng.com/skim-pit-case)

[![Steam Boiler Systems: What Every Project Engineer Should Know](https://blog.amg-eng.com/hubfs/Steam_Boiler_Facility_Equipment.gif)](https://blog.amg-eng.com/steam-boiler-systems-project-engineer-should-know)

### [Steam Boiler Systems: What Every Project Engineer Should Know](https://blog.amg-eng.com/steam-boiler-systems-project-engineer-should-know)

[![Soybean Oil Extractor Case Study](https://blog.amg-eng.com/hubfs/images/Resource%20Page/Soybean-Case-Study.png)](https://blog.amg-eng.com/soybean-oil-extractor-case-study)

### [Soybean Oil Extractor Case Study](https://blog.amg-eng.com/soybean-oil-extractor-case-study)

[![Mechanical Conveying Systems 101: What Every Project Engineer Should Know](https://blog.amg-eng.com/hubfs/images/Blog_Post_Images/AMG_MechanicalConveying.png)](https://blog.amg-eng.com/mechanical-conveying-systems-should-know)

### [Mechanical Conveying Systems 101: What Every Project Engineer Should Know](https://blog.amg-eng.com/mechanical-conveying-systems-should-know)

[![Team Feature: Tim McCrate](https://blog.amg-eng.com/hubfs/Tim.jpg)](https://blog.amg-eng.com/tim-mccrate-profile)

### [Team Feature: Tim McCrate](https://blog.amg-eng.com/tim-mccrate-profile)

[![Pneumatic Conveying Systems 101: What Every Project Engineer Should Know](https://blog.amg-eng.com/hubfs/images/Blog_Post_Images/Pneumatic%20Conveying%20Blog%20Feature%20Image.png)](https://blog.amg-eng.com/pneumatic-conveying-systems-should-know)

### [Pneumatic Conveying Systems 101: What Every Project Engineer Should Know](https://blog.amg-eng.com/pneumatic-conveying-systems-should-know)

[![Introducing the New AMG, Inc Brand](https://blog.amg-eng.com/hubfs/images/Blog_Post_Images/AMG_Inc_Color_logo-01-01.jpg)](https://blog.amg-eng.com/introducing-new-amg-brand)

### [Introducing the New AMG, Inc Brand](https://blog.amg-eng.com/introducing-new-amg-brand)

[![Cooling Towers 101: What Every Project Engineer Needs To Know](https://blog.amg-eng.com/hubfs/images/Blog_Post_Images/AMG%20Cooling%20Towers%20101%20Blog.png)](https://blog.amg-eng.com/cooling-towers-sizing-need-to-know)

### [Cooling Towers 101: What Every Project Engineer Needs To Know](https://blog.amg-eng.com/cooling-towers-sizing-need-to-know)

[![6 Engineering Costs That Dramatically Affect Process Equipment Scope](https://blog.amg-eng.com/hubfs/images/Blog_Post_Images/Screen%20Shot%202018-03-07%20at%208.40.27%20PM.png)](https://blog.amg-eng.com/engineering-costs-that-dramatically-affect-process-equipment-scope)

### [6 Engineering Costs That Dramatically Affect Process Equipment Scope](https://blog.amg-eng.com/engineering-costs-that-dramatically-affect-process-equipment-scope)

[![HOW TO BUILD AN ACCURATE CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE TO INSTALL NEW PROCESS EQUIPMENT](https://blog.amg-eng.com/hubfs/images/Blog_Post_Images/Screen%20Shot%202018-03-07%20at%208.49.02%20PM.png)](https://blog.amg-eng.com/build-an-accurate-schedule-to-install-process-equipment)

### [HOW TO BUILD AN ACCURATE CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE TO INSTALL NEW PROCESS EQUIPMENT](https://blog.amg-eng.com/build-an-accurate-schedule-to-install-process-equipment)

[![Avoid These Common Mistakes When Reviewing Process Equipment Bids](https://blog.amg-eng.com/hubfs/images/Blog_Post_Images/AMG_SC_blog1_prvw.png)](https://blog.amg-eng.com/avoid-these-common-mistakes-when-reviewing-process-equipment-bids)

### [Avoid These Common Mistakes When Reviewing Process Equipment Bids](https://blog.amg-eng.com/avoid-these-common-mistakes-when-reviewing-process-equipment-bids)

[![Torsion Ring Case Study](https://blog.amg-eng.com/hubfs/images/Resource%20Page/Torsion-Ring.png)](https://blog.amg-eng.com/torsion-ring-case-study)

### [Torsion Ring Case Study](https://blog.amg-eng.com/torsion-ring-case-study)

[![Team Feature: Kevin Croker](https://blog.amg-eng.com/hubfs/images/Blog_Post_Images/kevin-croker.jpg)](https://blog.amg-eng.com/cad-technician-kevin-croker)

### [Team Feature: Kevin Croker](https://blog.amg-eng.com/cad-technician-kevin-croker)

[![Spark Box Case Study](https://blog.amg-eng.com/hubfs/images/Resource%20Page/Spark-Box-Case-Study.png)](https://blog.amg-eng.com/spark-box-case-study)

### [Spark Box Case Study](https://blog.amg-eng.com/spark-box-case-study)

[![Vibration Resistant Floor Case Study](https://blog.amg-eng.com/hubfs/images/Resource%20Page/Vibration-Floor.png)](https://blog.amg-eng.com/vibration-resistant-floor-case-study)

### [Vibration Resistant Floor Case Study](https://blog.amg-eng.com/vibration-resistant-floor-case-study)

[![Team Feature: William Corwin](https://blog.amg-eng.com/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202017-08-30%20at%204.15.51%20PM.png)](https://blog.amg-eng.com/cad-technician-william-corwin)

### [Team Feature: William Corwin](https://blog.amg-eng.com/cad-technician-william-corwin)

[![Engineering Terms & Definitions](https://blog.amg-eng.com/hs-fs/hub/1963460/file-4081711158.jpg)](https://blog.amg-eng.com/engineering-terms-glossary)

### [Engineering Terms & Definitions](https://blog.amg-eng.com/engineering-terms-glossary)

[![Cooling Tower Capacity: Case Study](https://blog.amg-eng.com/hubfs/images/Blog_Post_Images/AMG_COOLINGTOWER.png)](https://blog.amg-eng.com/cooling-tower-capacity-case-study)

### [Cooling Tower Capacity: Case Study](https://blog.amg-eng.com/cooling-tower-capacity-case-study)

[![Ethanol Plant Optimization Beyond Pinch Analysis: Case Study](https://blog.amg-eng.com/hubfs/images/Blog_Post_Images/AMG_ETHANOL.png)](https://blog.amg-eng.com/ethanol-plant-optimization-beyond-pinch-analysis)

### [Ethanol Plant Optimization Beyond Pinch Analysis: Case Study](https://blog.amg-eng.com/ethanol-plant-optimization-beyond-pinch-analysis)

[![Solvent Extraction Plant Optimization: Case Study](https://blog.amg-eng.com/hubfs/images/Blog_Post_Images/AMG_SOLVENT.png)](https://blog.amg-eng.com/solvent-extraction-plant-optimization)

### [Solvent Extraction Plant Optimization: Case Study](https://blog.amg-eng.com/solvent-extraction-plant-optimization)

[![How to Choose a Good Structural Engineer | Costs & Tips](https://blog.amg-eng.com/hs-fs/hub/1963460/file-4081713168.jpg)](https://blog.amg-eng.com/selecting-structural-engineer)

### [How to Choose a Good Structural Engineer | Costs & Tips](https://blog.amg-eng.com/selecting-structural-engineer)

[![Central Missouri Project](https://blog.amg-eng.com/hubfs/images/Blog_Post_Images/AMG_GREENFIELD.png)](https://blog.amg-eng.com/central-missouri-project-case-study)

### [Central Missouri Project](https://blog.amg-eng.com/central-missouri-project-case-study)

<https://blog.amg-eng.com/5-process-engineering-challenges>

### [5 Challenges Every Process Engineering Team Faces—And What To Do About Them](https://blog.amg-eng.com/5-process-engineering-challenges)

[![5 More Reasons to Add an Engineering Consultant to Your Process Team](https://blog.amg-eng.com/hubfs/images/Blog_Post_Images/ProcessConsultant.png)](https://blog.amg-eng.com/why-process-engineer-consultant)

### [5 More Reasons to Add an Engineering Consultant to Your Process Team](https://blog.amg-eng.com/why-process-engineer-consultant)

[![Detailed Engineering: Services & Design Process](https://blog.amg-eng.com/hs-fs/hub/1963460/file-4081713168.jpg)](https://blog.amg-eng.com/detailed-engineering)

### [Detailed Engineering: Services & Design Process](https://blog.amg-eng.com/detailed-engineering)

[![Process Engineering: From Concept to Profitability With One Simple Decision](https://blog.amg-eng.com/hubfs/images/Blog_Post_Images/Equipment_Procurement.png)](https://blog.amg-eng.com/industrial-process-engineering)

### [Process Engineering: From Concept to Profitability With One Simple Decision](https://blog.amg-eng.com/industrial-process-engineering)

[![3 Key Excel Features for Powerful Business Financial Data Analysis](https://blog.amg-eng.com/hubfs/Excel-Features.png)](https://blog.amg-eng.com/3-key-excel-features-for-powerful-business-financial-data-analysis)

### [3 Key Excel Features for Powerful Business Financial Data Analysis](https://blog.amg-eng.com/3-key-excel-features-for-powerful-business-financial-data-analysis)

[![7 Questions to Ask to Reality Check a Facility Project Schedule](https://blog.amg-eng.com/hubfs/images/Blog_Post_Images/Realistic-Project-Schedules.png)](https://blog.amg-eng.com/7-facility-project-schedule-questions)

### [7 Questions to Ask to Reality Check a Facility Project Schedule](https://blog.amg-eng.com/7-facility-project-schedule-questions)

[![Key Ways That Construction Type Can Affect Facility Construction Project Capital](https://blog.amg-eng.com/hubfs/Capital_Considerations_Type_of_Construction/Facility-Construction-Types.png)](https://blog.amg-eng.com/construction-type-affects-facility-construction-project-capital)

### [Key Ways That Construction Type Can Affect Facility Construction Project Capital](https://blog.amg-eng.com/construction-type-affects-facility-construction-project-capital)

[![A Simple Tool To Predict The Total Cost of a Facility Construction Project](https://blog.amg-eng.com/hubfs/images/Blog_Post_Images/FactoredCostEstimating.jpg)](https://blog.amg-eng.com/facility-construction-cost-estimating-tool-amg-inc)

### [A Simple Tool To Predict The Total Cost of a Facility Construction Project](https://blog.amg-eng.com/facility-construction-cost-estimating-tool-amg-inc)

[![HydroMilling: Process and Benefits](https://blog.amg-eng.com/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202018-09-19%20at%209.10.57%20AM.png)](https://blog.amg-eng.com/hydromilling-info)

### [HydroMilling: Process and Benefits](https://blog.amg-eng.com/hydromilling-info)

[![Food Before Fuel Hydromilling](https://blog.amg-eng.com/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202018-09-19%20at%209.16.54%20AM.png)](https://blog.amg-eng.com/food-before-fuel-hydromilling)

### [Food Before Fuel Hydromilling](https://blog.amg-eng.com/food-before-fuel-hydromilling)

[![Corn Germ Wet Milling: Process & Benefits](https://blog.amg-eng.com/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202018-09-19%20at%209.03.00%20AM.png)](https://blog.amg-eng.com/germ-wet-milling-info)

### [Corn Germ Wet Milling: Process & Benefits](https://blog.amg-eng.com/germ-wet-milling-info)

[![Process Equipment Procurement - The Hidden Schedule Killer](https://blog.amg-eng.com/hubfs/images/Blog_Post_Images/Equipment_Procurement.png)](https://blog.amg-eng.com/industrial-equipment-procurement)

### [Process Equipment Procurement - The Hidden Schedule Killer](https://blog.amg-eng.com/industrial-equipment-procurement)

[![8 Key Facility Capital Cost Factors On Every Industrial Construction Project](https://blog.amg-eng.com/hubfs/images/Blog_Post_Images/Blog_Featured_Image.jpg)](https://blog.amg-eng.com/industrial-project-cost-reduction-opportunities)

### [8 Key Facility Capital Cost Factors On Every Industrial Construction Project](https://blog.amg-eng.com/industrial-project-cost-reduction-opportunities)

[![Metrics, Metrics, Metrics: How Does Earned Value Management Support Cost & Schedule Control?](https://blog.amg-eng.com/hubfs/images/Blog_Post_Images/engineering_project_management.jpg)](https://blog.amg-eng.com/earned-value-management-support-cost-schedule-control)

### [Metrics, Metrics, Metrics: How Does Earned Value Management Support Cost & Schedule Control?](https://blog.amg-eng.com/earned-value-management-support-cost-schedule-control)

[![Team Feature: Leslie Addison Project Accountant](https://blog.amg-eng.com/hubfs/images/Blog_Post_Images/leslie-addison.jpg)](https://blog.amg-eng.com/leslie-addison-project-accountant)

### [Team Feature: Leslie Addison Project Accountant](https://blog.amg-eng.com/leslie-addison-project-accountant)

[![Team Feature: Mick Leighner CAD Technician](https://blog.amg-eng.com/hubfs/images/Blog_Post_Images/mick-leighner.jpg)](https://blog.amg-eng.com/mick-leighner-cad-technician)

### [Team Feature: Mick Leighner CAD Technician](https://blog.amg-eng.com/mick-leighner-cad-technician)

[![Team Feature: Drew McEnany Structural Engineer](https://blog.amg-eng.com/hubfs/images/Blog_Post_Images/drew-mcenaney.jpg)](https://blog.amg-eng.com/drew-mcenany-structural-engineer)

### [Team Feature: Drew McEnany Structural Engineer](https://blog.amg-eng.com/drew-mcenany-structural-engineer)

[![EPA Engineering Guidelines: The Essentials](https://blog.amg-eng.com/hubfs/images/Blog_Post_Images/cat-51663_640.jpg)](https://blog.amg-eng.com/epa-engineering-guidelines-the-essentials)

### [EPA Engineering Guidelines: The Essentials](https://blog.amg-eng.com/epa-engineering-guidelines-the-essentials)

[![Food Before Fuel NextGen Technology: How QTI-AMG, LLC is Empowering the Ethanol Industry](https://blog.amg-eng.com/hubfs/images/Blog_Post_Images/corn-691634_1280.jpg)](https://blog.amg-eng.com/food-before-fuel-nextgen-technology-qti-amg-llc-empowering-ethanol-industry)

### [Food Before Fuel NextGen Technology: How QTI-AMG, LLC is Empowering the Ethanol Industry](https://blog.amg-eng.com/food-before-fuel-nextgen-technology-qti-amg-llc-empowering-ethanol-industry)

[![Why Every Engineer Should Be Using 3D Laser Surveying](https://blog.amg-eng.com/hs-fs/file-4056554542-jpg/blog-files/laser-surveying.jpg)](https://blog.amg-eng.com/why-every-engineer-should-be-using-3d-laser-surveying/)

### [Why Every Engineer Should Be Using 3D Laser Surveying](https://blog.amg-eng.com/why-every-engineer-should-be-using-3d-laser-surveying/)

[![The Significant Impact of Intelligent Process & Instrumentation Diagrams](https://blog.amg-eng.com/hs-fs/file-4056558417-jpg/blog-files/board-453758_1280.jpg)](https://blog.amg-eng.com/intelligent-process-instrumentation-diagrams/)

### [The Significant Impact of Intelligent Process & Instrumentation Diagrams](https://blog.amg-eng.com/intelligent-process-instrumentation-diagrams/)

[![Plant Project Delivery Options: A Different Perspective](https://blog.amg-eng.com/hs-fs/file-4081713168-jpg/blog-files/file0001298222825.jpg)](https://blog.amg-eng.com/plant-project-delivery-options-a-different-perspective/)

### [Plant Project Delivery Options: A Different Perspective](https://blog.amg-eng.com/plant-project-delivery-options-a-different-perspective/)

[![Meet the Recipient of the 2014 AMG Engineering Scholarship](https://blog.amg-eng.com/hs-fs/file-4081712918-png/blog-files/ryan.png)](https://blog.amg-eng.com/2014-amg-engineering-scholarship-recipient/)

### [Meet the Recipient of the 2014 AMG Engineering Scholarship](https://blog.amg-eng.com/2014-amg-engineering-scholarship-recipient/)

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### [Experience Energy Efficient Lighting Design with LEDs](https://blog.amg-eng.com/experience-energy-efficiency-with-led-lighting-designs/)

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