Association for Advancing Automation

The Association for Advancing Automation (A3) is North America's largest trade association, representing over 1,400 organizations in robotics, artificial intelligence, machine vision, imaging, motion control, and motors. As a global advocate for automation since its founding in 1974, A3 promotes technologies and ideas that transform business operations. It serves as a trusted resource for education and information on successful automation, sponsoring trade shows, conferences, and networking events. A3 also hosts a leading global website on automation technologies, collects industry statistics, generates market research, develops consensus standards, and provides certification programs. The association is the voice of the automation industry, advocating for its members to policymakers, the news media, and the general public worldwide.