Association for Advancing Automation (A3)

The Association for Advancing Automation (A3) is the umbrella organization for 3 robotics associations: the Robotic Industries Association (RIA), Motion Control Association (MCA) and  Advancing Vision + Imaging (AIA).

RIA has 334 company members, AIA has 334 members, and MCA has 111 members. Combined, A3 represents over 750 automation manufacturers, component suppliers, system integrators, end users, research groups and consulting firms.

A3’s primary mission is to promote automation technologies and the ideas that transform business.

How A3 Promotes Technology

• sponsors trade shows, conferences, and other networking events
• develops leading global websites on automation technologies
• collects industry statistics and generates market research
• develops consensus standards
• provides multiple certification programs
• engages in a wide variety of educational activities