Who We Are
A3 is North America’s largest automation trade association representing more than 1,400 organizations involved in robotics, artificial intelligence, machine vision & imaging, motion control & motors and related automation technologies.
Our Mission
A3 is THE global advocate for the benefits of automating. We promote automation technologies and ideas that transform the way business is done. Since our founding in 1974 as a robotics association, we have become the trusted resource for companies looking for valuable education and information on how to successfully automate.
What We do
A3 sponsors trade shows, conferences and other networking events, hosts the leading global website on automation technologies, collects industry statistics and generates market research, develops consensus standards, provides certification programs, hosts webinars and podcasts, and engages in a wide variety of other educational activities. We are the voice of the automation industry to policy makers, the news media, and the general public, advocating on behalf of our members throughout the world.
A3 Advocacy Principles
These Advocacy Principles represent key drivers for the support and expansion of the robotics and automation industries. While our focus is on the United States, these principles would also benefit allied countries in other regions, and we welcome their broader adoption by government officials elsewhere.