Founded in 1974, A3 is the world’s largest not-for profit trade association focused on robotics, artificial intelligence, machine vision & imaging, motion control & motors, and related automation technologies. A3 represents over 1350 member organizations including robotics and automation manufacturers, system integrators, component suppliers, end users, consulting firms, research groups, and educational institutions. A3’s flagship Automate Show, held annually, is North America’s largest robotics and automation trade show, featuring over 850 exhibitors and attracting over 35,000 registrants. Other A3 events include the annual International Robot Safety Conference, the Humanoid Robot Forum, the A3 Business Forum, and specialty events focused on artificial intelligence, machine vision, robotic grinding & finishing and other key industry topics.  A3 also develops industry standards, collects and reports quarterly statistics, holds over 50 webinars a year, and has a content-rich website attracting over a million visitors per year. For more details, visit www.automate.org or call 734 994 6088.