Association for Advancing Automation

About Association for Advancing Automation

The Association for Advancing Automation (A3) is an industry association that connects innovators, businesses, and technologies across robotics, vision and imaging, motion control, and industrial AI. It serves as a hub for information, standards, certifications, events, and workforce development to advance automation adoption globally, with a focus on North American markets and international partners. The organization operates under the Automate umbrella, hosting industry intelligence, educational resources, and events such as the Automate Show. Based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, A3 advocates for policy, standards, and commercial opportunities in the automation sector.