From A3 Vision & Imaging to ONE A3: Together, we’re building the future of automation. 🚀 For 50 years, the Association for Advancing Automation (A3) has been at the forefront of innovation. From the first Robots Show in 1976 to launching groundbreaking standards like R15.06, and now uniting under ONE A3 in 2021, we’ve been the trusted partner driving advancements in robotics, vision, motion control, and artificial intelligence. Our journey has brought us here – a unified voice for the automation industry, empowering over 1,300 members and countless professionals worldwide. 🌍 As we celebrate this milestone, we’re more committed than ever to shaping the future of automation. Highlights from our timeline: 📅 1974: RIA is founded, paving the way for the robotics industry. 🏆 1977: The Joseph F. Engelberger Awards, the "Nobel Prize of Robotics," debuts. 📖 1986: RIA publishes the first Robot Safety Standard, becoming a global leader in safety and standards. 💡 2021: A3 merges into one trade group, expanding to serve the AI sector. 🎉 2024: A3 celebrates 50 years of advancing the industry and hosts the largest Automate Show in North America! Follow A3 - Association for Advancing Automation to stay at the forefront of A3 Vision & Imaging, explore automation innovations, and celebrate 50 years of progress!
