The Association for Advancing Automation (A3) is the leading global advocate for the benefits of automating. A3 promotes automation technologies and ideas that transform the way business is done. Members of A3 represent nearly 1,100 automation manufacturers, component suppliers, system integrators, end users, academic institutions, research groups, and consulting firms that drive automation forward worldwide.
A3 hosts a number of industry-leading events, including the International Robotics Safety Conference, the AI & Smart Automation Conference, Autonomous Mobile Robots & Logistics Week, The Vision Show, the A3 Business Forum (Jan. 16 to 18, 2023, in Orlando) and the Automate Show (May 22 to 25, 2023, in Detroit)
March 18, 2026 · This Special Focus Issue explores mobile robots of various form factors in use across the supply chain
October 22, 2025 · This Special Focus Issue explores robotics and automation in industrial manufacturing settings
April 23, 2025 · This Special Focus Issue explores various picking, palletizing, packing and manufacturing robots, and features a special Automate 2025 Preview section.
August 30, 2021 · Industrial automation is rapidly diversifying to augment human workers in any production environment.
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May 27, 2026 · What happened in automation and robotics news in May 2026?
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May 26, 2026 · Cybernetix Ventures’ event kicks off Robotics Tech Week 2026 slate of events
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May 20, 2026 · Preview the manufacturing and warehouse components that will be on the Automate show floor
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May 20, 2026 · Preview the manufacturing and warehouse robots and software that will be on the Automate show floor
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May 18, 2026 · What can attendees expect at North America's largest robotics and automation event?
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May 14, 2026 · Report shows strong gains in life sciences, electronics, food and cobots despite cyclical Automotive OEM slowdown
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April 30, 2026 · Honor recognizes global leadership and real-world applications advancing automation
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February 25, 2026 · What happened in automation and robotics news in February 2026?
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February 20, 2026 · Series explores how automation is reshaping human lives across industries and sectors
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February 6, 2026 · New data highlights non-automotive sector gains, strong Q4 finish
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February 3, 2026 · Reps. Jay Obernolte, Jennifer McClellan and Rep. Bob Latta propose the act
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January 20, 2026 · NVIDIA-sponsored Humanoid Robot Pavilion to showcase, educate Automate attendees
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January 14, 2026 · Three-part U.S. robot safety standard offers guidance for industrial robot cell users
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January 1, 2026 · See which manufacturing, warehousing and logistics trade shows are happening in 2026
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December 15, 2025 · Industry professionals to convene and discuss business-critical insights for automation success
