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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October 10, 2026 · Experts from Amazon Robotics, NVIDIA, OSHA, Boston Dynamics and more will address new safety requirements and practical guidance for robot users
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October 4, 2026 · Third installment of IMR safety standard addresses day-to-day operation, risk assessment and management of change
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September 30, 2026 · What happened in automation and robotics news in September 2026?
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September 2, 2026 · Waymo, NVIDIA, Tesla leaders scheduled to speak at two-day Santa Clara conference
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August 26, 2026 · What happened in automation and robotics news in August 2026?
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August 11, 2026 · New data shows second-quarter growth across semiconductors/electronics, automotive components, food and consumer goods, metals and life sciences
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June 30, 2026 · What happened in automation and robotics news in June 2026?
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June 24, 2026 · North America’s largest robotics and automation event winds down
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June 23, 2026 · Automate’s largest day ever draws huge crowds to McCormick Place
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June 22, 2026 · North America’s largest robotics and automation event kicks off
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June 15, 2026 · North America’s largest automation and robotics event takes place June 22-25
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June 11, 2026 · Veteran robotics professor recognized as Automate 2026 spotlights the next generation of automation talent
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June 8, 2026 · Keynotes explore forces reshaping automation and the future of work
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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
