Association for Advancing Automation (A3)

The Association for Advancing Automation (A3) is North America's largest automation trade association, founded in 1974 and based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, representing more than 1,400 member organizations across robotics, artificial intelligence, machine vision, and motion control. A3 runs the Automate trade show, develops industry standards and certifications, publishes market research, and advocates for the sector. It is a strong fit for robotics, automation, and Industry 4.0 startups seeking visibility, standards, and customer and partner connections.