The Association for Advancing Automation (A3) announced today that Automate 2017, North America’s largest showcase devoted to automation industry trends, leading-edge technology and business innovation, comes to Chicago’s McCormick Place April 3-6. Last held in 2015, the biennial event features over 300 exhibitors who comprise many of the industry’s leading manufacturers and system integrators of robotics, machine vision, metrology, software, safety, motion control and motors. Over 20,000 attendees are expected from all 50 states and more than 70 countries, including corporate decision-makers as well as press and analysts.
The conference and exhibition will enable participants to explore the future of automation, which is dynamically changing due to mobile and collaborative robots, cloud computing, smart manufacturing, Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and other innovations. System integrators will be located at the front of the exhibit hall to showcase the exciting ways that today’s most innovative automation technologies are solving real-world challenges. “Expert Huddles” take place across the show floor. Attendees can join these free sessions and have questions answered directly from the expert technologists in the field.
“Automate attendees come from a wide range of industries to see in person how the latest automation technologies can benefit their operations,” said Jeff Burnstein, A3 president. “They bring specific problems and are looking for real solutions in order to remain competitive in today’s global marketplace. Automate is where these critical business decisions can be made.”
The Future of Automation
The Automate 2017 Conference will
explore the future of automation with over 60 sessions on topics
including machine vision, robotics, supply chain automation, motion
control, automation strategy, IIoT, safety, workforce development,
machine learning, image processing and automation case studies. The
conference is fully integrated with the International Symposium on
Robotics-Americas (ISR),
a prestigious event that brings together thought leaders from around the
globe to discuss the latest applications and research in the field of
robotics and other automation technologies.
The conference also offers coursework and exams required for the AIA’s Certified Vision Professional (CVP) basic and advanced certifications, and the Motion Control & Motor Association’s (MCMA) Certified Motion Control Professional training. Interested attendees can visit Automate 2017 to view the full conference agenda and to register.
One Badge, Two Shows
Automate 2017 attendee badges also gain
admittance to ProMat
2017, being held at the same location. ProMat is the largest exposition
for manufacturing, distribution and supply chain professionals in North
America, including over 850 exhibitors.
Register Today
Attendee registration, which gives free
access to the show floor, is now open on Automate
2017. Prospective exhibitors can find more information on exhibition
opportunities at the event website. Press passes and exhibitor news
will be available at the Automate
2017 online press site.
About Association for Advancing Automation (A3)
The
Association for Advancing Automation is the global advocate for the
benefits of automating. A3 promotes automation technologies and ideas
that transform the way business is done. A3 is the umbrella group for
Robotic Industries Association (RIA), AIA - Advancing Vision + Imaging,
and Motion Control & Motor Association (MCMA). RIA, AIA, and MCMA
combined represent over 1,000 automation manufacturers, component
suppliers, system integrators, end users, research groups and consulting
firms from throughout the world that drive automation forward. For more
information, please visit our websites: A3 - www.A3automate.org.
RIA - www.robotics.org.
AIA - www.visiononline.org.
MCMA - www.motioncontrolonline.org.
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