RIA, AIA, MCMA to merge into Association for Advancing Automation in 2021

The Association for Advancing Automation (A3) will absorb its robotics, advanced vision and motion control sub-associations in spring 2021.

The Robotic Industries Association (RIA), Advancing Vision + Imaging Association (AIA) and the Motion Control & Motor Association (MCMA) will all become A3, the company says in an announcement.

The association will continue to offer events, market intelligence, standards and safety work, education initiatives, certifications and networking opportunities.

There are about 1,200 member companies in the A3 network.