A3 launches trade association in Mexico to support robotics and automation industry

In an effort to support the rapidly growing Mexican automation industry, the Association for Advancing Automation(A3) has announced the launch of A3 Mexico, which will represent and promote the roboticsand automation industry in Mexico.

Home of the world’s 11th largest economy, Mexico has substantial automotive and aerospace manufacturing sectors. In 2015, industry-wide sales of robots in Mexico almost tripled to 6,320 units, exceeding $243 million. A3, according to the press release, looks to embrace the country’s growth and potential by reforming a new association, A3 Mexico, which focuses on this expanding market.

A3 is the umbrella group for Robotic Industries Association (RIA), AIA – Advancing Vision + Imaging, and Motion Control & Motor Association (MCMA). In Mexico, RIA, AIA, and MCMA will operate as individual groups under A3 Mexico.

The newly-formed A3 Mexico will serve as a networking hub, fostering interaction between entrepreneurs, investors, vendors, customers, students, educators, scientists, journalists and industry analysts. A3 Mexico will also participate in and sponsor events aimed at the Mexican market.

“A3 Mexico is the first organization that represents and promotes the automation ecosystem in Mexico,” said Jeff Burnstein, A3 president. “As a global organization, A3 is uniquely qualified to meet the needs of Mexico’s fast-growing industry. Establishing A3 Mexico is an extension of our core mission.”

A3 Mexico will be launched at Expo Manufactura, February 7-9, 2017 at Cintermex in Monterrey, Mexico. This event is the leading manufacturing event in the region, exploring industry 4.0, smart and sustainable factories and integrated supply chains. In conjunction with Expo Manufactura, A3 will invite all of its members of the automation ecosystem to a networking event celebrating the formation of A3 Mexico. This will be held on February 7, 19:00-21:00 at the Holiday Inn Parque Fundidora, Monterrey, Mexico.Bob Doyle can be reached for reservations.

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