The Association for Advancing Automation (A3) is the umbrella trade association for the Robotic Industries Association (RIA), the Automated Imaging Association (AIA), and the Motion Control Association (MCA). RIA, AIA, and MCA combined represent 650 automation manufacturers, component suppliers, system integrators, end users, research groups, and consulting firms worldwide that drive automation forward. For RIA information, visit Robotics Online. For AIA information, visit Vision Online. For MCA information, visit Motion Control Online. For A3 information, contact Bob Doyle, director of communication at bdoyle@A3automate.org.