Automation group launches trade association in Mexico

The Association for Advancing Automation (A3) announced that it is forming a not-for-profit trade association, A3 Mexico, which is dedicated to supporting and promoting the Mexican automation industry.

By Association for Advancing Automation (A3) January 20, 2017

The Association for Advancing Automation (A3) announced that it is forming a not-for-profit trade association, A3 Mexico, which is dedicated to supporting and promoting the Mexican automation industry. A3 will launch A3 Mexico at the upcoming Expo Manufactura, February 7-9, 2017, at Cintermex in Monterrey, Mexico. Expo Manufactura is the leading manufacturing event in the region, and will explore Industrie 4.0, smart and sustainable factories, and integrated supply chains.

With the world’s 11th largest economy, Mexico is home to a vast array of industries including 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 Mexico will serve as a networking hub, fostering interaction between entrepreneurs, investors, vendors, customers, students, educators, scientists, journalists, and industry analysts. The organization will also conduct industry research and analysis that enables member companies to understand the latest automation industry trends and opportunities. A3 Mexico will also participate in and sponsor events aimed at the Mexican market.

The Association for Advancing Automation (A3)

www.a3automate.org 

– Edited from an A3 press release by CFE Media. A3 is a CFE Media content partner. See more Control Engineering international stories.


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