The Association for Advancing Automation – the umbrella association for Robotic Industries Association (RIA), AIA – Advancing Vision + Imaging, Motion Control & Motor Association (MCMA), and A3 México – is here to help you and your business navigate this crisis. Here’s a list of resources that will be continually updated during this outbreak. If there are specific questions you’d like us to address, please contact us at membership@a3automate.org.
A3 SPECIAL REPORTS & EVENTS
- REPORT: Signs of Hope for Manufacturing Amid the Coronavirus Crisis
- REPORT: How Robots and Automation are Fighting Covid-19
- DIGITAL CEO ROUNTABLE (APRIL 8): How COVID-19 is Impacting the Robotics Industry
MAKING BUSINESS CONNECTIONS & MARKETING
Your membership benefits in this association have more value than ever to help you connect with customers, find new business and prepare to charge forward when this crisis is over. As a member, your profile page on our industry-leading website can reach the customers who are looking for automation solutions. You can post press releases, product videos, or your latest use cases. Need help setting up your profile or making it better? Email membership@a3automate.org
CORONAVIRUS HEALTH & SAFETY ADVICE
- CDC resources for business and employees
- Cleaning and disinfection recommendations for U.S. facilities with suspected/confirmed Coronavirus cases
- Employer legal & HR frequently asked questions (Littler law firm)
HELP & GUIDANCE FOR YOUR BUSINESS
- Small business COVID-19 resources and loan information
- U.S. Chamber of Commerce COVID-19 resource guide
- Is my business “essential”?
- The legal fallout of COVID-19 for businesses
- 5 Key Accounting Considerations (Clayton&McKervey)
- Business Survival With COVID-19: Protecting Cash
RESOURCES FOR MANUFACTURERS
- State-by-state resources for COVID-19 (National Association of Manufacturers)
- COVID-19 discussion forums for manufacturers (NAM)
REMOTE TRAINING & EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES
Is your workforce stuck at home? Check out our library of education content from the association and industry-leading experts on the latest advances and techniques in robotics and automation.
Upcoming webinars:
- APRIL 2: Robotic Grinding & Finishing – New Technologies, Resources & Coaching
- APRIL 8: How COVID-19 is Impacting the Robotics Industry: Perspectives from CEOs
- APRIL 23: Emerging 3D Vision Technologies
Archived webinars:
- IIoT & Big Data in Machine Vision
- Frameless Motor Technology: What, Why, and Where It’s Ideal
- The Last Mile of Automation: Service and Delivery Robots
- Advantages of Using Rugged IP67 Cameras in Industrial Applications
- Introduction to Parts Feeding – Parts Singulation for Robot Automation
- Robot Safety Update from RIA
- Robots, AI and the Modern Factory
Check out the full list of our archived webinars.
Other educational resources:
- MACHINE VISION TRAINING: AIA’s Certified Vision Professional – Basic Program, our industry-leading vision training program, is available for FREE. The Basic Program consists of five free courses taught by industry leaders. Learn more
- COLLABORATIVE ROBOT END USER APPLICATIONS: Humans and robots working safely together, side by side on the production floor, is no longer a mere concept. For many companies, collaborative robotics is now a strategy. Download the RIA Whitepaper
- ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE –– 6 APPLICATIONS THAT ARE CHANGING INDUSTRY: This whitepaper examines areas where AI is already taking hold in automation and manufacturing. We will discuss how the technology is making a difference and what you should consider in your enterprise’s AI journey. Download the A3 Whitepaper