Rolf D. Schraft

The Association for Advancing Automation is a group that advocates for the benefits of automating and promotes automation technologies and ideas that transform the way business is done. The private company is based in Ann Arbor, MI, and hosts a number of industry-leading events, including the new virtual Automate Forward and the Automate Show & Conference. The organization is the umbrella group for Robotic Industries Association (RIA), AIA - Advancing Vision + Imaging, Motion Control & Motor Association (MCMA), and A3 Mexico, which combined represent over 1,275 automation manufacturers, component suppliers, system integrators, end-users, research groups, and consulting firms from throughout the world that drive automation forward.

Part of ABB Ltd., ABB Switzerland Ltd. is a leading Swiss technology company that drives the transformation of society and industry towards a more productive and sustainable future. The company is based in Baden, Switzerland. ABB is a leader in power and automation technologies that enable utility and industry customers to improve performance while lowering environmental impact. The ABB Investor Center provides information on the company's financial performance and strategy, shares, bonds, and annual general meeting.

Piab AB engages in the provision of smart solutions. Its products include suction cups, vacuum pumps, system accessories, end of arm tooling, and vacuum conveyors for powder and bulk. The company was founded in 1951 and is headquartered in Täby, Sweden.