Memberships
AIA
Founded in 1984, the AIA was organized specifically to advance the global understanding and implementation of vision and imaging technologies to help our members grow. We are committed to providing support and leadership on common industry issues.
Today, AIA is the world’s largest global vision and imaging trade group serving over 375 member companies from 32 countries. Our members include manufacturers of vision components and systems, system integrators, distributors, OEMs, end users, consulting firms, academic institutions and research groups directly involved with vision and imaging.
European Machine Vision Association
The European Machine Vision Association EMVA is a non-for-profit and non-commercial association representing the Machine Vision industry in Europe. The association has been founded in 2003 in Barcelona by industry representatives from all over Europe as a network to promote the development and use of machine vision technology.
The EMVA is open for all types of organizations having a stake in machine vision, computer vision, embedded vision or imaging technologies: manufacturers, system and machine builders, integrators, distributors, consultancies, research organizations and academia. All members – as the 100% owners of the association – benefit from the networking, cooperation and the numerous and diverse activities of the EMVA.
Association for High Technology Distribution
For over 35 years, the Association for High Technology Distribution (AHTD) works to enhance the productivity and efficiency of high technology automation solution providers and manufacturers through connection, collaboration, and education.
AHTD advances the high technology distribution industry by delivering tools, education and unparalleled networking opportunities with leaders, peers and partners that help members to innovate, collaborate and achieve their business goals faster. AHTD is comprised with nearly 300 automation solution provider and manufacturer members who deliver technology-based products, services and solutions to the automation marketplace.
EtherCAT Technology Group
EtherCAT was introduced in April 2003, and the EtherCAT Technology Group was founded in November 2003 – Meanwhile ETG has grown into the world’s largest Industrial Ethernet and fieldbus organization. The ETG brings together manufacturers and users, which contribute in technical working groups to the advancement of the EtherCAT technology.
The ETG has the largest number of members out of any fieldbus organization in the world. The list of members can be found on the EtherCAT website. However, the decisive factor is not how many members there are, but how active the members are in the ETG. Both the number and variety of EtherCAT devices is unparalleled, and EtherCAT’s adoption rate across Europe, Asia, and America surpasses that of all other Industrial Ethernet technologies.
