I've been working to promote the use of robotics, machine vision and motion control for more than 32 years. During this time I've seen a number of ups and downs, but this is by far the most exciting time for our association and its members. Automation is changing all facets of our lives for the better, creating new and better jobs, giving us higher quality, lower priced products, and offering the promise of helping us live longer and healthier. I'm proud to be working with so many outstanding and visionary automation industry leaders!

President @ AIA - The World's Largest Machine Vision Trade Association 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 more than 330 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. Together these companies increase the quality of our everyday lives - from quality control of the things we use, eat or drink, to safety and security in the places we go, to better medical screening and faster drug discovery, to high-tech entertainment and so much more. Key AIA activities include standards development for the industry; market research and analysis (including a quarterly Vision Market Report for members); trade show sponsorship - The Vision Show and Automate; educational workshops, conferences and networking opportunities throughout the world; an annual industry Business Conference; and Vision Online, the world's leading resource for vision and imaging information. AIA Mission Statement Our mission is to advance the understanding and use of vision and imaging technologies to drive global expansion and growth through education and promotion. From 1984 to Present (31 years) Ann Arbor, MichiganPresident @ Who We Are A3 is the umbrella association for Robotic Industries Association (RIA), AIA – Advancing Vision + Imaging, and Motion Control & Motor Association (MCMA). RIA, AIA, and MCMA combined represent some 850 automation manufacturers, component suppliers, system integrators, end users, research groups and consulting firms from throughout the world that are driving automation forward. Our Mission The Association for Advancing Automation is THE global advocate for the benefits of automating. We promote automation technologies and ideas that transform the way business is done. What We Do The Association for Advancing Automation serves the members of RIA, AIA and MCMA. A3 sponsors trade shows, conferences and other networking events, develops leading global websites on automation technologies, collects industry statistics and generates market research, develops consensus standards, provides multiple certification programs and engages in a wide variety of other educational activities. The association interacts on a regular basis with their 850 member organizations around the world, and is always developing new ways to better serve the industry. From September 1983 to Present (32 years 2 months) Ann Arbor, MichiganPresident @ Founded in 1974, RIA is the only trade group in North America organized specifically to serve the robotics industry. Member companies include leading robot manufacturers, users, system integrators, component suppliers, research groups, and consulting firms. Mission Statement The Robotic Industries Association (RIA) drives innovation, growth, and safety in manufacturing and service industries through education, promotion, and advancement of robotics, related automation technologies, and companies delivering integrated solutions. From September 1983 to Present (32 years 2 months) Ann Arbor, Michigan

Bachelor's degree, English Language and Literature, General @ University of Michigan From 1975 to 1979 Jeff Burnstein is skilled in: Sensors, Strategic Planning, Product Marketing, Manufacturing, Product Management, Product Development, Engineering, Electronics, Image Processing, Business Development, International Business, Integration, Semiconductors, Project Management, Program Management, Engineering Management, Electrical Engineering, Strategy, Management, Continuous Improvement, Manufacturing..., Robotics, Trade Associations, Trade Shows, Global Business..., Machine Vision, Motion Control, Marketing Strategy, Marketing Communications, Public Relations