Automation.com is an online resource for industrial, process and factory automation; machine, motion and process control; and instrumentation professionals. Automation.com is owned and operated by Automation Resources, Inc., the same company that operates automationtechies.com, a recruiting and contract staffing services group.
Automation.com was originally launched March 1st of 2000 as automationtechies.com, a job board focused on industrial automation and process control positions. Soon after our launch, we realized that there was a significant need for a more comprehensive industrial automation resource site. We immediately began publishing industry news, product showcase, articles and white papers, application stories and other resources. The site also hosts directories of automation product suppliers, systems integrators and machine and equipment manufacturers.
In September of 2004, we purchased the www.automation.com domain and trademark and moved all the content from automationtechies.com to Automation.com. The automationtechies name and web site name are still used for our recruiting and contract staffing services. To date, Automation.com is the most frequented automation-related web site for industrial automation and process control professionals.
In 2006, Automation.com launched a series of Product Portals that organize content by topic. Each portal hosts product announcements, company news, articles, white papers, application stories, resources, literature, training, seminars and events. In conjunction with these portals, we publish a number of topical e-newsletters to help keep busy automation professionals up-to-date on the latest information on various automation topics.
Our entire team is committed to you, our audience and advertisers! Your support as a subscriber and/or advertiser ensures our continued growth and prominence as a leading online destination for the industrial automation, process control, and instrumentation industries. If you have any thoughts on how we can better serve you, please contact us. Thank you for visiting Automation.com!
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Mission Statement
As automation and control professionals ourselves, we understand the importance of easy access to technical information and resources. We will continually strive to provide you with timely and relevant industry information and resources.
Our Services
Automation.com offers complimentary press release(news), article, white paper and application story publication services. Press releases can be submitted in electronic format to press@automation.com. To submit articles, white papers or application stories, please contact Rick Zabel for submission instructions.
As a leading online destination, Automation.com provides effective advertising options for companies that offer automation, control and instrumentation products and services. Our advertising options include, e-newsletter sponsorships, featured products, product showcase pages, enhanced directory listings, banners and buttons, and job postings. For more information on any of our advertising options, please contact Rick Zabel or visit our online Media Kit.
Our Visitors/Subscribers
Our visitors and subscribers are automation, process control, or instrumentation professionals experienced with PLCs, Motion Controllers, CNCs, AC/DC Drives, Electronic Operator Interfaces, HMI or SCADA Software, Process Controllers, PC Based Controllers, Instrumentation, Robotics, Data Collection, Bar Code, Machine Vision, MES Software, Software Development, Database Design, Product Development, or Technical Sales and Support of Automation Products. For more information about our registered subscribers, please see our Demographics. For more information about our web site traffic, please see our Website Statistics.
Subscribe to stay in touch with the industrial automation, process control, and instrumentation industry. You can opt to receive our e-newsletters containing industry news, technical articles, product information, application resources, career information, website updates, and much more. You will also have the option to receive announcements regarding new automation products and services; and/or receive job notification messages via e-mail. View Subscriber Benefits and Information. View Privacy Policy.
Our Advertisers
Automation, process control and instrumentation product and service providers have great success advertising products, services, and job openings on our web site. For much less than print media and other traditional advertising methods, you can advertise on our site and reach a very focused audience. We supply our advertisers with monthly reports showing ad activity and click-throughs. To see a partial list of companies advertising their products/services, please visit our Featured Manufacturers page. To see a list of the companies posting jobs, please click here.
For more information about advertising on Automation.com, please contact Rick Zabel or see our online Media Kit.
Our Management Team
Alan Carty - Founder, President and Chief Executive Officer
Alan is responsible for running the daily operations of Automation Resources, Inc. as well as establishing strategic business relationships and long range planning. In addition, Alan manages and leads Automationtechies' recruiting and contract staffing group. Previously, Alan worked in automation since graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. For more than 10 years, Alan worked for a large independent Rockwell-Automation distributor where he held positions including: Automation Specialist, Automation Sales and Operations Manager. Prior to that, he had worked as a Field Engineer, Plant Engineer, and Systems Programmer. Please click here to contact Alan.
Rick Zabel - Vice President
Rick has been with Automation Resources, Inc. since it's inception in 2000 and was a driving force behind the initial Automationtechies.com web site. Today, Rick manages the Automation.com web site business, acts as publisher and occasional editor, and is responsible for advertising and marketing of the web site and services. In addition, Rick works closely with advertisers to tailor online advertising campaigns that will best meet their goals. Rick has a diverse background, most recently having worked with Wunderlich-Malec Engineering, Inc. of Minnetonka, MN. There he served as the Marketing Manager for the Process Control and Software Integration Business Groups. Previously, Rick held positions of Application Engineer, Account Manager, Sales Engineer, and Regional Sales Manager for automation product manufacturers and distribution companies. Rick is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin – Madison with a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering. Please click here to contact Rick.
