January 24, 2019– The Robotic Industries Association (RIA), the industry’s trade organization, announced a strategic partnership with Pittsburgh Robotics Network (PRN), a grassroots organization based in Pittsburgh designed to elevate the awareness of the burgeoning robotics industry in the Pittsburgh area.
RIA, which is part of the Association for Advancing Automation (A3), is dedicated to supporting and advancing the innovations and technologies from robotics organizations across the country. The partnership will provide PRN and its partners access to the A3 network of more than 1,200 automation-focused companies in the robotics, vision and motion control sectors across North America as well as leading system integrators, distributors, and users of these technologies.
About Pittsburgh Robotics Network
The Pittsburgh Robotics Network is dedicated to the growth and promotion of Pittsburgh's robotics companies and research institutions. Its members strive to use robotics to make the world a better place, and benefit Pittsburgh through growing local investment, attracting new talent to the region, and support of local suppliers and companies.
About Robotic Industries Association (RIA)
Founded in 1974, RIA is a not-for-profit trade association dedicated to improving the regional, national and global competitiveness of the North American manufacturing and service sectors through promotion and enhancement of robotics and related automation. RIA represents over 550 robot manufacturers, system integrators, component suppliers, end users, consulting firms, research groups, and educational institutions.
