Registration Now Open for International Robots & Vision Show

Free Tickets at www.robots-vision-show.info

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, March 20, 2007 -- Registration is now open for the International Robots & Vision Show, June 12-14, 2007, in Rosemont (Chicago), Illinois. For free tickets call 734/994-6088. The Show is sponsored by three national trade associations, and places an emphasis on practical, hands-on learning.

'Training is central to everything at this Show,' said Donald A. Vincent, Executive Vice President, Robotic Industries Association. 'Users matter so much, and their success with this technology is what drives the industry, so we slashed Conference fees and didn’t skimp on sessions or instructors. We can do that. We (RIA, AIA and MCA) are the top trade associations for robots, vision and motion control, with more than 550 members.'

A sponsor of the International Robots & Vision Show since the event’s inception in 1976 is Robotic Industries Association. As machine vision grew, Automated Imaging Association emerged as another sponsor in the 1980’s. Motion Control Association, the third sponsor, is a fast-growing trade group founded less than a year ago to address the needs of advanced mechatronics for motion control. Operating under one roof, these trade associations represent corporate members that make, use and influence the future for robots, vision and motion control.

'New this year is a program of self-guided learning demos on the Show floor,' said Vincent. 'Exhibitors marked with Hands-On Highway signs are places to get first-hand, interactive experiences from four-minute demonstrations with the goal of making the technology easy to understand.'

Robots, machine vision and motion control are highlighted at the International Robots & Vision Show as three keys to success for modern manufacturers. How and why will become clear to more than 5,000 attendees as they convene with at least 250 exhibitors, dozens of instructors and an international contingent to gather intelligence, share tips and tricks, and get hands-on experience to see what works best from one application to the next.

One ticket gets visitors into two shows this June, thanks to collocation with Sensors Expo which has the largest showcase of sensing technologies and systems used on the factory floor. Show tickets are free in advance or $75 at the door. Discount rates for Robots & Vision Conference sessions end May 14.

About the Sponsors
Founded in 1974, Robotic Industries Association 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. RIA publishes Robotics Online at www.roboticsonline.com.

Founded in 1984, Automated Imaging Association is the world’s largest machine vision trade group. Members include leading suppliers of complete vision systems, vision components, system integrators, end users, OEMs, consulting firms, and research groups. AIA publishes Machine Vision Online at www.machinevisiononline.org.

Founded in 2006, the Motion Control Association is a global not-for-profit trade group dedicated to promoting the understanding and use of motion control technologies. Members include manufacturers, system integrators, distributors, end users and others directly involved with mechanical and electronic motion control. MCA publishes Motion Control Online at www.motioncontrolonline.org.

For more information, contact Brian Huse at 734/994-6088.