Associations & Memberships

Inductive Automation is a global provider of web-based industrial automation software, best known for its Ignition SCADA platform. The company serves a broad range of industries, including energy, utilities, manufacturing, transportation, and processing sectors, through an extensive network of independent system integrators worldwide. Recognized for its modern, server-centric architecture and commitment to open standards, it has helped advance interoperability within the industrial automation space while delivering flexible, cross-platform solutions for complex operational environments.

The IO Link Organization is a global industry consortium focused on advancing IO Link technology through collaboration, standardization, and innovation. It brings together technical experts and member companies to develop and promote a globally standardized communication solution that enables point to point connectivity between sensors, actuators, and controllers. By supporting bidirectional data exchange, advanced diagnostics, and remote configuration, the organization helps drive greater transparency and efficiency in industrial automation. As part of a broader international automation community, it continues to expand the technology with developments such as safety and wireless capabilities to support widespread adoption across global markets.

PI North America is a nonprofit industry organization aligned with an international community dedicated to advancing open industrial networking standards. It supports the adoption, development, and promotion of technologies such as PROFIBUS, PROFINET, IO Link, and omlox, helping manufacturers, integrators, and end users implement reliable and cost effective automation solutions. Through technical guidance, training, certification, and collaboration across a global network of member companies, the organization fosters interoperable products and scalable communication systems that connect controllers, devices, and field equipment across diverse industrial environments.

The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies is a trade organization representing hundreds of manufacturers and suppliers that serve the packaging and processing industry across North America. Its members include providers of equipment, components, materials, and related services, supporting innovation, collaboration, and growth throughout the packaging and processing ecosystem.

The Association for Advancing Automation is a North American trade organization dedicated to promoting the adoption and advancement of automation technologies, including robotics, machine vision, motion control, and artificial intelligence. It brings together manufacturers, system integrators, end users, academic institutions, and government organizations to support innovation, education, and workforce development across the industrial automation landscape.

A forum for thought leaders and practitioners across the material handling and supply chain ecosystem, the MHI Solutions Community fosters open collaboration, idea-sharing, and problem-solving to address today’s operational and technological challenges. 

SEMI is a global industry association representing companies across the electronics design and manufacturing supply chain, including providers of equipment, materials, and services used in semiconductor and advanced technology production. The organization supports sectors such as semiconductors, photovoltaics, displays, MEMS, and other micro and nano technologies. Through industry standards development, market research, trade events, and public policy advocacy, SEMI works to advance innovation, strengthen the global supply chain, and promote the interests of its members worldwide.