Who We Are

The Automation Federation is an umbrella organization for associations and societies engaged in manufacturing and process automation activities. We help our member organizations work more effectively to fulfill their missions by coordinating their work to advance the science and engineering of automation technologies and applications. We’re the "voice of automation" on Capitol Hill, where we talk with legislators about the challenges and opportunities facing the automation profession. We have formed strong partnerships with the Department of Labor, the Manufacturing Extension Partnership, and several state Workforce Investment Boards and Job Training Centers.

We’re developing a "cradle to grave" approach to prepare current and future workers for automation careers at all skill levels and all career stages. We’re studying ways to make a difference in these core areas:

• K-12 Education
• Diversity Recruitment
• University Relations
• Establishment of Automation Curriculum
• Technical Training & Education
• Certification
• Government Relations
• Industry Relations

Within each component, we’re hoping to address the current issues by forming partnerships with companies, associations, and government agencies to increase public awareness, drive interest in the profession, and help companies find the talent they need to be successful.