As the global authority on the value and significance of automation, the Automation Federation is at the vanguard of efforts to protect industrial automation and control systems--the operational underpinnings of industrial facilities and critical infrastructure-- from potentially catastrophic cyberattack.
The future of advanced manufacturing requires a highly skilled workforce, well-trained in automation and engineering. The Automation Federation partners with leaders from government, education and industry to inspire young people to gain the STEM-centric competencies needed to excel in the global economy.
Central to the mission of the Automation Federation is representing the needs and interests of its 20 member organizations and 7 working groups--all committed to advancing the science and engineering of automation technologies and application, and moving the automation profession forward.