Conference is key event for Robotics Industries Association (RIA)
(Boston, MA) – May 9, 2008 – The bi-annual Robots conference, sponsored by the Robotic Industries Association (RIA), will convene this June 10-12 in Boston to answer the question “Can a robot do that?”. The event includes over three days of tutorials,
technical presentations, forum discussion and trade fair exhibits. Joseph E. Campbell, COO of Applied Manufacturing Technologies, an RIA member, and chair of the association’s marketing committee, will serve as host and conference moderator. Campbell comments “I’m proud to be part of this event. With a roster of industry experts presenting the latest in emerging applications, business executives will learn how robots can help their companies become stronger competitors in the global marketplace.”
Joe Campbell is Chief Operating Officer of Applied Manufacturing Technologies (AMT), in Orion, Michigan, and is responsible for all engineering, service, sales, and marketing functions in the company. He is chair of the RIA marketing committee, and has served on the board of directors of both RIA and the sister association AIA.
Robotic Industries Association (RIA) was founded in 1974, and 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 is part of the Automation Technologies Council, an umbrella group serving automation companies involved in robotics, machine vision, motion control and related technologies.
Founded in 1989 by Michael Jacobs, AMT is a leading supplier of complete consulting and engineering services, offering single-source engineering solutions to the automation and manufacturing industries. The company’s service offerings range from design and simulation to programming, installation and support of industrial automation solutions. The company’s technical and industry expertise in process automation for the automotive, aerospace, building materials, consumer products, food, heavy equipment, machinery, medical, and truck industries offers its customers the highest quality professional service available in the industrial arena. For more information contact Applied Manufacturing Technologies at 248-409-2000, or online at www.appliedmfg.com.