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Global Motion Control and Motor Market sees slight decline in Q1 2019 vs. Q1 2018
According to the Motion Control & Motor Association, part of the Association for Advancing Automation (A3), shipments were up 0.6% ($6 million) compared to the fourth quarter of 2018.

Global motion control and motors market sees record growth in 2018
Trends indicate modern components support digitalization by allowing data to be captured at the component, machine, line, plant and enterprise levels.

A3 report: North American automation market shattering records in 2017
Double-digit growth, in units and dollars, sets records in the areas of robotics, machine vision, motion control, and motor technology.

A3 fall conferences to offer insight into latest automation, strategies and networking
Conferences will provide in-depth training in robot safety, motion control, vision systems and collaborative robots to spur manufacturing growth and the creation of entirely new categories of jobs.

Freedom of Movement: The Modular Roller Top Transfer and Diverting Station
The modular roller top belt was designed to solve a range of increasingly challenging transfer and diverting problems complicating operations in distribution centers.

Global motion control shipments grow 13.6% to begin 2017
Survey of motion control and motor manufacturers shows 70% expect market growth in the next six months, 23% expect flat performance and 7% predict a decline.

Global motion control shipments grew 10.3% in 2016
Market rebounds considerably over 2015's down year, with large segments posting double-digit growth.

Association for Advancing Automation (A3) launches trade association in Mexico
A3 Mexico to support the robotics and automation industry in a fast-growing market.

A3 announces 2017 Business Forum and record-breaking industry results
Association for Advancing Automation presents data from daughter organizations Robotic Industries Association (RIA), Motion Control and Motor Association (MCMA) and Automated Imaging Association (AIA).

Global motion control shipments increase 5% in first nine months of 2016
Following contraction in 2015, third quarter of 2016 saw shipments increase by 10% over the same period last year.

Global motion control shipments contract 3.9% in 2015
Despite decline, categories such as AC motors (98.6%) and support services (47.2%) grew in the fourth quarter over the previous year.

Motion Control Association is now Motion Control & Motor Association
Association adjusts its focus following merger with SMMA, The Motor & Motion Association.

Global motion control shipments increased 9% in 2014
Actuators and mechanical systems had a strong year, increasing 12% to $467 million.

Automate Launch Pad Competition to award startups
Eight semi-finalists to compete for $10,000 at Automate 2015, co-located with ProMat.

MCA launches new Motion Control Online website
Initially launched in 2006, the site serves as a global resource for end-users, member companies, advertisers and job seekers.


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