The Association for Advancing Automation (A3), the leading global advocate for the benefits of automation, has announced the newly elected members of its Vision Technology Strategy Board. Comprised of industry leaders and vision technology experts, the board is dedicated to advancing machine vision technology and enabling smarter automation solutions across a wide range of industries.

The newly elected board members include:

• Rusty Ponce de Leon, President at Phase 1 Technology, a Member of Stemmer Imaging
• Jeffrey Adolf, Vision/AI Sr. Specialist, 3M
• Daniel Lau, Director of Graduate Studies, University of Kentucky
• James Anderson, Product Manager, Vision, SICK Sensor Intelligence
• Georgy Das, Director, Midwest Optical Systems
• Ed Goffin, VP Product Marketing, Pleora Technologies
• Jason Covar, General Manager, The Imaging Source

These leaders bring a wealth of expertise and innovation to the board, ensuring that A3 members remain at the forefront of machine vision advancements. Machine vision technology is a cornerstone of modern automation, driving improvements in quality control, enabling autonomous systems, and transforming industries such as manufacturing, healthcare, and logistics.

The board’s mission is to identify emerging trends, address industry challenges, and develop strategies to accelerate the adoption of machine vision technologies. By fostering collaboration among industry leaders, the board ensures that A3 members have access to the latest innovations, best practices, and educational resources.

Read more here:
• https://www.automate.org/a3/a3-boards-and-committees?utm_campaign=5478448-TSB%202025&utm_content=321175457&utm_medium=social&utm_source=linkedin&hss_channel=lcp-5030946