Manufacturing Industry Links - Associations and resources for advanced manufacturing systems

Abrasive Engineering Society

Dedicated to promoting technical information about abrasives minerals and their uses including abrasives grains and products such as grinding wheels, coated abrasives and other related tools and products that serve manufacturing and the consumer.

ACCORD

ACCORD member and associate member companies represent a disverse range of companies involved in the import, manufacture, formulation, regulatory compliance, marketing, distribution and sale of consumer, cosmetic, hygiene and specialty products.

Adhesion Society

Promote the advancement of the science and technology of adhesion and the dissemination of this knowledge. Provide recognition of accomplishments in the international adhesion science and technology community.

Adhesive and Sealant Council, Inc.

ASC represents firms that manufacture and sell adhesives and sealants in either solid or liquid form, equipment suppliers and consulting firms.

Advanced Medical Technology Association

AdvaMed is the world's largest medical technology association representing manufacturers of medical devices, diagnostic products and medical information systems. AdvaMed members range from the largest to the smallest medical technology companies.

Aerospace & Defense Benchmarking Council

ADBC, an association of aerospace and defense professionals within major corporations or governmental agencies, is dedicated to providing members with an opportunity to identify, document and establish best practices through benchmarking.

AeroSpace and Defence Industries Association of Europe

ASD represents the aeronautics, space, defence and security industries in Europe in all matters of common interest with the objective of promoting and supporting the competitive development of the sector.

Aerospace Industries Association

AIA represents leading manufacturers and suppliers of civil, military, and business aircraft, helicopters, uav's, space systems, aircraft engines, missiles, materiel and related components, equipment, services, and information technology.

Aerospace Industries Association of Canada

AIAC is a member-driven, not-for-profit national trade association that promotes and facilitates Canadian competitiveness in the global market for aerospace goods and services.

AIIM - The Enterprise Content Management Association

AIIM is the international authority on Enterprise Content Management (ECM) - the tools and technologies used to capture, manage, store, preserve, and deliver content and documents related to organizational processes.

Air & Waste Management Association

A&WMA is a nonprofit, nonpartisan professional organization that enhances knowledge and expertise by providing a neutral forum for technology exchange, professional development and networking opportunities to environmental professionals.

Air Movement and Control Association

AMCA is a not-for-profit international association of the world's manufacturers of related air system equipment and air system components for the industrial, commercial and residential markets.

Aircraft Electronics Association

AEA represents over 1250 aviation businesses, including repair stations that specialize in maintenance, repair and installation of avionics and electronic systems in general aviation aircraft.

Aircraft Research Association

ARA provides confidential service in aerodynamic related technologies to its customers, which include the UK aircraft and aero-engine industries, MoD, DTI and major aircraft and aero-engine firms from mainland Europe, America and further afield.

Alliance for Innovative Manufacturing

AIM is a continuous learning community of industrial professionals, academics and students passionate about the making of real things that improve people's lives. It is a cooperative venture among Stanford University's Graduate School of Business, School of Engineering and member industrial firms.

American Composites Manufacturers Association

ACMA aims to promote, service, and educate composites fabricators regarding the successful operation of their business.

American Electronics Association

AeA is the largest association of high-tech companies in the United States with about 2,500 companies, representing all segments of the industry and 1.8 million employees.

American Logistics Association

ALA is a voluntary, nonprofit organization of manufacturers, manufacturer's representatives, brokers, distributors, publishers, and other companies that sell or provide products and services to the military resale systems and MWR/Services.

American Measuring Tool Manufacturers Association

AMTMA stands for serving, supporting, and educating American precision tool manufacturers and their pursuit of competitiveness in world markets.

American Oil Chemists' Society

AOCS aims to provide high standards of quality among those with a professional interest in the science and technology of fats, oils, surfactants, and related materials.

American Productivity & Quality Center

APQC is a research organization that solves business problems in the areas of metrics, measurement, best practices, process improvement, benchmarking, and knowledge management.

American Purchasing Society

APS is dedicated to the advancement of the purchasing profession and those who are in it. APS was the first organization to establish certification for buyers and purchasing professionals.

American Society for Nondestructive Testing

ASNT helps create a safer world by serving the NDT professions and promoting NDT technologies, through publishing, certification, research and conferencing.

American Society for Quality

ASQ is the world's leading authority on quality. As champion of the quality movement, ASQ offers technologies, concepts, tools, and training to quality professionals, quality practitioners, and everyday consumers, encouraging all to Make Good Great.

American Society for Testing and Materials

ASTM International is one of the largest voluntary standards development organizations in the world-a trusted source for technical standards for materials, products, systems, and services.

American Society of Mechanical Engineers

Founded in 1880 as the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, today's ASME is a 120,000-member professional organization focused on technical, educational and research issues of the worldwide engineering and technology community.

American Society of Safety Engineers

ASSE is the oldest and largest professional safety organization. Its more than 30,000 members manage, supervise and consult on safety, health, and environmental issues in industry, insurance, government and education.

American Welding Society

AWS is a multifaceted, nonprofit organization with a goal to advance the science, technology and application of welding and related joining disciplines.

Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association

AFCEA serves as a bridge between government requirements and industry capabilities, representing the top government, industry, and military professionals in the fields of information technology, communications, and intelligence.

ASM International - The Material Information Society

ASM International is the society for materials engineers and scientists, a worldwide network dedicated to advancing industry, technology and applications of metals and materials.

Association for Automatic Identification and Mobility

AIM is a global trade association comprising manufacturers or service providers of technologies such as radio frequency identification (RFID), bar code, card technologies, biometrics, and electronic article surveillance (EAS).

Association for Enterprise Integration

AFEI is a non-profit association for corporate and individual members whose common goal is to advance enterprise integration, network centric operations and world-class electronic business practices for industries and governments around the globe.

Association for Facilities Engineering

Professional organization devoted to the field of facilities engineering management. Offers training, certification, resume database, trade shows, ...

Association for High Technology Distribution

AHTD comprises automation solution providers and manufacturers who deliver technology-based products, services and solutions. AHTD is devoted to advocating the value of the Automation Solutions Provider (ASP) within the high tech automation channel.

Association for Information Management Professionals

ARMA International is a not-for-profit association and the leading authority on managing records and information - paper and electronic.

Association for Manufacturing Excellence

AME is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to cultivating understanding, analysis and exchange of productivity methods and their successful application in the pursuit of excellence.

Association for Manufacturing Technology

AMT's goal is to promote technological advancements and improvements in the design, manufacture and sale of manufacturing machinery and equipment, and act as an industry advocate on trade matters to governments and trade organizations.

Association for Operations Management

APICS The Association for Operations Management is the global leader and premier source of the body of knowledge in operations management, including production, inventory, supply chain, materials management, purchasing, and logistics.

Association for Services Management International

AFSM is a vendor-neutral professional membership society dedicated to providing the educational programs and networking opportunities that enhance the success of executives, managers, professionals, and their companies involved in s-business.

Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation

AAMI is a unique alliance of over 6,000 members united by the common goal of increasing the understanding and beneficial use of medical instrumentation.

Association for the Advancement of Relationship Marketing

AARM now gives people everywhere the opportunity to network, gain knowledge into Best Practices in relationship marketing and to be recognised via the unique P.CRM certification program for their experience and practice of all things CRM.

Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International

With members from government organizations, industry and academia, AUVSI is committed to fostering, developing, and promoting unmanned systems and related technologies.

Association of Canadian Ergonomists

ACE is an association of persons who have human factors/ergonomics interests, be they research workers seeking to expand knowledge in the field, practitioners endeavouring to apply existing knowledge, or members of the public and clients...

Association of European Producers of Steel for Packaging

APEAL is today a federation of four multinational producers of steel for packaging in Europe, representing some 92% of the total European production of steel for packaging.

Association of European Research Establishments in Aeronautics

EREA provides European industry and authorities as well as governments with a cost effective high quality aeronautics technology base through joint research programmes and through the harmonised use of resources, facilities and personnel exchange.

Association of European Space Industry

Eurospace fosters the development of space activities in Europe and promotes a better understanding of space industry related issues and problems.

Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers

AHAM is a nonprofit organization representing home appliance manufacturers. AHAM collects industry statistics, conducts market research, certifies products, develops standards, provides information and represents the appliance industry.

Association of International Automobile Manufacturers

The Association of International Automobile Manufacturers (AIAM) is the voice of international automobile manufacturers in Washington, D.C.

Association of Manufacturers of Domestic Appliances

AMDEA is the lead trade association for the domestic appliance industry in the UK, representing manufacturers of products and components and appliance distributors.

Association of Medical Diagnostic Manufacturers

AMDM is a nonprofit trade association that serves as a resource for education and information on compliance issues between member companies, and as an interface between member companies and the FDA.

Association of Plastics Manufacturers in Europe

PlasticsEurope offers information about the European Plastics Industry and the consumption of plastics including automotive plastics usage.

Association of Professional Material Handling Consultants

APMHC is a professional society composed of individual consultants in the material handling field.

Association of Professional Model Makers

APMM envisions a future where the Model Maker is recognized as an essential component and driving force in the realization of new ideas.

Association of Storage Networking Professionals

ASNP is a worldwide member organization of storage networking end users. ASNP provides an open forum for members to discuss real-world problems and solutions related to storage networking.

AusBiotech

AusBiotech is Australia's Biotechnology Industry Organisation, which represents over 2,400 members, covering the human health, agricultural, medical device, environmental and industrial sectors in biotechnology.

Australasian Production and Inventory Control Society

The Australasian Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS) exists for the purpose of promoting the development of professionalism in manufacturing, wholesaling, distribution and service industries in Australia, South East Asia and New Zealand.

Australian Institute of Packaging

The Institute is the professional body for those persons involved in packaging either in a technical or commercial capacity and as a user or as a supplier to the packaging industry.

Australian Packaging Machinery Association

APMA aims is to provide you with quick and easy access to a wide range of packaging and processing machinery either produced by Australian manufacturers or imported from the world's leading packaging and processing machinery companies.

Australian Robotics and Automation Association

ARAA is a professional society concerned with robots, their applications and their implications, and related automation technologies.

Automated Imaging Association

The only true machine vision community, fostering expanded interaction between users, suppliers, integrators, researchers and others involved in the industry.

Automated Materials Handling Association

AMHA provides a forum for new software and mechanization technologies and cost-effective implementation, operation, and maintenance of ASRS, AGV, Carousel, Conveyor, and all other related distribution, manufacturing and work-in-process systems.

Automatic Data Capture Australia

ADCA, a forum of AEEMA, represents specialist companies in Australia who manufacture, distribute and consult in all aspects of the automatic data capture industry.

Automotive Aftermarktet Industry Association

AAIA member companies and affiliates manufacture, distribute and sell motor vehicle parts, accessories, service, tools, equipment, materials and supplies.

Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India

ACMA is the nodal agency for the Indian Auto Component Industry. ACMA represents over 479 companies, whose production forms a majority of the total auto component output in the organised sector.

Automotive Industry Action Group

AIAG is a nonprofit trade association of North American vehicle manufacturers and suppliers. Members are dedicated to increasing productivity, reducing costs and improving quality in the automotive industry.

Automotive Suppliers Benchmarking Association

An association of suppliers and manufacturers in the automotive industry, ASBA is dedicated to providing members with an opportunity to identify, document and establish best practices through benchmarking to increase value, efficiencies, and profits.

Best Manufacturing Practices

BMP helps businesses identify, research, and promote exceptional manufacturing practices, methods, and procedures. Its objective is to empower defense and commercial customers to operate at a higher level of efficiency and effectiveness.

BioIndustry Association

The BioIndustry Association (BIA) is the trade association for innovative enterprises in the UK's bioscience sector. BIA represents over 300 members, the majority of which are involved in realising the human health benefits that bioscience promises.

Biotechnology Industry Organization

BIO represents more than 1,000 biotechnology companies, academic institutions, state biotechnology centers and related organizations in all 50 U.S. states and 33 other nations.

British Adhesives and Sealants Association

BASA is the UK's only trade body representing the interests of industrial adhesives and sealants manufacturers, and the only large trade association in Europe totally dedicated to the adhesives and sealant industry.

British Automation and Robotics Association

BARA provides a voice for the Robotics and Automation Industries, when dealing with government, industry, financial and academic institutions. BARA aims to promote the use of, and assist in the development of Automation in British industry.

British Institute of Non-Destructive Testing

The British Institute of NDT is the professional institute for all those engaged in non-destructive testing and condition monitoring. It is concerned with the education and training of its members, and the advancement of the science and practice.

British Materials Handling Federation

BMHF aims to encourage the extension of the use of materials handling equipment in all industries and to foster, by all practical means, the development of the materials handling industry in the interests of users and the national economy.

British Quality Foundation

BQF is a not-for-profit membership organisation that promotes business excellence to private, public and voluntary organisations. The BQF is Europe's largest corporate membership organisation promoting performance improvement and excellence.

Bundesverband Materialwirtschaft, Einkauf und Logistik e.V.

BME facilitates the development and distribution of knowledge to elevate and advance the procurement profession ensuring the global excellence of the German industry.

Bundesverband Medizintechnologie e.V.

BVMed, the German Medical Technology Association, represents about 200 manufacturers and service providers of medical devices. The medical technology industry in Germany amounts to 18 billion Euro and employs more than 100,000 people.

Bundesvereinigung Logistik e.V.

Bundesvereinigung Logistik serves as a neutral platform for communication between logistics managers and experts and has around 7,000 members from the top echelons of industry, trade, services and science.

Business Software Alliance

BSA is the voice of the world's commercial software industry and its hardware partners before governments and in the international marketplace.

CAD Society

The CAD Society is a not-for-profit industry association with the goal of fostering a community and encouraging open communication among those who make their living within the CAD industry including AEC, mechanical, manufacturing, and GIS.

Canadian Chemical Producers Association

CCPA is the national trade association of Canadian chemical manufacturers, representing over 65 member-companies and Responsible Care Partners, ranging in size from 50 to 5,000 employees.

Canadian Consumer Specialty Products Association

CCSPA is an industry trade association for member companies in Canada and the USA who manufacture, market, process, package and distribute consumer, industrial and institutional specialty products.

Canadian Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association

CCTFA acts as the principal voice of the personal care products industry by maintaining a constant dialogue with government regulators to ensure the development and effective representation of industry positions on all regulatory matters.

Canadian Tooling & Machining Association

CTMA was established by combining various trade associations to produce one strong organization to represent and promote the interests of the Canadian tooling and machining industry.

Canadian Welding Association

CWA provides a forum in which welding professionals, their employers, fabricators and welding-products suppliers are all able to exchange information and share knowledge resources to advance the welding profession, its products and its practices.

Cellular Telecommunications Internet Association

CTIA - The Wireless Association, is an international organization representing all sectors of wireless communications - cellular, personal communication services and enhanced specialized mobile radio.

Center for Innovation in Product Development

CIPD unites industry representatives with leading research faculty to investigate the end-to-end product development process - from engineering concept to market launch and beyond.

Center for Strategic Supply Research

CAPS contributes competitive advantage to organizations by delivering leading-edge research globally to support continuous change and breakthrough performance improvement in strategic sourcing and supply.

Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport

CILT in the UK, with over 22,000 members, is the professional body for those individuals and organisations that are involved in, working in, or that have an interest in transport, logistics and integrated supply-chain management.

Chemical Industries Association

The CIA is the UK's leading trade association for the chemical and chemistry-using industries, representing members both nationally and internationally.

China Association for Medical Devices Industry

CAMDI consists of companies and individuals engaged in medical device manufacturing, distribution, R&D, product testing and education training in China.

China Industrial Designers Association

Members of CIDA come from the fields of professional designers, design educators, promoting organizations and other fields of industrial design in Taiwan.

China National Adhesives Industry Association

CNAIA is the only national authoritative organization with independent legal status for China adhesive/sealant industry and has 312 unit members all over China.

China Packaging Federation

The purpose of CPF is to focus on China's economic construction and promote sustained, rapid, healthy and harmony development of China's packaging industry under the direct administration of the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration...

China Petroleum and Chemical Industry Association

CPCIA is a non-commercial social body consisting of voluntary enterprises, institutions, professional associations and local societies of petroleum and chemical industry, runs as the national comprehensive medium organization.

China Printed Circuit Association

CCPA has 250 members who are big-and medium-sized PCB producers, manufactures of special equipment, raw and auxiliary materials, research institutes, colleges and universities.

China Supply Chain Council

CSCC is the leading society dedicated to furthering the knowledge, understanding, and career development of executives, managers, and professionals in the field of supply chain, logistics and manufacturing management in China.

Computer & Communications Industry Association

CCIA is a nonprofit membership organization for a wide range of companies in the computer, Internet, information technology, and telecommunications industries, represented by their senior executives.

Computer Security Institute

Computer Security Institute (CSI) is the world's leading membership organization specifically dedicated to serving and training the information, computer and network security professional.

Consortium for Advanced Manufacturing International

CAM-I supports research and development in areas of strategic importance to manufacturing industries. Membership includes companies from the automotive, aerospace, defense, telecommunications, consulting, and electronics industries.

Consortium for Service Innovation

Dedicated to improving the experience of customers, employees and partners through the development of innovative strategies, business models and industry standards.

Consumer Electronics Association

CEA is the industry authority on market research and forecasts, consumer surveys, legislative and regulatory news, engineering standards, training resources and more on the U.S. consumer technology industry.

Consumer Specialty Products Association

CSPA has fostered the growth and reputation of the specialty products industry by providing a full range of legislative, regulatory, scientific and educational support services.

Contract Packaging Association

Contract Packaging Association is a national, not-for-profit trade association that includes dynamic and growing companies offering contract packaging services.

Control System Integrators Association

The largest organization in North America for independent control system integrators, representing companies responsible for more than $1 billion in industrial automation equipment, including $400 million of hardware and software automation products.

ControlNet International

ControlNet International is an association comprised of vendors, distributors and users of factory automation solutions incorporating ControlNet networking technology.

Conveyor Equipment Manufacturers Association

CEMA Membership extends to manufacturing companies that manufacture conveying equipment (Manufacturing Members), or to engineering companies that specify conveying equipment (Technical Members), in the United States, Canada, and Mexico - (NAFTA).

Cool Chain Association

CCA aims to harmonize the global movement and handling of perishables and temperature sensitive products (PTSP) to the benefit of the consumer and the supply chain participants.

Coordinate Measurement System

The CMSC Society is an international organization of users, service providers, and manufacturers of high precision measurement systems, software, and peripherals.

Cosmetic Toiletry & Perfumery Association (CTPA) Limited

The CTPA is the trade association for the UK cosmetic and personal care industry. Members include companies of all sizes involved in sourcing of ingredients, manufacturing, packaging, labelling and distribution.

Cosmetic, Toiletry, and Fragrance Association

CTFA provides a complete range of services that support the personal care products industry's needs and interests in the scientific, legal, regulatory, legislative, and international fields.

Council of Defense and Space Industry Associations

CODSIA provides a central channel of communications for improving industry-wide consideration of the many policies, regulations, implementation problems, procedures and questions involved in federal procurement actions.

Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals

CSCMP is the preeminent association for individuals involved in supply chain management. CSCMP provides educational, career development, and networking opportunities to its over 10,000 members and to the entire profession.

Customer Care Institute

CCI is an international organization that assists Customer Care professionals with improving the delivery of corporate Customer Care. It focuses on issues found in the Customer Service, Consumer Affairs, Teleservices and Help Desk professions.

Customer Database Management Benchmarking Association

CDMBA is forming an association of customer database managers to identify best business practices and compare operating performance.

Customer Relationship Management Association

CRM Association represents the Customer Relationship Management (CRM) industry and all its constituents. CRM represents what is now becoming an organized body of knowledge and strategy to be reckoned with.

Customer Satisfaction Measurement Association

CSMA is an association of companies that conducts benchmarking studies to identify practices that improve customer satisfaction and the overall operations of members.

Dangerous Goods Advisory Council

DGAC promotes improvement in the safe transportation of hazardous materials/dangerous goods globally by providing education, assistance and information to the private and public sectors.

Data Interchange Standards Association

DISA is home for the development of cross-industry electronic business interchange standards. Technical reports and implementation guides are available for X12 EDI and XML standards.

Data Management Association International

DAMA is an international not-for-profit association of data resource management - the development and execution of architectures, policies, practices and procedures that properly manage the full data lifecycle needs of an enterprise.

Defence Manufacturers Association

DMA provides a focal point for action and advice for all member companies in their dealings with politicians, government officials and procurement authorities to ensure that the interests of the UK defence industry are properly represented.

Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency

DARPA manages and directs applied research and development projects, and pursues research and technology where risk and payoff are both very high and where success may provide dramatic advances for traditional military roles and missions.

Defense Information Systems Agency

The designated core missions of DISA are communications, joint command and control, defensive information operations, combat support computing, and joint interoperability support.

Design Management Institute

DMI has become the leading resource and international authority on design management. DMI has earned a reputation as a multifaceted resource, providing invaluable know-how, tools and training through its conferences, seminars and publications.

Deutsche Verpackungsinstitut e.V.

The institute sees itself as an umbrella institution for the packaging industry, providing support for research and education as well as publicising packaging issues in a balanced and packaging material neutral manner.

Die Products Consortium

DPC is a source of information for the microelectronics industry on die product processing and assembly methods. Its areas of focus include KGD, bare die, flip chip, wafer-level CSP, chip on board (COB), system in a package (SIP), and multichip module (MCM).

Drug, Chemical & Associated Technologies Association

DCAT is the premier business development association whose membership is comprised of companies that manufacture, distribute or provide services to the pharmaceutical, chemical, nutritional and related industries.

ECR Asia

ECR Asia promotes the use of Efficient Consumer Response techniques as a means of removing unnecessary costs from the Supply Chain and making the sector, as a whole, more responsive to consumer demand.

Electrical Manufacturing & Coil Winding Association

EMCWA is a non-profit voluntary organization dedicated to the furtherance of the conception, research, design, manufacturing, marketing and use of electrical products.

Electro-Federation Canada

EFC is a national, not-for-profit industry association. Together, its six councils represent over 300 member companies that manufacture, distribute, and service electrical, electronic, and telecommunications products.

Electronic Components Assemblies & Materials Association

ECA represents the electronics industry sector comprised of manufacturers and suppliers of passive and active electronic components, component arrays and assemblies, and commercial and industrial electronic equipment and supplies.

Electronic Design Automation Consortium

The EDA industry services virtually every major semiconductor and electronics systems company in the world including, computer, communications, consumer electronics, medical and aerospace.

Electronic Device Failure Analysis Society

EDFAS fosters education and communication in the failure analysis community, working for technology advancement and the improved performance and reliability of devices and materials for the electronic industry.

Electronic Industries Alliance

EIA is a partnership of electronic and high-tech associations and companies whose mission is promoting the market development and competitiveness of the U.S. high-tech industry through domestic and international policy efforts.

Electronics Supply Chain Association

ESCA is an association dedicated to promoting dialogue throughout the electronics supply chain with specific emphasis on facilitating a robust supply chain infrastructure in its member companies.

eMarketing Association

eMA is the worlds largest international association of emarketing professionals. The eMA provides marketing resources, services, research, certifications, educational programs and events on eCommerce, multi-channel marketing and legislative issues.

European Association for Bioindustries

EuropaBio is the political voice of the biotechnology industry in Europe. Members of EuropaBio are involved in research, development, testing, manufacturing and commercialisation of biotechnology products and processes.

European Association for E-Business

EEMA has been Europe's leading independent, trade association for e-Business, working to further e-Business technology and legislation with its European members, governmental bodies, standards organisations and e-Business initiatives.

European Association of Pharma Biotechnology

EAPB is a professional association dedicated to the advancement of biotechnology in pharmaceutical sciences, specifically as applied to industrial materials, processes, products and their associated problems.

European Automobile Manufacturers Association

ACEA, the European Automobile Manufacturers Association, represents the 13 major European car, truck and bus manufacturers, and is a key interlocutor to the EU Institutions in Brussels and Strasbourg.

European Chemical Industry Council

Cefic, the European Chemical Industry Council, is both the forum and the voice of the European chemical industry. It represents, directly or indirectly, about 27,000 large, medium and small chemical companies.

European Cold Storage and Logistics Association

The ECSLA mission is to represent the cold logistics companies interests in order to contribute to the development of a legislative and economic framework addressing the competitiveness of industry, food quality and safety, consumer protection...

European Committee of Domestic Equipment Manufacturers

CECED represents the European Industry of household appliances. CECED provides a forum for the industry to reach consensus on issues of common interest such as product/process standardisation and regulatory initiatives.

European Computer Manufacturers Association

ECMA develops, in co-operation with the National, European and International organizations, Standards and Technical Reports in order to facilitate and standardize the use of Information Communication Technology (ICT) and Consumer Electronic (CE).

European Confederation of National Associations of Manufactures of Insulated Wire and Cable

The European platform for the promotion of wire and cable technology ranging from enamelled wires, general wiring cables for construction and industrial applications, energy cables, data and control cables to metallic and optical fibre cables.

European Cosmetic Toiletry and Perfumery Association

COLIPA is the European Trade Association representing the interests of the cosmetic, toiletry and perfumery industry. The association represents more than 2000 companies ranging from major international firms to small family-run organisations.

European Electronic Component Manufacturers Association

To promote and defend the vital interests of the European Electronic Components Industry and to support its competitive position in the global marketplace.

European Factory Automation Committee

EFAC is the European information and communication platform for manufacturers of assembly and handling technology.

European Federation for Non-Destructive Testing

The European Federation for Non-Destructive Testing (EFNDT) was founded by 27 national NDT societies to develop powerful Working Groups, the results of which should give answers to NDT problems of industrial and public organisations.

European Federation for Welding, Joining and Cutting

EWF is an association comprising one member organisation for each country of the European Union and of the European Free Trade Association (EFTA). Observer organisation status is available outside of these areas at the discretion of the EWF.

European Federation of Biotechnology

EFB is the non-profit association of all national and cross-national Learned Societies, Universities, Institutes, Companies and Individuals interested in the promotion of Biotechnology throughout Europe and beyond.

European Federation of Materials Handling and Storage Equipment

FEM is the European manufacturers association of materials handling, lifting and storage equipment. It represents the technical, economic and political interests of the industry.

European Federation of National Engineering Associations

FEANI, is a federation of professional engineers that unites national engineering associations from 26 European countries. Thus, FEANI represents the interests of over 2 million professional engineers in Europe.

European Federation of National Maintenance Societies

The EFNMS is non-profit organization for the improvement of maintenance for the benefit of the peoples of Europe. The EFNMS is an umbrella organization for the non-profit National Maintenance Societies in Europe.

European Federation of Pharmaceutical Industries and Association

EFPIA is the voice on the European scene of about 2,000 companies committed to researching, developing and bringing to patients new medicines that improve health and the quality of life around the world.

European Industrial Fasteners Institute

EIFI is the recognised European industry association representing producers of bolts, nuts, screws, rivets and other industrial fasteners of both ferrous and non-ferrous metals.

European Logistics Association

The goal of ELA is to provide a forum for co-operation for any individual or society concerned with logistics within Europe and to assist industry and commerce in Europe. ELA formulates European Logistics Education Standards.

European Machine Vision Association

EMVA aims to strengthen the position of European machine vision technology in the markets world-wide and provide a European platform for exchange of information and joint action of its member companies.

European Medical Technology Industry Association

Eucomed mission is to represent the Medical Technologies Industry in Europe, to generate a clear understanding of issues of importance to the industry and to ensure that such issues are raised appropriately at both European Union...

European Natural Gas Vehicle Association

ENGVA aims to develop a sustainable and profitable market for NGVs throughout Europe by creating a favourable political and economic environment that encourages the development of NGV technology as well as a European fuelling infrastructure.

European Organization for Quality

EOQ contributes to the development of European Organizations and enterprises through the application of quality and change management concepts and techniques in their broadest sense.

European Pharmaceutical Marketing Research Association

EphMRA is the association which brings together European, research-based pharmaceutical companies operating on a global perspective. EphMRA is the dedicated forum for strategic business intelligence and marketing research professionals.

European Society for Opinion and Marketing Research

ESOMAR's mission is to promote the use of Opinion and Marketing Research to improve and support decision making in business and society, worldwide.

Fabricators & Manufacturers Association, International

FMA brings together metal forming and fabricating trends through technology councils, educational programs, networking events, and FABTECH International / AWS Welding Show.

FEICA - Association of European Adhesives Manufacturers

With the support of its member associations FEICA co-ordinates and represents the common interest of the adhesives industry throughout Europe.

Fibre Channel Industry Association

FCIA is committed to delivering a broad base of Fibre Channel infrastructure technology to support a wide array of applications within the mass storage and IT-based arenas.

Fieldbus Foundation

Established by a merger of WorldFIP North America and the Interoperable Systems Project (ISP), the foundation consists of nearly 120 of the world's leading suppliers and end users of process control and manufacturing automation products.

Flexible Packaging Association

As the leading trade organization for flexible packaging converters and suppliers, the Flexible Packaging Association is helping its members meet the business challenges of the 21st century.

Fluid Sealing Association

FSA membership today represents over 85% of the manufacturing capacity for fluid sealing devices in North America. Membership is most heavily concentrated in North America, but also includes a number of companies in Europe, Asia and South America.

Food Service and Packaging Institute

FPI's mission is to promote the sanitation, safety, functional, economic and environmental benefits of foodservice packaging products. FPI supports the environmentally-responsible manufacture, distribution, use and disposal of these products.

Forging Industry Association

FIA offers process-specific information, provides statistical, training, educational and technical services; and serves as a common voice on legislative and regulatory issues on behalf of the metal forging community in North America.

Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Engineering and Automation (IPA)

Solutions for organizational and technological functions in the production sector of industrial companies form the main areas of research and development work at the Fraunhofer IPA.

French Land Defence Manufacturers Association

GICAT, a professional association established in 1979, gathers French companies which are involved in the research, development, manufacture, promotion and service of equipment support.

Gas Appliance Manufacturers Association

GAMA is a national trade association of manufacturers of residential, commercial and industrial appliances and equipment, components and related products. GAMA's scope includes oil-fired and electric equipment as well as gas-fired equipment.

Global Alliance of Rapid Prototyping Associations

GARPA was formed to encourage the sharing of information on rapid prototyping and related subjects across international borders.

Global Packaging Alliance

GPA is an international organization of independent packaging producers. We focus on developing and producing highly innovative packages made of paperboard, plastic, and alternative substrates.

GS1

GS1 is a leading global organization dedicated to the design and implementation of global standards and solutions to improve efficiency and visibility in supply and demand chains globally and across sectors.

Help Desk Institute

HDI is the world's largest membership association for internal and external IT Service and Support professionals. To this end, HDI focuses on establishing best industry practices, developing certification and training programs based on ...

Hong Kong Logistics Association

HKLA aims to provide a forum for local logistics professionals to expand and develop their understanding and skills in the practical implementation of operational and strategic aspects of logistics.

Human Factors and Ergonomics Society

The Society's mission is to promote the discovery and exchange of knowledge concerning the characteristics of human beings that are applicable to the design of systems and devices of all kinds.

Illuminating Engineering Society of North America

IESNA is the recognized technical authority on illumination. Its objective is to communicate information on all aspects of good lighting practice to its members, to the lighting community, and to consumers, through a variety of programs...

Indian Chemical Manufacturers Association

ICMA aims to foster and promote the development of the Indian chemical industry for overall betterment of society by improving the synergy between the forces of technology, commerce and government

Indian Institute of Packaging

IIP endeavours to improve the standards of packaging needed for the promotion of exports and helps create infrastructural facilities for overall packaging improvement in India through research and development, problem solving consultancy...

Indian Machine Tool Manufacturers Association

IMTMA has a membership of over 300 companies from both, the public and private sectors, manufacturing a wide range of metal-cutting and metal-forming machines, cutting tools, accessories and other ancillary equipments.

Indirect MRO Buyers Group

The Indirect-MRO Buyers Group is for those who are involved in the buying of indirect materials and Maintenance,Repair and Operations supplies.

Industrial Automation Open Networking Alliance

IAONA pursues the aim of establishing open communication standards in every industrial environment at an international level. This refers to all fields of plant automation, process automation, and building automation.

Industrial Designers Society of America

IDSA is the voice of the industrial design profession, advancing the quality and positive impact of design.

Industrial Fasteners Institute

IFI works to advance the technology, engineering, and application of fasteners and formed parts, while meeting the challenge of introducing six-sigma quality and electronic commerce to the fastener business environment.

Information Technology Association of America

Trade association representing the broad spectrum of the world-leading US IT industry. That's why ITAA encompasses over 11000 direct and affiliate members.

Information Technology Industry Council

ITI helps member companies achieve their policy objectives through building relationships with Members of Congress, Administration officials, and foreign governments; organizing industry-wide consensus on policy issues; and working to enact...

Information Technology Services Marketing Association

ITSMA specializes in helping companies market and sell services and solutions. We work with leading technology and professional services firms to generate new business, build customer loyalty, and strengthen brand differentiation.

Institute for Supply Management

ISM's mission is to lead the supply management profession through its standards of excellence, research, promotional activities, and education. ISM's membership base includes more than 45,000 supply management professionals.

Institute of Packaging Professionals

IoPP is the leading and authoritative packaging association for the benefit of its members, the packaging community and society.

Institute of Quality Assurance

IQA works to promote quality across a range of industries in both the public and private sectors, irrespective of company size. It provides training, education and support for the quality professionals and individuals responsible for quality...

Instrumentation Systems and Automation Society

ISA fosters advancement in the theory, design, manufacture, and use of sensors, instruments, computers, and systems for automation and control in a wide variety of applications.

Integration Consortium

The Integration Consortium is a non-profit, leading industry body responsible for influencing the direction of the integration industry. Our members champion Integration Acumen by establishing standards, guidelines, best practices, research ...

Intellect

Intellect is the trade association for the UK hi-tech industry. Our members comprise organisations both large and small from the UK's information technology, telecommunications and electronics sectors.

INTERBUS Club

An international association of companies with the joint target to push INTERBUS from a technological point of view, spread it on the worldwide markets and support automation solutions with INTERBUS and complementary technologies like Ethernet.

International Association for Human Resource Information Management

IHRIM has been the resource that HR technology professionals turn to for industry news, knowledge and networking. Formed from informal gatherings when HR and IT professionals found themselves needing mediators, IHRIM has become the world's...

International Coil Winding Association

ICWA is the only UK based Trade Association dedicated to the promotion of the Wound Component industry.

International Council of Chemical Associations

ICCA is the world-wide voice of the chemical industry, representing chemical manufacturers and producers all over the world. ICCA helps the global chemical industry improve financial performance and reputation by tackling global issues.

International Council of Societies of Industrial Design

ICSID works in co-operation with its Member Societies to facilitate workshops, seminars, conferences, regional meetings, exhibitions and congresses about design.

International Customer Service Association

ICSA members are managers, directors, vice-presidents, owners and CEOs of companies of all types and sizes in virtually every industry -- manufacturing and non-manufacturing -- from the Fortune 500 to the emerging blue chip giants.

InterNational Electrical Testing Association

NETA serves the electrical testing industry by establishing standards, publishing specifications, accrediting independent testing companies, certifying test technicians, and promoting the professional services of its members.

International Electronics Manufacturing Initiative

iNEMI's mission is to assure leadership of the global electronics manufacturing supply chain. The industry-led consortium is made up of approximately 70 manufacturers, suppliers, industry associations and consortia, government agencies and universities.

International Ergonomics Association

IEA, a federation of ergonomics and human factors societies from around the world, aims to elaborate and advance ergonomics science and practice, and to improve the quality of life by expanding its scope of application and contribution to society.

International Facility Management Association

IFMA certifies facility managers, conducts research, provides educational programs, recognizes facility management degree and certificate programs and produces World Workplace, the largest facility management-related conference and exposition.

International Federation of Automotive Engineering Societies

FISITA is the world body for automotive engineering. We are a federation of the major engineering societies in 37 countries working together to exchange technical knowledge on all aspects of vehicle design and manufacture.

International Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers & Associations

IFPMA represents national industry associations and companies from both developed and developing countries. Member companies of the IFPMA are research-based pharma-ceutical, biotech and vaccine companies.

International Federation of Purchasing and Supply Management

IFPSM facilitates the development and distribution of knowledge to elevate and advance the procurement profession, thus favorably impacting the standard of living of citizens worldwide through improved business practices.

International Federation of Robotics

IFR promotes the research, development, use and international co-operation in the entire field of robotics and acts as a focal point for organisations and governmental representatives in activities related to robotics.

International Institute of Welding

Experts from around the world are working in over 25 Working units to stimulate, co-ordinate research and disseminate information on welding in terms of materials, design, inspection, education, training, qualification, terminology, etc.

International Maintenance Institute

IMI is a goal-driven organization made up of decision making maintenance leaders as well as related sales and service professionals - all dedicated to keeping a nation's infrastructure operating smoothly.

International Measurement Confederation

IMEKO aims to promote international interchange of scientific and technical information in the field of measurement and instrumentation and the enhance international co-operation among scientists and engineers from research and industry.

International Molded Pulp Environmental Packaging Association

IMPEPA is a non-profit organization dedicated to the promotion and use of virgin and recycled fibers for packaging. IMPEPA acts as an information center for the molded pulp industry with worldwide membership of users and manufacturers...

International Purchasing and Supply Education and Research Association

IPSERA is a multi-disciplinary network of academics and practitioners dedicated to the development of knowledge concerning Purchasing and Supply Management.

International RFID Business Association

RFIDba represents the interests of the global RFID industry by acting as the authoritative source for vendor neutral, factual information encompassing all segments of the RFID industry.

International Society for Optical Engineering

SPIE is dedicated to advancing scientific research and engineering applications of optical, photonic, imaging, and optoelectronic technologies through its meetings, education programs, and publications.

International Society of Logistics

SOLE - The International Society of Logistics is a non-profit international professional society composed of individuals organized to enhance the art and science of logistics technology, education and management.

International Society of Six Sigma Professionals

ISSSP is the only professional membership organization dedicated to the advancement of education, research and implementation of Six Sigma, as well as the integration of Six Sigma with other business practices.

International Warehouse Logistics Association

IWLA is the unified voice of the warehouse logistics services industry representing companies that provide public and contract warehousing, and related logistics services.

IPC - Association Connecting Electronics Industries

IPC is the only electronic interconnect organization that brings together all industry players, including designers, board manufacturers, assembly companies, suppliers, and original equipment manufacturers.

Irish Medical Devices Association

IMDA is the business association within IBEC for the Medical Devices and Diagnostics sector. Currently, IMDA has 76 members, located throughout the island of Ireland.

Japan Adhesive Industry Association

JAIA is the only one association in Japan of the adhesive manufacturers. Our mission is to promote development and improvement of the adhesives industry.

Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association

JAMA is a Tokyo-based trade association representing 14 Japanese car, truck, bus and motorcycle manufacturers. JAMA maintains offices in the United States, Europe and Asia.

Japan Electrical Manufacturers' Association

JEMA's goal is to promote the overall development of the electrical equipment, power-generating equipment, nuclear power plant manufacturing and related industries.

Japan Federation of Medical Devices Associations

JFMDA was founded by fourteen associations engaged in the development, production, and distribution of medical and health-care devices, equipment, instruments, and supplies.

Japan Industrial Design Promotion Organization

JIDPO is creating an environment in which, on the basis of close ties with designers themselves, companies and individuals with differing standpoints are able to make appropriate use of the concepts and methodology represented by design.

Japan Industrial Designers' Association

Japan Industrial Designers' Association/JIDA is the only national organization of the industrial designer established by 25 members in 1952.

Japan Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Association

JPMA conducts researches on packaging/packing machinery and related equipment, promoting the machinery safety, conducting personnel education, and gathering and providing packaging-related information.

Japan Robot Association

The Association aims to further the development of the robot manufacturing industry by encouraging research and development on robots and associated system products and promoting the use of robot technology.

Korea Association of Industrial Designers

KAID has had a significant role in the development of Korean industrial design ever since its establishment in 1972. KAID promotes and executes a series of industrial design seminers, competitions, workshops and exhibitions.

Korea Machine Tool Manufacturers` Association

To develop new technology in the field of machine tool industries by improving quality and increasing productivity of metal cutting machines and molding machines, industrial robots, automation equipment and other related parts and materials.