Industrial
Associations (electrical & mechanical)
Orignally get this from Assembly Magazine online
Associations
- American National Standards
Institute
ANSI is a private, nonprofit organization that coordinates the United States voluntary consensus standards
system and approves American national standards. ANSI is the sole U.S. representative and dues-paying
member of ISO and IEC.
- American
Society of Mechanical Engineers
ASME has 36 technical divisions and four institutes. Each division serves
a specific discipline of mechanical engineering. It conducts technical
conferences, workshops, exhibitions, research and publishing operations
at the local, national and international levels.
- Association
for Manufacturing Technology
AMT, serving the manufacturing systems industry, provides information
on technical developments, training methods, economic issues, and trade
and marketing opportunities.
- Edison
Welding Institute
EWI serves the welding and joining needs of industry. It can serve as
an extension of a manufacturer's technical staff and can become involved
at any stage of an assembly operation.
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European Factory Automation Committee
The European Factory Automation Committee (EFAC) is the European information
and communication platform for manufacturers of assembly and handling
technology. Members are trade associations of France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain and Switzerland.
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Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
IEEE's focus is on advancing the theory and practice of electrical,
electronics, computer engineering and computer science.
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Institute of Industrial Engineers
IIE, an international, nonprofit association, advances technical and
managerial skills of people concerned with improving the productivity
of integrated systems of people, materials, information, equipment and
energy.
- IPC--Association
Connecting Electronics Industries
IPC is a U.S.-based association dedicated to the electronic interconnection
industry, including design, printed wiring board manufacturing and electronics
assembly. The association focuses on industry standards, training, market
research and public policy advocacy.
- National
Association of Manufacturers
NAM represents the largest to
the smallest manufacturers. It covers issues ranging from workplace
and industrial relations, environment, government regulations, taxation
and international trade.
- National
Electrical Manufacturers Association
NEMA promotes safety in the manufacture and use of electrical products,
develops codes and standards, and conducts educational forums.
- National Society
of Professional Engineers
NSPE represents professional engineers, student engineers and registered
land surveyors. It conducts programs in public relations, employment
practices, ethical considerations, education and career guidance.
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Robotics Industries Association
RIA helps exchange technical and trade-related information between robot
manufacturers, distributors, users, accessory equipment and systems
suppliers, consultants, research groups and international organizations.
- Society
of Automotive Engineers
SAE is an educational and scientific organization advancing vehicle
technology. SAE members develop technical information on all forms of
self-propelled vehicles.
- Society
of Manufacturing Engineers
SME advances scientific knowledge in manufacturing engineering. It has
many divisions covering such technologies as computer and automated
systems, machine vision and rapid prototyping.
Industry Related Sites
- National Institute
of Standards and Technology
NIST is a nonregulatory agency of the U.S.
Commerce Department's Technology Administration. It helps develop new
technologies, devise new measurement methods and provide materials,
data and calibrations for quality assurance.
- Occupational
Safety and Health Administration
As part of the U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA issues standards and rules
for safe and healthful working conditions, tools, equipment, facilities
and processes. It inspects workplaces to ensure standards are followed.
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