Visions: A Machine Vision and Automation Solutions Podcast
Sep 1, 2026 · 26 min · 12 segments
VSD's Head of Content Sharon Spielman interviews Alex Shikany from A3 about an increase in robot orders and what it means for machine vision and automation. They discuss growing opportunities across…
Alex ShikanyGuest
Sharon Spielman
Jim TatumHost
I recently came across a press release from A3, the Association for Advancing Automation, which highlights a significant jump in robot orders and how automation is spreading into new industries.

Given how relevant this is for engineers and integrators working with machine vision and image processing, I thought it was the perfect opportunity to follow up with Alex Shekanyi, the Executive Vice President at A3, for the association's perspective on what's ahead for design, integration, and innovation in automation.

I recently came across a press release from A3, the Association for Advancing Automation, which highlights a significant jump in robot orders and how automation is spreading into new industries.

Given how relevant this is for engineers and integrators working with machine vision and image processing, I thought it was the perfect opportunity to follow up with Alex Shekanyi, the Executive Vice President at A3, for the association's perspective on what's ahead for design, integration, and innovation in automation.
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