This page is devoted to the relationships that ATMAE has and is developing with associations, industry, academia and others. Please support those listed below. To find out how your company or organization can be listed on our "Friends" page please contact the Executive Director either by email atmae@atmae.org, or phone 734-677-0720.

 

Associations:

ATMAE and AACSB (The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) have established the distinction between Business Management Programs and Industrial Technology Management and Technology Management Programs to assist Programs in their pursuit of accreditation.
www.aacsb.edu

 

BEST is a non-profit, volunteer-based organization whose mission is to inspire students to pursue careers in engineering, science, and technology through participation in a sports-like, science and engineering-based robotics competition.
www.bestinc.org

The Edison Awards™ are among the most prestigious accolades honoring excellence in new product and service development, marketing, human-centered design and innovation. Unique to the world of award programs, the Edison Awards are focused on the innovators as much as the innovations. Award winners represent "game changing" products, services and excellence and leadership in innovation. An Edison Award represents significant value to the winner and to the cause of innovation.

 

  

The International Technology Education Association (ITEA) is the professional organization for technology, innovation, design, and engineering educators. Our mission is to promote technological literacy for all by supporting the teaching of technology and promoting the professionalism of those engaged in these pursuits. ITEA strengthens the profession through leadership, professional development, membership services, publications, and classroom activities.
www.iteaconnect.org

The Robotic Industries Association (RIA) is the only North American trade association dedicated solely to robotics. Careers in this industry range from design and build to sales to installation, maintenance, operation and support. Corporate membership is available to institutions in the educational sector to promote networking with leading suppliers, integrators, consultants and users. Robot safety is one of the most common interests of RIA members, and the association meets this need through development of national and international safety standards. RIA values the work of ATMAE and is supportive of certification and accreditation efforts in robotics.

Robotics Online covers news, trends and statistics from RIA and its members at www.robotics.org. The Educator Sponsors section of Robotics Online is:
Educator Sponsors Click Here.

Industry:

Caterpillar's ThinkBIG program has endorsed ATMAE as an approved specialized program accreditor for CAT's ThinkBIG associate and baccalaureate institutions in the U.S. www.cat.com/thinkbig

Lincoln Electric is a major sponsor of ATMAE Conferences.
www.lincolnelectric.com

 

Established in 1959, RIXAN Associates, Inc. is the master North American Distributor for Mitsubishi Electric Automation and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries robotics. RIXAN is a robust, growing company providing robots, turn-key automation, engineering services, components, software and educational training systems.

Quote, Mr. Steve Harris, President, "We support ATMAE because most technical jobs in American industry require the skill sets being taught by ATMAE member schools. This is true now and will be even more important for our future."
www.rixan.com