(AIA: Ann Arbor, MI) -- The Automated Imaging Association (AIA), the world’s largest machine vision trade group with more than 300 member companies from 30 nations, has signed a memorandum of understanding with the China Machine Vision Union (CMVU), a recently formed trade association representing machine vision in China.

“We are very excited to be collaborating with CMVU in our mutual efforts to advance the understanding and use of imaging and vision technologies,” says Jeff Burnstein, president of AIA.

The agreement outlines a wide range of activities on which the two associations will collaborate, including an exchange of market data, mutual support for trade shows and technical conferences, and promotion of member companies.

“We plan to build upon our initial areas of cooperation within the next year as CMVU grows and accelerates its activities,” says Burnstein. “Having experienced the difficulties of starting AIA back in 1984 with only a handful of member companies, I know how challenging it is to build a strong trade group. I’ve pledged the support of myself and the AIA staff to help CMVU in any way we can.”

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