MCMAs TechCon is an educational conference focused on the needs of users of motion control and motor technologies. New in 2016, the conference includes MCMAs Certified Motion Control Professional training.

(Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA) - Today the Motion Control & Motor Association (MCMA), the global trade association for the motion control and motor industry, announced that online registration is open for the annual Technical Conference (TechCon), which will be held October 11-13, 2016 in New Orleans, Louisiana USA.

MCMAs TechCon is an educational conference focused on the needs of users of motion control and motor technologies. New in 2016, the conference includes MCMAs Certified Motion Control Professional training. Additionally, the conference features more than 30 educational sessions in three distinct tracks including motors and related technologies; motion control, drives and related technologies; and networks and software tools for engineers all taught by industry leading professionals.

TechCon includes an exhibition showcasing the latest products, technologies and trends in motion control and motors.

"Engineers, system integrators, machine builders and end users meet once a year at TechCon to keep their skills up-to-date and to help their companies be more productive," says Dana Whalls, MCMAs Vice President. "There is a lot packed into three days at TechCon, but technology is changing quickly and attendees want to stay ahead of it, plus they find it a valuable and enjoyable experience."

The MCMA Certified Motion Control Professional training is being taught for the first time at TechCon. Attendees of this training will be able to get certified after a one-day, hands-on workshop and exam slated for April 5, 2017 during MCMAs Automate trade show in Chicago.

Visit our website for more information and to register.

About MCMA
The Motion Control & Motor Association (MCMA) is a not-for-profit trade group dedicated to promoting the global innovation and growth of motion control and motor technologies through the entire value chain. Its members include suppliers of raw and finished materials, manufacturers of motors and motion control components and systems, system integrators, distributors, end users, consulting firms, academic institutions and research groups directly involved with motion control around the world. MCMA is part of the Association for Advancing Automation (A3). For more information, visit MCMA.

About Association for Advancing Automation (A3)
The Association for Advancing Automation is the global advocate for the benefits of automating. A3 is the umbrella group for the Motion Control & Motor Association (MCMA), Robotic Industries Association (RIA), and AIA - the vision and imaging association. MCMA, RIA, and AIA combined represent 930 automation stakeholders from throughout the world. For more information, please visit our websites: MCMA; RIA; AIA; A3.