Alex Shikany

Alex Shikany is the Executive Vice President at the Association for Advancing Automation (A3), where he leads strategic initiatives across membership, market intelligence, events, and industry engagement. He regularly presents at global events, highlighting the transformative impact of AI, robotics, machine/computer vision, and automation technologies. For more information, call (734) 929-3274, email [email protected] or visit www.automate.org.

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Automation

The Next Frontier of Automation: Quality Assurance in an AI-Driven Era

The convergence of automation and quality is redefining how manufacturers detect defects, maintain standards, and continuously improve processes.
Alex Shikany
April 21, 2025

By 2025, automation technologies such as AI-driven inspection systems and autonomous robots are essential for manufacturers, enhancing productivity and quality assurance through precision and intelligent decision-making.


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camera modules

Embedded Vision Puts Full Power in Compact Footprint

Developers are working to drive out cost and reduce system size while offering enhanced flexibility.
Alex Shikany
April 30, 2018

The introduction of the PC and the increasing functionality of integrated circuits created a new market for PC-based single-board computers, frame grabbers, I/O peripherals, graphics, and communications boards—the building blocks of today’s embedded electronics and machine vision systems. 


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