GMAR is the Austrian platform for measurement, automation, and robotics technology and sees itself as a complete representation of companies, research institutions, scientific institutions, educational institutions and technicians in Austria.
Name in original language
Gesellschaft für Mess-, Automatisierungs- und Robotertechnik
Initiative overview
GMAR is active in the topics measurement and automation techniques and robotics. Additional activities outside the three departments are also supported by GMAR, provided that they are related to the tasks and objectives of the GMAR. The main objectives of GMAR are: Networking of all interested institutions from research, teaching, science and business. Treatment of scientific and technical issues, evaluation of trends and new developments, promotion of scientific and technical development, organisation of relevant conferences and workshops. Representation of interests and the promotion of the professional education and training of professionals, scientists and students working in these fields. Recommendations for actions in the field of innovation and technology policy, contact persons for ministries and funding bodies with a view to coordinating and supporting support measures, coordination of funding programmes. Maintaining contact with the German sister company GMA and the VDI/VDE as well as carrying out national activities within the framework of international associations. Combination of scientific research and economic practice. Interdisciplinary combination of measurement, automation and robotics technology from electrical engineering and information technology, computer science and mechanical engineering.
Name of responsible organisation (in English)
The Federal Ministry for Climate Action, Environment, Energy, Mobility, Innovation and Technology (BMK)
