Assembly in Action

Assembly Show attendees will include salespeople, engineers and managers from a variety of industries, including aerospace/defense, electronics, consumer products, automotive, and medical/pharmaceutical.

Schedule at a Glance

Monday, October 28

5:00-8:00 p.m. Exhibit Hall Open

5:00-8:00 p.m. Welcome Reception

Tuesday, October 29

9:00-10:00 a.m.
Keynote Presentation: What Lies Ahead for U.S. Manufacturing?

10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Exhibit Hall Open

11:15-11:55 a.m.
New Technology in Cordless Assembly Tools Inspires an Industry Shift

12:00-12:40 p.m.
The Sometimes Unexpected Challenges to Consider When Using Advanced Materials in Next Generation Products, Especially in Medical Devices

12:45-1:25 p.m.
Recommendations for Manufacturing Growth in the Tri-State Region

1:30-2:10 p.m.
Making the Leap into Automation for Higher Throughput

2:15-2:55 p.m.
Is LED Technology in Your Future?

3:00-3:40 p.m.
Advancements in Reaction-Free Tools

5:00-7:00 p.m.
Networking Reception

Wednesday, October 30

9:00-10:00 a.m.
Keynote Presentation: Private-Public Partnerships for U.S. Advanced Manufacturing

10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Exhibit Hall Open

10:30-11:10 a.m.
Found Money: Resources for Midwest Manufacturers

11:15-11:55 a.m.
Increasing Strength & Reliability of Press Fits

12:00-12:40 p.m.
The New Illinois Manufacturing Laboratory: What Can It Do for Your Company?

12:45-1:25 p.m.
Optimize Your Vision Inspection Systems