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.
This fall, visitors to the inaugural Assembly Show will enjoy an event that has been specially designed for suppliers, buyers and users of assembly technology
and equipment. The event, which will be held October 28-30 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Ill., is expected to fulfill a strong industry demand for an assembly-focused trade show.
“Through extensive research and industry polling, we concluded that both suppliers and users of assembly equipment want a space where they can focus solely on assembly, not intermixed with other areas in manufacturing,” says Tom Esposito, publisher of ASSEMBLY magazine, the event’s organizer. “The Assembly Show will bring back the tradition of past assembly-only events.”
Networking Agenda
Assembly Show attendees will include salespeople, engineers and managers from a variety of industries, including aerospace/defense, electronics, consumer products, automotive, and medical/pharmaceutical. Representatives from a number of manufacturing sectors, such as plastics and rubber, fabricated metals, electrical equipment appliances, R&D, energy and more, will also be present. During the three-day event, these industry professionals will have opportunities to forge crucial business relationships and connections.
The welcome reception on October 28 will provide participants with a chance to connect with one another while enjoying a “Taste of Rosemont,” with food and drinks from several local restaurants. Another networking reception will take place on the following evening. Drinks and hors d’oeuvres will give exhibitors a break from their booths and allow them to interact with other manufacturing engineers and managers.
Hear from the Experts
The first keynote presentation at the Assembly Show will be given by Daniel Meckstroth, Ph.D., vice president and chief economist of Manufacturers Alliance for Productivity and Innovation (MAPI). “What Lies Ahead for U.S. Manufacturing?” will address potential policy changes and future growth expectations in a variety of manufacturing sectors.
Michael Molnar, director of the Advanced Manufacturing National Program Office and chief manufacturing officer for the National Institute of Standards and Technology in the U.S. Department of Commerce, will also present a keynote address. “Private-Public Partnerships for U.S. Advanced Manufacturing” will discuss ways to promote innovation in the U.S. through the National Network of Manufacturing Innovation and other initiatives.
Showcase Theater and Exhibit Hall
Industry experts will provide relevant information on the latest assembly technology and business practices in the Showcase Theater presentations. These presentations will take place on the show floor during exhibition hours. Topics covered will include automation for higher throughput, LED technology, reaction-free tools, vision inspection systems, cordless assembly tools and more.
The Assembly Show exhibit hall will be open during all three days of the event. Visitors will be able to test the latest assembly equipment, find new solutions and suppliers, and discuss challenges with other industry professionals.
Show Extras
A special presentation entitled “Assembling the Lightning” will be given by George “Nick” Bullen, principal engineer and technical fellow (retired) from Northrop Grumman Corp. The Palmdale, Calif., company was honored as ASSEMBLY magazine’s 2013 Plant of the Year.
The Assembly Show will also offer useful technology-based resources for both in-person and geographically dispersed attendees. A live broadcasting capability will allow industry professionals to view selected sessions via live webinars. Webinar participants will be able to download resources and network with one another. Similarly, the Assembly Show mobile app will enable on-site visitors to locate sessions, exhibits, venue information and even discounted hotel rooms. The app is available for download on iOS, Android, Blackberry and Windows Phone.
For additional details, visit www.theassemblyshow.com.
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
1:30-2:10 p.m.
Get Help Through the Manufacturing Extension Partnerships
Exhibitors and booths
ACL Inc. 442
Adhesives Research 548
AIMCO 1207
ALFING Corp. 912
Alliance for American Manufacturing 343
Appliance Design Magazine 917
Arc-tronics Inc. 642
Aries Engineering Co. Inc. 433
Assembly Solutions 1238
ASG, Div. of Jergens Inc. 1133
AUTOMATICA 919
ATC Automation 525
ATC Inc. 1112
ATEQ 444
ATI Industrial Automation 233
ATS Automation 507
Balluff Inc. 122
Baltec 339
Banner Engineering Corp. 132
Bioformix Inc. 933
Boca Bearing Co. 543
Bosch Rexroth Corp. 607
Bossard North America Inc. 807
Brady Corp. 923
Carr Lane Roemheld MFG Co. 645
Centricity Corp. 1019
Cincinnati Test Systems Inc. 539
Cirris Systems 241
Coast Wire and Plastic LLC 542
Cosmo Solutions Technology 643
Creform Corp. 517
Cyberbond Marketing 1013
Daniels Manufacturing Corp. 1225
Delta Regis Tools Inc. 547
Design Tool Inc. 1318
Desoutter Industrial Tools 423
Doerfer Companies 321
Dorner 713
Dymax Corp. 1025
ECC 245
Eci Spinnomatic 225
Edgewater Automation 247
eFlex Systems 719
EIS Wire and Cable 739
Electronic Displays Inc. 545
EPSON Robots 925
Express Assembly Products LLC 942
EXTOL Inc. 733
Extreme Adhesives 1041
Fastener SuperStore 248
FasTest Inc. 145
FEC 824
Federal Process Corp. 249
Fibro Inc. 1139
FISNAR 533
Flex Craft 813
Foerster Instruments Inc. 639
Fulling Motor USA Inc. 644
Fusion Systems Group 340
Gage Bilt Inc. 843
Genesis Automation 1014
Graco Inc. 344
Hamilton Caster Cart In-House Trailer Mfg 737
Henkel Loctite 333
Herrmann Ultrasonics Inc. 723
Hernon Manufacturing Inc. 243
IAC Industries 819
IAI America Inc. 613
INFICON 538
Ingersoll Rand 110
InterTech Development
IPR Robotics LLC 836
Isotec International Inc. 1138
Isthmus Engineering and Manufacturing 907
ixmation North America 205
Janome Industrial Equipment Inc. 221
Kent Manufacturing Co. 743
Kistler Instrument Corp. 918
Lista International Corp. 625
Lumen Dynamics (OmniCure) 1106
MagneMotion 932
Makita USA Inc.
McClellan Automation Systems 936
Mecco Marking and Traceability 446
Micro Automated Systems Group 1119
Mid America Taping and Reeling Inc. 445
Mountz 833
MTA Automation 924
Nitto Kohki USA Inc. 449
Nordson EFD 104
NovaGard Solutions Inc. 741
On-Hand Adhesives 1219
ORBITFORM 633
Panasonic Power Tools 346
Panduit 906
Pannier Corp. 1113
Pantron Automation Inc. 742
Patlite (USA) Corp. 922
Performance Feeders 1039
Permabond Engineering Adhesives LLC 938
Pressmaster 838
Pro-Line 549
Pfeiffer Vacuum 823
Phillips Screw Co./Wrentham Tool Co. 1224
Phsyicom Corp. 244
Promess Inc. 213
PVA 648
Quality Magazine 915
Quickdraw Conveyor Systems 1213
Rapid Development Services Inc. 839
RFID, Inc. 822
Richmar Electronics Corp. 1007
RS Industrial Inc. 1218
Sankyo America Inc. 222
SB Industries 544, 546
Schleuniger 133
SCHMIDT Technology 621
SCHUNK 405
Sealant Equipment and Engineering Inc. 1324
Sentinel Machine Safety 646
Siemens Mfg Co. Inc. 1007
Silicone Solutions 940
Sonics and Materials 1118
Sovella Inc. 1022
Specialty Coating Systems 447
Sprinter Marking Inc. 443
STAR Technology Inc. 940
Stelron Components 1125
Strunk Connect 725
Swanson Systems Inc. 1033
Techcon Systems 345
TOX-PRESSOTECHNIK 439
Tutelar Technologies Inc. 638
Unex Manufacturing Inc. 825
Virtek Vision International Inc. 438
WEH Technologies Inc. 1338
Weidmuller 1239
Weiss North America Inc. 415
*exhibitor list as of August 30, 2013
