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It’s The Assembly Show Time!

The Assembly Show will offer three days of educational sessions, exhibits, a dynamic keynote speaker and plenty of networking.

October 2, 2017

Assembly industry enthusiasts will connect at The Assembly Show, taking place October 24-26 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Ill. Returning for a fifth year, the event will offer three days of educational sessions, hundreds of exhibiting companies, thousands of industry professionals—including buyers and users of assembly equipment, products or services in manufacturing plants—a dynamic keynote speaker, and two networking receptions.

Operations

Next-Generation Acrylic Adhesives Enhance Assembly Operations

New adhesives can meet the rigorous demands of manufacturing commercial vehicles, wind energy equipment and industrial equipment

John E. Hill, Ph.D.

October 2, 2017

Acrylic adhesives offer the advantages of increased cost efficiencies, better aesthetics and improved impact resistance compared to other methods for the assembly of complex structures. Recently, new acrylic technology has been developed that offers superior lap-shear strength, high elongation and high bake resistance, as well as excellent failure mode across difficult-to-bond metal substrates. These “next-generation” acrylic adhesives are ideal for meeting the rigorous demands in various manufacturing and fabricating segments, including commercial vehicles, wind and energy equipment, and industrial equipment.

Guest Editorial

Why Smart Manufacturing is a Dumb Idea

Many CEOs have turned away from the astonishing potential of the workforce and turned toward automation instead.

Steven L. Blue

October 2, 2017

Someone asked me recently my thoughts on smart manufacturing—the so-called IT revolution in the factory. They couldn’t believe that I didn’t see smart manufacturing as the salvation of American manufacturing. Don’t misunderstand me; smart manufacturing has a place in reviving American manufacturing.

Ask Dr. Dave

Is handling one-component polyurethane adhesives and silicone sealants difficult?

Dave Dunn's October 2017 column

Dave Dunn Ph.D.

October 2, 2017

It sounds like you sell to several different markets. Although there is some overlap of silicone or polyurethane markets, they are often used in distinct applications.

Label Industry Global Awards Announced

Trophies were presented in front of over 500 industry peers at a gala dinner held on September 25, as part of this year’s Labelexpo Europe in Brussels.

October 2, 2017

Recipients of the Label Industry Global Awards 2017 were recently announced.