Full Day Pre-Conference Program Scheduled for Tuesday, October 22 in Rosemont, IL

ROSEMONT, IL, August 27, 2024 - The ASSEMBLY Show, the leading event for assembly technology, equipment, and solutions, is proud to announce the highly anticipated 2024 conference program, designed to empower industry professionals with the latest advancements in manufacturing and automation. Scheduled to take place from October 22-24 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois, this year's show promises to be the most comprehensive event yet, offering innovative sessions, expert speakers, and valuable networking opportunities.

"We are pleased to offer a full day with two dozen sessions featuring a dynamic lineup of speakers and hands-on workshops aimed at equipping attendees with actionable insights into the future of manufacturing," said John Sprovieri, Editor in Chief of ASSEMBLY Magazine, producers of the event. "The three tracks of education will provide in-depth content from subject matter experts on Advancements in Automation and Automated Assembly, Data Analysis, AI and C-Suite topics, as well as Bolted Joints and Threated Fastener Assembly."

Track 1 Sessions:
• The Shift Towards Complete and Harmonized Assembly Automation - Geert van der Zalm, Bosch Rexroth North America
• How to Go from Proof of Principle to Pilot Production to Full-Scale Automation - Brian Romano, Arthur G. Russell Co. Inc.
• Deploying a Cobot to Respond to Customer Demand - Dan Colvin, ESAB
• Maximizing Efficiency and Quality Through Robotic Automation of Assembly - Adam Crandall, Addtronics
• A New Technology for Cutting and Sealing Thin Membranes - Donald Patten, MS Ultrasonic Technology LLC
• Tracking Real-Time Performance with Visual Intelligence - Cyrus Shaoul, Ph.D., Leela AI
• Job Rotation in Manufacturing and Assembly: Are We Doing the Right Thing? - Timothy A. Pottorff, QP3 ErgoSystems LLC
• Ultrasonic Plastic Welding: Everything You Need to Know - Bill Aurand, Rinco Ultrasonics USA

Track 2 Sessions:
• From Data to Decisions: Harnessing Disparate Manufacturing Data for Reliable Decision-Making - Vince Sassano, Strategic Performance Company, Inc.
• Solving Manufacturing Challenges with Time Series Data - Zoe Steinkamp, InfluxData
• Leveraging Quality Data to Enhance Process Integration: The Role of Sensors and Processing - Kevin den Toom, TOX Pressotechnik
• Leveraging AI and Computer Vision to Transform Quality Control and SOP Monitoring in Manufacturing - Nitin Gupta, Ph.D., Dori AI
• How to Automate Assembly of Electrical Cabinets - George Tilli, Komax Corp.
• The Power of Partnerships - Marshall Sasse, Red River LLC.
• Transitions With Privately Held Business - Lowell Mora, Impact CFO
• Unlocking New Revenue Streams: eCommerce in Manufacturing - Chad Spaude, Top Floor

Track 3 Sessions:
• Work Instructions That Work--Cleaning Up Procedures for Ease of Use - Becca Resnik, Translations by Becca.
• Five Ways to Error-proof Assembly Operations Leveraging Digital Technology - Bryan Bauw, PICO
• How to Maximize Assembly Efficiency With AI, Geolocation and Light Automation - Frederick Viaut, Desoutter
• Half Day Workshop - Bolted Joints, Often Looser than Expected (1:00 - 4:00 pm). Jon Ness, PE, Matrix Engineering Consultants, will be presented with brief technical explanations and demonstrations of bolt preload scatter, relaxation, and self-loosening. The learning will be reinforced with case studies and question-and-answer sessions on each topic.

For the 12th year, The ASSEMBLY Show will feature an expansive trade show floor featuring Gold Sponsor Promess; Silver Sponsors ASG, Division of Jergens and; Bronze Sponsors Schmidt Technology and Ujigami. The show floor will feature a Learning Theater which will include presentations from ServiceNow, Dirac, Inc., LaunchPad, Mountz Torque, DELO Industrial Adhesives, QPS Employment Group as well as several trade groups. For information on exhibiting, visit https://www.assemblymag.com/the-assembly-show/become-exhibitor.

Manufacturing executives and buyers can register before September 20, 2024 for a $100 savings on the pre-conference education program and a free exhibit hall-only pass to see the newest equipment, technology, and solutions. In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month, Thursday, October 24 is The ASSEMBLY Show's official "Pink Out Day" to support cancer fighters, admire survivors, honor those lost, and never give up hope to find a cure. To register for the event and make a donation, click here.

The ASSEMBLY Show is sponsored by ASSEMBLY (www.assemblymag.com) the leading brand covering the processes, technologies, and strategies for assembling discrete parts into finished products. ASSEMBLY offers an integrated portfolio of products including the industry's leading trade show. The trade show and conference are produced by BNP Media, one of the country's leading business-to-business media companies serving industry professionals across 60+ industries through magazines, custom media, e-newsletters, webinars, events, and market research. For more information, visit www.bnpmedia.com.