ANN ARBOR, MIIn the past, the International Robots & Vision Show has been a standalone event that draws wide attendance from people in the assembly industry. However, in 2005, the Robots & Vision Show will co-locate with the Assembly Technology Expo (ATExpo), to be held Sept. 27-29, 2005 in Rosemont, IL.
By combining the two shows, some 850 suppliers of automation technology, including robotics, machine vision and assembly equipment, will be on hand to help assemblers best meet their needs. "The initial reaction from past exhibitors and attendees has been outstanding," says Donald A. Vincent, executive vice president of the Robotic Industries Association (RIA). "Based on the enthusiasm that we're hearing, we think this will become the 'must attend' venue for global manufacturing leaders in 2005."