2021 Agenda
The Pre-Event Webinar Series will give you a sneak peak of some of the topics you'll see covered at The ASSEMBLY Show. Separate FREE Registration is required.
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August 19, 2021 | 1:00 - 2:00 PM CT
Lean Manufacturing Step by Step
Luis Socconini, Lean Six Sigma Institute
September 8, 2021 | 1:00 - 2:00 PM CT
Lean and Digital Transformation in Manufacturing
Mohit Gupta, Nextracker Inc.
October 5, 2021 | 1:00 - 2:00 PM CT
A Plan for Every Part: How to Survive Supply Chain Disruptions
Bart Huthwaite, RSM US LLP
The ASSEMBLY Show's in-depth workshops take a deep dive on specific topics and are available for an additional fee. Select the presentation titles to see further details on each workshop.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM CT
1:00 - 4:00 PM CT
Workshop #3
Robotics Assembly: Beyond the Basics
4:00 PM CT
Exhibit Hall Opens
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM CT
Welcome Reception & Taste of Rosemont
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7:00 PM CT
Exhibit Hall Closes
9:00 - 10:00 AM CT
Keynote Presentation
Smart Manufacturing: Today and Tomorrow
Sudhanshu Gaur
Vice President, Hitachi America
Chief Architect - Smart Manufacturing, Hitachi Astemo
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10:00 AM CT
Exhibit Hall Opens
The ASSEMBLY Show's Learning Theater Presentations, presented by exhibiting companies right on the exhibit hall floor, will cover various topics and demonstrate expertise on some of the latest technological advances in assembly.
11:00 - 11:30 AM CT
Learning Theater Presentation #1
Why Automate? Manufacturing Considerations in Today's "New Normal"Scott Marsic, Epson Robots
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Learning Theater Presentation #2
Servo Presses: Efficient Force-Displacement Monitoring and Process ControlHiroyuki (Hiro) Natsume, Kistler
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11:45 AM - 12:15 PM CT
Learning Theater Presentation #3
Wireless Error-Proofing: Yesterday. Today. Tomorrow.John Nigro, Sturtevant Richmont
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Learning Theater Presentation #4
Application. Solution. Next!Sandro Quintero, Festo Corp.
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1:00 - 1:30 PM CT
Learning Theater Presentation #5
The Benefits of AGV Assembly LinesBruce Buscher, Jervis B. Webb Company
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Learning Theater Presentation #6
5 Key Error-Proofing Assembly Process TechniquesDavid Cash, Mountz Torque
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1:45 - 2:15 PM CT
Learning Theater Presentation #7
Factory of the Future Linear Robot Design ConsiderationsRichard Vaughn, Bosch Rexroth
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Learning Theater Presentation #8
There’s More to Industry 4.0 Than “Moneyball”Adam Dickson, Tutelar Technologies
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2:30 - 3:00 PM CT
Learning Theater Presentation #9
Cobots in Assembly, A Roundup of Case Studies and ApplicationsJoe Campbell, Universal Robots
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Learning Theater Presentation #10
3:15 - 3:45 PM CT
Learning Theater Presentation #12
Motion Control Simplified - Modern Solutions for Modern EngineersJim McNicholas, Cardinal Kinetic David Sellers, Cardinal Kinetic
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5:00 PM CT
Exhibit Hall Closes
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM CT
'Pub Night' Networking Reception
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9:00 AM CT
Exhibit Hall Opens
9:00 - 10:00 AM CT
Morning Mingle Breakfast
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9:30 - 10:00 AM CT
New Product Award Winner Presentation
2:00 PM CT
Exhibit Hall Closes