John Sprovieri

To save energy and increase flexibility, engineers are increasingly replacing pneumatic cylinders with electric linear actuators in automated assembly systems.

That said, the winners in each category will be chosen not by us, but rather by the manufacturing professionals attending the show. Come see these technologies and more at The ASSEMBLY Show, which will take place Oct. 27-29 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL.

Artificial intelligence and 3D vision help robots tighten bolts on engine assembly line. September 21, 2026

This plug-and-play device works with rack-and-pinion manual presses, manual toggle presses and benchtop pneumatic presses.

For the past few decades, both Democratic and Republican presidents have vowed to bring manufacturing jobs back from overseas. Now, a new survey suggests that U.S. manufacturers are finally getting the message. Nearly two-thirds of OEMs are planning capital investments in the U.S. through 2027, according to a new survey from the Reshoring Initiative and Regions Recruiting.

Whether you need a UV-cure adhesive to assemble a medical device or a two-part epoxy to encapsulate electronics, you'll find it at

If you need to boost flexibility and ergonomics on your assembly line, you'll find help at The ASSEMBLY Show . Here's a look at some of the latest products.

Whether you're looking for enterprise resource planning software or digital work instructions, you'll find it at The ASSEMBLY Show . Here's a look at some of what's on offer.

More than 20 fastening tool vendors will be showing the latest screwdrivers, nutrunners and riveters at The ASSEMBLY Show. October 5, 2026

October 19, 2026 Linear production models based on the availability of abundant and predictable resource flows are less viable.