Bossard Americas to Showcase Smart Factory Assembly and Logistics Solutions at Automate 2026

Chicago, IL, May 20, 2026 – Bossard Americas, a global leader in fastening and assembly technology and part of the Bossard Group, will exhibit at Automate 2026, North America’s largest automation-focused trade show, taking place June 22–25, 2026, at McCormick Place in Chicago.

Automate 2026 brings together manufacturers, integrators, and technology leaders to explore the exciting future of automation, robotics, and digital manufacturing. Bossard will demonstrate how smart, connected solutions help manufacturers improve efficiency, quality, flexibility, and production transparency in increasingly complex assembly environments.

Why Visit Bossard at Automate 2026?

OEMs today face challenges such as paper-based work instructions, long training times, high-mix production complexity, and inconsistent quality. Bossard’s Smart Factory solutions address these challenges by transforming traditional assembly processes into data-driven, guided, and highly adaptable operations.

“If you can’t control the process, you can’t control the outcome,” says Steve Prostinak, New Business Development Manager for Bossard Americas. “What we’re demonstrating at Automate is how guided assembly and connected tools help standardize the work, reduce errors, and give teams visibility into what’s happening on the line.”

What You’ll Experience with Bossard Americas at the Show

Among the company’s featured activities will be hands-on demonstrations of its Smart Factory Assembly system, showcasing IoT-enabled tools with integrated digital torque control for connected, traceable assembly. Supporting these demonstrations, Bossard will also highlight fastening components and tooling designed for consistent, automation-ready performance. Attendees can experience the workstation firsthand at Booth #34008 in the North Building, where it integrates seamlessly with robotics, smart cameras, and automated production environments.

Bossard’s booth will feature several interactive technology stations, including:

• Smart Factory Assembly, a digital, step-by-step work instructions that improve accuracy, consistency, and training efficiency
• Smart Factory Logistics, aconnected AI-assisted inventory management solution that ensures the right parts arrive at the right time
• Build Your Own SWAG! A fun, hands-on experience where attendees will get to build their own takeaway item.

Bossard industry experts will also be available to discuss kitting and assembly solutions, engineering services, and IoT and smart tool integration, showing how these capabilities support traceability, quality control, and continuous improvement for better outcomes, more often.

Event Details At-A-Glance

• Name: Automate 2026
• Bossard Booth Number: 34008
• Dates: June 22–25, 2026
  • Monday–Wednesday: 10:00 AM–5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 10:00 AM–3:00 PM
• Location: McCormick Place, North Building
  2301 S. Martin Luther King Dr., Chicago, IL 60616

About Bossard 

Bossard is a leading provider of industrial fastening and assembly solutions, offering over one million products to OEM customers around the globe. From the field to the factory, whether established or emerging, Bossard empowers customers by combining almost 200 years of engineering and assembly know-how, streamlining processes and enhancing operational excellence. With 3,300+ employees in 33 countries, Bossard delivers sustainable, proven productivity – for today’s world and tomorrow’s. Visitwww.bossard.com.

Bossard Americas Media Kit

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